Humanity 2.0 Lab publishes innovative white paper on improving maternal health worldwide

Coauthored By Jennie Joseph founder Commonsense Childbirth ( www.commonsensechildbirth.org ) is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that houses The Birth Place birth center, the Easy Access Women’s Health Clinic and the National Perinatal Task Force ( www.perinataltaskforce.com ). NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 12, 2019– Humanity 2.0 Lab – the pioneering maternal health platform – published its first white paper on the…

How Midwives Guide Babies Into the World…

How midwives guide babies into the world, in Kenya, Washington and Jerusalem featuring US Midwife Claudia Booker. “For black women to birth in freedom is a political act and to be supported by another black woman who is a part of that tradition of liberation is extremely profound” ~Binahkaye JoyREAD ARTICLE HERE Listen to the…

Bastyr University | MA in Maternal-Child Health Systems

The Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems is an accredited, stand-alone degree program offered primarily online, with two short residencies of 2-3 days at Bastyr’s Kenmore, Washington, campus. This program takes four quarters (one year) to complete.       Program Strengths Online course format, allowing students to continue employment and/or commute from outside…

Cast Your Vote For ‘the AMERICAN dream’

This year the documentary, ‘the AMERICAN dream’ has the honor of being a part of the 2016 Women’s Voices Now Online Film Festival! From now through July 1, 2016 you have the opportunity to let your voice be heard by voting for this documentary. Told through the voice of African American women, ‘the AMERICAN dream’ exposes the disparities of maternal mortality that…

California | Save the date!

This webinar will introduce the laws and policies relevant to birth centers in California. Midwives at existing birth centers are encouraged to join and add your experience to the discussion. For a comprehensive look at birth centers in California please join us at the California Association of Midwives annual conference, September 8-11, 2016 in Lake Tahoe. REGISTER FOR EVENT…

What You Don’t Know About Cesareans Might Hurt You!

Giving Birth By C-Section 5 Ways to Lower The Likelihood of a Cesarean Section Cesarean Section and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Books Using a Doula for Cesarean Birth QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR MIDWIFE OR OBSTETRICIAN By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD Updated April 20, 2016 VERY WELL There are certain things that you need to know…

FREE Farewell Edition of Squat Birth Journal

The final issue is here! Download here! This FINAL issue of SQUAT is twice the size to fit in every bit of goodness as we retire. Articles include research on marijuana use in pregnancy, the opening of a Native American birth center in New Mexico, and special reflections from SQUAT staff on our retirement. Featuring…

Demand for “Ethical Midwifery” Prompts Systemic Change| Bastyr University, Department of Midwifery Leads the Way

COPIED VIA  BASTYR UNIV., DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY FACEBOOK NEWSFEED Bastyr University, Department of Midwifery shared a link16 hours ago near Seattle, WA Dear Community, It has been a longstanding tradition at Seattle Midwifery School and Bastyr that many of our students have traveled to foreign countries including the Caribbean and the South Pacific to practice midwifery skills and earn…