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A Transition from Medical Model Maternity Care to Women-Led Maternity Care

by Sharon Robinson April 22, 2020

On an epidemic scale, women in childbirth today are being “cared for” by maternity health care personnel who take control and make decisions for them.…

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The New Coronavirus and the Future of BCG

by Michel Odent April 10, 2020

Between 1921 and the mid-1970s, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) was identified and studied exclusively as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis and leprosy (infections by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae). Let us recall that BCG contains a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis.

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The Benefits of Waiting

by Sara Wickham and Nadine Edwards April 2, 2020

This article, excerpted from the book Birthing Your Placenta, discusses the question of optimal cord clamping. Rather than quickly clamping, this well-documented article shares data that show the need to wait; even a short wait is better than none at all. Read more…. The Benefits of Waiting

Birthing at the Fork in the Road: When Transports Hurt

by Sandra K. Stine Tallbear April 2, 2020

Solo midwives will relate to this true story about a transport that disappointed both mother and midwife. She touches on burnout, expectations, and the need for a community of midwives to support each other.

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Midwives and Covid-19

by Maryl Smith March 31, 2020

Who would have thought that a pandemic from a new virus would boldly arrive while we were going about our everyday service as midwives? For many of us, it raises questions about how to maintain our own health while protecting the health of our clients and their newborns. Fortunately, the little that we know about the virus and pregnancy is mostly reassuring. Read more…. Midwives and Covid-19

Physiologic Third Stage

by Marion Toepke McLean March 31, 2020

“Physiologic” third stage of labor means that this stage happens on its own—with no interference or treatment whatever—and is within the bounds of normal functioning. Read more…. Physiologic Third Stage

Tricks of the Trade – Issue 133

by Editorial March 31, 2020

Tricks of the Trade – Issue 133

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Poem for a Shackled Midwife

by Abigail Hofland March 31, 2020

Poem for a Shackled Midwife – Poetry – Issue 133

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Media Reviews – Issue 133

by Cheryl K. Smith March 31, 2020

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Midwifery and Childbirth News – Issue 133

by Editorial March 31, 2020

Midwifery and Childbirth News – Issue 133

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Photo Album – Issue 133

by Editorial March 31, 2020

Stella’s Birth Story: Photo Album – Issue 133

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Let’s Keep Making Birth Better

by Jan Tritten March 31, 2020

Midwifery Today is now an online publication—which is very exciting to us! This change allows us to include value-added material with articles. You will find links that provide further information, videos, or sounds, and there is no limit to the length of articles—long or short. We can include photos without coming up against page limitations that prevent us from fitting them in. I think that offers a lot to our readers. Read more…. Let’s Keep Making Birth Better