Policy makers, providers and insurers all have good reasons to encourage a shift toward midwifery. Read more
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
Far from being anti-science, studies show, midwives lead to a healthier childbirth process. Read more
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
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
Research shows that involving a midwife in your pregnancy could reduce medical interventions. Read more
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