Newborns are a miracle. We fall in love with them so fast, which is a good thing, because they can be a lot of work and a lot of worry.

The relaxation and pain-relieving benefits of water are well-known; many women who have had babies in and out of water will attest to this.

You need to find out as much as you can about what to expect during labor and birth.  A good childbirth educator is an invaluable resource during your pregnancy.

This information is a part of The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative written for health care providers.  A group of experts in birthing care came up with this list of 10 things to look for and ask about. Medical research supports all of these things. These are also the best ways to be mother-friendly.

Hypnosis has played a part in obstetrics since around the 1930's. It is not used only with the labor and the birth but also for many problems in the pregnancy such as morning sickness, backaches, insomnia, and fatigue.

Thirty-six million minority women in this country have more health problems but access fewer health services than white women.  During no time is this difference more pronounced or more important than during pregnancy and childbirth. 

Consideration and respect for every woman under all circumstances is the foundation of this statement of rights.

This is a list of organizations, both in the USA and international, that promote midwifery or the midwifery model of care or offer resources to practicing midwives.

Need more information or want to research a specific topic related to midwifery?  Here is a list of resources on midwifery topics ranging from peer-reviewed journals to magazines with a focus on the lay public.

Midwifery care is supported by research.  Over a period of years, studies examining the outcomes achieved by midwives all over the world have verified the excellent outcomes associated with the midwifery model of care.