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Friday, May 9, 2008

POTLUCK CANCELED - Two other events

With the bad weather predicted for tomorrow, we have decided to cancel the Mothers and Midwives Picnic and reschedule for sometime later in the summer.

In sunnier news, The Red Avocado in Iowa City is again graciously hosting a benefit night for Friends of Iowa Midwives on Wed. May 28, starting at 5:30. The last event was such a great time - please come out and join us for good food in support of a good cause!

Also, tune in to Iowa Public Radio on Sunday: a four minute radio feature on the midwife movement in Iowa will air on WSUI AM 910 this Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day), at 7:34 and 9:34 a.m.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

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!

Friday, March 21, 2008

Video about homebirth and midwifery in Iowa

A few UI film students made this great video about homebirth and midwifery in Iowa featuring a FOIM meeting, myself, and Monica Brasile.

I gave birth to my daughter at home on Feb 24th and it was fantastic, I'm happy to say!!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Kathy's Iowa City Clinic in the news

There was a great article today in the Press-Citizen featuring Kathy Deol and the clinic she's opened in Iowa City with chiropractor Angela Ballew. More good press for birthing options!