Midwifery

Dr. Grantly Dick-Read first used hypnosis during labor

Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze began using his method of pain relief in birth.

There were all kinds of midwives during this time period from nurse-midwives to hippy midwives.

The Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) founded

The North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) founded

Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative launched