Issue 80

Here We Go Again

Editor in Chief Jan Tritten her response and the responses of three other birth professionals about The Lancet’s series of papers on solutions to maternal mortality internationally. Read more…. Here We Go Again

Faith’s Birth—An Amazing Blessing

The story of hospital birth, done her way.

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Marion’s Message: Cesarean on Maternal Request

Marion critiques the outcome of the NIH’s recent conference on “Cesarean on Maternal Request.”

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Bullying

This is the first of four articles on bullying, a problem that has been identified within the profession of midwifery, as well as in many other areas. The next issue will feature The Bully (identifying the bully). Read more…. Bullying

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Should Midwives Re-invent the Amnioscope?

How use of amnioscopy, an inexpensive and simple technique, can be used to evaluate condition of the amniotic fluid prior to and during labor

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Birth Herbs and Homeopathics: Stats and Stories

Excerpted from Amazing Birth Stories, midwife Diane shares her experience with various homeopathics and herbs for birth.

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The Life of My Body

Having babies had a positive effect on the author’s relationship with her body.

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Mothers and Long Dysfunctional Labors

Frequent MT writer Judy Slome Cohain provides some personal insights about relationships with mothers and long, dysfunctional labors.

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On Meconium at Home and Delayed Cord-cutting

This homebirth midwife shares her experience in successfully handling babies who pass meconium prior to birth.

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The Problem Is Induction, Not Meconium

The author discusses the issue of meconium and the link between meconium aspiration syndrome and induction of labor.

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Healing the Trauma: Entering Motherhood with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

When seeking help, you may be told that you are experiencing the baby blues or PPD, either of which may be present with PTSD. However, along with the typical weepiness, anxiety and depression of PPD, key symptoms of PTSD include insomnia, irritability and angry outbursts, panic attacks, nightmares… Read more…. Healing the Trauma: Entering Motherhood with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The Color of Goldenrod

An unusual story about a baby who passed meconium long before birth.

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