Caring For Newborns with Down-Syndrome



Caring For Newborns with Down-Syndrome

Midwifery and Postnatal Issue

Midwifery is the age-old practice of assisting women throughout the processes of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period (i.e., before, during, and after the birth). Most often practiced by women, midwifery is one of the oldest professions in the world, referenced in ancient texts and even mentioned throughout the Bible. Not surprisingly, both midwives and midwifery have undergone several transformations throughout history, surviving periods of intense persecution as well as enjoying periods of deserved respect and esteem. To chronicle the history of midwifery is to observe not only the historical ...