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Baby Is Listening…

As an expectant mother stands in the light of the sun, her baby is bathed in a golden rose-colored, energizing, and soothing light. It is as if the sun above is telling the baby how beautiful this life will be. The sun communicates warmth and, as the mother smiles, the baby receives her bliss. Flowers communicate with the language of aroma. When a mother, pregnant with promise, sniffs a frangipani, she communicates her pleasure to baby.

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Increasing Networks on Five Continents: The Primal Health Continuum of Pregnancy/Birth/Breastfeeding

When I make a presentation on conception/pregnancy/childbirth/postpartum, I generally have about 30 minutes to speak. According to UNICEF and United Nations (UN) reports, within this time about 7500 babies will be born in the world, while about 29 mothers will die as a result of pregnancy and birth (United Nations 2017). As ibu and lola, midwife and CNN Hero of 2011 Robin Lim said, “And I ask you to help to change this.” I was blessed to meet Ibu Robin and kiss her hands in Bumi Sehat, while spending a couple of days in her Bumi Peace Kitchen.

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Life Passages

Modern society has effectively stolen from us very important and vital parts of life: birth and death. We’ve allowed both to be taken out of the family home and sanitized, sterilized, and hidden from the very family members who need the celebration of a birth and closure of death to bond as a family unit.

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Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 129

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 129

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Interventions in First Stage

Childbirth. Straightforward, simple; complex, and variable. Essentially stated, it is the mammalian way to continue life down through the generations.
Years ago the “Four Pillars of Safe Motherhood” were developed. They are antenatal care, birth in a clean safe place with skilled attendant, access to emergency obstetrical care, and family planning.

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Photo Album: Issue 128

Photo Album Issue 128

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Wisdom of the Midwives: Malpresentation

Have you dealt with a malpresentation? Can you tell us about it?

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When Vacations Are Not Enough

Burnout is a well-known pitfall among midwives. Murray discusses the midwife shortage and ways to avoid burnout among those who choose this profession.

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Can I Have a Natural Placental Birth after Induction?

Women who are giving birth need to be aware of all the effects that induction may have on them and their babies. This article addresses the question: Can I have a natural placental birth after induction?

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What Do We Do with the Specimen? A Reflection of Miscarriages in the Emergency Department

This article focuses on compassionately dealing with women who are seen in the emergency department for a pregnancy loss.

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Nigerian Birth Traditions and Rituals

In Nigeria we have many different ethnic groups and tribes, and each has their birth traditions and rituals.

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Traditional Postpartum Practices and Rituals in Iran

Many cultures around the world observe specific postpartum rituals and practices. Midwives’ understanding of traditional postpartum practices can inform the provision of culturally competent perinatal services.

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