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Mum’s The Word Podcast: MUM 042 September 22, 2016

Written on September 22, 2016.

Mum’s The Word: MUM 042 September 22, 2016 http://thewellnesscouch.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/mum/mum-042-barbara-harper.mp3 “Yes its true – I have truly been looking forward...

Childbirth Today with Connie Livingston and Barbara Harper

Written on June 8, 2016.

Neonatal Outcomes of Waterbirth

Written on April 28, 2016.

In 2015, 9% of babies born in the UK were delivered underwater. Waterbirth is increasing in popularity, despite uncertainty regarding its safety for neonates. This systematic review and meta-analysis...

GOLD Midwifery Conference 2016 – Barbara Harper Interview

Written on February 5, 2016.

NZCM Consensus Statement: The Use of Water for Labour and Birth

Written on July 30, 2015.

The New Zealand College of Midwives (Inc) supports warm water immersion for women during labour as a method of pain management. There is no evidence that remaining in water for the birth of the baby...

The Effect of Waterbirth on Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity

Written on June 23, 2015.

The effect of waterbirth on neonatal mortality and morbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The meta-analyses of 12 studies showed that for the majority of outcomes measured in this...

The National Center For Wellness – Interview Highlights

Written on December 8, 2014.

NHS Urges Home Births Over Hospitals

Written on December 3, 2014.

LONDON — Reversing a generation of guidance on childbirth, Britain’s National Health Service on Wednesday advised healthy women that it was safer to have their babies at home, or in a birth center,...

Pregnant Pause – Midwife Delivers 50 Years Experience

Written on November 16, 2014.

The acceptance and popularity of midwives is growing in America – The Philadelphia Enquirer

ACNM Hydrotherapy During Labor and Birth, April-2014

Written on April 16, 2014.

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) position statement on hydrotherapy during labor and birth. ACNM.Hydrotherapy-During-Labor-and-Birth-April-2014-1