Martha Merrill-Hall 3/19/25 Martha Merrill-Hall 3/19/25

What Happened to Midwifery in America? Part 1

What happened to midwifery in America? Part 1

Throughout history midwives have been ever-present, often in the background, but always with us. They have been women in the community other women have turned to for support with women’s unique physical and emotional issues. Most people know the word, midwife; early English for “with woman”.

Martha Merrill-Hall 1/28/25 Martha Merrill-Hall 1/28/25

What Happened to Midwifery in America? Part 2

What happened to midwifery in America? Part 2

The 19th century began an era of modern childbearing that transformed birthing from a family-centered occurrence to an isolating, anxious experience for laboring mothers.