Midwives

Women’s History Month In Summary

We hope you have enjoyed learning more about our legacy as women of the LDS faith.  I know I have…

12 years ago

Every Neighbor a Midwife/Doula?

    I went to my small local library in search of stories of our pioneer sisters.  I was lucky…

12 years ago

Patty Bartlett Sessions: Fortitude

Fortitude  \ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\- strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.…

12 years ago

Polly Block, Mormon Midwife Part 2

I just wanted to share a few gems from Polly's Birth Book: I loved that the dedication in her book…

12 years ago

Polly Block, Mormon Midwife Part 1

I wanted to share some information about Polly Block, a more recent LDS midwife.  I had the privilege of connecting…

12 years ago

In Good Hands

Today's Women's History Month stories come from our Latter-day Saint birthing history. I fantasize about having a book containing all…

12 years ago

Family (Birthing) History

In honor of Women's History Month, I'd like to share some of my ancestral birthing history. I so look forward…

12 years ago

Women’s History Month: Pioneer Birth Stories

 In researching midwives and birth in the history of the church I found this beautiful tribute to our pioneer sisters…

12 years ago

Women’s History Month – Midwifery as a Calling

This is one of my posts from our old blog. One of my assignments for this book has been to…

12 years ago

The Birth of Claire Eleanor

Today I'm happy to share the birth of Claire Eleanor, the fourth child of Liz. This birth came after an…

12 years ago

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