Advocates say the pending midwifery legislation could help alleviate Mississippi’s lack of maternal health care and protect mothers and babies from those who practice without proper training. But Senate Bill 2793 and House Bill 1081 will likely die without a committee vote this session, as legislative leaders say they need more time to study the […]
The bills to license Mississippi midwives look dead
Advocates say the pending midwifery legislation could help alleviate Mississippi’s lack of maternal health care and protect mothers and babies from those who practice without proper training. But Senate Bill 2793 and House Bill 1081 will likely die without a committee vote this session, as legislative leaders say they need more time to study the […]
What can we learn from one of the longest-running regional midwifery programs?
It can be tricky in regional Australia to support so-called group midwifery programs (MGPs), where women can see one or two midwives throughout their pregnancy, but a model in regional Victoria has shown that it is more than possible. Considered by many to be the ‘gold standard’ in maternity services, PGMs are a model of […]
Can birth control cause depression, cause you to gain weight or get acne? One of our midwives weighs in
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. Because there are so many different methods, it is difficult to know which side effects are typical or mythical. Read on to find out if birth control could be the cause of a mood disorder, weight gain, acne, or missed periods. Like all medications, birth […]
Elaine Welteroth on the Black maternal health crisis and choosing a home birth with midwives
This time last year, things were looking idyllic for Elaine Welteroth as she entered her third trimester of pregnancy. She had a loving and supportive partner by her side. After leaving his post as editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue in 2018, her career was booming as she moved into television and other media. During her honeymoon […]
Conservative group backs midwives in challenging Iowa’s certificate of need law
A conservative organization is suing the state for requiring birthing centers to demonstrate the need for such a facility before they are allowed to open. Since 1977, Iowa has required state approval for any newly created or substantially changed institutional health service. The Iowa legislature enacted the law, which requires prospective or expanding healthcare providers […]