I am new to surfing the internet. I just thought I would type in Midwifery and search to see what it came up with. I'm glad I did, what a great page full of lots of information. I am a midwife and work in a very busy unit (5000 deliveries a year). I am also a mother of two boys. Jamie was born 26th May 1997 by ceasarean, because he was breech, weighing 8lbs 1oz or 3.665kg. He is now nearly three and definately going through the terrible twos, but of course we love him dearly. Ross was born 1st May 1999 also by ceasarean (for failed induction). He weighed 10lbs 2ozs or 4.6kgs. With hindsight I was quite glad I didn't have to push him out. He is now 10months old and a joy to everyone he meets, if he isn't smiling you know somethings up. Keep up the good work and I look forward to visiting your site again. Katie Nathaniel <kenny@nathanielk.freeserve.co.uk> Edinburgh, Scotland - Friday, February 25, 2000 at 18:16:20 (EST)

Congratulations on a wonderful web site. I am proud to say I am a friend of 3 wonderful Midwives who run their clinic in our town and practice in the community and the local hospital. Jackie Maple Ridge, BC Canada - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 02:09:12 (EST)

I am in desperate need of a Midwifry Educator in Aust for 2000 Does anyone have any ideas. Sam Geraldton Health service <Samuel.Barron@health.wa.gov.au> Geraldton, WA Australia - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 22:42:10 (EST)

Helllpppp......I was informed today that the area in which I live is adequatley covered where midwives are concerened and that it isnt unusual to qualify and be unable to get work......A tutor at the college where I plan to do the mature access course advises me to do nursing first then specialise in midwifery inorder to widen my emploment options....what do you all think?? Problem is I dont want to be a nurse...I cant imagine some of the aspects of a nurses training like laying a dead person out etc....I know there are bound to be aspects of midwifery that aren't nice but I want to be a midwife so I'll gladly do it. I could really need some help on this one peeps if you dont mind.....I simply cant let my dream go as its always gonna be there but which is the best route to take any suggestions please mail me...thanks heeps and as jerry springers says ...Take care of yourself and each other......huggles Charlotte..wannabe Midwife xx Charlotte <charlotte@GBSolutions.co.uk> Leeds, UK - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 16:29:09 (EST)

Hey there. I finally found your site. It's really interesting. Just to let you know. Matthew is now 18 and about to fledge the nest. Hope he lands farther out than at the base of the tree. :-) Also, Rose just turned 5. Her birthing was by far the best experience of my life. Even though it was at the hospital, you and Merri were super supportive and we will treasure that experience forever. Thanks for being a good friend. M Marilynn Newman <marilynn.newman@excite.com> TN USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 15:55:54 (EST)

Ok so Im a thick nutty red head oops...please note the correct email address to reply to...next thing you know I'll be putting tipex on the screen and throwing bread crumbs at myself!!!...I am hoping to start on a 3 year degree course in the year 2002 ..gees that seems so far away!! In the meantime Im juggling 3 rugrats...1 hubby so you could really say 4 rugrats and a part time job...and I am due to embark on a mature access course later this year. Gees give me 3 months and I'll be the one with the jacket with buckles up the back...anyway I "will" become a midwife and need all student midwives in the Uk to drop me a line if they can spare the time. I seem to be permanantley online... look Ive got a right angled butt now (__!__)..lol so I promise to reply to all emails recieved. Good luck and take care xx huggs xx Charlotte <charlotte@GBSolutions.co.uk> Leeds, UK - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 10:16:26 (EST)

I have been considering midwifery as a career now for several years, but my life has been rocky to say the least. I am now a single mom with a beautiful 3 year old son. My question/concern is regarding income. Will I be able to support us on a midwife's salary? What is a typical salary? Is it possible to be in this field without a lot of outside help (I.E. I don't have anyone to watch my son on the spur of the moment). Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Aloha <ABillstone@aol.com> Largo, FL USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 11:17:41 (EST)

Ello there, Respect to all the midwives what a wonderful job u all do and hopefully this nutty red head will soon be joining you...be afraid be very afraid...not !! I am a mother of 3 ankle biters here in the UK and would really like to hear from any student midwives who can offer me any advice in juggling the 3 year course and keeping a hubby and 3 rugrats huppy.....im used to biting off more than i can chew...anyway please write any advice is most appreciated ...take care xx huggs xxx Charlotte <charlotte_fm@hotmail.com> west yorks, uk - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 10:24:32 (EST)

For (10) years have been H/B midwife and delivered in Birth Centers also but have enjoyed this web site many times. I have delivered in TN and loved my stay and visit there. I help all women and turn no one away over funds. (661) 833-9983 POB 49352 Bakersfield, CA. 93382 Peace be with you!!!!!!! Brenda Capps, Midwife <BCappsmidwife@cs.com>Bakersfield, CA USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 00:52:36 (EST)

no comments Ruby <chiayu@tieus.com> Burnaby, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 13:00:20 (EST)

I am so glad that I have found this site. In the back of my mind I have been interested in midwifery and really did not pursue anything on it and since finding this I have been looking alot more into it. I am very interested in it alot now and hope that I can pursue a career in something dealing with childbirth. I love the excitement and the thrill I have experienced with watching child birth. Melissa Harrell <bluejay@preferred.com> Kingsport , TN USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 21:13:49 (EST)

CONGRADULATIONS TENN!!!!!!!! MADRONA BOURDEAU <MYDWYF@USWEST.NET> PORTLAND, OR USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 23:05:15 (EST)

Hi Marilyn: I'm finally hooked up to the internet, and I just wanted to say hello. I cannot express in words how thankful I am to you for being my midwife. Our three homebirths were such great experiences. I truly am looking forward to my next pregnancy and homebirth. Thanks again for every thing. Elisa Burks <burks007@bellsouth.net> Murfreesboro, TN USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 18:32:19 (EST)

I am 18 years old and wanting to learn to be a midwife. I am just checking out things to see what I can learn. Heather Steed <dairymaid1@hotmail.com> Portland, In. USA - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 19:05:12 (EST)

Hello Marilyn, It's me!!! your old partner. I finally got with the times, I got internet!!! I guess you heard, we have baby # 5,(At home of course) Let me know how you're doing and if you need any more help. love mary mary rutherford <rutherford@powernet.org> cullman, al USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 18:46:34 (EST)

Even though i'm in England i found your page helpful. I am 17 and thinking seriousely about becoming a midwife. C. Moore England - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 13:32:42 (EST)

This is the first site I found and it only sparked my interest even more. I attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks for 2.5 years as a hard core aspiring medical researcher before I discovered I didn't want to be in the lab all the time. Many thanks for the info and the great places to start, and any information/advice from anyone would be great! Alicia Bublitz <aliciabublitz@hotmail.com> Fairbanks, AK USA - Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 06:07:24 (EST)

thank you, I need all the help I can get to get started Christine Carlsen <ccsynchro@hotmail.com> Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, January 05, 2000 at 20:25:45 (EST)

Love your homepage.Lots of great info. Nicole <bsf@tdi.net> newport, mi USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 21:06:46 (EST)

i like going true your things i had a baby in 1996 /01/07he was 10lbs 110zs he was born at 39weeks it was time for him to be born he would of been 11lbs maybe e-mail me back at jomal@aiservice.com joanna malette <jomal@aiservice.com> lachute, pq canada - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 17:01:38 (EST)

I have enjoyed reading all of the stories and information on this page and as a result of this I am starting University in February to become a midwife. Thanks for the inspirations. Donna Delworth <donna_delworth@hotmail.com> scotland, USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 06:55:59 (EST)

It's coming NOW! Enjoyed my visit! Come visit me and please sign my Guestbook! G.Miller <GBMiller3@aol.com> Hammond, In USA - Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 09:30:25 (EST)

I Love You Mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Zeke <shell@afo.net> Tupelo, MS Canada - Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 09:31:30 (EST)

Dear Marilyn, Loved meeting you at the MANA conference in Lake Tahoe. It was fun. Blessings, Pam Pamela Crowl <crowlmidwife@webtv.net> Security, CO USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 23:39:15 (EST)

Hi Marilyn, your site just keeps getting better and better! We are a 2.5 person midwife practice in eastern New Orleans in a level 2 hospital with 4 private docs and have been here 8 years, but it's still a struggle, lots of managed care problems, as in getting on, and a lot of restraint of trade and native prejudice. We'd love it if you would be willing to link us, and would be happy to return the favor Keep up the good work. our site is a little out of date re pictures of babies, but should be u pdated soon. Kathleen Kathleen MARTIN CNM <kmcnm@bellsouth.net> New Orleans, LA USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 13:50:41 (EST)

I am a Senior in high school and have been considering midwifery as a carrer. Every time I lean things about it and in my child growth and development class I can't help but to dream about it, it is my dream. If you or amybody had any more info for me it would be greatly appreciated. Such as schoolng routes. Lindsay Lindsay Whitney <miyazawa@netgenie.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 23:58:16 (EST)

Hello again Sorrry i put down the wrong e-mail adress ..I still would like the same information about becoming a midwife... Not a nurse midwife Just a professional midwife. I have no clue about schooling in my area or the length of time it takes to become a midwife.Has anyone heard about the midwife school in Maine? Please send me any info you have please Dianisha Boles-Magario <Visitor347@webtv.net> webster, ma USA - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 16:45:34 (EST)

Hello , I am vey much interested in becoming a professional midwife or a lay midwife as some call it. I have no clue about schooling on the subject matter,such as what school teach such courses in my area .So forth and so on any information on becoming a professional midwife would be very much appreciated .. thanks much.. Dianisha Boles-Magario <visitor@webtv.net> webster, ma USA - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 16:37:33 (EST)

hi i'm a first year student midwife in England. I really enjoyed the site especially the jokes. Jo Spindler Braintree, England - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 08:48:14 (EDT)

Thank You for making my day sunny again! I'm a new midwife student in Oulu Polytechnic. I still have 4,5 years to study and I'm really looking forward to see "my" first birth...continue doing these pages...please Miia Aakko <miaakko@sote.oamk.fi> Oulu, Finland - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 06:38:15 (EDT)

My GuesT BooK My HomePage Great page... thanks john knapp USA - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 22:19:55 (EDT)

My daughter is going into the misson field and needs midwife courses before she goes. are their any correspondence courses she can take. she has 1 year before she leaves. please email me thanks holly Holly Cowie <hollyhsmom@yahoo.com> romney, wv USA - Monday, October 25, 1999 at 19:58:25 (EDT)

My cousin Kate wants to be a midwife. She is finishing her degree at Brown then she goes to Columbia. I can't understand why she has to go to such expensive school to help birth babies. She has helped babies be born in the Dominican Republic and East Africa. When she was 8 we were in the car and the newsman on the radio reported on abortion. She asked what it meant. I was 14 I squirmed wondering what my aunt would say but she told her.And her response was "oh>" Her young life she wanted to be a marine biologist now she wants to be a midwife. I read her letter about what the women go through in Africa to have babies. It sounds horrible. I hope she does go midwife in some foreign country where the birthing process is so unbearable. She is bright, soft spoken except when she giggles and is sweet and I think that combined with her skills it would be a real comfort to the world. I, on the other hand, I can't even talk myself into getting simple bloodwork done or having a tooth pulled I have to be sedated. I doubt I will have children and thank-God I didn't remember my own birth with all that BLOOD. Still since I have signed your guestbook now I guess I am willing to see what my cousin Kate is up to and what I may be missing out on if I chose not to have children.Thanks for the site. JAN NORMAN ROCKVILLE, MD USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 11:37:32 (EDT)

Thank You for this site. It shows me why my daughter became a Midwife. Marge Borland <andmarg@earthlink.net> Cambridge, Ont,, Ont Canada - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 13:22:55 (EDT)

i am trying to find halloween masks of the x-presidents of the united states of america patty lynch <puddypudrick> va beach , va USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 04:13:02 (EDT)

Loved your site. Definitely going to view it a lot more when I have more time. Trying to find research for an oral presentation on Martha Ballard, who was a midwife and kept a diary from 1785-1812. Thanks. Danielle <Ddenikarae69@hotmail.com> Greeley, CO USA - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 23:58:43 (EDT)

Great - I'll have to come back later -what i looked at tonite was wonderful! Maxine Wilson Clunes, NS Australia - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 07:54:36 (EDT)

I would like to know if you can help me find a way to get more education at home for a CNA becuase I won't be in LPN School till next year. So, I want to work but be more trained . I will want to be eventually an RN. in O.B. So, anything you can do to help me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Julie Julie Dillon <pjdillon6@yahoo.com> Egiln AFB., Fl. USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 10:30:29 (EDT)

I am interested in delivering babies. Right now I am a freshman at Western Michigan University. I am not sure if I want to be a midwife or OB. If anyone has any suggestions or just let me know how you like your job. I would love to hear from you. I want to be a part of that beautiful and amazing process. Marianne Gniadek <x99gniadek@wmich.edu> Lockport, IL USA - Friday, October 08, 1999 at 17:37:25 (EDT)

I am in need of written material for Spanish speaking mothers. Prenatal, birth, post-partum and baby care. I also could use dialect specific written materials for Guatemalen momma's. Please email me with any help where I can purchase (very small budget) or order. Thanks! TMM terri mclaughlin <yeaman5@aol.com> USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 20:06:53 (EDT)

What a wonderful web site. Would love to know the costs of a midwife, when I do get ready to conceive, i will use a midwife. god bless. megginson <treesa@webtv.com> roxboro, nc USA - Monday, October 04, 1999 at 17:38:36 (EDT)

Real good web site and as a H/B midwife who does breeches, waterbirths and vbacs and never turns a women away over money I feel blessed to have sister midwives who put out this information. (661) 833-9983 POB 49352 Bakersfield, Ca. 93382 Brenda Capps TM <BCappsmidwife@cs.com> Bakersfield, Ca USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 18:45:38 (EDT)

Cool Site! I'm a mom of three just graduated from a Associate degree -RN program. I love it, but I'm destined to birth babies. I want to become a CNM, but the statistics gives me hives!!! help, any ideas for distance learning or an awesome school who doesn't require that I spend the next 20 years in school BEFORE I can begin? I just wanna birth them babies!!! Wendy (feel free to e-mail..I'd love to hear from all my birthin' sisters!!) Wendy L. Davis <jeda5@earthlink.net> Bristol, RI USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 11:33:36 (EDT)

Dear Marilyn, I am just learning to surf the web and stumbled across your site. Thanks so much for having such a wonderful resource-now I have lots of possibilities to check out via your links. Best wishes, sgj sharon glass jonquil portland, or USA - Monday, September 20, 1999 at 20:18:57 (EDT)

Hi, I'm 17, and desperatly looking for advise and scholership ideas. My heart desire is to be a midwife. To help women and usher in the generation after me. I have a heart for this and I need help getting to where I want to be. Bree Murphy <r_smurphy@compuserve.com> Anchorage, AK USA - Monday, September 20, 1999 at 01:28:34 (EDT)

Hi, love the site! I am currently studying on a three year direct entry midwifery course and am looking for other students to write to for mutual support and the comparing of notes! Take care, many thanks to hubby for jokes! Jackie <jackie@bump49.freeserve.co.uk> UK - Friday, September 10, 1999 at 19:56:11 (EDT)

The one and only!!!!!!! Hey girl! I had no idea you had a web page. I miss you. OK You said at 40 I could join the ranks. Maybe its time to start! Love Ya! Let me hear from you!!!!! Linda Pohuski <Pohuskclan@aol.com> Meridianville, Al USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 09:50:49 (EDT)

now I've found this site, I'll be back. chris ashton <alchrisliz@ashton86.freeserve.co.uk> wakefield, uk - Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 15:21:32 (EDT)

I have had 10 children at home and wouldn't do it any other way! Do you have any info on Spikenard? Any info great, when, how much, with other herbs etc. Thank-you, Lisa Lisa Jessop <jessemt10@yahoo.com> Hamilton, MT USA - Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 05:11:52 (EDT)

Hi. I really love your site!! I am an independent midwife in the Netherlands. I have my own practice with two other midwives. We care for about 450 pregnant ladies each year. I would love to get information from Irish midwives, because maybe sometime i would like to move to Ireland and work there as a midwife. Please contact me if you have any information for me. Eveline Arends <eveline.arends@wxs.nl> Eindhoven, Netherlands - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 04:33:26 (EDT)

I just recently signed the guest book and I gave the wrong email address. Sorry, I'm really not that brain dead. Kelley Kaiser <kaisersix@juno.com> Woodland, Wa USA - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 19:05:49 (EDT)

I think this is a great website. I'm 27 and been married fourteen years with four children, one hospital, three homebirths.I have been assisting another midwife who I love so dearly for three and a half years now. I love being a midwife and I feel so blessed when I see a new life come into the world. I don't think there could be any better leading than being able to assist a mother to deliver her baby in her own home or anywhere, when it is done in such a normal, safe and natural way. Thanks to all the beautiful midwives out there who are willing to teach this beautiful art to other women. God Bless. Kelley Kaiser Kelley Kaiser <thekaisersix@juno.com> Woodland , Wa USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 10:07:21 (EDT)

Thank you for making your website so easy. I am 27 years old and dream of becomming a midwife one day. Unfortunatly the city life has got me tied down, but I truly believe Midwifery is my calling. Now I am waiting and praying for God to give me a hand... Thankyou again. Please pray for me. :) Donna L. Schifini <donnals@flash.net> Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 22:53:06 (EDT)

GREAT WEBSITE! THE JOKES ARE A HOOT. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE THINKING OF BECOMING PART OF THIS REWARDING AND ENRICHING PROFESSION.I HAVE BEEN TIRED MANY DAYS,BUT NOT REGRETFUL FOR ONE. I WILL BE BACK SOON! A.LEVINE <ALLYNE1@WEBTV.NET> BRONX, NY USA - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 21:54:58 (EDT)

Kudos to your husband for the great web page. I'm sure I'll be visiting again-I start school this fall at GTU. Dawn Davis Towson, MD USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 02:08:55 (EDT)

I was trying to find hotcom and found your page. Got to Vegas,cruise was great.Coming home next Monday. Love, Barbara Homesick in Vegas <losf@hotcom.net> Woodbury, TN USA - Thursday, August 05, 1999 at 01:21:54 (EDT)

Hi Marilyn, We are two 3rd year midwifery students from New Zealand and are writing to say that we had a good laugh over your joke page! Excellent - especially the only about showing the placenta to get out of ticket! Keep up the good work - this is an excellent page. Regards, Chris and Trish Chris Maessen and Trish Burke <minky@xtra.co.nz> Wellington, New Zealand - Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at 17:35:32 (EDT)

From my very first brief glance I find you very intersting. Plan to visit a great deal!! Deb Ferguson <debmidwife@hotmail.com> Waupaca, WI USA - Friday, July 23, 1999 at 19:15:20 (EDT)

Really nice web-page Mari <mariruiz3@hotmail.com> Solomon, AZ USA - Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 17:49:44 (EDT)

I RUN A CHARITY IN THE U.K. FOR WOMEN WITH PELVIC DYSFUNCTION CAUSED THROUGH PREGNANCY - THE BRITISH D.S.P. SUPPORT GROUP - WE TAKEN MEMBERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD INCLUDING THE U.S.A. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT Http://dsp.future.easyspace.com or e-mail for more info ANGIE LAMBERT <britishdspsupport@compuserve.com> RAMSGATE, KENT ENGLAND - Monday, July 19, 1999 at 07:45:57 (EDT)

I stumbled across your website looking for info on midwifery. I am seriously considering becoming a midwife. If you have the time ability to send me more info, it would be greatly appreciated. ~Lindsay Whitney~ Lindsay Whitney <miyazawa@netgenie.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 01:57:48 (EDT)

Note....my daughter weighed 9lbs 4oz...not 6lbs 4oz..Thanks! Kristi Kendzior <kristik@myweb.net> Deer Park, tx USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 16:10:42 (EDT)

I like your site, it's great that there are so many people like you. I recently (5/16/99) just delivered a healthy 6lb 4oz little girl VBAC. It started at home, but after 33 hours ended up going to hospital. My daughter was born as soon as I got there. No drugs, was incredible. My son (11/12/97) was born by c-section 10lbs 4 1/2oz. Reason: FTP and CPD.....what a bunch of bull. See Ya, Great job!!! Kristi Kendzior <kristik@myweb.net> Deer Park, tx USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 16:08:22 (EDT)

Hi Marilyn, Finally checked out your website. I don"t know much about computers so I"m just winging it. I loved checking out subjects and the jokes. You always have such good jokes. Keep up the good work and well see you soon. Fay Coulson fay&jim coulson <dbownes@mindspring.com> murfreesboro, tn USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 12:43:54 (EDT)

Very well done. Just starting my first job as a CNM and will bookmark this as another resource...I work with Hispanic clients...any info on that population or language learning? Marie Williams CNM <angel@atlanta.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 11:28:22 (EDT)

Love your web site....a very positive image of midwifery. Great jokes....am copying them for the other midwives at work! Karen Springer <kdspringer@aol.com> Friendswood, TX USA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 23:15:49 (EDT)

Enjoyed your site very much. Am currently building my own midwifery website, so love to visit others to see how they look. Keep up the good work, Diana Diana Stubbs <stubbs@gsat.edu.au> Victoria, Australia - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 04:35:47 (EDT)

I am so glad to have found your web site! 20 years ago my dream to become a midwife was shot down. I never gave up the dream, and as the saying goes,"your never too old" This is a beginning, any help would be greatly appreciated. Joellen Burnham <joellenb@gateway.net> Westbrook, Meme USA - Friday, June 25, 1999 at 12:45:55 (EDT)

as a mother of four beautiful children, when i decided to have no more children of my own. i became depressed until unfortunally my sis-in-law lost her 4th child, the nurse in the hospital suggested becoming a mid-wife as a way to still be able to bring children into this world, she said i was very good at helping. i thought about it for around 6 months and done some research and have finally decided it is for me. any info would be appreciated. i thank god for finding your page!!!!! eva walter <jswanson@net-port.com> stanton, mi USA - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 17:44:58 (EDT)

At last!!! A good midwifery web site. I'm a first year midwifery student studying in Liverpool. Having a great time so far, just a bit stressed with having two children, husband and animals but loving the whole essense of midwifery. Will visit you soon. Diane <10075628@mail.ehche.ac.uk> manchester, uk - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 16:53:44 (EDT)

As I sit here the night before I leave to go to a national competition on Careers in health, I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. My topic is, of course, midwifery. Of all the research your husband's jokes eased my sleepless nights of unending research more endurable. I am a mom of two ( both very high risk babies) who couldn't experience the joys of a midwife. As, I continue in nurses training, I look forward to continuing on to become a CNM. I have delivered 3 Rescue Squad babies so I figure I'm half way there. I just hope I can finish school before my children(6 1/2 years & 22 months) Thanks again, JoAnna Collins <jcmdwfe2b@firstva.com> Orange, VA USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 01:48:18 (EDT)

I can't tell you how happy I am to have found your website. I have wanted to become a midwife or a nurse in a delivery room for a long time now. My sister has convinced me that it's never to late to go after your dreams. Can you please tell me how to get started? Laurie DeClerck <rlja5816@yahoo.com> Prattsburgh, NY USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 14:55:19 (EDT)

hi! i don't have any nursing background, but i would like to become a midwife. no hospitals please. do you have any suggestions as to where to start? i love your web page. it's the most info so far i've gotten on midwifery. THANKS!

Moochie <dajamar@aol.com> De Pere, WI USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 00:20:24 (EDT)

I'm midwife since 1987 and i'm really interested to communicate with my collegues from all over the world to compare what is done for childbirth in different countries ifound your site very nice!!keep on running it !!. marie-catherine bourrier <mc_bourrier@hotmail.com> paris, france - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 15:29:00 (EDT)

Just checked out your website. My daughter is planning a midwife-assisted birth and reccommended your site. Wish there would have been midwives when I had my children. Bea Naasz <bbir@btigate.com> Mandan, ND USA - Friday, June 11, 1999 at 23:44:41 (EDT)

I am only in High School but I am very intrested in being a Midwife. But I would like to be a RN Midwife. I hope to find a college in Michigan that I can go to. I really enioyed this web page. Kendal Fabian <ghettokate@hotmail.com> farmington, mI USA - Friday, June 04, 1999 at 09:44:03 (EDT)

Congratulations on a terrific, entertaining and informative web site. I have had three daughters in 3 years and all have been delivered and cared for by a midwife in a birth centre with no doctor in sight. It is by far the most relaxed and caring way to bring a baby into the world. Tracey Rigby <rigby@zeta.org.au> Windsor, NSW Australia - Friday, May 14, 1999 at 10:31:22 (EDT)

I am a student at Davenport College. Graduating next month (June 1999!!!) I will be a RMA. I have heard rumors that I can get a certificate in Midwifery without being an RN. If this has any truth to it, could you send me some info. on the subhect. I would love to become a Midwife. Then later go into Nurse midwifery. I just don't know where to begin. Sincerely, Kimberly Mosley 1113 Roosevelt Street South Bend, IN 46616 Thank you for your time...... Kimberly Mosley South Bend, In USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 19:33:16 (EDT)

I really enjoyed your web site. I am going to school for a degree in web design, and have spent much time looking at many different sites. Also, I am getting married in 5 months and have been discussing home birth with my fiance. When I was in high school, my med. term. class had a midwife as a guest speaker. Ever since, I have decided that my children will not be born in a hospital! Thanks for such a great site! Shannon Longmore <s_longmore@hotmail.com> Portage, IN USA - Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 17:38:16 (EDT)

After having 9 children the "hospital way," I am delighted that Linda has decided to have our 10th at home! I am trusting both mother and baby to the Lord and to the hands of a capable midwife. Bob Reed <robert.reed@arnold.af.mil> Hillsboro, TN USA - Monday, May 03, 1999 at 19:59:17 (EDT)

Great site. I'm a husband of an overworked midwife. Brahm Friedlander <brahm@log.on.ca> Chatsworth, ON Canada - Friday, April 30, 1999 at 18:51:19 (EDT)

I think your web site is beautiful and it gave me a better understanding of midwifery. selena belanger <belangerp@simcoe.net> Hillsdale, Ont. Canada - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 17:34:29 (EDT)

Future midwife...what a great website..keep up the good work.. Kristen Slutz <BROK4@aol.com> Shoreham, NY USA - Friday, April 16, 1999 at 21:56:39 (EDT)

Great site. I'm a big supporter of supportive husbands. marriage seems to work out better this way. Paul Hayes <paulhayes@earthlink.net> Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 23:39:19 (EDT)

Where DO you find the time? Your page is wondermus and you and your husband have done a beautiful job...but why not include a picture of yourself? lauri akins <akins@cavemen.net> carlsbad, nm USA - Monday, April 12, 1999 at 02:29:47 (EDT)

Thank you! It is wonderful to people out there that provide the wannabe's of the world information and support for ideas that many think are crazy! Barb Lind <barblind@kca.net> Cedar Falls, IA USA - Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 19:40:42 (EDT)

APPLYING FOR CNM PROGRAM AT VANDERBILT NEXT YEAR. HOSPITALS IN WESTERN TENNESSEE (MEMPHIS) DO NOT GRANT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES FOR CNMS AS THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THE OB COMMUNITY. WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS? JEAN HARRIS <JDH BSN@AOL.COM> MEMPHIS, TN USA - Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 23:25:37 (EDT)

Love your site. I'm a Bradley Method teacher ( 8 years) and the biggest midwife cheerleader in our area. I'm definetly a wannabe, but that's a little down the road as my children are small still. One little factoid about myself, 4.5 years ago, I had undiagnosed twins underwater at home. My midwives were the best, and I thank God everyday we weren't in the hospital. So calm, cool, and collected. And because of Dr. Brewers nutrition advice, I ate and ate and they were only 3 weeks early and 6'8" and 6'4". They were determined to hide, no ultrasound, and two midwives and an OB couldn't find them. So God bless midwives, and keep up the great work !!!! Alison Curtis <relaxforbaby@yahoo.com> Titusville, FL USA - Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 08:31:55 (EDT)

Cooee and Gidday !! I am a midwifery student studying part time and a mother of two fabulous boys. I have a keen interest in NICU nursing as both my lads were prem. I felt I had to do midwifery to make me more employable as I lead a gypsy lifestyle ( I am an Army wife !!) but now I am hooked for the beauty of the art of midwifery. Can't wait to catch my first baby !! Best of luck to all fellow students...Deb Deborah Potter <dpotter@ancc.com.au> Puckapunyal, Vic Australia - Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 00:14:37 (EDT)

hi what a fun page, will come back to visit when i start practising midwifery in about half a year lauren inbar <ca_ruder@inter.net.il> rehovot, israel - Friday, April 02, 1999 at 09:52:47 (EST)

I really enjoyed your page. I'm a CNM from KY. I work with a private practice. I'm not currently doing deliveries, my choice, but functioning more as a NP or PA. Jenny Hungerbuhler <jennyhungerbuhle@hotmail.com> Corbin, KY USA - Thursday, April 01, 1999 at 08:29:49 (EST)

hi marilyn, i would like more information on midwifery. i am presently applying to schools. please respond. sandra stennett <Ssten545@aol.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 10:55:40 (EST)

I just want to thank Claudia Breglia again for the wonderful time 1994 when i worked together with her and she and John has been as a family to me. It was a great time and i have learned a lot of homebirth. Please excuse my bad english!!! Anke Markmann <laluwm@t-online.de> Unna, Germany - Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 08:43:54 (EST)

I'm looking into trying to establish a license for midwives here in NE. I would appreciate any advice and also any opinions on licensing in general. I'm currently in the research phase of this project. I plan to spend a season in a state with a license, Arizona probably. I know that I need to be well prepared. Martha Karlstad <thlmak@excite.com> lincoln, NE USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 13:32:46 (EST)

Great to discover your home page, unfortunate to realise the problems of midwives are common worldwide. Kathy and I are midwives (yes male), primarily in hospital, but Kathy practising in the home 'on the side'. We would welcome any mail 'down under'. Glenn and Kathy Sheppard <theshep@ozemail.com.au> Pappinbarra, NSW Australia - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 23:25:52 (EST)

Hey, Marilyn (& Gerry) what a terrific website. Very nice and I really like the jokes. After spending so much time with Marilyn over the past 20+ YEARS I can appreciate them. (Can you believe it's that long??) The only thing missing is a testimonial page! Have added this site to my favourites. And Gerry, I'm sure Mike would sympathize with you. Liz <snowants@dekalb.net> Dowelltown, TN USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 12:46:54 (EST)

What an encouragement! I am a midwife wannabe and I am amazed at all the information out there. I do most of my studying with my toddler on my lap. Your site is the first one I've looked without her involvement, and I enjoyed it more than I can say! Blessings to you both, and keep up the good work! gina bernard amherst, ma USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 17:39:44 (EST)

Hi, I am a second year student at Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing, I will graduate in May, and am very found of becoming a L&D nurse or a midwife. I love babies. I just wanted to say that your page is spectacular, and that I am writing a paper on Midwifery and would like to site you as one of the sources. Please feel free to e- mail me and send any information about the pro's and con's of being a midwife. Thanks Sincerely, Carrie Shaw Carrie Shaw <cshaw71@maine.edu> Lewiston , Me USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 13:26:56 (EST)

I like your website, I have been searching the internet for some time for interesting Midwifery things and yours has lots. Our problems in England are not the same as yours in many ways, but similar in others. I like to talk to midwives in other countries, please feel free to e-mail me any time with comments, jokes (yes please if we need anything in this professions its a sense of humour), etc. janet abrahams <roy@urtu.com> sheffield, England - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 11:40:15 (EST)

Just found you, but have heard about you for awhile. Love the jokes. Elizabeth G. Korb <EGraceK> Arden, nc USA - Friday, February 26, 1999 at 22:55:02 (EST)

What a brilliant website, it made me laugh & reminded me of what a great profession this is. I'm a newly qualified midwife but have only been able to practice for 6 months due to childcare problems. Now stuck in a boring admin job waiting for the kids to grow up so I can return to midwifery. Still, at least I get to surf the net for free! My dream is to work in Chile or Argentina (not in a hospital) but I'm not sure how realistic that is. Does anyone have any experience of midwifery in those countries? I'd love to hear from you. valerie <exmidwife@hotmail.com> Oxford, UK - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 07:28:26 (EST)

I have found this web site very helpful in helping me to find information on becoming a Midwife. I have been an L.P.N. for 9 years with 2 of them being in a L.&D. clinic at our local hospital which has since closed. I am still very interested in helping expectant mothers deliver there babys so with Gods help and all the information I have recived from your web site. Thank You Very Much Sondra L. Hutchins Cornersville Tn. Sondra L. Hutchins L.P.N. <hhmhf@vallnet.com> Conersville, TN. USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 19:28:14 (EST)

Thanks for a wonderful site. Sharon <MomtoRun@aol.com> Galt, CA USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 01:15:26 (EST)

I'm very pleased to have found your website. If any of you new parents have considered either updating your Will, or having a Will made for the first time, please contact me. I have important information to share regarding a way for folks to address their legal needs without having to pay the high prices that attorneys normally charge. I sincerely hope that I am not offending anyone by posting this information here - I am simply trying to find websites where I can reach families that may need this assistance. Thank you, and good luck to all - I have 4 beautiful children and one grandchild - families are a most precious thing!! J Martin Julie Martin <jmartin@echoweb.net> Rogue River, OR USA - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 23:40:38 (EST)

Pleased to find your site. I am a community midwife and very involved in home births. There has been an upsurge in home deliveries in the last few years. Doreen <Shoob@Hillmorton.Freeserve.co.uk> England - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 11:28:57 (EST)

I am a 26 years old, a Master's student in Public Health and excited about beginning training as a midwife. The size and the spirit of the midwives' community is inspiring. Caitlin Shannon <cshann1@uic.edu> Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 10:27:27 (EST)

I will soon be starting a nurse-midwifery program and I would like to get some idea as to what the average salary is so that I can assure my husband we will be able to pay my loans when I am done. Does anyone have any information they can share with me, or a site where I could obtain that information. Please e-mail me! P.S. I love this site, it is great! Karen <kpistilli@aol.com> Williamsport, PA USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 18:27:42 (EST)

My first grandchild is due in a couple of weeks. Daughter Kelsey has, much to my delight, opted for midwife-attended birth. Because of finances it will have to be within a hospital and not the home-birth she had wanted -their insurance won't cover home birth. Still, we're all looking forward to meeting little Madison - none more than Kelsey at this point! Chris Davis <tdbaker@flash.net> Arlington, TX USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 12:16:20 (EST)

I am a 23 yr. old wife and mom of 3 boys ( ages 4 2.5 and 4 months). i am looking for info on becoming a midwife.. This site is very helpful. and well put together.. thanks for the info .. Beverly Kocher <blk5775@juno.com> melrose, fl USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 11:03:10 (EST)

I am a first year nursing student in pursuit of a career as a midwife. I think this website is wonderful and am glad to have access to it. Please feel free to send me any information regarding midwifery. I will be very greatful to have it! (dreasafford@yahoo.com) Andrea Safford <dreasafford@yahoo.com> Worcester, MA USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 22:15:28 (EST)

Hi everyone!!, I am a british citizen planning on moving to the US to study midwifery, and desperatly seeking help and advice.I am planning on taking a direct entry program and possibly do some extra study programs on the side.I would appreciate any help and advice that anyone may have.It would also be nice to get in contact with people of the same interests here in the US. I look forward to hearing from you!!! Emma Louise Lightfoot <emmalou76@hotmail> MTKA, MN USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 19:47:22 (EST)

Hi. I'm Christina, a university lecturer in Midwifery in England. I am keen to talk to Midwives anywhere and I am interested in setting up a birth centre. Christina Kent <christina.k@tesco.net.uk> Colchester , Essex England - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 18:08:55 (EST)

I'm planning to go into a midwifery business and was trying to find more about the occupation. Missy Carr forest city, nc USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 13:32:33 (EST)

I am currently in my senior year of nursing school at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I will graduate with a BSN and am interested in continuing on in midwifery. I was just wondering about schools that would be good to look into. I would greatly appreciate some feedback!!! tessa smith <astds2@uaa.alaska.com> anchorage, ak USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 20:35:19 (EST)

I've been involved in midwifery for 20 years; in the last 5 I finished my Bachelor's of Science in Midwifery from the National College of Midwifery (Taos, NM), my Masters in Public Health, and my CPM with NARM. Still doing a few home births, but am now working with an exciting new company, Altrnative Link,LLC, which has created and patented a coding and billing system for alternative providers, including midwives. I am relatively new to the internet, so am very impressed with Marilyn's web page, and reading all the comments. Good feeling to trust in the future, hearing of so many like-minded people out there. Keep up the good work. C. Koshewa, CPM Connie Koshewa <CKoshewa@aol.com> El Paso, tx USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 10:57:07 (EST)

I am a 52 yr recent BSN graduate and I plan to continue to become a midwife. I am looking at the distance schools because I like where I live. I presently work at Duke's new birthing center which should give me more training. I have taken a doula training course but not the certification. I'm excited that we are going back to uncomplicated births. We see a lot of intact bottoms and the mothers love it. Of course at Duke we have most of the high risk births and so we see more preterm problems. But I plan on doing this till I leave this Earth, Up with Birth. Patsy V Seay <elijah@acpub.duke.edu> Wake Forest, NC USA - Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 08:06:03 (EST)

I love the jokes Laraine guyette <laraine.guyette@uchsc.edu> Denver, CO USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 13:53:31 (EST)

I decided to have a midwife delivery after two hospital deliveries, which made me not look forward to another. My baby is four years old and I am considering a life as a midwife. I already have my RN degree and looking for information on schooling. We have two wonderful Midwifes in Rincon, GA who continue to take care of our health needs. Any info I can get would be greatly appreciated. Melanie A. Dixon <MDixon1054@aol.com> Pooler, GA USA - Sunday, January 31, 1999 at 20:49:29 (EST)

We really enjoyed your "might be a midwife" jokes! Some were so creative. We`ll be passing them around to our students today and see if we can add to your list. With what you started, you may have to soon publish a book! I am a midwife in California teaching hands-on midwifery skills/intensives. Week long workshop includes meals and lodging. You have a wonderful webpage! It`s my first time seeing it, and I am logging it as one of my favorite places. Thanks for the laughs! Cher Simnitt. howsmidwif@aol.com Cher Simnitt <howsmidwif@aol.com> French Camp, Ca USA - Sunday, January 31, 1999 at 11:49:40 (EST)

I'm a 21 year old student at VCU. I have witnessed, my mother give birth twice both delivered by midwives and through the years I have grown more and more interested in child birth I have no nursing experience, but I'm seriuosly considering a future career as a Nurse- Midwife. Before I get in over my head, I would like to finish some sort of degree here at VCU and I gather all the info I can. This website has been the most helpful one yet. I'm very happy that there is a growing interest in midwifery. Frances C. Martin <s2fcmart@atlas.vcu.edu> Onancock , VA USA - Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 11:21:41 (EST)

As a woman who has had a successful homebirth, I whole-heartedly support homebirth and midwifery. donna krug <dao663@psodigy.net> concord , NC USA - Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 01:15:55 (EST)

Thank you for this great site. I am a midwife and my husband is a computer guru/geek with a SOHO service company. If any midwives come to "vegas" please give us a call, (702)MIDWIFE or cflatt@access1.net. The jokes were so funny I couldn't read them aloud. Thanks again! Corrine Flatt <cflatt@access1.net> Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, January 18, 1999 at 03:27:40 (EST)

I haven't visited for a while, I'm sorry to say. I did sign your guestbook back in 1996, but thought I'd do it again. i have been a Midwife for 12 years now and currently work as part of a community based team which is the joy of my life, though not quite as good as being with a family when they birth their baby. I am happy talk with any Midwives anywhere in the world to share the joys and haard work that is ours. Yours in Midwifery Leanne. Leanne Meddemmen <leanne@canberra.starway.net.au> Queanbeyan, NSW AUSTRALIA - Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 05:53:10 (EST)

I am about to embark on a career of independant midwifery in the UK Hampshire to be precise. Thank you for your wonderful site. Andrya Grubb <andrya1@yahoo.com> Alresford, UK - Thursday, January 14, 1999 at 13:22:54 (EST)

My husband and I are expecting our first child this April. Reading that story about Clarebeth? the midwife was very uplifting We also have midwives in Samoa in the very traditional sense. They are almost the agents of a merciful God so to speak. I am going to visit one after work today so that she can massage my very pregnant tummy and to hear her words of love, encouragement and overwhelmingly sometimes her future preditions about my pregnancy all by a single touch of her loving palms and hands. Midwifery is a gift/talent from God. I hope those employed in/of the old and the new technological ways should all realise that. Thank you Afu APIA, SAMOA - Monday, January 11, 1999 at 19:06:57 (EST)

very informative - great to read the male midwife faq currently a student nurse planning to study midwifery at degree level asap craig galloway <craig@cngalloway.freeserve.co.uk> peterborough, england - Monday, January 11, 1999 at 07:36:06 (EST)

I'm a homebirth mom of 7, #8 on the way. Glad to see a thorough website on such a worthwhile topic. love the jokes- looking forward to more. Donna Vickery Brookfield, MO USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 12:59:08 (EST)

very nice

Jean Hall <drhall@theramp.net> Malden, Il USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 11:24:50 (EST)

Good website. liz <slinger71.freeserve.co.uk> derbyshire, uk - Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 19:40:57 (EST)

I am a DEM 'wannabe' but can not find a Midwife in the south east corner of Iowa to apprentice with. Please help... Thank you in advance. Many Blessings, Paula Charles P.S. I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!!!!! Paula Charles <Home4hugs@aol.com> Burlington, IA USA - Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 10:07:41 (EST)

Had both children at home w/ midwife, began to study but had to hold off because of young'uns + family economics. Long term goal for midwifery is to be able to study more now that kids are bigger. Raae Ann <quirion@ctel.net>Skowhegan, ME USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 09:14:22 (EST)

Thanks Marilyn for such a great site, I plan to visit often! I have just finished three years study to become a midwife. I hope your pages will prove to be useful to me in the future. Thankyou. yvonne Toomassi <zakt@netcomuk.co.uk> leicester, uk - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 08:10:36 (EST)

Hello. I'm a Family Physician and big supporter of midwifery. Just looking into what's new. I also provide maternity care and have learned much about the art of childbirth from midwives. Desiree Jonson <JAJ@prodigy.net> Salisbury, NC USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 06:51:50 (EST)

Hi! I'm a Certified Doula (DONA) in South Dakota. Am exploring paths to midwifery and trying to decide where I fit in. Thanks for all the info! Jeannie Fox <hfhvista@rapidnet.com> Rapid City, SD USA - Saturday, January 02, 1999 at 22:40:37 (EST)

I am planning on getting pregnant this year and have started my research into using a midwife to deliver my baby. Stephanie J Nagy <snagy@netquest.com> Waterford, MI USA - Saturday, January 02, 1999 at 19:54:34 (EST)

HELLO FROM OZ I AM TRYING TO FIND GRANTS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDANT MIDWIVES IN TASMANIA ANY SUGGESTIONS? DOT NEWMAN <dotn@neyspace.net.au> franklin, Tasmania australia - Saturday, January 02, 1999 at 04:28:24 (EST)

This is such a neat opportunity to hear and learn from others. Just to know there are so many others out there, lifts the spirits and instills hope in the future. Beverly Bunch <Bedadee> CO. Sprgs., CO USA - Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 00:56:49 (EST)

Hi all, I'm a Nursing Student here in Atlanta, GA at Georgia Perimeter College...hope to enter a CNM program after graduation in May 2000! I have a wonderful husband and beautiful little boy (delivered by one heckuva midwife!) I welcome any emails from any of you Nursing Students out there...always looking to gab about nursing school, midwifery, or whatever! Great site, by the way! Melanie Knapp <Knapps3@aol.com> Pine Lake, GA USA - Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 08:13:19 (EST)

I have practised as a Midwife for 20 years. I work on a busy delivery suite in Wales we have about 3,000 deliveries per year. Enjoyed the web site,. B.MOSS <BMoss76186@AOL.COM.UK> Cardiff, S.Glam Wales U.K. - Sunday, December 27, 1998 at 10:07:12 (EST)

Planning on going that midwife direction in my nursing career and trying to figure out how to get there. Beth Devney <ekd2@po.cwru.edu> Cleveland, OH USA - Friday, December 25, 1998 at 16:52:00 (EST)

I'm a freshman at college and am hoping for the future of being a Midwife someday. Thanks so much for the info. and encouragement!!!! Jinger <jpratt@tir.com> North Branch, Mi USA - Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at 13:28:43 (EST)

One of the best websites I've seen since I've been online. Considering being a midwife but would like more info on just how hectic the life of a midwife really is. Thanks. Samantha <RJones> USA - Friday, December 18, 1998 at 00:48:31 (EST)

As an aspiring midwife I found your website extremely helpful. Thank You, Elana Elana Simard <elana@neteze.com> Santa Rosa, CA USA - Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 20:41:51 (EST)

Great site!!!! After three children...one hospital and 2 with a midwife I am heading back to school next year to start my journey to becoming a midwife. I cannot wait!!!! And only hope I can give my mother's the same wonderful experience I had with my midwives. Keep up the good work!!! Hugs, Heather Heather <kass@swbell.net> Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 01:16:24 (EST)

Hi! Great to be on the net...finally. I'm an independent midwife working in New Zealand. It's great to be able to practise autonomously.... hopefully the rest of the world will follow. Gradually this change is taking place. No longer in the city that I live do many general practitioners take part in birthing. Also it's great to have a woman obstetrican who works with and not against us. The New Zealand college of Midwives deserves alot of thanks from all midwives....the battle continues!! JO MUNDY <jo.mundy@ihug.co.nz> CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - Monday, December 14, 1998 at 08:20:19 (EST)

Loved the web site! I've been a practising midwife in South Wales for a long time, but am a computer novice - lovely to find you out there! Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year to everyone. Amanda Wilson <Wilsonamanda60@hotmail.com> Cardiff, wWales Great Britian - Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 22:03:23 (EST)

I was very pleased to find these pages. I`m a midwife from Finland. I`m 25 years old and I have worked as a midwife for two years now. I also have 1-year old son. I love my job and I am very proud of it. Merry Christmas to you all! Taru Takala Jalasjärvi, FINLAND - Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 11:28:35 (EST)

Fantastic Site! I'm 17 years old and can't wait for the day I qualify to become a midwife. It has always been my dream. Sites like this make the whole experience more enjoyable! THANKYOU!! Katie <katiejoyce81@freeserve.co.uk> West Midlands, U.K - Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 06:15:34 (EST)

Wonderful sight, I work L&D but have a burning desire to be a midwife,I want to go to Mexico or Spain and practice some day. I'm afraid I don't want to go back to school for a Masters I am looking into Lay community midwifery. Any good articles,would be appreciated. thanks in advance BJ BJ LEMARBLE <2385@nethawk.com> Elm Hall, Mi USA - Wednesday, December 09, 1998 at 02:27:22 (EST)

Marilyn, Christina is beautiful, looking forward to seeing the next one in 7 months. love Mary Sara Mary Sara Stanton (Williams) <skufia@bwn.net> Pueblo, CO USA - Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 00:01:31 (EST)

ANY VIRGINIANS OUT THERE?? I am a "wannabe" midwife, a sophmore in college, and am hoping to find a summer internship with a midwife who needs a caring, EMT-certified assitant (that's me!). I'd love to learn!! By the way, this web site is wonderful!! Patricia <pkinser@haverford.edu> Warrenton, VA USA - Friday, December 04, 1998 at 13:41:45 (EST)

What a fabulous site. I can't beleive it took me so long to check it out. Bonnie Kitchen <bonnie.kitchen@juno.com> Ft. Worth, Tx. USA - Friday, December 04, 1998 at 12:21:31 (EST)

Thank-you for the TERRIFFIC webpage. Not only is it informative, but very entertaining. The work that has been put into it is extreamly appreciated. Teresa Tanski <BCTEASA@aol.com> Camas, WA USA - Thursday, December 03, 1998 at 00:04:03 (EST)

Chris and I loved meeting you and look forward to our next visit. I will give you a call to schedule. Karen West <canadamomy@aol.com> Murfreesboro, TN USA - Monday, December 01, 1998 at 15:16:42 (EST)

Marilyn and I would like to thank everyone who has been so patient with our problems. Gerry and Marilyn <midwife@hotcom.net> Liberty, TN USA - Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 20:28:02 (EST)

Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 19:27:14

Topic: Looking for a preceptor..

City: Juneau

State: AK

Country: USA

I am enrolling in The National Collage of Midwifery. I am looking for someone to quide me as through the years of learning ahead. I have a warm heart and feel a wonderful connection with all those I meet. I feel that birth is something deeper and more pure then any other experience that we have as creatures of the earth. If I sound like someone that you are interested in apprentising, please contact me. I am interested in moving to New Orleans but I am willing to consider relocatation anywhere. My courses start in the fall of 99. If you want me, I'm yours. Thank you so much. P.S. My phone number is (907)790-2572. Feel free to call collect.

Jeny Wade

rbwade@ptialaska.net

Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 12:42:09

Topic: Homebirth

City: Brookfield

State: MO

Country: USA

`I am pregnant with baby #10 (lost 2 to miscarriage). We have 7 beautiful, strong, healthy children that we have been blessed with. The first two kids we had in a hospital setting--before I knew there was anything better. That was in the early 80's. Aha....a revelation...there was another way!!! Hallaluyah!!!Baby #3 came along in 1989, I had found a midwife. Oops, she didn't make it to the birth in time!But oh what a GLORIOUS birth it was! I was in babymoon for a long time!!There is nothing better than to have your space, your freedom to make your own choices, no unnecessary interventions during labor!Labor was SO much easier at home-so relaxed and comfortable and full of love and warmth.. In 1991 baby #4 comes(no she didn't make it this time either--Iam quick-2 hours start to finish).But I did not blame her at all-She was busy with other Mom's that happened to go into labor shortly before I did. We also knew the good Lord was with us through the entire time-we wer! e protected and had NO fear. Oh how I love having babies!!!!!My view on childbirth(and just about everything else)are very different than the majority.I don't believe fear belongs in labor-we should educate ourselves as much as possible.People fear what they do not understand.I believe pain comes in when we do not know what is happening in our bodies, we have grown up in a soceity that does not trust the human bodies capabilities unless it is taken over by drugs.Anyway I choose to view and feel labor not as pain but as POWERFUL,STRONG and empowering(among many other things). Now I know some of you are thinking,"She's one of those women that barely has any labor at all". DEFINITELY not true!!!!I generally start prelabor around 24weeks and with some kids it's every 5 minutes contractions until that baby is born-cont. hard enough that I'll have to stop & breathe through them.Of course Dr.'s would do all sorts of things to me & baby in this case but my midwife and I know that this! is perfectly normal for ME(baby is always in great condition & only mild cervical dilation) We moved in early 1992, found an amazingly wonderful midwife and very dear friend.She made it to babies #5&6(with whom was posterior and broke my tailbone).Baby #7 she missed-as if she could help it--I woke up, my water broke and 24 minutes later Iwas holding Zachariah in my arms!!!!!Beautiful, Wonderful, Awesome birth-just me & Bruce(my husband)welcoming that lovely baby into our hearts and hands and into our family. Well I really should quit ---Just one more thing--there is a book called "Back labor no more"---VERY helpful-very simple technique to reduce painful labor -front - back -posterior labor or just for any mom that wants to know how to shorten her labors----and its all natural!!! Happy Homebirthing!!!!!!

Donna Vickery

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:30:12

Topic: Research essay inquire

City: Port Hardy

Country: Canada

I am writting a essay on Midwifery in 1998 in Canada. I am looking for research information is you have anything I could use please e-mail me at you convience.

Nicole Fullerton

tanner@island.net

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 12:19:37

Topic: student midwife

City: New Rochelle

State: NY

Country: USA

I think this website is unbelievably great. It provides so much information for professional and "wannabee Midwives". I look forward to hearing from you and I will be at your website more often now. Thanks

Nicole Thompson

Nick2Nice@aol.com.

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 09:44:23

Topic: THANK YOU

City: Carbondale

State: IL

Country: U.S.A.

I just wanted to thank you for being out on the web for women in search of homebirth resources. Two years ago, a week before Thanksgiving, in Lamar, Arkansas (USA), I had my first child at home, attended by midwives. My main midwife was my husband's aunt (a lay midwife) and I am very happy to have had the loving, noninterfering, support I got from her. I was able to stay at home from the onset of my first contraction until the birth of my beautiful daughter. I had lots of friends and family come to enjoy my birth experience and see my little girl being born. My midwife also helped educate me about my labor many months before the first contraction. I read everything I could get my hands on and I feel that I had the ultimate birth I could have had due to this education. I can't wait to have another baby at home. I am very thankful for my beautiful girl and the beautiful women who supervised the birth process.

Rachel Green

impixie@hotmail.com

Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 22:11:01

Topic: I'm a needtobe wannabe

City: gap

State: pa

Country: u.s.

I was grateful for your suggestions and links for enspiring midwives to be. I recentily was introduced to midwifery with the birth of my first child at home with support from a wonderful midwife and new life long friend, Eileen. Its been five months since the birth and I have struggled with future prospects. It has become clear that what I really want to do is support and empower women by becoming a midwife. Now I have to set out and do it. I am single with a new baby so schools probably are not for me. I just wanted to thank you for your web page.

Beth Beth Gorman

hesperides@netscape.com

Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 12:57:34

City: Philadelphia

State: PA

Country: USA

I am enrolled in the BSN/MSN Nurse-Midwifery program at the University of Pennsylvania. I'm looking for information on current policy regarding the inappropriate/unnecessary use of electronic fetal monitors and cesarean sections in labor and delivery. If you have and information or links that would help me, could you please contact me at my email address. Thank you. And by the way, nice website!

Loren Wipff

wipff@dolphin.upenn.edu

Tue Nov 10 02:24:37 CST 1998

Topic: midwives of course

City: McCrae

State: Vi

Country: Australia

I'm a midwife in Australia. I attended homebirths for 8 years but now I'm the unit manager of a midwife unit in a semi rural hospital....trying to change the system from the inside.Three of the midwives in the unit still attend homebirths and they keep the rest of us on our toes!! Incase you're wondering my Email address is my dog breeding address. I show dalmatians in my SPARE TIME...yes I have that since stopping homebirth mid. I have to admit I really miss homebirth but alas my husband couldn't cope with it....it was him or homebirth. He laughed at your joke pg. he said he could have written it. I still have the opportunity to share the joy of birth with women and their families. I sometimes get fed up with "fighting" the system but the births make up for those times. Cheers Maria.

Maria Nethercott

spotofclass@yahoo.com

Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 16:42:07

Topic: goals

City: Urbana

State: Il

Country: U.S.A.

I just wanted to thank Marilyn for composing a page so informative and special. I am an RN student, single mom, working 2 jobs to pay the bills. My daughter is a wonderful, energetic, funny 7-year-old named Bethanie who gives me plenty to do in my spare time (like I have any). My dream forever has been to become a midwife. I will graduate in `99 from an RN program, after working to pay off loans, I will attend UIC for CNM. It is so nice to have found a place to talk with other women who share my aspirations. Look forward to writing to all of you.

Jennifer Margeson

gwen70@aol.com

Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1998 17:24:07

City: Swansea

Country: Wales, UK

I am a Pre-registration student midwife undertaking the three year diploma in midwifery, therefore I have not had any nurse training. What is your opinion of midwives not receiving nurse training, and how would I be reacted to in the US?

Eve Macfarlane

evemac@publiconline.co.uk

Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 11:49:31

Topic: Midwife

City: CARY

State: NC

Country: USA

Love your Page ,Looking for a midwive in my area for home birth 4 months preg. please try to help do not want to go to the hospital.

Renate Mair

GERD85@hotmail.com

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 07:58:48

City: bunbury

State: w.

Country: Australia

Liked the jokes

GwenSsanders

raiden@msn.com.au

Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 11:22:01

Topic: future career????

City: Winona

State: MN

Country: USA

I found your website while looking for research for a group presentation on Midwifery for my Women's Studies class. I have been wanting to be a midwife since I was in high school, now a sophomore nursing student at Winona State University.

Maria Guelig

mguelig2558@vax2.winona.msus.edu

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 22:33:03

City: Morgantown

State: IN

Country: USA

Great Page!!!Thank you for all your hard work. When i am not so tired I will read it all!!

KrystnL.Madrine

lizmiri@reliable-net.net

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:27:52

Topic: Midwifery Student Canada

City: Navan

State: On

Country: Canada

My husband, also loving and devoted, found your site for me. Nice guy eh?

Kelly Klick

ad414@freenet.carleton.ca

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:26:23

Topic: miwifery

City: london

Country: england

these links look very helpful.

glynnis mayes

gmayes@enb.org.uk

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 18:50:42

Topic: Integrated midwifery care

Country: UK

Has anyone been involved in setting up integrated midwifery care in the UK? If so I would love to hear from them as we have just set up a working party to instigate this in our area.

Suzanne Barber

Suzanne.Barber@tesco.net

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 18:27:54

City: Naples

State: FL

Country: USA

My dearest freind in the world, who is currently in New Zealand, is very interested in becoming a midwife. So while she's traveling, I thought I would do some research for her. My request is for any and all information you may have regarding schooling, and certification!!! Your attention and thought is very much appreciated !!

Danielle Creedon

dlite@everyonenet.com

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 17:16:58

Topic: Student Wannabe

City: Fletcher

State: Ok

Thanks for an informative site

Tammara Taylor

vttaylor@sunnet.net

Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 23:34:07

Topic: midwifery

City: Chanute

State: KS

Country: USA

Great web site. I am a nurse who has worked in OB for 22 years and have always been destined to become a midwife. (Just hate taking those 4 steps to the left at delivery time). I am currently in a FNP program and wish to decide on a midwifery program when I'm done. I'd like some suggestions on some good schools.

Heidi

tanner@chanute-ks.com

Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 22:19:04

Topic: Midwifery

City: Chicago

State: IL

Country: U.S.

I have really enjoyed your web site. Please send more information on job salery, working in a private practice and getting started in a CNM program.

Melissa Brockschmidt

mbrockschmidt@rushu.rush.edu

Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 23:56:16

Topic: Midwifery

City: Roanoke

State: VA

Country: USA

Great site! I logged onto this site in hope of finding a connection to a midwifery directory. I really need to find a midwife in the Baltimore, MD or BelAir, MD area and can't seem to find a directory anywhere!! This is really needed!

Hannah Mann

HGMann@aol.com

Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 16:02:09

Topic: student midwifes

City: bradford

State: wy

Country: england

samantha britton

sam@ramsdens98.co.uk

Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 23:57:14

City: pittsburgh

State: pa

Country: usa

loved your page, keep on birthin

kathy evans-palmisano, cnm, ms

pghkep@netscape.net

Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:17:27

City: Lewistown

State: PA

Country: USA

Thank you for the joke page - I printed it for my husband!

Amie Kennedy Moore CNM

akmcnm@lcworkshop.com

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 09:04:10

Topic: Maggie Bennett

City: Salinas

State: CA

Country: USA

First time visitor. Couldn't find earlier. Maggie helped me. Found all very informative.

Margie Alto

themarg@aol.com

Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:39:11

Topic: Midwife assistant

City: Darien

State: IL

Country: USA

What a wonderful view to come across while browsing the web. Beautiful as well as informative.! Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us who are interested.

Roxan Salvato

Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 17:30:21

Topic: Midwife

City: Denver

State: CO

Country: Adams

I love that you want to rid of the negitivity reguarding Midwifes...Someday I plan to be just that a Midwife myself. Keep up the great work!

Gabi Beaulieu-Daly

Lttlgabby@aol.com

Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 12:53:47

Topic: I'm a wanna-be

City: McKinleyville

State: CA

Country: USA

Wonderful site! I've been going through it for hours now. I've been intersted in becoming a midwife since I was a child. I'm thinking of going back to school and changing my profession. Currently I'm a social worker which I figure can only help me in becoming a midwife. I'm a single mother of a 15 year old boy so I probably won't be able to enter any program full-time until he graduates high school as I have to keep working to support him. Meanwhile I'm trying to read as much as I can. There appear to be many options in becoming a midwife and I don't know which route to take. I'd rather not go to nursing school unless I have to. I need to do this so I can practice legally and am confused if I have to complete a nursing program first. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm intested in finding about schooling programs in the US as well as other countries. Once my son is on his own I wouldn't mind moving to attend a good program. Any information as to how I sho! uld proceed would be very welcomed. I'll be coming back to your site often. Thank you.

Diane O'Hara

Kai63@aol.com

Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 11:48:11

Topic: aspiring student midwife

City: madison

State: wi

Country: usa

thanks for the info

nichole m fox

nicholefox@yahoo.com

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 12:41:51

Topic: Midwifery

City: Portland

State: OR

Country: USA

Natasha Manion

vedebede@hotmail

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 16:46:50

Topic: midwifery in the uk

City: Sheffield S13 7GF

Country: England

I AM NEW TO THE INTERNET. FASCINATING JUST LOOKING AROUND ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE TO MIDWIVES OUT THERE.WE ARE NOT ALONE! GOOD WISHES TO EVERYONE

Dawn Mackman

dawn.mackman@lineone.net

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 16:31:35

City: queensbury

State: Ny

Country: usa

thank you so much I really loved your site

ann kane rn,icce,ibclc doula servicec

adkdoula@aol.com

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 13:09:43

Topic: Midwife Info

City: Thunder Bay

State: ON

Country: Canada

Very interesting site, lots of info for assignments for school. One question however, do you have any info or places where I could get Canadian Midwifery info? Thanx a million, smile,

Aime Hutton

ahutton@reznet.lakeheadu.ca

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 20:35:34

Topic: research for midwife oral present

City: rockland

State: MA

Country: USA

I'm doing an oral presentation on the pros and cons of midwifery vs. OB/GYN. I've always been a fan of midwifery since the birth of my daughter in 1992 by a OB physician and was shocked to discover that they only show up at the last minute. It gave me great anxiety. Im interested in midwifery but have no maternity experience since the market is full. Hoping to learn more with this experience. If you can offer any advice please send me an e-mail. Thanks, great site!

colleen munroe

nursey@aol.com

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 13:45:04

Topic: midwifes

City: Sönderborg

Country: Danmark

I var just looking for some pictures of midwifery practice on the net. I´m a Icelandic midwife living in Danmark

Kristín Svala Jónsdóttir

kristin@pk.kollegie6400.dk

Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 20:22:48

Topic: Midwifery Education

City: Greer

State: SC

Country: USA

I just bought my first computer and your site was my first stop. It is exciting to know that there are other women that share my views and my passion. Thank you!

Melissa Nations

mcmnat@gateway.net

Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 18:11:50

Topic: midwifery jokes

City: Edinburgh

Country: Scotland

I am so glad their is a page where midwives can go and have a good laugh about their profession!!! I am a student midwife and sometimes my class mates and I get down and wonder why we are doing this!!!!!! However, after viewing your site it is nice to hear comments from other midwives, and the jokes, well they just made my day. Thanks very much, you just put a smile back on the face of a stressed student midwife!!! I feel able to face labour ward next week!!!!!! TA.

Suzanne

Suzanne_Mcvay@hotmail.com

Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 16:26:43

City: Maple Ridge

State: BC

Country: Canada

What a great page you have! I am having my first weekend off call since January so of course I am surfing the net for midwifery sites. Do you know of any chat rooms devoted to midwifery where I can discuss practice problems with people outside my small community (45 registered midwives in BC)? Please e-mail if possible, many thanks. My partner Jean Cooper and I have a home/hospital birth practice of about 8 births per month. If you are interested in a short piece about how legalization changed midwifery in B.C. let me know.

Sylvia Clark

sylvia_clark@bc.sympatico.ca

Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 20:56:52

City: San Diego

State: CA

I'm a sophomore at the University of San Diego and have made a career choice! I want to be a midwife but have no idea where I should transfer to next fall and what educational path to take. Please help!

Brooke Janmohamed

brookec@acusd.edu

Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 21:36:07

City: London

State: ON

Country: Canada

I am a mother of two,and I have a real interest in becoming a midwife, but I am having great difficulty in finding any information on requirements and education in Canada. If you can help me out in regards to this it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Teresa Gilbank

tgilbank@home.com

Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 08:59:17

Topic: midwifery

City: naples

State: FL

Country: usa

I am an independent documentary photographer and photojournalist working on a project on home birth and midwifery. I found your page to be exceptionally useful for research. Thank you.

cheryl hatch

miteisis@aol.com

Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 18:49:36

Topic: homebirth style in hosp.

City: Bakersfield

State: CA

Country: USA

I can't say enough good about our experiences having midwives at 3 of our 4 childrens' births. This last time I found a wonderful midwife in Visalia,CA who KNOWS how to do a home-style birth there in the hospital. I am so thankful for her.

Elisabet

momcool6@aol.com

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 20:26:02

Topic: a question

City: santa cruz

State: ca

Country: usa

i am a student at ucsc, and seriously thinking of going into women's health as a feild, specifically midwifry...however, i am planning on moving up to canada in a few years. therefore, i am very interested in the legal status of midwives in canada (specifically independent, as opposed to nurse-midwives.) any ideas??

lunamoon@cats.ucsc.edu

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 07:27:38

Topic: home birthing at home

City: Gold Coast

State: QL

Country: Australia

I gave birth to three of our children in the intimacy of our home, surrounded by family. They were the most rewarding experiences of my life,a real natural high! I had my babies in New Zealand, where the home birth movement is quite strong. Be safe , be healthy.

Lorraine W.

ruapuke@fan.net.au

Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:46:21

City: reseda

State: ca

Country: usa

Sarah Curtis

goobiesr@aol.com

Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 19:16:01

City: Ithaca

State: MI

Country: Gratiot

Love the graphics, every midwife should have a support system with that much creativity and humor. I came to this sight looking for nursing articles on midwifery and accountability. Need to write a paper for school. decided I would do it on a topic dear to my heart. someday... will visit again, bye,

Kendra

kendras@nethawk

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 07:44:50

Topic: midwifery

City: new foundland

State: pa

Country: wayne

I'M AN 11 TH GRADER WHO WANTS TO GO TO COLLEGE FOR THIS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD BE HELPFUL PLEASE SEND, OR ANY IDEAS FOR COLLEGES. THANK YOU!

P.O. BOX 8 NEWFOUNDLAND PA 18445

Jennifer Ryan

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:16:47

Topic: midwives

City: Milford

State: KS

Country: USA

Interest in becoming a midwife. Thank You for all the information you've shared.

Charity E. Gillam-Chaney

Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 22:00:53

Topic: Midwife wannabe!

City: Memphis

State: TN

Country: USA

Just browsing and looking for information on how to become a midwife, info on birthing, schools, etc. You have some great links! Thanks for having a wonderful site!

Liz Wojtowicz

lizrob@worldnet.att.net

Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 20:40:08

Country: germany

I am an L@D nurse in the Air Force. I joined the military with the intent of persuing an education in midwifery. The Air Force has recently done away with it's program, so I'm just looking to see what's out there. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

Chris Strane

stranecm@interquest.de

Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 16:55:49

Topic: I need a midwife again!

City: Stockbridge

State: GA

Country: USA

I had a wonderful waterbirth at home with my second child. I would like to do it again, but since I've recently moved to GA, I don't even know where to begin. Confidentiality is NOT a problem. I'd give you the name of my previous midwife for verification, but that could hurt her and I certainly would never do that. My phone number is 770-507-7106 and my E-mail is kellyprice@mindspring.com. Thanks.

Kelly Price

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:14:03

City: Brighton

Country: England

Penny Eaton

g.eaton@virgin.net

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 13:35:09

Topic: MIDWIFERY

City: CEDAR CITY

State: UT

Country: USA

LILY ZERKLE

Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:53:25

Topic: HUGS TO MIDWIFES!!!!!!

City: WILLISTON

State: FL

Country: USA

HELLO I AM 22 YEARS OLD AND HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AND AM PREGNANT WITH MY THIRD CHILD. I HAD MY FIRST TWO AT A BIRTHING CENTER. IT WAS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! BOTH TIMES I HAD MIDWIVES TO HELP ME. THE CARE I RECIEVED WAS OF THE BEST! I WOULD NOT CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING. I AM GOING TO HAVE MY THIRD CHILD IN MY HOME AND AM ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THIS NEW EXPERIENCE. I LOVE THE MIDWIFE MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE CHOSEN TO EXPERIENCE OUR CHILD WITH US. I AM AMAZED AT THE CONCERN MIDWIFES HAVE TOWARDS THEIR PATIENTS WHEN COMPARED TO A DOCTOR. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO MIDWIFES EVERYWHERE FOR PROVIDING PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF WITH QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL, AND THE BEST WAY TO BIRTH A BABY IN THE WORLD!!! THANK YOU.

AMY FOGG

KFOGG@WEBTV.NET

Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 04:07:19

City: Brisbane

State: Q

Country: Australia

I am a wannabe and a gonnabe (a student midwife). I've heard so many stories from disheartened midwives lately (I currently work in a non-maternity hospital). I'd love to hear from some midwives who still have the passion and any student midwives too!

Danielle Gleeson

dgleeson@quicknet.com.au

Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 20:27:16

City: lively

Country: canada

My first child born seven years ago with an obg was not a great experience to say the least,my second child was born at her grandmothers with two mi dwives and a student. I can not say enough about the care and support I received from all. What a wonderful way to bring a child into this world. A great big thanks to Lauren Vary, Anne Nixon, and student Virgina Smith. I would do it all over again in a heart beat. Much appreciation,

Roxanne B Lively, Ont

Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 18:28:14

City: Perth

State: On

Country: Canada

I am in my last year of high school and I am looking into midwifery as a career. I found this site very interesting. Thanks!!

Christy Acres

amacres@perth.igs.net

Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:58:02

Topic: aspiring midwife

City: Madison

State: WI

Country: USA

I just wanted to let you know how helpful your homepage is, with all its resource and contact information. I am 3 years away from becoming an RN, and plan on going on to become a CNM, and your info has helped me many times with locating all kinds of great resources. Thanks!!

Rachel K. Montgomery

rmontgomery@edgewood.edu

Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 22:00:26

City: Mount Vernon,

State: WA

Country: Skagit

I am currently considering becoming a midwife. I am a male and I was happy to see that you included a section pertaining male's in the field. Thanks for your hard work on this page it was very helpful. The only link that I would have like to have seen is a link to programs around the US.

Thank you,

Rory Rochelle, RN

gobettem@cnw.com

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:21:35

Topic: midwife wannabe!

City: Burlington

State: VT

Country: USA

Thanks for having this web page! I didn't notice anyone in the guestbook from VT. where are you all? Always searching for new information - right now I am particularly interested in "the experience of being a midwife" if anyone can reccomend books, articles, videos, or people I should read, watch, or talk to I'd appreciate it. Also info about Midwives in Vt. Laws, education, community etc. Thanks

Jasmine Lamb

jlamb@smcvt.edu

Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 02:45:13

Topic: midwife

City: auckland

Country: new zealand

was just browsing through, looking at what midwives in other parts of the world are up to

sharon weir

don.weir@xtra.co.nz

Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 18:41:44

City: MESA

State: AZ

Country: USA

I HAVE BEEN SURFING AND TRYING TO FIND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF OPTIONS TO GET INTO MIDWIFERY ETAL. I AM PLEASED TO FIND YOUR PAGE. WE HAVE MET ACTUALLY THROUGH MY PERSONAL AND FAVORITE OB/GYN "MERRI BETH" OF THE INFAMOUS "GOAT AND NANNY FARM", YES, I WOULD BE THE "NANNY" PART OF THAT TITLE. I'M DELIGHTED TO FIND YOUR PAGE AND I THINK I'VE HIT ON EVERY TOPIC TODAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION FOR ME FOR THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF THE U.S., WITH MANA OR ACNM, OR ANY INFORMATION ON CPM'S PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA MY EMAIL. IF YOU HAVE TIME OF COURSE. THANK YOU,

MIRIAM WOLFF

MFWOLFF@WORLDNET.ATT.NET

Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 11:09:58

Topic: homebirth

City: Niagara Falls

Country: Canada

I really enjoy your site. Found it by the NOCIRC page.

Our area had no practicing midwives at the time of my last child's birth. We fortunately had a Dr. who was willing to oversee a homebirth. I gave birth to a 12 1/2 lb. boy. There were no complications, no tearing, and it was the easiest labour and delivery of my 4 children (my smallest was 8lbs. 3 oz.) Now there are 3 midwives in our area.

Julia

sandy_buns@hotmail.com

Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 16:15:18

Ttopic: Texas

City: Nashville

State: TN

My family and I will be moving to the Dallas Texas area soon. I would like to practice midwifery there. Please e-mail me if you are a midwife, know the regs there, or if there are any birthing centers in the area. Thanks! Terri

P.S. I have been an RN specializing in maternal-child health for 20 years and a direct entry midwife for 10 years.

Terri McLaughlin

Yeaman5@aol.com

Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 00:45:31

City: Wichita

State: Ks

Country: USA

I have had all three of my children at home by midwife. They are the greatest.

Kendra Edwards

larkenedwards@prodigy.net

Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:07:42

State: MA

I am aspiring to be a midwife once I get through my 4 years of nursing. I just wanted to check out this site! Very informative!

Meghan

Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 23:22:24

Topic: Midwifery

City: Hughesville

State: PA

Country: USA

I have visited before but it has been awhile. I love the updates you have made! It is great, and very informative. I am an OB nurse who will be starting in a midwifery program in Sept. '99. I have been waiting 15 years for this so I am very excited. Can you tell me if their are any chat rooms available just for midwives or OB nurses?

Karen

NerakP717@AOL.com

Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 07:03:30

City: Springfield,

State: Va

Country: USA

Great site. I'm newly certified as a labor assistant with A.L.A.C.E. and attending births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals. Just lost a dear friend and fellow doula, Marilee Pinkleton, to Tennessee, where she's pursuing her midwifery dream. If you run across her, she's just wonderful and I know you'll love her too.

Aimee La Buy Smith

osceola1@ix.netcom.com

Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:56:40

Topic: midwife wannabe

City: Brookville

State: PA

Country: USA

I have been a wannabe for a long time. I would appreciate any information you have on rules for my state, PA. Any information would be great!

I do not have an E-mail address

My home address is

Cathy McElhinny

112 Long Ave

Brookville, PA 15825

Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 09:25:00

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Country: USA

Just checking in. I have recently started an apprenticeship here in B'ham. Keeping myself updated.

Jennifer I. Crook Moore

jenniferirene@hotmail.com

Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:06:10

Topic: nonpharmacological pain management

City: Jackson

State: nj

Country: usa

I'm looking for facts and articles promoting noninvasive ways of managing labor and pain. please help asap Thank you s lynch RN/ wannabe midwife someday

stephanie lynch RN

bifpeg@aol.com

Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 12:42:24

Topic: Educational Opportunites

City: Baton Rouge

State: LA

Country: USA

I would like to know the educational, job, and salary differences between a midwife, and a PA or Nurse Practitioner specializing in OB/GYN. It is difficult to find information regarding schools and market demands. Any insider info would be greatly appreciated!! Without any doubt, I would be wonderful in such an aggressive yet supportive role in womens health care.

Laura Rodgers

Opus1984@aol.com

Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 11:35:50 -

Topic: Midwifery

City: Forth Worth

State: TX

Country: USA

Would love to get info on what states midwives are legal. Very interested in Oregon, I understand there is a school of midwifery there. I am an apprentice here in Fort Worth but think my family and I may be moving to Oregon within the next 5 years so I need to figure out what I will have to do to document in another state.

Ginger Milne Holmes

GuGuHoney@aol.com

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:10:54

Topic: One of these days I'll need you..

City: Harriman

State: TN

Country: USA

I am not pregnant...yet... but when that I do become pregnant, my husband and I would much prefer a midwife to deliver our baby over a traumatic hospital birth. I am glad you are here!

Dawn Elwartowski

Elwartow@BellSouth.net

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 03:52:09

Topic: Midwifery

City: Norman

State: OK

Country: USA

This is a really neat site! I was long ago inspired to become a midwife, but only recently decided to really go for it. I have been doing research on the net, and have found a list of the cirriculum suggested, a home study course I intend to take, and an Institute I plan to attend in the future. I am very excited about my career choice, and my husband, a computer engineer, supports me as long as it doesn't injure our pocket book any more than OU would. He really is too good to me. I hope that in the future you will hear more of me. Thanks for your time.

Lynda Pope

Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 16:42:19 T

opic: CNM

City: Laurelville

State: OH

Country: USA

Marti Joyce

Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 18:24:49

City: Steinbach

State: MB

Country: Canada

Cindy Nykorak

Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 23:28:12

City: Carlsbad

State: NM

I love anything written about midwifery. I am from a very backward town. There are midwifes in southern New Mexico but I'm it for the south. I'm a lay midwife with no support. It's very discouraging. I'm going away for 3 months this month to a direct-entry school. Do you have any information on herbs and there uses in labor and delivery? Thanks for listering.

Merna Black 5402 Sioux Rd. Carlsbad, NM 88220

mblack@carlsbadnm.com

Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 01:02:31

City: Irene

State: SD

Country: USA

I only had time to read a little, but plan to read more as time permits. I have one question: I have a client who complains of "bad dreams". These only occur when she is pregnant. Does anyone have any ideas of what might help to discontinue these?

Judy Kay Jones, CPM

drjay@dtgnet.com

Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:21:04 T

opic: Midwifery

City: Memphis

State: TN

Country: U.S.A.

Your website is wonderful and always up-to-date!!!

Martha McBride

martha@adrive.net

Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 13:04:34

City: Muscat

Country: Oman

How do I join midwifery discussion groups?

Shariffa Saif Al-Jabry

khadija@gto.net.om

Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:48:17

Topic: Looking to learn

City: Needles

State: CA

Country: USA

I am very much looking forward to being involved in this profession in fact there are three of us together that are interested in this profession. Please respond if you know where we may begin but it looks we have begun at the beginning with the page we are currently on any other info please forward. Thank you very much!!

Shirley Bird

birdhome@ctaz.com

Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 13:52:18

City: Houston

State: TX

Country: 77018

Great web page. I will be visiting again soon!!!!!!

Carie Miller

carie@bigcity.net

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 19:03:49

City: Ann Arbor

State: MI

Country: USA

Mary L. Campbell

mlcmidwife@aol.com

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:21:02

City: andover

State: ma

Country: usa

great web site. so glad you are out there to help check out mine. still in the first stage photos to add later, http://drum.org/~midwives/susan.html. let met now what you think.

susan blaum dem

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 00:37:43

City: keizer

State: or

Country: usa

mickie98

www.mickie@aol.com

Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 22:12:12

Topic: Wannabe Midwife

City: Syracuse

State: Ny

Country: USA

Help,I would love to be a midwife,but i don't know where to start.I have no nursing background and i have 2 kids.Can someone shed some light on this issue for me.

Marnie Dean

Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 13:03:30

Topic: just cruisin'

City: Athens

State: TN

Country: USA

Marylin, Just a note to say hello and I want to be QE'ed at the south-east meeting. I think that so far I am the only one. Oh, by the way, I love your web page. It is informative. for your dedicated effort to support our work.

Debi Church

meanoldmom@juno.com

Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 22:29:25

Topic: Greetings

City: Charleston

State: SC

Country: USA

Dear Marilyn, Wanted to let you know how much I love your and your dh's webwork! Thank you for placing my name on the nomination list for regional rep. I have re-acessed my situation and decided that it is important to continue to focus my work on the home/local/state front for awhile longer. Not knowing the whole list I'd love to give Sherry B. in NC my vote! By the way, are there any weekly chats that we do? Let me know when you get the chance. Keep up the great work. Hopefully I get to meet you at the national conference in the fall. Thanks & Blessings, Cynthia

Cynthia Gerard

materterra@aol.com

Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 22:14:28

City: Wichita

State: KS

Country: USA

This is a cool page. I am going to bookmark it. I am also going to give your web page address to my midwife. I had never heard of a midwife before I went to one. Now, I am almost considering being one myself. I think it's the coolest thing on earth. Later,

Faye Hickey

faye@feist.com

Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:44:45

Topic: Need Info

City: carlsbad

State: ca

Country: usa

I will be starting school in October to become a midwife but I would like to get some books to read about it before then if anyone knows were I can get some on midwifery please let me know. I am going to the school called Sage Femme Midwifery School 503-249-3999

I hear it is a great school from my midwife.

Great website

Ariana

Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 16:34:21

Topic: Midwifery

City: Tyler

State: TX

Country: USA

ENJOYED THE VISIT - VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU

Sylyna Kennedy, CPM

SYLYNA@aol.com

____________________________________________

Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 14:07:00

Topic: hi

City: sandy

State: ut

Country: usa

Carrie Abbott

sandyumw@sisna.com

____________________________________________

Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 11:29:39

Topic: midwifery

City: new smyrna beach

State: fl

Country: usa

i'm writing a small paper for an lvn maternity and child health class. my son was born at home 17 yrs ago in cambridge ma.

maureen concannon

chrisnmo@bellsouth.com

____________________________________________

Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 00:16:21

Topic: Midwifery

City: Kearney

State: NE

Country: Buffalo

I am a 23 year old mother of 2. I have always been very interested in midwifery. When in nursing school in 1993, I had "run in" with two women who were Midwifes in CA. At that point in time I decided that would be the career that I would love to do. Living in the Midwest (Nebraska), Midwifery is not that common, and schooling for it is even more unheard of. If you would have any information to point me in the right direction I would appreciate it greatly. Keep up the good work, you are one of the components to one of the most amazing things on earth- child birth

Jamie Gull

Jaydee@digitalis.net

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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 06:22:41

Topic: your whole web page

City: cairns

State: ql

Country: australia

I am a midwife and have just found your website and have found your subjects quite interesting and amusing

jean

jmc@cairns.net.au

Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 12:22:21

City: Marine City

State: MI

Country: St Clair

Lovely idea the page that is. I am a wanna be. I just finished nursing school in May with top honors. And I love the obstetrics field. Plus my aunt was a midwife and she introduced me to it @ age 7.

Shelley

ShellnCourtne@webtv.net

Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 19:52:39

Topic: Education in Chicago for becoming a Entry Level Midwife?

City: Chicago

State: IL

Country: USA

Hello, I've been interested in becoming a Midwife for years now and I think I'm finally ready to "dive in". My life is at a time where it is somewhat steady (no travelling for awhile). I'm living in Chicago now and I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how I can start my dream here in Illinois. Any questions or comments are very appreciated. I've searched the web high and low and can't seem to find much and I won't give up. Please Help if you can. Thank You VERY MUCH !!!!! Have a beautiful Day.

julie morelli

juliemorelli@hotmail.com

Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 15:53:01

Topic: Name spelling

City: Memphis

State: TN

Country: USA

Hi Marilyn,

I always enjoy your website! Please correct the spelling of my last name on the TMA page. "MOSNY" no "e".

Thanks! Love to you! See you at the FARM in August. I'm SO excited!!!!

Kim. Mosny

kmosny@hotmail.com

Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 05:52:23

City: Canberra

State: ac

Country: australia

Hi! Greetings from Australia. Its great to learn about midwifery in America. We are facing the same problem in Australia. May be we need a global approach to promote the image of midwife to all the goverments! Cheers

chin_wong@dpa.act.gov.au

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:39:13

Topic: new midwife !!!

City: Houston

State: TX

Country: Harris

Nice web page and have truly enjoyed the jokes! Just graduated from UTMB nurse-midwifery graduate school- enjoying my break but eager to continue the art of midwifery and bring this truly wonderful option to the women of Kingwood, Tx. Wish me luck!

Janet Little

jmlittle94@aol.com

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:50:40

City: Farmersville

State: TX

Country: USA

I am an aspiring midwife, enrolled in Apprentice Academics, I enjoyed your Webb site, alot. Thanks.

Whitney Akin

tim@texoma.net

Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 19:44:38

City: Boise

State: ID

Country: USA

Signing guest book. Very nice and very needed page. Glad to find you....Sharon, midwife

Sharon Tolagson

STolagson@aol.com

Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:56:48

City: Nashville

State: Tn

Country: USA

Heather Wilson

heatherywilson@juno.com

Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:40:29

City: St. Augustine

State: FL

Country: USA

Great site. Thanks.

Georgiann Weaver

weavers@aug.com

Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:37:38

Topic: midwifery

City: Augusta

State: Me

Country: USA

I am a hungarian midwife who cannot practice in this country just after over all education. Almost. It is a wonderful, delightful and excellent homepage. Keep up the good work.

Thank you very much, andrea

Andrea A.A. Chavarie

andera@mint.net

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 22:28:01

It's pretty sad that your whole first page has NOTHING to say about the women without whom you would do no business. What are you really in this biz for anyway?

Annon

Comment from Marilyn: I wish this person had included thier e-mail address. I would like to refer her/him to some of the great womens and parenting pages out on the web. This page is dedicated to midwives and midwifery.

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 15:27:29

City: Tustin

State: CA

Country: USA

Had one good birthcenter (OB) birth and one great homebirth. What a difference a mid-wife makes! Also love waterbirth!

Renee Wilcox

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:16:31

City: Belleville

State: MI

I'm curious about how long before I decide to get pregnant should I seek out a midwife? Is there a list of reputable midwifes in the SE Michigan area that you know of?

Jenni Pozar

jpozar@mail.cfigroup.com

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 15:21:02

Topic: HOME BIRTH INSURANCE?!!!

City: ALBUQUERQUE

State: NM

Country: USA

My husband & I are seriously thinking about becoming pregnance and want to have a home birth - preferable even a water birth. We live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Trouble is insurance. The independent plan that I'm on now does not cover home births. We cannot switch me onto my husband's plan until it is "open" in January, and even then we're not sure if they will cover it. We want to be pregnance soon!

How much does an average home birth cost if we were to pay for it on our own? How difficult would it then be to get the child onto a health plan? Help!!! Does anyone have good advice or suggestions for us? Please contact us.

Thank you!

LAURA SPRINGER

springerlaura@hotmail.com

Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 02:24:35

City: Geelong

State: Vi

Country: Australia

Diana Stubbs

stubbs@gsat.edu.au

Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:44:29

Topic: midwifey

City: LaCrosse

State: Wi

Country: USA

I am an ASPIRING midwife and soon to become a doula. I am looking to be hooked with ANY information in education or workshops and conferences that I can get my e-mail on!!!! Thanks, may this find you happy and healthy!!!

Melody Graham

jbost@uti.com

Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:24:15

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Country: USA

Mickey Gillmor

mgillmor@midwives.org

Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 14:23:16

City: ft collins

State: co

Country: usa

funny and cute

Jessica & Dan

Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 13:31:45

City: Charleston

State: SC

Country: USA

I'm doing a presentation titled Legal Issues in the Postpartum and Neonatal Period, do you have any suggestions a to where I can find this type of information? Your help is greatly appreciated

Anne Tilghman RN, SNM

tilghman@musc.edu

Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 18:46:23

Topic: EDUCATION

City: ST. PAUL

State: MN

Country: USA

I AM CURRENTLY A NURSING STUDENT, ASPIRING TO BECOME A CNM. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN PLACES OTHER THAN THE U.S., MOST NOTABLY THE NETHERLANDS. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFO ON THIS (DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFERY OR CNM TRAINING/INTERNSHIPS)?

SARAH JENSEN MEYSENBURG CSC

MAIL #1641 ST. PAUL, MN 55116

scjensen@stkate.edu

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:23:09

Topic: midwifery

City: medicine lodge'

State: ks

Country: usa

jennifer briseno

jenn22ks@webtv.net

Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:06:07

Topic: My sisters & I are interested in becoming midwives

City: Deer Park

State: WA

Country: USA

I'm just trying to gather as much information as possible about midwifery to discover if this is the field for me.

Jackie Dorothy

jdorothy@integrityonline4.com

Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 15:59:23

Topic: help on an assignment

City: Conwy

State: wa

Country: britain

lovely happy site, i enjoyed my visit

Janet Neilson

janetn@nol.co.uk

Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:54:14

City: CENTRAL POINT

State: OR

Country: USA

I AM CURRENTLY A NURSING STUDENT WITH OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, AND AM ON THE LONG PATH TO BECOMING A CNM. I READ EVERYTHING THAT I CAN GET MY HANDS ON REGARDING ISSUES INVOLVING MIDWIVES WHO ARE IN PRACTICE. I AM A 28 YEAR OLD MOTHER OF THREE, HAVE BEEN GOING TO COLLEGE FOR GOING ON 7 YEARS, AM A SENIOR (FINALLY), I HAVE TO WORK FOR 1-2 YEARS IN LABOR AND DELIVERY, THEN I CAN FINALLY FUFILL MY DREAM OF BECOMING A MIDWIFE. I CANNOT WAIT! DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE, ENCOURAGING WORDS, OR INSIGHT?

SHANNON GILL

SHANGIL@AOL.COM

Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 10:47:37

City: OLYMPIA

State: WA

Country: USA

Brooke Krawetz

MOONWO5865@AOL.COM

Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 18:38:02

Topic: Womens' reproductive rights

City: Eugene

State: OR

Country: USA

I've been positive for several months that when I decide to have children I will do it at home with a midwife, but it was only when I was reading in Ms. today that it occured to me that I might train as one. Your site is extremly informative and I think what you're doing is commendable. Thank you,

Wendy Fuller

wendyfairy@hotmail.com

Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 15:26:18

City: champaign

State: IL

Country: USA

carrie owen

cowen@students.uiuc.edu

Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 01:48:55

Topic: love birth with midwife

City: Lorane

State: OR

Country: USA

Is there some way you can nominate a midwife for "Midwife of the Year" or something along those lines?

Tracy Evans

tracyevans@oip.net

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:20:45

City: Summertown

State: TN

Country: Lewis

Great page, Marilyn! I couldn't find what I was looking for--The South Eastern Regional Meeting stuff. Love,

Sharon Wells

SWellsCPM@aol.com

Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 12:18:02

City: DeQueen

State: AR

Country: USA

Excellent website!

Gabrielle R. Thrailkill

Midwife@ipa.net

Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 01:19:44

City: oregon city

State: or

Country: usa

I am a male midwifery student and would like any one to send me any words of encouragement. I really love midwifery. I also am a father of nine kids. All mine and my sweethearts

Larry j Entze

larryjentze@integrityonline4.com

Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 17:08:09

Topic: Marilyns Page

City: Lexington

State: TN

Country: USA

I am a new mother and will possibly be assisting a lay midwife. I am quite exited and eager to learn! I do have one question for you. Is is true that midwives are not required to become certified to deliver in the state of Tennessee?

Monica Wilson

rmdwilson@netease.com

Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:15:25

Topic: midwifery education

City: Kearney

State: Ne

Country: USA

Hello, I am an RN student at UNK and would very much like to go on to become a CNM. I had a midwife deliver my child and it was such a wonderful experience. I am a single mom with not a whole lot of money, and no help with my child but would still like to see if there is some way I can get into the nurse-midwife program over the internet while I am completeing my RN program. Any information you can provide would very much be appreciated. Thank You.

Heidi L. Zoellner

zoellnerh@platte.unk.edu

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 09:00:08

Topic: Midwives

City: Washington, DC

State: DC

Country: U.S.A.

Good Information.

Peter

Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:07:39

City: Wasilla

State: AK

Country: USA

Laura

Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 17:46:34

Topic: Information about midwifery

City: Lancaster

State: PA

Country: USA

I heard good things about midwifery from one of my college roommates who was studying to be a nurse. That was three years ago and the interest on my part has never stopped. My husband and I are planning to start a family sometime this year. I would like to know more about the midwife option. I think it is an option supported by my insurance company, Health Assurance. Could you direct me to more information?

Mitzi Ackerman

cofc@prodigy.net

Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:22:25

Topic: Midwife Wannabes

City: New York

State: NY

Country: USA

Where can I find midwife organizations in NY State?

Martha.

Martha.M.Velasquez@bankerstrust.com

Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 22:22:18

Topic: midwifery

State: NY

Country: USA

I'm a labor and delivery nurse and childbirth educator. I will be starting midwifery school in the fall. I'd like to keep in touch with other midwives and students.

Kathy

laborrn228@wnyip.net

Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 17:27:45

Topic: midwife

City: Midland

State: TX

Looking for information on creating a directory/history/record of births database. Would appreciate any assistance on the matter. Please write to the following address: Bernice P. Hutson, 1303 E. Cuthbert, Midlant, Texas 79701. Thank you.

Bernice Hutson

Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 02:53:15

City: El Cajon

State: CA

Country: USA

I was just browsing for information about midwifery on the net, and found you. I am very interested in the field of Midwifery. Currently, I am a full-time mom to 4 children, but plan on returning to college to complete my nursing degree when family situation permits. I am seeking any information about the field that I can get. Schooling requirements, etc. Where does one study? What related fields exist out there (lactation consulting? practical counseling- baby care etc?) Can you help me locate any of the information I seek?

Shelly Ford

shelly@miguelito.dyn.ml.org

Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 12:02:03

Topic: midwifery

City: albuquerque

State: nm

Country: santa fe

I was very pleased to find this infomative site.I have been a practicing midwife since 1978. because of travels and other things I have been rather isolated.Would like to make more connections if possible and find out more about MANA.

Lori mckenzie

jdm4990@unm.edu

Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 17:57:49

City: buffalo

State: ny

Are there schools for midwifery? how do i become licensed?

kimberly beck

codymeg@aol.com

Date: Sun, 7 Jun 1998 00:10:38

Topic: Midwifery

City: Anchorage

State: AK

Country: USA

I've been told by midwives in my community that I will need to "prove my worth" as an apprentice, before I can begin a study with a preceptor. I'm not quite sure where to begin in my pre-apprenticeship education. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate a nudge in the right direction. The pointers I've received have been kind of vague, probably because of how busy the midwives around here are! I've been told that the best way to begin a direct-entry program is to be certified with the CEA, but it is rather expensive to study with them. This is what I was born to do, and I'm excited to begin. Thank you in advance for any responses. Great site! I'm thankful it exists!

Kamala Derry

info@anchoragepress.com

Date: Sun, 7 Jun 1998 01:33:06

Topic: aspiring midwife

City: Ft. Hood

State: TX

Country: USA

Thanks so much for the information. Would like to know more information on how to become a midwife though.

Shannette Barnes

Shannette@aol.com

Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 21:09:42

City: Severna Park

State: MD

Country: USA

I am a Nursing student and mother of four. Midwifery has always been an interest of mine, although all of my children were born in hospitals. This is due to the fact that in my home town there were no midwives at the time of the first birth(1988). In later births our insurance did not cover them. It has always been a regret of mine not to of seeked further. I would have much preferred the more natural and personal approach over the distant relationships and old fashioned ideas of most of my doctors. I seriously consider steering my career in that direction. Keep up the wonderful work!!

Elizabeth Bradford

MOMofQBCB@aol.com

Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 13:03:30

Topic: text used books

City: philadelphia

State: pa

hi! i love the webpage. I am an aspiring midwife doing all the book study i can. I am looking for anyone who might be interested in donating there old books in the attic. Also anyone looking to sell there used text.

merri melnyk

jaynie4@yahoo.com

Date: Tue, 2 Jun 1998 10:39:44

topic: nice page

Country: Canada

I am a midwifery student in Ontario. I really enjoy your page (I keep coming back!)

I am willing to "e"-chat with anyone who would like info on Ontario midwifery education program.

Melanie

Poufounes@hotmail.com

Date: Tues. 2, June 1998

City: COLLINSVILLE

State: VA

Country: USA

I AM A STUDENT NURSE THAT WANTS TO SPECIALIZE AND WORK IN LABOR AND DELIVERY AND HOPE TO ONE DAY CONTINUE MY EDUCATION TO BE A MIDWIFE

KBERHOW@MAILEXCITE.COM

Date: Mon. 1 June 1998

Topic: Excellent web site!!!! </