Story by Marcy Sanchez | William Beaumont Army Medical Center | 10.02.2017
From adolescence to beyond menopause, midwives offer a broad scope of practice tailored to women’s preference of care. To celebrate their holistic approach and contributions to the medical community, midwives are being recognized Oct. 1 – 7 as part of National Midwifery Week....
Story by Marcy Sanchez | William Beaumont Army Medical Center | 05.02.2017
The practice is older than any modern civilization and the tradition is as illustrious as the birds and the bees. Midwifery has a rich history in the care of women and the service is available to beneficiaries at William Beaumont Army Medical Center....
Story by Sgt. Lizette Hart | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 12.10.2011
Because of traditions and cultural beliefs, many women in Afghanistan are left behind when it comes to medical treatment. Most Afghan doctors are males, and women are rarely seen by them. Instead, they are frequently left to tend to their health the only way they know how: by wives’ tales passed down from their families....
