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.
Midwives
Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings
The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017.
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.
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
The statistics also show that 87.3 percent of the women served by certified midwives in 2022 were white.
Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers
The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care.
Political activist Hannah Ford dies in auto accident
Ford was well-known within the Alabama Legislature and political circles for her tireless advocacy on behalf of conservative causes.
Governor signs bill decriminalized Professional Midwifery
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 315, decriminalizing Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in Alabama. Governor Ivey said in a statement, “After thoughtful and deliberate consideration, I signed the midwifery bill because it gives mothers more options to choose how to deliver their baby, … Continued
Takeaways from 2017 Legislative Session
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2017 Alabama Legislative Session is over, and these are some key points to take away. The biggest loser, by far, was former Governor Robert Bentley. The Legislature got an awful lot of help from this newer, stronger, bolder version of the Alabama Ethics Commission. But, it was evident … Continued
Legislative Session is winding down
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are only six Legislative days left in the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session. There is still an awful lot of work to do however. The primary purpose of even having Legislative Sessions is to pass the budgets. The State General Fund (SGF) budget was passed in the Senate on … Continued