The History of Midwifery and Childbirth in America: A Time Line
Informational time line of childbirth and midwifery in America. Read more…. The History of Midwifery and Childbirth in America: A Time Line
Web Articles
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Tool Bag
What should you carry in your birth bag for labor and birth? Here is a list of equipment that could be handy. Read more…. Tool Bag
Un nouveau regard sur la naissance
Un nouveau regard sur la naissance. Read more…. Un nouveau regard sur la naissance
Freedom
The empirical midwife movement in the United States is one of those few islands where technology, money and brainwashing haven’t taken over common sense, evidence, and woman centeredness. Read more…. Freedom
Les soins kangourou: Pourquoi est-ce efficace?
Au début des années 80, la mortalité des bébés de Bogota avoisinait les 70%.
Les bébés mouraient d’infection ou de problèmes respiratoires, aussi bien que du manque d’attention des parents. Les soins kangourous sont donc nés de la nécessité: les enfants prématurés sont confiés à leur mères qui les tiennent 24h sur 24, dormant avec l’enfant niché sous leurs vêtements comme dans une poche de kangourou. Si un bébé a besoin d’oxygène il est sous un hood placé sur la poitrine de sa mère. Read more…. Les soins kangourou: Pourquoi est-ce efficace?
What Midwives Want from Their Clients
Find out what midwives want from their clients concerning their role in the pregnancy and birth. Read more…. What Midwives Want from Their Clients
International Credentialing of Midwives
When midwives move from one country to another, they should, with equivalent education and credentials, be able to practice their profession wherever they live. Read more…. International Credentialing of Midwives
The Homebirth Choice
The authors discuss the why’s and how’s of homebirth, including a brief history of midwifery, considerations to weigh in deciding on types of midwives and tips on how to choose a midwife. …Anyone considering the profession of midwifery will also find this useful as a general overview of what a midwife does. Read more…. The Homebirth Choice
