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What is a Midwife? The term midwife, derived from the Anglo Saxon word, “mit wif”, meaning “with woman,” was first recorded in 1300. Written accounts dating to the 2nd century confirm the role of midwives in the birthing process. Midwifery … Continue reading →

Why Choose Homebirth? Should You Have Your Baby at Home? By David Stewart, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Association of Parents and Professionals for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (NAPSAC) International “Today in the United States, at the end of the twentieth … Continue reading →