Mom Brittany Mallette gave birth to her first child, baby Shiloh, seven weeks ago. “It has been absolutely blissful. We have enjoyed every single second of her,” Brittany said. “Very tired at times, ...
Midwives have helped women to deliver babies for centuries and they were present at most births until the early twentieth century. Today, more than 12% of all births, both vaginal and C-section, in ...
Portrait of a U.S. midwife—"the only doctor or nurse ever heard of in Gee's Bend"—in 1939 Portrait of a U.S. midwife—"the only doctor or nurse ever heard of in Gee's Bend"—in 1939 Getty Images Amid ...
Midwives are growing in popularity but still largely misunderstood. This three-part series aims to help you answer the question: What’s a midwife and is one right for me? Americans are more familiar ...
It’s a labor of love. Midwives have been caring for women for centuries — the roots of this work can be traced to the beginning of humanity. About 14,000 midwives now practice in the US. These ...
New York, NY, January 15, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) have announced a five-year strategic partnership to strengthen the ...