Nicholas Kristof

Abortion politics have distracted all sides from what is really essential: a major aid campaign to improve midwifery, prenatal care and emergency obstetric services in poor countries.

American Journalist

Domino Kirke

I was always interested in midwifery; it was my plan B.

English Musician

Midwifery also involves prenatal and postnatal care, not only the delivery process.

Not Just Birth

Midwifery is a healthcare profession; midwives are trained professionals, not informal helpers.

Professional Caregiver

Midwives play a key role in health systems and often work in hospitals or birthing centers.

Health System Role

Midwifery as a field of study includes theory, practical skills, and clinical experience.

Academic Discipline

Midwifery programs can lead to different qualifications, like diplomas, bachelor's, or master's degrees.

Degree Variation

Midwifery education may vary internationally, but it aims to meet global health standards.

Global Standards

 becomes protective clothing for a crewman. Chapters with titles as unpromising as “Cistern and Buckets” become some of the novel’s most rewarding as Ishmael compares bailing out a sperm-whale’s head to midwifery,

Why should you read...

 So those are the three lessons I took with me from midwifery. uncover your soul. when things get difficult or painful, try to stay open. And every now and then, step off your hamster wheel into deep time.