In The News

April 11, 2008
The American College of Nurse Midwives invites Boston Women to the Women’s Health Expo MediLexicon The consumer-focused Expo will be an interactive women's health experience where attendees will take in the latest women's health care information in a relaxed and entertaining setting. Read more

March 22, 2008
What is old is new again: state lags on embracing midwifery By Biddy Fein, CNM The Patriot Ledger Massachusetts was in the vanguard for abolishing midwifery in this country. It should be in the vanguard for promoting it in the 21st century. Read more

March 3, 2008
Groundbreaking study of widowhood during pregnancy published The Lived Experience of Widowhood in Pregnancy was authored by Mary Ellen Doherty, CNM, PhD and Elizabeth Scannell-Desch, RN, OCNS, PhD. Most previous studies of widowhood have focused on women in their 60s or older; this is the first study to examine the experiences of pregnant widows. Read more

January 23, 2008
Tucker Kueny, MD accepts offer of midwifery medical director post
Cooley’s midwifery practice to progress at quicker pace; midwife recruitment continues with opening planned in June. Read more

December 17, 2007
For some women, a midwife’s care becomes primary By Tina Cassidy, Globe correspondent In an era of high doctor turnover and 15-minute medical office visits, more women…are unwilling to break the bond even after their childbearing is complete. Read more