Issue 90, Spring 2009Theme: Midwifery Knowledge from Around the World
The cover photo is of a Seattle-area mom and her two daughters, and reflects so much love in the family. It was photographed by Amber Jordan, using traditional black and white 35mm film. To view more of Amber’s work, please go to www.photographybyamber.com.
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Photo by Frank Mckenna
A couple chooses to go it alone for the birth of their daughter.
Photo by Hush Naidoo
Reflections on how obstetricians have a tendency to choose the most medicalized interventions, rather than trying a simple fix first.
Read more…. Health Care with No Legs to Stand On: The Questions behind the Question
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A story of a birth in the Philippines, experienced by the mother and father midwives.
Routinely checking for the nuchal cord is a common medical intervention in birth. Some evidence shows damage to the baby and mother. Results from the authors’ study reflect the training midwives have received and their current practices in relation to a possible nuchal cord at birth.
Read more…. The Nuchal Cord at Birth: What Do Midwives Think and Do?
Photo by Filip Mroz
Another chapter in our ongoing feature on “good guy” obstetricians.
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Learn about the vision and philosophy behind this provider of midwifery services in Bali and Aceh, Indonesia.
Photo by Naomi August
It seems obvious that homebirth moms would experience a lower rate of postpartum depression than women with institutional births. Michelle Bland shares her research in this article, which showed that the participants in the homebirth group had the lowest rates of depression, felt the most control over their birth experiences and were the most satisfied.
Read more…. The Influence of Birth Experience on Postpartum Depression
Photo by Simon Matzinger
We often hear conflicting reports on the situation in Cuba. This article highlights the current status of birthing in that country, from the mouth of a Cuban obstetrician.
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The bond between midwife and mother is the subject of this essay.
Food recipes, manner of speaking, expressions in dress, body care and rituals – whether religious or mundane – are all elements of culture that remain strongly-rooted and cherished by family and community. Read more…. Tradition, Birth and the Kitchen to Cook It All In
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A midwife in Hawaii tells the birth story of aVBAC waterbirth after four cesareans.
This short piece contrasts current birth practices in South Africa in a variety of settings. Read more…. Birthing in South Africa
