References
Sudy and Chris
Taking a break in
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Midwives on Missions of Service
From this page, you can find articles with information about the things that relate to
MOMS' mission.  Simply double-click a link, and the article will open in a new browser
window.   Most articles are in PDF format, so you need Adobe Reader.

For links to other web sites, see our Links page.  To read our stories of these trips,
see our Dispatches page.  
How safe is midwifery care and home birth?

American Public Health Association passed a resolution supporting home birth.  They
clearly think midwifery care is safe.

Citizens for Midwifery (CfM) quotes a study published in the British Medical Journal
(BMJ).  This was a rigorous, prospective study managed very carefully to ensure
accuracy.  Here is an excerpt from the BMJ article.  

CfM also has a chart showing ideals for birth and the US reality.

Michael J. Stark, PhD, quotes several studies demonstrating the safety of homebirth
and midwifery care.
What books provide more information about midwives and healthy birth?
These links are to Amazon.com, but other stores, like Barnes & Noble and Powell's
Books, also carry them.  Most independent bookstores would be glad to order them
for you.
Additional Resources

  • Sadly, some women cannot nurse their babies, and lack nursing friends or family
    and cannot afford the services of a milk bank.  This formula can provide a
    healthier source of nutrition than can commercial artificial milk.
  • Herbs provide nutrients and medicinal properties.  Some help, some can hurt.  
    Here are files with more information about herbs in...
  • How to make a tonic infusion.
  • The website of  the Journal of Perinatal Education has a comprehensive report
    the 10 Steps of Mother-Friendly Care.  Click on "Volume 16, Supplement 1,
    Winter 2007", to view and download.
Partners in Health
Paramount Chief Musa
Kallon (trained as an RN)
and MOMS President
Partners in Health
Dispenser Sulaimon
Koroma, Chris, and Jitta
on a trip to Kenema for
supplies
Partners in Health  
African child and  
American midwife
How can I get some of MOMS' literature?

Here are some PDF files of some brochures and presentations that MOMS' staff use.

  • brochure outlining the recent pilot of the training program in Pellie, Sierra
    Leone.  
  • presentation showing pictures of MOMS trip in June, 2007, to Sierra Leone.
  • "travelogue" brochure of MOMS journeys in Sierra Leone.
  • lyrics to the song we wrote celebrating our return to Pellie.
  • report of the pilot training in June and July of 2007.

Let us know which material you would like, and we'll see if we can post it for you.