Who should use a midwife — and why you might want to see one even if you’re not pregnant

Who should use a midwife — and why you might want to see one even if you’re not pregnant

It’s a labor of love. Midwives have been caring for women for centuries — the roots of this work can be traced to the beginning of humanity. About 14,000 midwives now practice in the US. These healthcare professionals have evolved from community healing to training at a graduate level and providing safe, evidence-based and deeply … Read more

I’m a midwife — here are the worst things to say to a woman in labor

I’m a midwife — here are the worst things to say to a woman in labor

Keeping quiet is a labor of love.  With sweat dripping, pain surging and a baby barreling through the birth canal, the last thing most women in labor want to hear are comments and critiques from their likely well-meaning, albeit carping mothers and mothers-in-law.  One seasoned midwife warns that mouthy grannies-in-waiting might be more irksome than awesome to … Read more

Tom Cruise keeps ‘ruining’ filming of ‘Call the Midwife,’ star claims

Tom Cruise keeps ‘ruining’ filming of ‘Call the Midwife,’ star claims

Yes, Surrey, Tom Cruise has arrived. Cruise’s British commute is allegedly disrupting the filming of the BBC drama “Call the Midwife,” star Jenny Agutter claims in a new interview. “Tom Cruise keeps on ruining our filming by landing his helicopter right outside where we’re shooting,” the 69-year-old actress told Mirror. The “Top Gun” star, who … Read more