http://midwiferyworld.com Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You may have noticed this site has gone a bit idle.  Truth is between midwifery practice, my ongoing educational plans, my family commitments, and squeezing in real life social time, there is little time left to compose essays or even copy text to share here. Until which time I can make ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=316 No matter where you live you may have heard about the Christmas Eve massacre that left nine members of a Southern California family dead.  Bruce Pardo arrived at the home of Joseph and Alicia Ortega, who were hosting their annual family party, dressed as Santa Claus.  He was greeted at ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=312 The Deseret News reports... The slumping economy is becoming a factor in where some Utah women decide to give birth. Licensed home-based midwives say they've seen a slight increase in business in part because their service tends to be less expensive than giving birth in a hospital. "The fact (that) people are having ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=295 Dear midwives, doulas, and expecting mothers, You may have received a previous email from me. Montané from BirthPartners.com has been so kind as to afford me the opportunity to reach you again. My name is Zach Marion and I am producing a natural childbirth show for Discovery Health Network. The hour long ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=293 From the Brownsville Herald: WESLACO - Holy Family Birth Center has been helping women have babies in a low-stress environment for 25 years, but now the center needs help so it doesn't have to close its doors. The center was founded in 1983 by Sister Angela Murdaugh, along with Sisters Mary Thompson, ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=299 From an email I received: My name is Zach Marion and I work at Video Arts Studios in Fargo, North Dakota. We produced the series House of Babies for the Discovery Health Network. Under the guidance of master midwife, Shari Daniels, at the Miami Maternity Center, the show follows couples during ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=290 From SignOnSanDiego.com: ESCONDIDO – Tatiana Sanchez was 8 centimeters dilated and having rapid contractions as midwife Kelly Walsh coached her along. “Largo y duramente! Largo y duramente!” Walsh said, urging Sanchez to push her baby out with strong, sustained attempts. “Wait for the contraction,” a nurse added. “There you go, ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=306 Get your limited edition postage stamps promoting midwifery from Stamps.com!  Follow this link to see the four different designs celebrating midwifery.  Thanks to one of my favorite clients (hello Pamela!) for sending this to me. http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=288 October 5 - 11 is National Midwifery Week in the US-- but let's not stop there, let's celebrate midwives around the world!  My celebration kicked off with the early morning water birth of a healthy baby boy! You can read more about National Midwifery Week at the American College of Nurse-Midwives ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=285 From Hutchinson News: YODER - In the middle of the night, when the clip-clop of horses' hooves is heard turning into the driveway at 2913 E. Red Rock Road, it can only mean one thing: A baby will soon arrive in the world. In this Amish community, the driveway leads to a ... http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=303