Legislature / Courts 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. Wesley Walter / May 22, 2025
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. Wesley Walter / March 25, 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
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity While statistics show midwives have disproportionately served white women, Chloe Raum said a variety of factors has limited the profession. Jacob Holmes / December 4, 2023