An article from the Boston Globe “Call (Back) The Midwife” looks at midwifery today in the U.S. and how we need a cultural change to make birth normal and not high risk. Read the article HERE.
Be Like a Princess and Call the Midwife!!
Princess Kate used midwives for the birth of the new little royal Princess Charlotte. Read more about it here.
Midwifery Benefits? Improved Outcomes For Moms Who See Midwives, Review Finds
A review that was just published by the Cochrane Library finds that regular midwifery care for the duration of pregnancy is associated with better outcomes for moms and their babies.
Read more here.
Midwifery Myths Set Straight
The profession of midwifery has evolved with today’s modern health care system. But there are many myths about midwives in the United States based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. You might be surprised to learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths. Check it out here.
Goodbye To Our Colleague
Our colleague and friend, Colleen Rusch, CNM has decided to retire from HealthPartners after 25 years of dedicated service. She brought so much to our practice with her enthusiasm, great ideas, organization skills and humor. We will miss her dearly and we wish her well as she embarks on this new journey in her life.
Is There A Natural Way to Induce Labor??
That is a good question! Link here to see if any of the ideas you have heard really work.
Karin Marshall, CNM
Happy Mother’s Day!!
From all the nurse-midwives at HealthPartners
we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day!!
Celebrate Midwives!!
Today is international day of the midwife!
Midwives from all over the world will try to raise awareness for the importance of the profession for women globally. This is the day to call on the public and its governments to invest in healthcare in order to improve services, infrastructure, and reproductive health policies so that all women can have access to safe care. Give your midwife a shout out or hug today.
HealthPartners Midwives 🙂
Take A Virtual Tour Of The Mother Baby Center At Abbott
Don’t have time for the real thing? 
Now you can take a virtual tour of The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Of course you can do both. They offer tours every week.
Sign up for a free tour on-line or call 866-904-9962.
Partners in Pregnancy
HealthPartners is now offering Partners in Pregnancy: A great alternative to traditional prenatal care.
Beginning Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 9am to 11am, the midwives will begin group prenatal care. The group will consist of 8-10 women with October 2014 due dates. The classes provide individual health assessments, group prenatal education and social support. There is ample opportunity to ask questions with lots of time 
spent with the midwife. This is a unique chance to connect with other women who are pregnant and going through similar experiences. Partners are also welcome and the sessions begin and end on time.
Click HERE to find out more about Partners in Pregnancy.
For more information or to sign up please contact:
Ruth Sheldrake at 651-293-8114 or email her at:
Midwife Matters 