Book Release Party and Haiti Fundraiser

Please come to the book release party and fundraiser to provide maternity care and supplies to Haiti. 2-12-10 from 8-10pm at Soma Vida, 1210 Rosewood Ave., Austin, TX. Free event with silent auction, raffle, live music, desserts and drinks

Author Illysa Foster travels to Haiti

Illysa Foster is traveling to Haiti to provide maternity care and supplies through Midwives for Haiti. Even before the earthquake, many women in Haiti have had significant maternity care needs. You can view a PBS video on the subject.

Author Illysa Foster Delivers First Baby of 2010

Publication Date Set

The book is now at the printer, with a publication date set at January 26, 2010. Stay tuned for a book release party in Austin, Texas in mid-February.

Technology and Midwifery

In the age of iPhone applications for midwives (e.g., contraction timers and "the wheel"), midwifery blogs and e-mails, we're aware that technology has increasingly become part of midwifery practice. While some may welcome these innovations, others regard them with caution if not disdain. We'd like to know how technology has affected midwifery from your perspective, particularly in the area of ethics for midwives. We look forward to your responses!

Foster and Lasser to Speak at ATM Conference

Illysa Foster and Jon Lasser, authors of Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice, will be speaking at the Association of Texas Midwives annual conference in Austin, Texas (April 29-May 1, 2010). Signed copies of the text will be available for purchase. The actual speaking date for Foster and Lasser has not yet been scheduled, so check back here later for updates.
Association of Texas Midwives

Professional Ethics In Midwifery Practice

We are pleased to announce that Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice will be published by Jones and Bartlett in February of 2010. You can pre-order the book directly from the publisher here