Why Midwifery:  The Philosophy of Midwifery

This page is very much under construction, but here is what I have so far:

• ABC Radio National - Health Report Transcript A relevant interview.
• The American midwife of the late 20th century is a curious character Another interesting look at midwifery, from the feminist perspective.
• Holston Midwifery Services Very general and brief look at the benefits of midwifery.
• Kawartha Community Midwives - Principles Brief and concise.  Nice!
• Meadowborn--Midwifery & Childbirth Information Another brief look at the philosophy and thinking behind midwifery and homebirth.
• Midwife Birth Stories - Pregnancy/Childbirth These birth stories may help you to get a feel for midwifery....
• Midwives May Halt C-Sections Summary of a Public Citizen study, finding that the midwifery approach to labor and birth can be very beneficial.
• Nurse-Midwife Approach Offers Significant Advantages for Women A look at a recent study by Washington U. comparing OBGYN's, family practitioners, and nurse midwives, and the outcomes of the labors they managed.   (See my "statistics" page for more links concerning this study.)
• More soon I hope.

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07/21/01