Posts by Buzzbuzz

"Why is it that it is legal for a practitioner in, say, WI) to do a VBAC at home while it is not legal in, say, IL? What are they implying? That those practitioners in WI are better trained? And if that is not the case, are women in...

You're right, we probably do priortize certain things differently.    I hear about these extended labors and pushing phases (inevitably described as "gentle" -- which I will note is the mother's perception only) far off...

Okay, this is my problem with the whole thing. I think there lots of women who are just sure that if they just ask questions of their midwives (and like the answers) that they are getting a competent provider. And I think that's a load...

Actually, isn't it usually done almost immediately post-partum?  A friend says she had it performed while the epidural remained in place (also remained in place for a short while after delivery to deal with afterpains).

You do realize that MANA is a midwife advocacy organization?  On its website it specifically lists as one of its goals:   "To promote public education and midwifery advocacy".   The FDA is a governmental...

Slmommy -- the paragraph directly before the one you quote says:   "In 27 states it is legal to hire a direct-entry midwife, or certified professional midwife (CPM).[43] It is legal in all 50 states to hire a certified nurse...

I'm also not sure I would be running to NARM for its opinion on this -- it certain has an interest in presenting things in the best light and is not a statement about what a prosecutor may or may not choose to prosecute in any...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_birth#United_States   takes about all 3 seconds and has a map. There are many other resources that explain state-state specifics   Of course - the article internally contradicts...

Also -- the arguments that you are making are all ones that might assist a midwife in a court of law if she is accused of the illegal practice of medicine.  However, I do not think that a list of defenses and a determination...

Plummeting - I think you are explaining quite well for everyone else how easy it may be for a consumer to be confused about the legal status of her midwife.     Valerie -- is there a potential issue for doulas here as...