May 5th is the International Day of the Midwife. Â Last year I was super privileged to take part in a midwife walk locally in Guelph, and spent a good portion of the walk chatting with the lead midwife on my shared practice team. Â This year in Guelph they are raising funds through a movie event at the Bookshelf Theatre. Â They will be showing “The Business of Being Born” Â I watched this last year and was amazed at the industry we have made of having babies in North America, when there are so many women worldwide who do not have access to adequate help when they are expecting, and many more who just aren’t given any choices in their care due to legislation preventing midwives from practicing. Â Poppet was born with the help of the midwives in our town, and I would not have wanted it to be any other way. Â They provide an essential service, and the aftercare is far and beyond what I would have received at my OB/Gyn. Â (although they perform great service too, as I did end up needing them after Poppet’s birth).
Also, I saw in Mothering Magazine that tomorrow the Midwives Alliance of North America will be launching a new online movie awareness campaign on what it is that midwives do and how they can be of great assistance in birthing and all-inclusive natal care. Â Can’t wait to watch that! Â Click below to see the trailer!
I would love to know how midwives have been a part of your life and your birthing experiences! Â Let’s spread the word and support our midwives! Â Comments are open!
Warmest regards,
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We used a midwife for DD1, 2, and 4. We planned on using one for DD3 but she came out after only an hour and a half- and the midwife was an hour and a half away! Oops! LOL
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I didn’t know about Midwife day either. My younger sister just had her baby, and used a midwife in addition to her doctor for guidance. I think she really enjoyed having both together.
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Now here is a holiday I had no idea about. Happy Midwife Day!
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Wonderful post, love all this informaton, I didnt know there was a national day for this. I had a midwife with my last pregnancy and LOVED it, it was totally different than my other pregnacies.
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I had a very long labour with my first child – almost 24 hours. So that meant several shifts of midwives. But I remember each of them – I remember their hands massaging my back for hours to help relieve that pain; I remember the care they took in helping me find more comfortable positions; and I remember them standing and sitting next to me as my baby had her first feeds. I remember them all:)
I had not realized May 5 was International Day of the Midwife. This was a great post, everyone should have access to such dedicated, caring, professional and compassionate care during childbirth. Thanks for sharing! #VoiceBok
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I have a good friend who feels it is her calling to go back to school for midwifery. It is such a strong and admirable profession. Kudos to you sister!
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I’ve not used a midwife, however; after my experience with my daughter…I’m totally seeking out a midwife the next time I’m pregnant. I believe it will be a totally different (better!) experience!
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