The Russian Birth Project Midwifery Internship & Orthodox Christian Service Mission since 1992

General Information The Clinical Setting Life in Russia The Director Former Interns' Accounts E-mail: Molly Caliger, CPM, DHom, Director vis-vitalis@mail.ru

~ 10-week Internships in a large, high-risk maternity hospital in St Petersburg, Russia for:  student midwives (CPM; CNM); med students; nurses; other medical personnel (e-mail Director if you want to find out about your eligibility) ~ Learn classical midwifery under the supervision of American and Russian personnel; plus familiarization with homeopathy, herbs, Russian folk medicine; programs designed to meet your individual needs ~ Serve the body of Christ as you learn about the Russian Orthodox Church & culture; visit the innumerable holy sites in and around St Petersburg (monasteries, churches, cathedrals;shrines of venerated saints)

Applications temporarily not being accepted Interested candidates requested to check with Molly periodically regarding the creation of a birthing center in Russia. INFORMATION & APPLICATION,

Fragment of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

Midwifery makes of you an ambassador, facilitating the arrival of a soul created by and in the image of God. The attributes demanded of this vocation are never won easily; they are not attained by sheer will nor by talent of the intellect. You must prepare yourself emotionally and mentally for the struggle inherent in your mission, aware, at the same time, of the rewards you reap for your soul.