Expect the Unexpected
Vicki Penwell shares the essentials of a training by Mercy in Action on how to deal with the unexpected during a birth. Read more…. Expect the Unexpected
Vicki Penwell
The author with midwife Imelda Catama and one of the 14,700 families who have delivered in one of Mercy In Action’s birth centers in the Philippines since 1991
Labor and Delivery Care in the Context of a Developing Country
Labor in a developing country can be very different than in a developed country. In this second in her series of article, Vicki Penwell shares the challenges faced by laboring women in the Philippines and other countries.
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Rachel Joy Barehl
Prenatal Care in the Context of a Developing Country
In Thailand, there is an expression when comparing two things that are similar yet not exact; in English it translates to “same same but different.” So it is with the provision of prenatal care in the context of a developing country. There are unique aspects to maternity care in a low-resource setting and, while some prenatal care elements are universal, the midwife needs to be aware of how best practices can be different according to the setting.
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Rachel Baransi
Microbiome and Midwives: A Look at Culture
International midwife Vicki Penwell discusses the culture of homebirth in America to see what might be done to improve the life-long health of the baby.
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How a Checklist Promotes Human Rights in Childbirth: The International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative
How a Checklist Promotes Human Rights in Childbirth: the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative by Vicki Penwell. Midwife Vicki Penwell shares a simple and practical tool to get better outcomes in childbirth. Read more…. How a Checklist Promotes Human Rights in Childbirth: The International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative
Lynsey Stone—dfwbirthphotographer.com
After Action Review: A Guide for Midwifery Students and Preceptors
International midwife Vicki Penwell teaches a structured approach for reflecting on the work of a group and identifying strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement.
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Prematurity and Kangaroo Care during a Disaster
Even amidst disaster, life still happens and babies are still born. Veteran midwife Vicki Penwell teaches on how to handle premature births in disaster zones.
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Mercy In Action Midwives Form Disaster Response to Deadly Super Typhoon
Midwife Vicki Penwell describes her experience of providing aide with Mercy In Action in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Read more…. Mercy In Action Midwives Form Disaster Response to Deadly Super Typhoon
Vicki providing hands-on training to a midwifery student (Photo by Rachel Joy Baransi)
A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action
Overseas midwife Vicki Penwell shares her scholarship program and challenges other organizations and midwifery schools to join her in her efforts. Read more…. A Scholarship Solution and Grand Challenge from Mercy In Action
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Elizabeth Gilmore Remembered: Through the Eyes of a Friend
A touching portrait honoring the memory, legacy and life of midwife Elizabeth Gilmore.
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A Hidden Tragedy: Birth as a Human Rights Issue in Developing Countries
Author Vicki Penwell delves into one of the world’s greatest injustices: While a mother dies during childbirth every minute of every day, only 1% of these deaths occur in the developed world. Read more…. A Hidden Tragedy: Birth as a Human Rights Issue in Developing Countries
Philippines: In the Night Lorega
Lorega, where this story is located, is a typical inner-city Asian slum where the poorest of the poor live in squatter shacks and hovels, surrounded by three graveyards and a slaughterhouse. Read more…. Philippines: In the Night Lorega
