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Bill to decriminalize midwifery has a public hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 3, 2017. the Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 315 sponsored by State Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton). Rep. Johnson said, “HB315 is a very simple bill. It gives mothers a right to have a safe natural child at home.” Johnson said that the … Continued
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May 4, 2017

Support growing for Midwives bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama is currently fortieth in the nation in doctors per capita and this shortage is acutely felt in rural areas. An increasing number of Alabama women do not have convenient access to a hospital where babies are delivered. Between that and women who would prefer a more natural at … Continued
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March 6, 2017

Family Advocacy Day draws pro-family Legislators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, an estimated one hundred people gathered in front of Alabama’s historic state Capital Building for Family Advocacy Day. Rev. Tom Ford said we are here to thank God for his grace. Society is based on three pillars: the family, the church, and the State. When … Continued
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March 1, 2017

Midwife Outraged Over Amendments

Dear Editor, The third amendment was presented by Senator Slade Blackwelll (R-Birmingham) requiring all CPMs to pass the test required for Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and add another member to the board of directors. He said, “My amendment was to increase the level of certification for the bill. What this will do is put it … Continued
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April 19, 2012

We should look at how midwives are underutilized

Dear Editor, Having recently retired from the Military after a 20 plus year career, I am and have been a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) practicing independently in the U.S. Army for over 10 years.  There is much focus in our legislation currently regarding Midwives and the right to a Home Birth.  I am concerned that … Continued
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April 18, 2012