Birth has been in the news a lot lately. Stories on the rising c-section rate and Duchess Kate giving birth to a future heir to the throne of England are just two examples. This week we once again recognize and celebrate the work midwives are doing around the US. Over 300,000 babies (7% of all births in the US) were "caught" by midwives in the US in 2011 (the last year for which we have statistics). Did you know that midwives provide more than just care for pregnant women?
Last year, the American College of Nurse Midwives launched Our Moment of Truth, to help women know their options and to know more about the care midwives provide. You can head over to the web page here. There you can read about the care midwives provide through the lifespan, from caring for teenagers to caring for women all the way through menopause. They also bust a few myths about midwives. Last but not least, there is a place to read stories of midwives in action from others just like you. You can also share your own story.
