The word ‘midwife’ dates back to Middle English, but the role of midwifery extends to modern day. The term midwife originally referred to a woman who was “with” another woman giving birth, but now, ...

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 ...

Long before hospitals were accessible to many Black families in Maryland, grand midwives were delivering babies, supporting ...

Message from Brian Rosenberg: As fall settles in and we turn toward the season of gathering and family, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the growing number of LGBTQ+ parents who are choosing ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly all Americans know midwives deliver babies, but only one in five realize these highly trained healthcare providers can perform annual gynecology exams, according to a new ...

At the University of Chicago Medicine, midwives and OB-GYNs work together to provide collaborative, personalized care for every pregnancy. Now, expecting parents can have their birth experience their ...