The colonizing countries dominated birth with destructive medicalization at a time when Western powers were decimating cultures. Medicalization rode on the wave of imperialism. This force is still going today and is an effective tool used against normal, instinctive birth. Read more…. Take Birth Back
Here at Midwifery Today, we have been working hard on our country contacts. The goal is to have a contact person or persons in every country of the world. Read more…. International Networking
There are little things we can do each day, just by being who we are. Wear a shirt or earrings—or carry a bag—with a birth saying or image on it that leads to dialog about midwifery or birth. Read more…. One Birth, One Woman at a Time
Since founding Midwifery Today magazine in 1986, I have had an interest in international midwifery. I have always had the feeling that the keys to helping and understanding the birth process would be found all over this marvelous globe with its many cultures. Read more…. Enlisting Change Around the World
My first trip to Mexico was to plan our long-dreamed-of conference in this enchanting land. We met wonderful people in Oaxaca with a real willingness to help make this conference a reality. We met traditional midwives Mercedes and Antonia. Mercedes has been a midwife for 50 years. Read more…. Mexico, An Engaging Country
You don’t control, coach or manage a physiological process. What really is the midwifery model of care? Is it what midwives really practice? Read more…. Out of the Pot, Into the Fire
A veteran Italian midwife shares her philosophy of observation. Read more…. A Keen Eye: An Interview with Verena Schmid
I have a vision: I think we need to have a museum of midwifery. The thought first came to me when I was at the New York City MANA conference a decade ago. Read more…. A Vision to Share
We will look back someday and say, “We had a legendary meeting at the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) meeting in Vienna in April 2002.” It was not a sanctioned meeting but one where we discussed issues many midwives have been concerned with. Read more…. Inclusiveness—The Essence of Midwifery
This is a conference Michel Odent and I have been dreaming about and working on for several years. It was a dream and a plan come true. Read more…. Paris, 2001: Midwifery Today International Conference
Your love of women, babies, families and each other needs to be your focus. You are answering a calling, one of service, not one that is self-serving. Read more…. Education Priority Check
What is a professional? How do we become professionals who serve women instead of ourselves? Is it possible? Read more…. Professional?
