The word 'midwife' dates back to Middle English, but the role of midwifery extends to modern day. The term midwife originally referred to a woman who was "with" another woman giving birth, but ...

The baby was in breech position and the midwife was unlicensed in the state. May 12, 2011— -- Karen Carr has won the thanks and praise of many moms by delivering more than 1,200 babies during her ...

Something about the word midwifery sounds dated, sort of ye olde tyme, but the care midwives provide is hardly archaic. A midwife is a pregnancy care provider. They’re registered nurses—so they have a ...

KUTV — Midwives provide personalized care for mothers and babies. This care includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, and care after birth, including breastfeeding. Cristi Creal, RN, BSN, DNP, spoke ...

When women have their babies, they sometimes want midwives nearby to help in the delivery room. A midwife in Davie County brought more than 750 newborns into the world before anyone realized she ...

Ladies, are you expecting soon? Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and wonderful experiences in life, and it’s a time to see if you want a low-intervention birth. To help women have labor ...

As your due date approaches a mix of emotions can wash over you and despite all your planning it’s sometimes hard not to feel unprepared – especially if it’s your first. While you’re excited to meet ...

Certified nurse midwife Catherine Badeaux of Woman to Woman Midwifery (3615 Prytania St., 272-0681; www.womantowomanmidwifery.com) discusses natural birth and a midwife's role. Q: What exactly does a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — More and more people are choosing to have a midwife at their side when they give birth, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. “Midwives have been around ...