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The preceptor and student have a symbiotic relationship that serves to move the field of midwifery forward. This article outlines helpful tips for navigating this important relationship, the responsibilities of the student, and the ways in which both preceptor and student benefit from their collaboration.
Kayla Grey—austinbirthphotos.com
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In this opinion piece, midwife Deb Puterbaugh argues that midwives need to stop giving their power to the doctors and take it back themselves.
Read more…. It’s Overdue … Midwives Need to Give Birth to Themselves!
Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com
Why are most babies given a substance that only a few really need. This article discusses the need to learn all we can before jumping on a bandwagon.
Read more…. Vitamin K and the Newborn: The Stories Behind the Evidence
Many decisions and much planning is required to set up a midwifery practice. This practical article helps guide you.
Read more…. The Portable Office: Setting Up Your Midwifery Practice
When the local hospital closes, childbirth continues to occur. This homebirth midwife shares the situation in a rural county, where childbirth services are limited.
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Despite two cesareans, this mother was able to have the VBAC she desired, with the help of the author.
Read more…. VBA2C: A Story of Grit, Commitment, and the Quest for a Natural Birth
Jennifer Hamilton—mamarazziphotographytx.com
About 5 to 10% of newborns are born with tongue-tie. The majority of newborns with tongue-tie have no problem breastfeeding or bottle-feeding and their mothers do not suffer nipple pain. Among women with unresolved nipple pain from breastfeeding, nipple pain was decreased significantly if the baby either had a frenotomy or a sham procedure. Frenotomy should be painless for the baby, cause at most two drops of blood loss, and the baby should not cry more than 10 seconds.