The word 'midwife' dates back to Middle English, but the role of midwifery extends to modern day. The term midwife originally referred to a woman who was "with" another woman giving birth, but ...

A mother-of-seven who returned to education after jobs in hairdressing and floristry has secured a place on a midwifery course at university. Emily Porter, 38, of Mildenhall, Suffolk, said she never ...