The word 'midwife' dates back to Middle English, but the role of midwifery extends to modern day. The term midwife originally referred to a woman who was "with" another woman giving birth, but ...

A medical practice dating way, way, way back – to 40,000 B.C. – not only is still in existence, it is gaining momentum in Southwestern Pennsylvania. “We’re certified nurse midwives, and we’re ...

In a high-mortality area, Robert Aule emerged as a dedicated male midwife, assisting over 600 births and challenging gender ...