MA Midwife Summit

Moving Midwifery Forward in the Commonwealth

Landmark gathering that provided a forum for midwife experts to collaborate and inform both community and statewide action plans
Defined the scope of issues impacting access to and delivery of midwifery care within Massachusetts
Explored innovative midwifery-led programs and practice models that promote evidence-based midwifery care
Re-affirmed a statewide strategic plan to increase access to sustainable midwifery care in all Massachusetts maternity hospitals
Applied a social justice lens ensuring health parity for all people of the Commonwealth
Midwife representation from all six regions (Boston, Metrowest, Central, West, Southeast, Northeast)