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Midwifery Today’s Rebirth

Hi Everyone! I want to take a moment to express my deepest thanks to all of you who have been part of Midwifery Today—whether past, present, or future. This past year has been full of changes, and while we’ve had our challenges, the support, flexibility, and understanding we’ve received have been incredible. Let’s be real for a moment: Midwifery Today, once a family-run business, was on the brink. When Jan retired and several family members left, we faced empty bank accounts, unpaid bills, and no clear plan. But thanks to some amazing people like Donna (our marketing superstar) and Teresa (our e-news volunteer), we pushed through. And let me just say, our Lancaster conference, despite all odds, was fantastic—even if we did take a financial hit. Then life threw me a few more curveballs—my father’s health issues, another family member’s cancer diagnosis, and the arrival of my beautiful grandson! It’s been a whirlwind, and we know our vision and timing have been impacted. But despite all of this, we’ve been working tirelessly, prioritizing what truly matters. Here’s where the exciting part comes in! I knew we needed to rebuild Midwifery Today from the ground up to better serve midwives and families. So, we brought in a fantastic business and website management team, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the progress we’ve made. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening: • We’re giving the website a much-needed overhaul and adjusting membership prices to reflect all the new resources we’re adding. • Instead of multiple issues, we’ll publish an annual collection of photos and articles. • We’re creating new courses and conversations for midwives, students, and birth workers. • Our online communities are being redesigned to foster connection and support. • Newsletters, marketing, sales, and information? All streamlined and easier to… Read more…. Midwifery Today’s Rebirth

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My Winding Path to Midwifery

When I walked out of my first prenatal with a homebirth midwife, I knew this was something to which everyone should have access. I wanted to find a way to make midwifery care more accessible to the Northern Neck of Virginia. It would be a big task, as the area presents special challenges. The only hospital on the Northern Neck closed its labor and delivery unit in 2004. A standalone birth center opened in 2010, but closed the next year due to financial challenges.

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Editors Corner: Celebrating the Challenges of Midwifery

Despite the challenges that midwives face, midwives continue to recognize their role and meet them head-on. Read more…. Editors Corner: Celebrating the Challenges of Midwifery

The Strength of Midwifery—Evidence on Two Sides

Global recognition of the importance of midwifery is growing. Recently, I was asked to contribute to a presentation that was being prepared for a large foundation seeking evidence that midwifery works. Due to time constraints, I was informed that we could have exactly two slides in the final PowerPoint presentation, which seemed not enough to make even a brief report on our Mercy In Action birth center outcomes in the Philippines. Read more…. The Strength of Midwifery—Evidence on Two Sides

Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade: Issue 149

Tricks of the Trade – Issue 149 | Determining Fetal Station, Reducing Our Waste, Midwives in Winter, and Reducing a Cervical Lip

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Wisdom of the Midwives: Issue 149

Wisdom of the Midwives – Issue 149 | First Sign of Trouble, Mentors, The Future of Midwifery, and Rising US Maternal Mortality Rate

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Wisdom and Knowing Limitations in Midwifery

Many in the world today depend on good vibes, energy, or spiritual enlightenment as their higher power. They tap into their higher powers through a variety of practices. My higher power of energy, wisdom, spiritual knowledge, and life carries the name Living God, Creator of the universe and my Savior. I connect with God through prayer. I find my strength in Him. He is my rock, fortress, and strength. Read more…. Wisdom and Knowing Limitations in Midwifery

Media Reviews – Issue 149

Media Reviews – Issue 149 | Saynotobullyinginmidwifery by Amanda Burleigh and Freebirth Stories, by Mavis Kirkham and Nadine Edwards Read more…. Media Reviews – Issue 149

Midwifing the Portal Door

Not all babies live. Not all wimyn die with their uterus. Not all mothers survive childbirth. These are hard truths to bear. Hard truths for the family, community, and world to hold. But truths set us free and help guide us to deeper understanding and reformation. Read more…. Midwifing the Portal Door

What the Strength of Midwifery Is and Is Not

What is the strength of midwifery?

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The Power of Cultural Conditioning

There are countless ways to classify the 5000 or so species of mammals. Among them is the very special case of humans—gregarious primates whose typically mammalian behaviors are easily deviated or neutralized by the power of cultural conditioning.

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Strength of Midwifery Lies in Support System

Nine years ago, beneath the ambient glow of an Indian restaurant on a chilly November night, five fledgling midwifery students gathered. Each carried the weight of anticipation, nerves palpable in the air, laughter and staccato sentences marking our shared initiation.

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