Public health led modern medicine to embrace midwifery

Index Home Midwifery is an ancient profession. The word itself means with-women (mid=with, wif=women). Traditional definition of a midwife is a “woman, who is trained to assist other women in childbirth”. Tradition of women helping each other in childbirth is old. In almost all indigenous cultures, midwifery is a family tradition. Over the years, this tradition also passed on to religious institutions and congregations.… Continue reading Public health led modern medicine to embrace midwifery

Global recognition of Child rights

Index Home Child rights are less than a 100 years old Children have rights, and today all countries recognise them. Firstly, all children have a right to education. All governments provide for free and publicly funded school systems. Secondly, children have a right to health. Most states, international agencies, and local charities focus on maternal… Continue reading Global recognition of Child rights