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Midwifery Today’s Rebirth

Hi Everyone! I want to take a moment to express my deepest thanks to all of you who have been part of Midwifery Today—whether past, present, or future. This past year has been full of changes, and while we’ve had our challenges, the support, flexibility, and understanding we’ve received have been incredible. Let’s be real for a moment: Midwifery Today, once a family-run business, was on the brink. When Jan retired and several family members left, we faced empty bank accounts, unpaid bills, and no clear plan. But thanks to some amazing people like Donna (our marketing superstar) and Teresa (our e-news volunteer), we pushed through. And let me just say, our Lancaster conference, despite all odds, was fantastic—even if we did take a financial hit. Then life threw me a few more curveballs—my father’s health issues, another family member’s cancer diagnosis, and the arrival of my beautiful grandson! It’s been a whirlwind, and we know our vision and timing have been impacted. But despite all of this, we’ve been working tirelessly, prioritizing what truly matters. Here’s where the exciting part comes in! I knew we needed to rebuild Midwifery Today from the ground up to better serve midwives and families. So, we brought in a fantastic business and website management team, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the progress we’ve made. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening: • We’re giving the website a much-needed overhaul and adjusting membership prices to reflect all the new resources we’re adding. • Instead of multiple issues, we’ll publish an annual collection of photos and articles. • We’re creating new courses and conversations for midwives, students, and birth workers. • Our online communities are being redesigned to foster connection and support. • Newsletters, marketing, sales, and information? All streamlined and easier to… Read more…. Midwifery Today’s Rebirth

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My Winding Path to Midwifery

When I walked out of my first prenatal with a homebirth midwife, I knew this was something to which everyone should have access. I wanted to find a way to make midwifery care more accessible to the Northern Neck of Virginia. It would be a big task, as the area presents special challenges. The only hospital on the Northern Neck closed its labor and delivery unit in 2004. A standalone birth center opened in 2010, but closed the next year due to financial challenges.

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Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 149

Tricks of the Trade – Issue 149 | Determining Fetal Station, Reducing Our Waste, Midwives in Winter, and Reducing a Cervical Lip

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Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 149

Wisdom of the Midwives – Issue 149 | First Sign of Trouble, Mentors, The Future of Midwifery, and Rising US Maternal Mortality Rate

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What the Strength of Midwifery Is and Is Not

What is the strength of midwifery?

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The Power of Cultural Conditioning

There are countless ways to classify the 5000 or so species of mammals. Among them is the very special case of humans—gregarious primates whose typically mammalian behaviors are easily deviated or neutralized by the power of cultural conditioning.

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Strength of Midwifery Lies in Support System

Nine years ago, beneath the ambient glow of an Indian restaurant on a chilly November night, five fledgling midwifery students gathered. Each carried the weight of anticipation, nerves palpable in the air, laughter and staccato sentences marking our shared initiation.

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A Week of Preemi-um Surprises

It all started on August 21, 1996. The phone rang as I was heading out the door on my way to work the 7 pm to 7 am shift in the ICU of the local hospital. It was a man from the Old Order Mennonite community about an hour away from me. He said baby #8 was due September 20, 1996. He said she was “feelin’ poorly” and they couldn’t get a hold of the midwife they had used before, so could I come “check her out?”

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The Strength of Midwifery

I have been a midwife for 41 years this year (2024) and have seen some amazing changes throughout my career. Many of these advances have been life changing. The birth of Louise Brown in 1978 through IVF had a huge impact on many families worldwide.

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More Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148

More Wisdom of the Midwives: What are the essential elements of good prenatal care? How does prenatal care create a better birth?

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Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148

Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 148 | Name one or more midwifery practices you’d like to see the medical community adopt.

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Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 148

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 148 | Dealing With a Cervical Lip – Getting an Asynclitic Baby into Position – Newborn Care – Tips for Hyperemesis – Favorite Remedies

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