Articles related to "Midwife"
Nurse-Midwife or Direct-Entry Midwife
There are two categories of midwives in the US, certified-nurse midwives and direct-entry midwives, that differ in education and licensing requirements.
midwife • certified nurse-midwife • direct-entry midwife • certified professional midwife • certified midwife
There are two categories of midwives in the US, certified-nurse midwives and direct-entry midwives, that differ in education and licensing requirements.
midwife • certified nurse-midwife • direct-entry midwife • certified professional midwife • certified midwife
A Persevering Apprentice
This is a review of <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i> by Karen Cushman.
karen • cushman • midwife • midwife's • midwives
This is a review of <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i> by Karen Cushman.
karen • cushman • midwife • midwife's • midwives
Choosing Between Unassisted and Midwife Assisted Homebirth
My personal decision-making process, along with points to consider and resources to check out for making either choice in your own homebirth.
birth • birthing • homebirth • home birth • homebirthing
My personal decision-making process, along with points to consider and resources to check out for making either choice in your own homebirth.
birth • birthing • homebirth • home birth • homebirthing
Job Trend Alert! Midwife 75K
Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation in the USA. There is also a massive shortage for specialty nurses such as a certified midwife who can earn in excess of 75K.
job • employment • nurse • midwife • certified nurse midwife
Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation in the USA. There is also a massive shortage for specialty nurses such as a certified midwife who can earn in excess of 75K.
job • employment • nurse • midwife • certified nurse midwife
Midwife or Obstetrician
The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
The roles of a midwife and an obstetrician are quite different. What are comparisons and contrasts between these providers to help you decide which is best for you?
midwife • obstetrician • doula • cesarean • postpartum
Amoebic "Midwives" Help Amoeba Reproduce
Not only humans have difficulty in reproducing. Recent work by researchers a the Weizmann Institute of Science demonstrates that a third amoeba is needed to separate amoebae in the process of dividing.
midwives • midwife • amoeba • amoebae
Not only humans have difficulty in reproducing. Recent work by researchers a the Weizmann Institute of Science demonstrates that a third amoeba is needed to separate amoebae in the process of dividing.
midwives • midwife • amoeba • amoebae
Midwives and Childbirth in European History
In European history the midwife delivered most of the babies. This article tells a little about their role and having a baby in medieval and Renaissance Europe
midwives • childbirth in european history • lying-in chamber
In European history the midwife delivered most of the babies. This article tells a little about their role and having a baby in medieval and Renaissance Europe
midwives • childbirth in european history • lying-in chamber
Preparing For Pregnancy: Doctor Or Midwife?
Now is the time to decide who will be your healthcare provider during pregnancy. You will want to visit with this person prior to pregnancy to determine if they will support the kind of pregnancy and birth experience you desire. Even if you choose a midwife, you need to have an OB in mind in case of complications that sometimes arise during pregnancy.
doctor • midwife • pregnancy • birth • childbirth
Now is the time to decide who will be your healthcare provider during pregnancy. You will want to visit with this person prior to pregnancy to determine if they will support the kind of pregnancy and birth experience you desire. Even if you choose a midwife, you need to have an OB in mind in case of complications that sometimes arise during pregnancy.
doctor • midwife • pregnancy • birth • childbirth
Should You Use A Midwife?
The use of midwives in the delivery room is on the rise. New mothers now have more options available to them and using a midwife can be the key to avoiding unnecessary medical intervention.
midwife • cnm • birth • delivery • labor
The use of midwives in the delivery room is on the rise. New mothers now have more options available to them and using a midwife can be the key to avoiding unnecessary medical intervention.
midwife • cnm • birth • delivery • labor
Study Shows Nurse-Midwives a Better Option for Pregnant Women
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
An examination and review of Karen Cushman's award-winning novel "The Midwife's Apprentice" and what it reveals about self-worth and self-discovery.
young adult • award-winners • children's authors • karen cushman • midwife
An examination and review of Karen Cushman's award-winning novel "The Midwife's Apprentice" and what it reveals about self-worth and self-discovery.
young adult • award-winners • children's authors • karen cushman • midwife
What Midwives Want from Their Clients
Honesty, punctuality, prompt payment and trust are among the qualities midwives look for in their patients.
midwifery • pregnancy • birth
Honesty, punctuality, prompt payment and trust are among the qualities midwives look for in their patients.
midwifery • pregnancy • birth
Chris Bohjalian Writes Character
A review of Bohjalian's most recent novel, The Double Bind, and the ever popular Midwives, helps readers find a new favorite author.
chris bohjalian • f.scott fitzgerald • harper lee • homeless • bicycling
A review of Bohjalian's most recent novel, The Double Bind, and the ever popular Midwives, helps readers find a new favorite author.
chris bohjalian • f.scott fitzgerald • harper lee • homeless • bicycling
The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
While vacuum extraction assisted births are common with some medical providers, they do carry risks primarily for the baby.
vacuum extractor • safety of vacuum extractors • complications • birth injury • doula
While vacuum extraction assisted births are common with some medical providers, they do carry risks primarily for the baby.
vacuum extractor • safety of vacuum extractors • complications • birth injury • doula
Vaginal Breech
Though most women choose a cesarean for a breech baby, there may be an option to have a vaginal breech safely. Find out more about this little-known technique.
vaginal breech • breech • birthing center • provider • doctors
Though most women choose a cesarean for a breech baby, there may be an option to have a vaginal breech safely. Find out more about this little-known technique.
vaginal breech • breech • birthing center • provider • doctors
Born into Her Daddy's Hands
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
homebirth • home birth • waterbirth • water birth • unassisted birth
The birth story of my daughter, Eva, born May 17, 2001.
homebirth • home birth • waterbirth • water birth • unassisted birth
Concerns over the Safety of Waterbirth
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
Episiotomy - How to Avoid One
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?
episiotomy • birth plan • obstetrician • perineal massage • midwife
Fetal Monitoring During Labor
Fetal Monitoring is one way to check to see how well your baby is doing during labor and birth. Types of monitoring can vary so find out more about your options.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
Fetal Monitoring is one way to check to see how well your baby is doing during labor and birth. Types of monitoring can vary so find out more about your options.
fetal monitoring • ultrasound • doptone • hydrotherapy • midwife
Hiring a doula can greatly enhance your birth
Hospital births leave the woman with only her husband/partner to rely on since the nurse cannot be there with the laboring woman the entire time. Today's doulas fill the roles of the women who have supported laboring women throughout the ages. Learn more about how hiring a doula for you birth or postpartum period can ease your transition into parenthood and make your birth a satisfying experience.
doula • labor support • midwife • monitrice
Hospital births leave the woman with only her husband/partner to rely on since the nurse cannot be there with the laboring woman the entire time. Today's doulas fill the roles of the women who have supported laboring women throughout the ages. Learn more about how hiring a doula for you birth or postpartum period can ease your transition into parenthood and make your birth a satisfying experience.
doula • labor support • midwife • monitrice
Home Birth - Is it for you?
Here is a helpful interview from a homebirthing mother with information about pain relief, midwifery care and payment for homebirths.
homebirth • midwife • pain relief • doula • cesarean
Here is a helpful interview from a homebirthing mother with information about pain relief, midwifery care and payment for homebirths.
homebirth • midwife • pain relief • doula • cesarean
How to Have a Natural Childbirth
Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.
natural childbirth • midwife • doula • pain relief techniques • birth plan
Are you considering a natural childbirth? Here is the complete series of articles on ways to avoid unnecessary interventions and have a natural childbirth.
natural childbirth • midwife • doula • pain relief techniques • birth plan
Perineal Massage
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.
perineal massage • episiotomy • midwife • obstetrician • birth plan
Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
Exercise should continue during pregnancy but there are some guidelines women should follow including new recommendations from ACOG. What do you need to know?
pregnancy exercise • first trimester • pregnancy • vaginal bleeding • preterm labor
Exercise should continue during pregnancy but there are some guidelines women should follow including new recommendations from ACOG. What do you need to know?
pregnancy exercise • first trimester • pregnancy • vaginal bleeding • preterm labor
Pregnancy Journal
Journal of my pregnancy from January to June of 2002. Anxiety after miscarriage, midwife visits, gender guessing, homebirth preparations, and the waiting!!
pregnancy • birth • homebirth • midwife • pregnant
Journal of my pregnancy from January to June of 2002. Anxiety after miscarriage, midwife visits, gender guessing, homebirth preparations, and the waiting!!
pregnancy • birth • homebirth • midwife • pregnant
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 16
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
As you start your fourth month, your baby is beginning to grow hair on her scalp. Find out what you can be doing to prepare for the rest of pregnancy.
pregnancy week by week • leukorrhea • footprints • midwife • obstetrician
Preparing for Birth
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
Preparing For Pregnancy: Are You Ready?
In the past several months I’ve done a series of “Preparing for Pregnancy” articles. Though it is probably an unattainable goal to have all your ducks in a row before conceiving; it would be nice to at least know what you’re facing, which is the purpose of this series of articles. If you haven’t already done so, go back and read through the entire series. At least that way you’ll have some food for thought.
maternity • pregnancy • doctor • midwife
In the past several months I’ve done a series of “Preparing for Pregnancy” articles. Though it is probably an unattainable goal to have all your ducks in a row before conceiving; it would be nice to at least know what you’re facing, which is the purpose of this series of articles. If you haven’t already done so, go back and read through the entire series. At least that way you’ll have some food for thought.
maternity • pregnancy • doctor • midwife
Pressure Points to Induce Labor
Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses. There are points that can stimulate contractions or induce labor.
pressure points • labor inductions • stimulate contractions • acupressure • labor
Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses. There are points that can stimulate contractions or induce labor.
pressure points • labor inductions • stimulate contractions • acupressure • labor
Pushing Techniques
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Questions to Ask Your Provider
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Siblings at the Birth
Things to consider when a child will be attending your birth.
birth • homebirth • pregnancy • children • labour
Things to consider when a child will be attending your birth.
birth • homebirth • pregnancy • children • labour
The Power of Suggestion
How the 'power of suggestion' influenced two births.
birth • birthing • pregnancy • labour • labor
How the 'power of suggestion' influenced two births.
birth • birthing • pregnancy • labour • labor
Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Childbirth in Peasant Russia
Midwives or village grandmothers used folk medicine to aid the delivery of babies in rural Russia, and mothers returned to their work in the fields after delivery.
childbirth in peasant russia • rural mothers • midwives or village grandmothers • folk medicine • delivery of babies in rural russia
Midwives or village grandmothers used folk medicine to aid the delivery of babies in rural Russia, and mothers returned to their work in the fields after delivery.
childbirth in peasant russia • rural mothers • midwives or village grandmothers • folk medicine • delivery of babies in rural russia
Massage History - Women Healers
A glimpse of massage practices from around the world shows how women played a very big role in the historical development and utilization of massage.
massage history • women healers • history of massage • massage • pregnancy massage
A glimpse of massage practices from around the world shows how women played a very big role in the historical development and utilization of massage.
massage history • women healers • history of massage • massage • pregnancy massage
Massage Technique Origins
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
Paying for Prenatal Healthcare
Learn more about finding prenatal health insurance. Find out about buying infant health insurance and paying for prenatal healthcare including using a midwife online now.
infant health insurance • baby health insurance • baby insurance • pregnancy health insurance • maternity health insurance
Learn more about finding prenatal health insurance. Find out about buying infant health insurance and paying for prenatal healthcare including using a midwife online now.
infant health insurance • baby health insurance • baby insurance • pregnancy health insurance • maternity health insurance
The Business of Being Born: Review
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
Women at Work Throughout European History
This article discusses the economic impact and work of women throughout the Medieval, Renaissance and Pre-Industrial periods of Europe.
women • work • european history • midwives • managers
This article discusses the economic impact and work of women throughout the Medieval, Renaissance and Pre-Industrial periods of Europe.
women • work • european history • midwives • managers
Barefoot and...
Can you guess the rest of this sentence? in this article we begin to look at pregnancy with a wholistic eye. We'll talk about herbs, meditation, and conventional western medicine practices for a happy healthy pregnancy. This article is just the beginning of a series that will run until July.
pregnancy • wholistic • health • healing • herbs
Can you guess the rest of this sentence? in this article we begin to look at pregnancy with a wholistic eye. We'll talk about herbs, meditation, and conventional western medicine practices for a happy healthy pregnancy. This article is just the beginning of a series that will run until July.
pregnancy • wholistic • health • healing • herbs
French Toads and Frogs
French toads can be identified easily, but frog identification is almost impossible for the layman.
frog • toad • france • french • midwife
French toads can be identified easily, but frog identification is almost impossible for the layman.
frog • toad • france • french • midwife
The Importance of Prenatal Care
This artilce discusess the prenatal period, and the care essential for ensuring healthiness mother, developing baby, and the entire family.
pregnant • pregnancy • prenatal care • prenatal visit • physician
This artilce discusess the prenatal period, and the care essential for ensuring healthiness mother, developing baby, and the entire family.
pregnant • pregnancy • prenatal care • prenatal visit • physician
Unassisted versus Homebirth
Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.
unassisted birth • homebirth • midwife • parents • medical intervention
Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.
unassisted birth • homebirth • midwife • parents • medical intervention
Wise Red Prairie Woman, part 2
Wise Red Prairie Woman gathers roots and raises a garden to help feed her family. Often she serves, along with her dogs, as the families’ pack animal. To relieve her of some of her burdens her husband may decide to take a second wife, or more.
prairie • native american • indian • woman • women
Wise Red Prairie Woman gathers roots and raises a garden to help feed her family. Often she serves, along with her dogs, as the families’ pack animal. To relieve her of some of her burdens her husband may decide to take a second wife, or more.
prairie • native american • indian • woman • women
Birthing Choices Part I: Midwifery
Choosing a midwife for prenatal care and to attend the birth of your child whether at home or at a birthing center. Midwifery is a safe and loving choice for your pregnancy and birth.
midwifery • midwife • midwives • birth • pregnancy
Choosing a midwife for prenatal care and to attend the birth of your child whether at home or at a birthing center. Midwifery is a safe and loving choice for your pregnancy and birth.
midwifery • midwife • midwives • birth • pregnancy
Birthing Choices Part II: Unassisted Childbirth
Giving Birth Alone. Childbirth without the complications and sometimes dangerous, unecessary interventions of medical professionals. This is truly natural childbirth.
childbirth • pregnancy • birth • unassisted childbirth • pregnancy
Giving Birth Alone. Childbirth without the complications and sometimes dangerous, unecessary interventions of medical professionals. This is truly natural childbirth.
childbirth • pregnancy • birth • unassisted childbirth • pregnancy
Unnatural Births
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
birth • homebirth • hospital • birthing • pregnancy
The medical profession might cheat you and your baby out of a miraculous and empowering experience. Avoiding unnecessary interventions might be harder than you think in a hospital/medical setting. How to have the birth experience you and your baby deserve.
birth • homebirth • hospital • birthing • pregnancy
Boo! Seasonal Wildflower Lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
In “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” a crowd of villagers has adorned the head of an unfortunate woman with a conical hat, and has fastened a long, pointy false nose to her face. Yelling, “Witch! Witch!”, they demand she be burned at the stake, mostly for its entertainment value. What does this have to do with wildflowers, you ask? Well, it is Halloween, and Halloween is when witches are about, and if anybody could find a use for a wildflower, berry, or bit of tuber, it would be a witch.
wildflowers • north america • gregg pasterick • halloween • folk lore
Granny Ross
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward