Muslim Midwifery

"A Midwife Should Possess A Lady's Hand, A Hawk's Eye and A Lion's Heart"

From a 16th Century Midwifery Text

Muslim Midwifery

Articles on Midwifery

Muslim Matter regarding birth & pregnancy

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"Obstetrical Indication List Kloosterman" ("Verloskundig Vademecum"; Edition 2003)

For now only available in Dutch however. An English version used to be available (for sale)

at the Dutch Midwifery organization (The Netherlands) www.knov.nl or here: www.cvz.nl/

This tool, the "Obstetrical Indication List Kloosterman", defines, based on medical indications,

the coöperation between midwife - obgyn and GP. What is the specific professional scoop of

every medical professional involved in providing the best, safe, care during pregnancy?

Beroepsprofiel van de vroedvrouw in België

(Professional profile of a midwife in Belgium - Dutch)

BeroepsprofielVroedvrouw.pdf (485 KB)

The name of the midwife who assisted with the birth of Muhammed (saws)

was As-shifaa'. She was the daughter of Amr and the mother of

Abdurrahmaan Ibn Awf

Birth, maybe of twins. A birth attendant is taking care of an older child.

Notice how the midwives cooperate with this birth in kneeled position.

The Muslim midwives refused to obey pharaoh's order to kill

all male Muslim babies because they feared Allah ( - Sound source?! - )

Related links:

Islamic Medical Center: http://www.islamset.com/index.html

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