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Julie Daniels, CNM on the Differences Between the Midwifery and Obstetric Models of Maternity Care
October 18th, 2011 | Stories | ekrhp | No Comments
In this piece, Julie Daniels CNM, instructor and midwife with Frontier University in Hyden, Kentucky offers an explanation of the differences and similarities between the midwifery (midwives) and obstetric (obstetricians and some family physicians) models of maternity care. She also provides advice on how to know which is the right choice for you. EKRHP – Julie [...]
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Midwife Lena Stephens from Appalshop film Nature’s Way (1973)
July 28th, 2011 | Stories | EKRHP | No Comments
This 1973 Appalshop documentary concludes with McCreary County, KY midwife Lena Stephens talking about her work while calmly delivering twins at her home. Before becoming a midwife, Mrs. Stephens worked as a doctor’s assistant helping to deliver babies in Kentucky and West Virginia. In 1930 she started working on her own as a midwife. Her [...]
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Courtney on Birthing Options in East KY
July 11th, 2011 | Stories | ekrhp | No Comments
Courtney Worley is a young mother sharing the story of the time prior to giving birth to her first baby.
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Julie Daniels, CNM on the Differences Between the Midwifery and Obstetric Models of Maternity Care