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Marion’s Message: Midwives, Mothers and Mothers-in-law

by Marion Toepke McLean March 1, 2006

Associate Editor Marion McLean shares stories of the interconnectedness and complexities of dealing with birthing women and their mothers and mothers-in-law.

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Leaving a Legacy

by Editorial March 1, 2006

Midwifery lost three shining stars at the end of 2005. This tribute discusses their contributions.

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Happy 20th Anniversary, Midwifery Today: A Safe Haven for Midwives

by Risa Lynn Klein March 1, 2006

Midwifery Today has been my friend, my tutor and my safe haven for becoming the midwife I am today.

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Laughing Matters

by Kiki Metzler March 1, 2006

Laughing Matters by Kiki Metzler

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Happy 20th Anniversary, Midwifery Today

by Editorial March 1, 2006

Midwifery Today’s 20th Anniversary. Notes from friends of Midwifery Today.

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At Home in Birth

by Jana Voelke Studelska March 1, 2006

An essay by a homebirth doula and apprentice in Duluth, Minnesota, where the tradition runs deep.

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What Hope Looks Like: A Visit to the Fistula Hospital

by Deborah Craig December 31, 2005

About 5% of women worldwide will experience obstructed labor, the major cause of fistulas. Learn about this amazing hospital in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia where women can go for help.

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Reducing the Risk of Postpartum Depression

by Adarsa Antares December 1, 2005

An apprentice midwife and doula discusses postpartum depression and how it can be avoided.

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An Extraordinary Ordinary Birth

by Angelia Brea Mercer December 1, 2005

The author tells the story of a homebirth that succeeded with the support of her midwife and husband.

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Heavy Metal Toxicity and the Unborn Child

by Dr. Janine Bowring December 1, 2005

A naturopath discusses the threat of heavy metal toxicity and detoxifying prior to pregnancy.

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HIV in Postpartum and Baby Care

by Nancy Miller December 1, 2005

Nancy continues her HIV series with a discussion of treatment for moms living with HIV and their babies.

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Liberty in Midwifery and Birth

by Jill Cohen December 1, 2005

Jan and I were discussing our upcoming conference, titled Liberty in Midwifery and Birth. I realized that I did not fully understand the meaning of liberty, so I looked it up in the dictionary. I was amazed at the correlations between the meaning of liberty and the needs of birthing women. Read more…. Liberty in Midwifery and Birth