Midwifery Today, Issue 89, Spring 2009 (Print only) back issues This issue is filled with

This issue is filled with wisdom from Michel Odent

because of fear of exposure and policies that prohibit them from having support persons available

It also makes a lovely gift for expectant or new moms

so if you already own this book

Cover photo by Sophia Williams (sophiabirth

Midwifery Today, Issue 89, Spring 2009 (Print only) back issues This issue is filled withTheme: Midwifery Knowledge from around the World When we came up with this theme, we anticipated being able to share a variety of midwifery knowledge from around the world. While a number of articles addressed that, one thing that soon became clear is that midwifery knowledge is beginning to be lost or fall into disuse around the world, as the medicalized version of childbirth continues to gain ground. This issue contains a mix of midwifery knowledge