The World Health Organization is currently promoting a policy of replacing traditional or lay midwives in countries around the world. As part of an effort to re

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more

With the increasing demand for midwives, activists are lobbying to loosen restrictions that deny legal access to homebirth options. In Pushing for Midwives, Chr

The midwife's role is examined in the community and family-health context in this handbook on effective maternal and newborn care for midwives and other healthc