Issue 100

Midwifery Today Issue 100Theme: Third Stage

The third stage of labor is “a powerful and mysterious time; more important than we acknowledge and more complex than we know.” From the initial signs of active labor to baby’s first breaths, we explore the various facets of third stage, including what happens beyond the birth room door, a father’s reflections on labor and controversial issues surrounding third stage “management.” Multicultural considerations of midwifery and birth stories from around the world are also included. Plus, we are celebrating our 100th issue with a special spread dedicated to our favorite question and answer lists. We asked—you answered!

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Knitted Noggins—Rethinking the Newborn Cap

Birth caps are seemingly ubiquitous, at home and in the hospital, but why? Nicole Deelah questions the use of these caps and considers how a thin layer of polyester can create a considerable barrier between mothers and newborns.

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Elizabeth Gilmore Remembered: Through the Eyes of a Friend

A touching portrait honoring the memory, legacy and life of midwife Elizabeth Gilmore.

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Placentophagia: Stir-fry, Smoothie or Raw?

After overcoming her initial trepidations, a new mom discovers the benefits of eating placenta.

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Active Interference

Three birth stories illustrate how gentle hospital deliveries can become nightmares in the third stage.

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Globalizing Midwifery

A call to birthing mothers around the world to question those in authority and consider the wisdom of “the village midwife.”

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Lessons from Kitty Birth: Using Placenta to Control Hemorrhage

I went to a totally beautiful and undisturbed birth today. Five of them, actually! The mother had the most natural births as we looked on, not disturbing her but just being “with woman.” With woman—with kitty. Read more…. Lessons from Kitty Birth: Using Placenta to Control Hemorrhage

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