Question of the Quarter: What is your favorite waterbirth story?
Q: What is your favorite waterbirth story? Read more…. Question of the Quarter: What is your favorite waterbirth story?
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Birth at Sea
Read the beautiful poetry by Holly Knight about the birth of her child. Read more…. Birth at Sea
Preparation a la naissance dans l’eau
Il y a 3 ans un club prive m’a demande de mettre au point un programme de travail prenatal. Read more…. Preparation a la naissance dans l’eau
Une étape dans l’histoire des piscines d’accouchement
Le 21 aout 1999 marque un tournant important dans naissances aquatiques. A Landmark in the History of Birthing Pools Read more…. Une étape dans l’histoire des piscines d’accouchement
Birth Surprise in Jerusalem
Our twins remained in the breech position for months before their due date. We were unable to find a midwife or doctor willing to let me birth naturally unless at least the first baby turned head down. Read more…. Birth Surprise in Jerusalem
Anthropological Perspectives on Global Issues in Midwifery
According to the international definition, a midwife is one who graduates from a program duly recognized in its jurisdiction. In the developing world, this generally means a two-year government training program. Read more…. Anthropological Perspectives on Global Issues in Midwifery
26 Ways To Change Birth Globally
This action list of small things all midwives can do to change societal attitudes to birth and promote midwifery and the midwifery model was derived from some research I carried out a few years ago. Read more…. 26 Ways To Change Birth Globally
The History of Midwifery and Childbirth in America: A Time Line
Informational time line of childbirth and midwifery in America. Read more…. The History of Midwifery and Childbirth in America: A Time Line
Tool Bag
What should you carry in your birth bag for labor and birth? Here is a list of equipment that could be handy. Read more…. Tool Bag
Demeurer humble: Une naissance par les pieds
Le téléphone sonne à 4h du matin. C’est Scott, le partenaire de Teresa. «Les eaux se sont rompues, les contractions ont débuté et nos doulas sont en route.» Je le félicite, lui pose quelques questions et lui affirme que bien que l’accouchement soit en avance de trois semaines, tout est sous contrôle. Je lui demande de me rappeler lorsqu’ils sentiront qu’ils ont besoin de moi. Je me retourne et tâtonne pour enlacer mon mari, mais je réalise soudainement qu’il est absent. Il est parti dans les contrées sauvages de la Caroline du Nord pour préparer notre nouvelle maison. Je dois demeurer ici pour accueillir encore quelques bébés qui doivent naître, pour ensuite aller le retrouver. Read more…. Demeurer humble: Une naissance par les pieds
Let’s Work Together
A global alliance of midwives would promote the midwifery model worldwide, not the medical model. It would emphasize woman-centered birth with autonomous midwives who work at home, birth center or hospital. Read more…. Let’s Work Together
Touching Lives
By using side-lying, semi-reclined and side-tilt positions, a full body massage is possible. The mother is supported in these special positions with the use of pillows and cushions. Most of my clients can’t believe they can feel so comfortable, and often mimic the massage positions while sleeping at home. Read more…. Touching Lives
