Photos provided by the author
Traditional Midwifes of Caruaru, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Author Regine Marton reports on the state of traditional midwifery in Brazil, including efforts to integrate traditional midwives into the health care system. In the town of Caruaru, she describes a strong active association of traditional midwives, leaders of the community, who are working hand in hand with the city and the state in order to achieve their goals.
This post is only available to members. To purchase an online membership, go
here.
If you are already an online member
login here.
About Author: Regine Marton
Regine Marton, MS, CNM, teaches Spanish for Healthcare Providers at Aviva Institute, is an Aquanatal and Watsu provider, and lives in Caruaru, PE, Brazil. She is a collaborator with Amigas do Parto (“Friends of Childbirth,” www.amigasdoparto.org.br), and is the Northeast Brazilian contact for Midwifery Today. You can e-mail her at parteiranagua@gmail.com.
View all posts by Regine Marton
