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Les soins kangourou: Pourquoi est-ce efficace?

by Holly Richardson December 1, 1997

Au début des années 80, la mortalité des bébés de Bogota avoisinait les 70%.

Les bébés mouraient d’infection ou de problèmes respiratoires, aussi bien que du manque d’attention des parents. Les soins kangourous sont donc nés de la nécessité: les enfants prématurés sont confiés à leur mères qui les tiennent 24h sur 24, dormant avec l’enfant niché sous leurs vêtements comme dans une poche de kangourou. Si un bébé a besoin d’oxygène il est sous un hood placé sur la poitrine de sa mère. Read more…. Les soins kangourou: Pourquoi est-ce efficace?

Birth as a Community Experience: It Can Be Achieved in a Hospital!

by Lois Wilson March 1, 1997

Much of the fear and consequent difficulties American women experience during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period are directly related to the isolation so inherent to their culture. Read more…. Birth as a Community Experience: It Can Be Achieved in a Hospital!

International Code of Ethics For Midwives

by Editorial December 1, 1996

The International Confederation of Midwives invites your comments on its Code of Ethics. Read more…. International Code of Ethics For Midwives

First Do No Harm

by Jan Tritten March 1, 1996

When I began to practice midwifery nearly 20 years ago, the fight against the unnecessary use of technology seemed daunting. Ten years ago when Midwifery Today was first published, I thought we were on the road to healing birth. Today it resembles a bad science fiction movie. Read more…. First Do No Harm

Birth Plan

by Janine DeBaise March 1, 1996

Here is the plan for the birth of my child. I’ve taken words from the dreams of 200 women. I’m translating them for the hospital staff. Read more…. Birth Plan

Finger-Feeding a Preemie: Follow-up Letter

by Linda Killion Healow March 1, 1995

Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mother and infant. Some mothers are under the false impression that if a newborn gets hungry enough, he will simply latch on to the breast and nurse effectively. Read more…. Finger-Feeding a Preemie: Follow-up Letter

What Midwives Want from Their Clients

by Editorial March 1, 1995

Find out what midwives want from their clients concerning their role in the pregnancy and birth. Read more…. What Midwives Want from Their Clients

International Credentialing of Midwives

by Christine Hindle Verber March 1, 1995

When midwives move from one country to another, they should, with equivalent education and credentials, be able to practice their profession wherever they live. Read more…. International Credentialing of Midwives

Gracious Births

by Judy Edmunds December 1, 1994

Midwives try to convey these simple truths: Birth is not a clinical exercise. It is not a medical procedure. In nearly every instance, it should not be major surgery. Nor should it even routinely include minor surgery. Read more…. Gracious Births

Finger-Feeding a Preemie

by Jude Stensland March 1, 1994

Learn a finger-feeding technique for breast milk, used on preemies. Read more…. Finger-Feeding a Preemie

Breastfeeding: Food For Thought

by Tamara Crafts March 1, 1994

The nature of breastfeeding itself—the interdependence of mother and child to create a successful breastfeeding relationship through the demand for, and supply of, human milk—literally establishes a physical bond. Read more…. Breastfeeding: Food For Thought

Birth Stories: The Instinct of Birth

by Candace Whitridge Palmo March 1, 1994

When a woman is in labor, a little fight goes on in the woman’s brain. One part of here brain, the intellect, will tell her that she should do certain things. Read more…. Birth Stories: The Instinct of Birth