Midwifery Today
Issue 130, Summer 2019
Theme: Trauma and Healing
Whether the trauma occurs in childhood, during pregnancy, or during birth, it can affect a woman during her childbearing year—and can affect partners, as well. This issue is full of articles that deal with preventing or healing trauma. Beth Barbeau shares a variety of tools, including naturopathic remedies, emotional and energetic support and herbal support among them. Gomer Ben Moshe tells of how a trauma survivor is supported in a c-section and Lori Barklage tells us how to recognize and heal trauma based on her RISE Up program, among others. We also include thought-provoking articles on “Revitalizing Midwifery” by Jasmine Krapf and “Birth Behind Bars” by Mary Ann Lieser, and much more!
Cover photo by Jennifer Mason (jennifermasonphotography.com). Jennifer is a professional birth photographer and doula in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She excels at documenting and supporting families from pregnancy through birth and into the postpartum period. These extended relationships allow her and the families to forge a deep and meaningful relationship, using visual artistry and knowledge of the birthing process to aid in healing and positive support during this transformative time. As a VBAC mother of two girls, Jennifer has a unique ability to understand women and families traveling a similar journey. In addition to her business, Jennifer is co-founder of Birth Becomes Her, an internationally recognized resource available to support birth photographers as they create and sustain their own careers.
Pictured: Ivonne’s first birth was a failed induction that led to a cesarean. With her second birth, she chose a supportive team of midwives who did everything they could to help her have a VBAC. She was able to cry with them about her experience and, despite a second cesarean, she found healing because of their loving support.
Columns
- Poetry
- From the Editor
- Tricks of the Trade
- Quote of the Quarter
- Marion’s Message
- The Doula Corner
- Media Reviews
- Wisdom of the Midwives
- Midwifery & Childbirth News
- Photo Album
Features
- Dreams, Demons, and Desires: The Work of the Subconscious Mind and the Power of Inner Awareness—Sister MorningStar
- Supporting a Sexual Violence Survivor’s Journey to Motherhood: Caesarean and the Early Post-operation Stage—Gomer Ben Moshe
- Healing from a Homebirth Turned Cesarean—Samantha Whiteaker
- How Recognizing and Healing Trauma Helps Clients—Lori Barklage
- Breaking the Silence—Joanna Wilder
- There You See It, There You Don’t? Postpartum Depression—Nancy Wainer
- Fatherhood Following the Experience of Child Sexual Abuse—Charlotte C. Petersson
- A Day in the Life—Sarah Seymour
- Birth Behind Bars: The Difference Trauma-informed Doula Care Can Make—Mary Ann Lieser
- Tools for Easing Grief and Birth Trauma—Beth Barbeau
- Holding Space for Birthworkers—Emily Render-Graham
- Life of a New Midwife: The Heart of Healing—Nubia Earth Martin
- Prenatal Ultrasound and Gastroschisis—Judy Slome Cohain
- International Association of Professional Birth Photographers 2019 Competition Winners
- Revitalizing Midwifery: Reimagining the Doula’s Role—Jasmine Krapf
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