midwives News

The Murundhu dharaa birthing centre in Orange, NSW enables women to experience a family-centred birth in a safe, comfortable and beautiful environment while receiving high quality care by a qualified midwife.

A survey of 480 nurses and midwives by Nurses.co.uk has shown that the industry may be showing signs of optimism about the NHS under the new coalition Government.

Childbirth organizations celebrate 50th anniversaries in 2010 at Mega Conference in Milwaukee

One of the great secrets within the health care community is the alarming rate of maternal deaths in US hospitals. Experts site the abuse of dangerous procedures that are drivng up costs and exposing mothers to unnecessary risks.

BirthWays teams up with local area businesses to promote a healthy start to parenting.

A recent survey by nurses.co.uk has revealed that the real issues behind the shortage of midwives in the UK include pay, long working hours, and access to jobs due to qualification criteria, as well as positions being filled by nurses from overseas.

Ever since the first licensing laws were passed well over a century ago, healthcare in America has not been part of a free market. The laws had little to do with protecting patients' health, and nothing to do with protecting their freedom to choose.

Herbal tea is not only a safe caffeine replacement, but also provides a rich array of compounds, minerals and vitamins that reduce pregnancy risks and complications while nourishing baby.

The story of eight women, Birth, a play by Karen Brody, delivers a theatrical experience that melds the unbridled hilarity, the unexpected poignancy, and the tragic truth about power in maternity care.