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.
Maternal care
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers.
Nonprofit advocacy group shares support for bill for incarcerated pregnant women
Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
The legislation would ensure consistent funding for research on maternal care and mortality.
April 18, 2024
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See recent postsWe must close the coverage gap, not close more hospital services
Alabama hospitals are hemorrhaging red ink financially and it's been estimated that at least 17 hospitals are at risk of closing permanently