From: NaturalChildbirth.org
http://www.dominionpaper.ca/articles/2952 In March of this year,
Nova Scotia became the first Atlantic province to legislate and
regulate the profession of midwifery. While this move was
celebrated by many as a step forward for women and families,
activists with close ties to the midwifery movement feel their work
is far from complete. “All birthing women need a
choice [...]
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http://www.dominionpaper.ca/articles/2952 In March of this year,
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celebrated by many as a step forward for women and families,
activists with close ties to the midwifery movement feel their work
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http://www.dominionpaper.ca/articles/2952 In March of this year,
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activists with close ties to the midwifery movement feel their work
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around, and sometimes even yelling at them and slapping them. At
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