[Thinkin' Gal]

No mention of babies. Curious.

Out of 2000 births, it seems highly unlikely that no babies would have died. Run a search on U.S. infant mortality. Now, was the mortality rate with this midwife unusually high? That is extremely doubtful, since what got her into this mess was the fact that she accompianied the patient to the hospital when a problem arose. Since she never lost a mother, she is apparently skilled at determining when a trip to the hospital is needed.

[happygrl]

Out of 2000 births, it seems highly unlikely that no babies would have died. Run a search on U.S. infant mortality.

Infant mortality statistics in the U.S. are skewed by inclusion of drug, alcohol and tobacco-using mothers. If this midwive delivered Mennonite babies, their statistics may be better than average for maternal and neonatal health.

This midwife seems to know her business and to rely on power from above in her ministry. She has my support. This judge lacks wisdom. He does not seem to be relying on the same source as this midwife for his vocational direction.

[omegatoo]

Many states license midwives, and they do wonderful jobs. In her state however, what she is doing is illegal. She is practicing medicine without a license. The people of her state should work to change the laws so she can legally do what she does. Until then she is breaking the law. Her intentions do not matter, her outcomes do not matter. After all, it is ultimately "only about sex" right?

O2