I am often asked what makes prenatal care with a midwife so different than that of an OB. The Midwifery Model of Care is something that is women centered. It not only focuses on the well being of the ...

There’s not much that can stand between a beauty fan and her next hair-color appointment. But for Kentucky-based nurse and midwife Carrie Hall, one thing stopped her in mid-highlight: a mom in labor.

It’s a labor of love. Midwives have been caring for women for centuries — the roots of this work can be traced to the beginning of humanity. About 14,000 midwives now practice in the US. These ...

Midwife appointments are 30 minutes to an hour long, as opposed to 5-15 minutes for the average ob-gyn appointment, notes Rathbun. Midwives who practice outside of hospitals aren’t bound by the ...

The midwife appointment can seem daunting for both partners… but it is a lot less scary than you might think. Judi Love tells us how it is. It can be a great chance to figure out how best to support ...

Pregnant women can now bypass their GP and book straight in with a midwife to begin their antenatal care, NHS officials have announced. Traditionally, expectant mothers have had to make an appointment ...

Why has my antenatal care changed with my second pregnancy? If your first pregnancy went well, you're less likely to develop ...

Expectant mothers are to bypass seeing their GP and can now book straight in with their midwife for pregnancy care, NHS officials have announced. Traditionally, mothers-to-be made an appointment with ...

Pregnant Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has shared a touching moment from her midwife appointment. The Theresa McQueen actress has been taking fans along throughout the process of expecting a child with ...

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