Alabama midwives talk birth center ruling, 2025 session, next steps
A judicial decision removes ADPH’s authority over midwifery care, enabling birth centers to operate under the state Board of Midwifery’s oversight.
Alabama Midwives Alliance
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.
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute.
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
Alabama Midwives Alliance supports SB87 and HB257
The Alabama Midwives Alliance urged community members, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support two bills.
February 19, 2025
Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312
HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017.
March 11, 2024