Presenter: Kathy Beach Maine Midwives, Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives
Talk Description: Martha Ballard was a midwife who worked in the Hallowell area of Maine in the 1800s. She kept a diary of her work, and Laurel Ulrich has captured the life of Martha Ballard in her book entitled \A Midwife's Tale\. This presentation will describe Martha Ballard's life and how her values can be applied to midwifery practices today.
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Midwife Martha Ballard: Lessons for Today | Health and Healing | Herbs & Whole Life | Fri 20 Sep 2024 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM | Presenter: Kathy Beach Maine Midwives, Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives Talk Description: Martha Ballard was a midwife who worked in the Hallowell area of Maine in the 1800s. She kept a diary of her work, and Laurel Ulrich has captured the life of Martha Ballard in her book entitled \A Midwife's Tale\. This presentation will describe Martha Ballard's life and how her values can be applied to midwifery practices today. |