The Politics of Midwifery

I highly recommend this wonderful article about the politics and spirit of homebirth midwifery by Jennifer Braun. "Midwifery is Messy" is published at Reality Sandwich, an interesting website with an eccletic array of articles about evolving consciousness.

Here is a fascinating and inspiring story of lobbying for state midwifery licensure in Colorado, despite some lunatic escapades by the oppossing politicians and lobbyists! This is the first installment of a three part series of articles by Jennifer, and I look forward to reading the rest.

As a mother who gave birth at home with the loving support of midwives, and as a birth activist, doula, childbirth educator, and midwifery assistant, I am so grateful for the tireless work of midwives around the world in ensuring that women and babies can receive the gentle, safe midwifery care that they choose.  I'm glad that there are midwife activists such as Jennifer out there making a difference in the United States and globally.