Midwives

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.

April 24

Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings

February 27

Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312

March 11

Latest Midwives

Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity

December 4

Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay

November 28

Midwives, doctors file suit challenging "de facto ban" on birthing centers

August 9

Political activist Hannah Ford dies in auto accident

January 19

Governor signs bill decriminalized Professional Midwifery

May 26

Takeaways from 2017 Legislative Session

May 22

Legislative Session is winding down

May 8

Bill to decriminalize midwifery has a public hearing

May 4

Medical Association strongly opposes decriminalizing Midwives

March 13