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Twenty-plus Years of Infant Craniosacral Therapy Practice

by Carol Gray December 1, 2015

I don’t heal babies. They heal themselves. My midwifery experience compels me to carefully consider what exactly is needed in each situation. I always ask, ‘What would happen if I do less?’ My goal is to offer the smallest intervention necessary to stimulate the body to find balance. That is all it takes.

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Emily Robinson—emilyrobinsonphotoblog.com

Newborn Stories

by Mary L. Cooper December 1, 2015

Midwife Mary Cooper shares some of her most memorable stories of newborns from the births she has attended.

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The Necessary Question of Infants’ Human Rights at Birth: Are There Vampires in the Birth Rooms?

by Robin Lim December 1, 2015

A great discussion surrounding the use of infants’ cord blood. Midwife Robin Lim primarily works in Indonesia where many women suffer from postpartum hemorrhage. As a preventive measure, she teaches people to wait an extended amount of time before severing the umbilical cord.

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Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com

The Newly Born: Gazing and Human Development

by Sister MorningStar December 1, 2015

This article by midwife Sister MorningStar provides the reader with insight into newborns and their needs, paying close attention to their sense of sight and the newborn’s inclination to gaze at his mother. Read more…. The Newly Born: Gazing and Human Development

Motherbaby: How Close Can You Get?

by Marion Toepke McLean December 1, 2015

Midwife Marion discusses the special role a mother plays in the life of a growing baby.

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Babysafe Mode—Getting Smarter about Smart Technology and Pregnancy

by Mary Esther Malloy December 1, 2015

Evidence now shows that the use of cell phones and wireless devices by pregnant women could have profound neurological impact on the brains of developing babies. Read more…. Babysafe Mode—Getting Smarter about Smart Technology and Pregnancy

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As Natural as Water Waterbirth and Instinctual Birth

by Sister MorningStar September 1, 2015

Midwife MorningStar shares the beauty of waterbirth in her usual hypnotic and beautiful way. Read this article and learn about birth from one of the greats in modern-day midwifery.

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Synthenia Rosa — synethiarosa.com

Why Are Mothers Dying?

by Marion Toepke McLean September 1, 2015

The maternal mortality rate in the United States is rising. What does that mean to those of us who live in this country?

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Waterbirth

by Jan Tritten September 1, 2015

Mother of Midwifery Today, Jan Tritten, shares her thoughts and experiences with waterbirth. Read more…. Waterbirth

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Mother Health International’s Mission and Model

by Kay Sandberg and Shane Carnahan September 1, 2015

Mother Health has a Mobile Midwives program that sends midwives into rural villages each week to care for women who are unable to travel to the clinic. Reaching out to women in this way has facilitated a decrease in maternal and neonatal mortality in the area. Read more…. Mother Health International’s Mission and Model

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What a Difference a Little Water Makes

by Mary L. Cooper September 1, 2015

Midwife Mary Cooper has a wonderful way of sharing her wisdom with the readers of Midwifery Today. In this article, she highlights waterbirth.

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Monet Moutrie—monetnicole.com

The Birthing Pool Test

by Michel Odent September 1, 2015

French obstetrician Michel Odent has developed an interesting way to assess labor in what he calls “the birthing pool test.” Read more…. The Birthing Pool Test