Midwifery Today, Issue 140, Winter 2021

Theme: Interventions

Interventions have become standard in the vast majority of births, largely because obstetricians are involved in most births. This issue discusses various interventions, as well as not intervening—and what we gain or lose. This issue also includes two birth stories from different perspectives, as well more great articles, media reviews, and editorials.

Cover painting by Amanda Greavette (amandagreavette.com). is an artist who lives and works in Ontario, Canada. Her primary artistic practice is figurative oil painting, focusing on women.  She studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design and has exhibited in many solo and group shows.  Currently she is in studio full time and is raising five beautiful children in a rural, off-grid lifestyle. Amanda was a La Leche League leader for many years and a founding member of “Friends of Muskoka Midwives,” one of the few midwifery advocacy consumer groups in Ontario. Amanda loves to attend births for family and friends.