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Our Bill is Filed!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Our midwife licensure bill, sponsored by Representative Thomas Long, has officially been filed.  To view it, you can click here.  Here are the highlights of the bill:: House Bill 1678 *Adds a CPM checkbox to Missouri’s birth certificate form so … Continue reading →

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Sentiments of the Season

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

This time of year, celebrations are in full swing.  While the specifics of our beliefs may be different, many are centered around birth in some form…..either metaphorically or literally.  For me, this time of year represents peace, hope, joy and … Continue reading →

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Doulas and Homebirth

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

The theme of our last newsletter (winter 2011) was doulas.  Below is the companion piece to our editor’s article.  Please excuse the funky formatting; I can’t seem to get it right and give up! Doulas and Homebirth Compiled by Molly … Continue reading →

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Midwives In The News

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

2011:  Year of the Midwife! It’s an exciting time for midwifery!  Two prominent midwives have recently been given awards, making midwifery front and center in the news as well as across social media sites.   Robin Lim, the recipient of … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Birth Activist Christmas from TalkBirth

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Last December, Molly Remer of Talk Birth – Childbirth Education Classes came up with a lovely twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.  She agreed to let me share it with you here.  Enjoy!   12 Days of Birth Activist … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin

Across Facebook (are you a fan of FoMM?), people have been posting daily status updates of thankfulness.  While I attempt to practice everyday gratitude, these displays inevitably prompt me to think about midwifery, as what could produce more gratitude than … Continue reading →

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“All about THE BIRTH” St Charles Chapter FoMM Meeting

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

The October 25th @ 7:00 Friends of Mo. Midwives meeting will again be at Highland View Bapt. Church, 3220 Droste Rd, St. Charles, 63301.  Bring friends, snacks, and return any books or dvd’s you may have!  Topic this month will … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

Welcome to Friends of Missouri Midwives new test website.  Hopefully we’ll have some posts up soon, or be moved to a newer, shinier website. Blessings!

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Compassion and Facts

Posted on October 12, 2010 by admin

Friends of Missouri Midwives, As you may have seen in the media, a Missouri midwife was charged with involuntary manslaughter on October 8th in connection with the death of an infant in Springfield last year.  This is a horrible situation … Continue reading →

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