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Midwifery


When Seeking Help Falls Short: What Postpartum Psychosis Demands of Birth Workers
When headlines around cases like Lindsay Clancy break, the public asks how these tragedies happen. Survivor Aaisha Alvi and clinical facts reveal the uncomfortable truth: Postpartum Psychosis is routinely misdiagnosed or dismissed as standard postpartum stress. Here is what midwives and doulas must know about spotting red flags, understanding severe delusions, and advocating for clients in crisis.

Midwifery Wisdom
2 min read


Midwifery Skills Practice at Skillz and Drillz, Spokane Valley, CA
We had an incredible weekend teaching Midwifery Skillz & Drillz, graciously hosted by the wonderful @thejunipermidwife in Spokane Valley!

Midwifery Wisdom
1 min read


A Tribute to North America’s Most Experienced Homebirth Midwife Cynthia Caillagh
Cynthia was a traditional midwife and remained committed so until the moment her body could no longer sustain her spirit.

Jennifer Block
5 min read


Best Practices to establish baseline and document the FHT range
How do you establish baseline and document the FHT range? We established a baseline when we first meet the client.

Augustine Colebrook
5 min read


The Spaces In Between, the extremes of Midwifery
Midwifery is midwifery, it is a contradiction in and of itself. It is beautiful and ugly, clean and messy, glorious and undignified and...

Dinesha Lowden
2 min read


That time I was at a twin homebirth with a breech baby
Have I ever told you that midwives are my favorite people? It’s so extraordinary to be in their presence - to be present with these light...

Augustine Colebrook
3 min read


'Non-Nurse' Midwifery Her-Story in the US
Midwifery in the U.S. has a complicated history, convoluted educational paths, and varied legal status state to state. Learn more here!

Augustine Colebrook
19 min read
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