Midwifery Today Magazine Issues

Midwifery Today Cover Issue 136

Issue 136

Winter 2020 Theme: Homebirth Homebirth is best, when possible. We are seeing it increase during the pandemic because women are afraid to go to the hospital, because of fear of exposure and policies that prohibit them from having support persons available. This issue has articles related to homebirth, as well as birth stories, complementary care,… Read more…. Issue 136

Cover of Issue 135

Issue 135

Autumn 2020 Theme: Hemorrhage Hemorrhage in or after pregnancy is a leading cause of perinatal death around the world. This issue focuses on this important topic, including articles on how to avoid it and how to deal with a hemorrhage once it starts. We also include important articles related to Covid-19 and birth, midwifery education,… Read more…. Issue 135

Issue 134

Summer 2020 Theme: Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Birth Midwives and other birthworkers around the world have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic that has been shaking the world this year. This issue is focused on what is happening both in the US and internationally in response to the threat, and how that impacts women who… Read more…. Issue 134

Issue 132

Winter 2019 Theme: International Midwifery Midwifery is a global issue and its practice varies around the world. This issue of the magazine, dedicated to International Midwifery, reflects those variations—from Asia to Europe to Africa, and beyond—and describes challenges that mothers, midwives, and doulas face in successfully navigating the perinatal period. In addition to the international… Read more…. Issue 132

Issue 131

Autumn 2019 Theme:  Second Stage Labor Most people think of the second stage of labor as the “pushing” stage, which gets the baby out. Our lead article in Issue 131, by long-time international midwife and author Vicki Penwell discusses a phenomenon she discovered that she calls “The Disappearing Second Stage,” in which the line between… Read more…. Issue 131

Issue 130

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!

Issue 129

Spring 2019 Theme: First Stage Labor “First Stage Labor” is perceived in different ways by different people. This issue of the magazine makes great reading for practicing midwives, those who are just learning their craft, and pregnant women who want to know what to expect. In addition to the articles on the topic, this issue… Read more…. Issue 129

Issue 128

Winter 2018 Theme: Labor Complications Make sure you receive the next edition of Midwifery Today magazine, which hits newsstands, mailboxes, and Midwifery Today online this December. Our Winter 2018 issue is dedicated to the topic “Labor Complications” and is filled with clinical articles, vital information, midwifery tricks of the trade, gorgeous birth photos, and delightful… Read more…. Issue 128

Midwifery Today Issue 127

Issue 127

Autumn 2018 Theme: Birth “Birth” is the theme of Issue 127 of Midwifery Today. This magazine will take you through many aspects of birth, from the amazing action and interaction of different body parts, to the role of fathers, to how doulas help military families giving birth away from friends and family. you can also… Read more…. Issue 127

Midwifery Today Issue 126

Issue 126

Summer 2018 Theme: Labor Labor is a key part of the work of midwifery. Long labor, short labor, fear of labor, orgasmic labor. These are just a few of the many aspects of labor that are covered in this issue. It features articles on labor from well-respected midwives that include Marlene Waechter, Vicki Penwell, Sister… Read more…. Issue 126

Midwifery Today Issue 125

Issue 125

Spring 2018 Theme: The Doula The use of birth doulas is becoming more prevalent in the US and other parts of the world. This issue covers the role of doulas and their contribution to better births and showcases the work of a variety of different doulas and the populations they serve. The magazine also has… Read more…. Issue 125

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