Hello Soma. I am interested to know where I can get a copy of your book on traditional midwives of India. Thanks kind regards Maggie Banks RM, RGON, PhD Next available <http://www.birthspirit.co.nz/Education/Intensives/MidwiferySkillsForEmergen cies2011.php> Midwifery Skills for Emergencies Intensive 7-9 March 2012 Next <http://www.birthspirit.co.nz/Education/Intensives/MindBodySpirit2010.php> Mind, Body and Spirit Workshop is on 15- 21 January 2012 <http://www.birthspirit.co.nz/Education/Seminars/WaitingWaitingWaiting2011.p hp> Waiting, Waiting, Waiting ! A Post-dates Workshop Thursday, 13 October 2011 <http://www.birthspirit.co.nz/Education/Seminars/WaterbirthTheRisingTide2011 .php> Waterbirth - The Rising Tide Workshop Tuesday, 8 November 2011 15 Te Awa Road, RD 3, Hamilton 3283, New Zealand Phone 64 7 8564612; Fax 64 7 8563070; Email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] From: A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health research. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Soma Mukhopadhyay Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2011 5:05 a.m. To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Abou me I am Soma Mukhopadhyay from Calcutta,West Bengal,India doing research on the traditional midwives of India last 15 year.I wrote a book on the subject BANGLAR DAI (TRADITIONAL MIDWIVES OF BENGAL) and writing article regularly to aware the people.I believe that history of traditional midwifery has a very ancient root in India.We have heard it during the days of Charaka and Sushruta.We have many skilled midwives here.If we blend this tradition with scientific midwifery that would be better for our country man.Midwives are the care giver for the poor women live in theremote village of our country.If we can exchange our idea with them they can do wonder.