Protect Yourself from the Flu Season Peak

Did you know that flu season normally peaks in February or even March? If you’re a midwife, make sure your patients know that it’s not too late to get a flu shot. And whether you’re a health care professional or not, the CDC offers free materials to help you make informed decisions about how to best protect yourself this season.Flu Shot Factsheet for Pregnant WomenPosters to promote flu

Let’s Play Catch Up!

by Melissa Garvey, ACNM Writer and EditorWe’ve been quiet at Midwife Connection lately, so let’s pick up the pace again by catching up on the latest ACNM news.Flu season is on the way. ACNM, CDC, and other professional organizations issued a joint statement on the importance of seasonal flu vaccination—especially for pregnant and postpartum women.Collaborative practice between midwives and

How Pregnant Women and New Moms Should Prepare for H1N1 Flu

Midwives, pregnant women, and new moms, watch this webcast for the latest on what you should know about H1N1 flu. Features questions from the public and answers by experts from ACNM, CDC, and NIH.