This page an ongoing conversation about midwifery and the historical, social, economic, and political aspects.
Midwifery and quality care: findings from a new evidence-informed framework for maternal and newborn care. This study was mentioned in podcast from the Lancet Journal (a four part series).
Midwifery Podcast Introduction
Midwifery Podcast Two
The episode takes a humorous look at midwifery work; sharing the top 10 things it takes to be a midwife. Click to see written copy
Midwifery Podcast Three
Birth is better with midwives, so why can’t every woman be cared for by a midwife? This episode seeks to explore why California only has 1 midwifery school. Imagine if there were 100 midwifery schools.
Resources
Medscape Article “Midwifery Prenatal Care Linked to Fewer Birth Interventions”
California Midwifery Licensing Board 2015 stats
California Community College Nursing programs report: