Mothers and Midwives Picnic

In honor of Mother's Day and International Midwives Day (both in May),
FOIM is hosting a Mothers and Midwives picnic on Saturday, May 10 from
1:00-4:00 in Iowa City at City Park, shelter 12.

Please bring the whole family and a dish to share! This will be a
great opportunity to gather with friends old and new, enjoy the spring
weather, and spread the word about midwifery and birth options.

Everyone is welcome!

Article on obesity and c/s rates

This great article over at Our Bodies Our Blog discusses the ways that the midwifery model of care can better serve plus-sized women and help reduce their sky high rates of c-section. Check it out!

FOIM on the Radio

Today, April 2, from 12:15-1:00 on KRUI, 89.7 fm in Iowa City. We will be talking about midwifery in Iowa with the host of Vox Uncommon. Tune in!