Midwifery In the News

The U.S. Needs More Midwives for Better Maternity Care

Policy makers, providers and insurers all have good reasons to encourage a shift toward midwifery. Read more

A Larger Role for Midwives Could Improve Deficient U.S. Care for Mothers and Babies

According to a new study, states that give midwives a greater role in patient care achieve better results on key measures of maternal and neonatal health. Read more

To Lower Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates, We Need More Midwives

Far from being anti-science, studies show, midwives lead to a healthier childbirth process. Read more

Why America Needs More Midwives

Considering the failure of the U.S. health care system to reduce maternal mortality rates, the U.S. should return to a midwifery model of care. Change is already happening gradually. Read more

U.S. states with more support for midwives have better birth outcomes

States with laws that make it easier for midwives to care for pregnant women and deliver babies may have better birth outcomes than states where it’s harder for midwives to provide care, a recent study suggests. Read more

Should I Call The Midwife?

Research shows that involving a midwife in your pregnancy could reduce medical interventions. Read more