Issue 131

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 first and second stage vanishes. Read about this, as well as an indepth article on breech birth by Rixa Freeze; one that deals with birthing on the back position by Mary Ann Lieser; articles by Michel Odent, Sister MorningStar, Ireena Keeslar, and much more.

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Salt: A Simple Treatment for Umbilical Granulomas

This helpful article explains how a simple household ingredient can be used for a non traumatic treatment for a common problem.

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The Portable Office: The Introductory Consultation Visit

Learn what to cover in an initial free consultation visit for first-time homebirth clients.

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Second Stage of Labor: Does Pushing Too Long Cause Infant Problems?

This article covers whether there are adverse effects related to the duration of pushing and how pushing should actually be defined.

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Zebel and Salome, the Virgin Mary’s Midwives: Doubt, Faith, and the Miraculous in a Medieval Legend

Drawing from extra-Biblical texts, Jane Beal writes about the Virgin Mary’s midwives and other details regarding the birth of Jesus.

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Difficult Births with Good Outcomes

Four educational vignettes about complicated births with positive outcomes.

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Freebirthing

Unassisted childbirth is a choice being made by some low-risk women. This article includes testimonials from some of them and suggests that we be less judgmental and try to understand what is motivating them.

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The Psychology and Illusion of Choice in Birth

With two different births by the same woman, the author contrasts actual choice and the illusion of choice in both the trajectory and outcomes.

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Increase Attendance at Your In-person Event in Two Easy Steps

A short piece with suggestions about how to get people to attend an event marketing your services.

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Pushing Uphill

How did lithotomy position become the standard position for giving birth? This article discusses the work of George Engelmann and how this came about.

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Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131

Midwifery & Childbirth News: Issue 131

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Bimanual Compression of the Uterus: Its Place in Midwifery Practice

Learn about the hows and whys of this technique to stop postpartum hemorrhage.

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