National Association of Certified Professional Midwives is a professional midwifery association committed to contributing to a new era in maternity care.
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With hospitals and maternity wards closing across rural America, the need for accessible, community-based solutions has never been more urgent. #MaternalHealth #MidwiferyMatters #RuralHealth #EquityInCare
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Big win for Iowa: CPMs are now licensed! 🎉 This, plus extended postpartum Medicaid, marks progress for maternal health. Challenges remain, but midwifery-led care is key to equitable outcomes. ow.ly/3aGy50UCZzI
#MaternalHealth #MidwiferyMatters #CPMLicensure
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In Wisconsin, a growing number of families are embracing home births, seeking personalized and comfortable experiences. 🏡 ow.ly/RBLn50UAK1y
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Read the powerful story of a midwife transforming Houston’s Black maternal health landscape. This inspiring journey highlights the critical role of midwives in addressing systemic inequities and empowering birthing people. ow.ly/jv0R50UAJrX
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Expanding midwifery care in the U.S. would not only improve health outcomes but also result in significant cost savings for families and the healthcare system. #publichealth #midwifery
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60% of Rural Hospitals in the United States do not offer obstetric services.
⭐ Midwives could play a pivotal role in bridging the gap. Expanding midwifery access ensures that all families—regardless of location—can access skilled care before, during, and after childbirth.
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By avoiding unnecessary interventions and supporting physiologic births, midwifery care benefits families and healthcare systems alike. Investing in midwives is an investment in healthier futures. 💛🌍
#publichealth #midwifery
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Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟
📖 Read the full report : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3951…
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Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟
📖 Read the full study : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3951…
#midwives #birthequity #publichealth
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Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟
📖 Read more about this groundbreaking study! ow.ly/mkLL50UojwG
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As midwives and midwifery advocates, we must lead the way in fostering these partnerships. By working alongside community organizations and addressing systemic barriers, we can create a more equitable maternity care system that meets the needs of all families.
#midwifery
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