Midwives Put Their Message In The Mail (Medical News Today)
Stamps are a simple way of making a statement. Now, with the launch of midwifery-themed postage stamps, supporters of midwives can send their message across the country: "Choose a Midwife." The American College of Nurse-Midwives is unveiling the new stamps in conjunction with National Midwifery Week, October 5-11. Stamps are available for purchase online at http://www.photostamps.com/acnm.

Midwives Put Their Message in the Mail (Newswise)
Stamps are a simple way of making a statement. Now, with the launch of midwifery-themed postage stamps, supporters of midwives can send their message across the country: "Choose a Midwife."

NURSE-MIDWIFE WEEK (WCJB)
This week is certified nurse-midwife week and will be celebrated nationally. The word mid-wife means "with woman" in old English. There are several of these nurse-midwives practicing in Gainesville delivering babies at North Florida and Shands AGH.

Report: Thousands stuck in passport limbo (Moldova.org)
A lawsuit alleges thousands of U.S. citizens are being denied passports because they were born in Southwestern states with the aid of a midwife.The citizens, all of Mexican descent, have been denied passports because the government doubts whether they were born in the United States, The (Portland) Oregonian reported Monday.The doubt stems from past cases of birth-certificates forged by midwives ...

Midwives Honored During National Midwifery Week - "Choose A Midwife" Message Reaches Women, USA (Medical News Today)
Midwives across the country (USA) will be recognized for their contributions to women, families, and their communities during the annual National Midwifery Week, October 5-11, 2008. This year, National Midwifery Week coincides with the American College of Nurse-Midwives' launch an upgraded version of http://www.myMidwife.org.

Doctor critical of maternity services (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)
The lives of mothers and newborn babies are being put at risk by the country's maternity system, according to a controversial new book by a Christchurch doctor.

Maternity Services Back In Spotlight (Scoop.co.nz)
News that a Christchurch doctor has written a book highly critical of the present maternity system comes as no real surprise says New Zealand First's health spokesperson Barbara Stewart.

Know Your Birthing Options (FOX 40 Binghamton)
If you're a woman, do you know your birthing options? In honor of National Nurse and Midwifery Week, the American College of Nurse - midwives hosted a viewing of the film, "The Business of Being Born," at Binghamton University Sunday. After the viewing, a panel of specialists answered audience questions. Organizers encourage women to get educated about giving birth and their options. For more ...

Maternity system a scandal, says GP (Stuff)
New Zealand's maternity system is putting the lives of mothers and babies at risk, a controversial new book by a Christchurch doctor claims.

Local midwife honored (WGEM Quincy)
Although midwifery is a widely used practice in the rest of the world, very few births in the U-S use a midwife.

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