Courts Alabama midwives talk birth center ruling, 2025 session, next steps A judicial decision removes ADPH’s authority over midwifery care, enabling birth centers to operate under the state Board of Midwifery’s oversight. Wesley WalterMay 22, 2025
Legislature House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House. Mary Claire WootenApril 24, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
News Alabama Midwives Alliance supports SB87 and HB257 The Alabama Midwives Alliance urged community members, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support two bills. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312 HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017. StaffMarch 11, 2024