Midwives go mainstream

Article Abstract:

Research prove that the number of births attended by midwives have increased tremendously from 132000 births in 1989 to 350000 births in 2001. Midwives are often confused with doulas as both are known for offering extra emotional support to laboring women.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Midwives, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth)

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A real cool mom

Article Abstract:

Cathy Bieker is working with the research and development team at Baskin-Robbins' Glendael as an official ice-cream flavor creator. She brings her work home before it hits the market so that her kids and her husband can taste and critique the work.

United States, Children, Bieker, Cathy

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Special delivery

Article Abstract:

Doulas are professional childbirth assistants who counsel during pregnancy and help medical personnel during delivery. A mother comments on how much she appreciated her doula.

Standards, Personal narratives, Column, Pregnant women, Alternative birthing centers, Birthing centers, Doulas of North America

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