Theme: Second Stage Labor
Most people think of the second stage of labor as the “pushing” stage, which gets the baby out. Our lead article in Issue 131, by long-time international midwife and author Vicki Penwell discusses a phenomenon she discovered that she calls “The Disappearing Second Stage,” in which the line between first and second stage vanishes. Read about this, as well as an indepth article on breech birth by Rixa Freeze; one that deals with birthing on the back position by Mary Ann Lieser; articles by Michel Odent, Sister MorningStar, Ireena Keeslar, and much more.
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This helpful article explains how a simple household ingredient can be used for a non traumatic treatment for a common problem.
Read more…. Salt: A Simple Treatment for Umbilical Granulomas
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Learn what to cover in an initial free consultation visit for first-time homebirth clients.
Read more…. The Portable Office: The Introductory Consultation Visit
Eva Diana—evadiana.com
This article covers whether there are adverse effects related to the duration of pushing and how pushing should actually be defined.
Read more…. Second Stage of Labor: Does Pushing Too Long Cause Infant Problems?
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Drawing from extra-Biblical texts, Jane Beal writes about the Virgin Mary’s midwives and other details regarding the birth of Jesus.
Eva Diana—evadiana.com
Four educational vignettes about complicated births with positive outcomes.
Esther Edith—estheredith.com
Unassisted childbirth is a choice being made by some low-risk women. This article includes testimonials from some of them and suggests that we be less judgmental and try to understand what is motivating them.
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With two different births by the same woman, the author contrasts actual choice and the illusion of choice in both the trajectory and outcomes.
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A short piece with suggestions about how to get people to attend an event marketing your services.
Read more…. Increase Attendance at Your In-person Event in Two Easy Steps
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How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.
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Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131
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Learn about the hows and whys of this technique to stop postpartum hemorrhage.
Read more…. Bimanual Compression of the Uterus: Its Place in Midwifery Practice
