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Honoring Birth and Babies

by Jo Anne Lindberg July 10, 2020

My birth journey started during my childbearing years. My first child, a daughter, was a full-term stillbirth. Nothing could have prepared me for that experience. It was also my first up-close-and-personal experience with death. To say it changed me in many fundamental ways would be an understatement. I waited the suggested one year and got pregnant immediately.

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Homebirth in the Time of Covid

by Nancy Wainer November 18, 2020

Many homebirth midwives found that their telephones were ringing more often than usual sometime during the spring of this year. Couples who had planned to have their babies in the hospital were re-thinking that decision due to the Covid-19 virus. We began hearing certain themes: “I don’t want to go into a place where all the sick people are going.” “I don’t want to be separated from my husband/partner.” “My labor assistant (notice that I did not use the word doula, as my Greek friends tell me that the word is derogatory) can’t be with me; she would have to drop me off at the door at just the time when I would most likely need her the most.” “I am scared to be among people who have been exposed to so many others who may have been, or may become, ill.”

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Postmaturity

by Margie Dacko December 1, 2018

Using stories from her practice, Margie Dacko reflects on the conundrum of truly knowing a due date.

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Issue 130

by Editorial June 6, 2019

Whether the trauma occurs in childhood, during pregnancy, or during birth, it can affect a woman during her childbearing year—and can affect partners, as well. This issue is full of articles that deal with preventing or healing trauma. Beth Barbeau shares a variety of tools, including naturopathic remedies, emotional and energetic support and herbal support among them. Gomer Ben Moshe tells of how a trauma survivor is supported in a c-section and Lori Barklage tells us how to recognize and heal trauma based on her RISE Up program, among others. We also include thought-provoking articles on “Revitalizing Midwifery” by Jasmine Krapf and “Birth Behind Bars” by Mary Ann Lieser, and much more!

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For the One, For the Many

by Jan Tritten September 17, 2019

Editor Jan Tritten shares thoughts about the uphill battle to respect birth, women, and babies and what keeps her moving forward in this quest. Read more…. For the One, For the Many

Wisdom of the Midwives: Fetoscope Use

by Editorial September 17, 2019

Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 131

If you use a fetoscope (obstetric stethoscope) during labor, how do you use it in your practice? If not, why not? If you do use a fetoscope, which one do you like best? Read more…. Wisdom of the Midwives: Fetoscope Use

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Village Birth

by Sister MorningStar November 24, 2020

The power and superiority of homebirth is not in statistics, politics, academia, wimyn’s empowerment, or even the realms of species preservation. The power of homebirth is that it belongs to the Village. Read more…. Village Birth

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Marion’s Message: Shoulder Dystocia: Midwifery Care

by Marion Toepke McLean March 18, 2021

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a complication that is rare, hard to predict, and potentially fatal to the birthing baby. Baby and mother can sustain lasting damage. No wonder it is commonly feared by birth practitioners.

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Destined for Breech Babies

by Jessica Gray December 1, 2018

Often a deviated uterus will lead to an automatic cesarean. Jessica Gray writes about how this difference in her physiology led to her happy breech births.

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Read more…. Destined for Breech Babies

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The Portable Office: The Introductory Consultation Visit

by Regina Willette September 17, 2019

Learn what to cover in an initial free consultation visit for first-time homebirth clients.

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Integrating Maternity Care in China

by Irene Chain Kalinowski and Mengxue December 24, 2019

The Modern Maternity Service System (MMSS) provides classroom training and face-to-face training in many hospitals across China. We have made many wonderful changes toward delivering respectful woman-, baby-, and family-centered care that supports the normal physiology of childbirth.