. Two years ago the government gave a guarantee that by the end of 2009 all women would have a choice of where they gave birth. But the Royal College of Midwives estimates that only 50 per cent are currently able to choose between a home birth, hospital and midwives' unit. So when one south Lond...
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UNICEF correspondent Suzanna Dayne reports on efforts to provide maternal and newborn care through the training of midwives in Indonesia. Credits: Producer:Suzanna Dayne
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In hard to reach areas in Myanmar UNICEF-trained auxiliary midwifes make sure the pregnant women in their native villages know how to take care of their children -- both before and after birth. UNICEF also provides them with essential drugs, health supplies, clean delivery kits and other material...
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Miriam saved the life of Moses. Actually, it was a joint effort between Miriam, her mother Jochebed, and the midwives, who saved Moses from death.rnHave you noticed that most girls hit the floor running? That was Miriam. She showed...Read more »
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Iman is 6 weeks old! This video shows the lifestyle adjustments we had to make since his arrival. We also give some helpful tips to parents to-be. Oh, and of course we have some pics. Enjoy! ... african american black holistic homebirth waterbirth unassisted self prenatal care alternative midwiv...
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A slideshow of some clients of the Santa Barbara Midwifery containing images of pregnancy, labor, birth and immediate postpartum. This is intended to show the power and beauty of women in undisturbed labor attended by midwives at home, and the intimate role that fathers play in those births. The...
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Woodland Healthcare certified nurse midwives Sharon Demeter and Kim Sterner talk about the role, values and training of midwives - before, during and after pregnancy.
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