As midwives and midwifery advocates, we must lead the way in fostering these partnerships. By working alongside community organizations and addressing systemic barriers, we can create a more equitable maternity care system that meets the needs of all families. #midwifery

Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟 📖 Read more about this groundbreaking study! ow.ly/mkLL50UojwG

Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟 📖 Read the full study : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514513/ #midwives #birthequity #publichealth

Led by Dr. Marit Bovbjerg & Dr. Melissa Cheyney, this study confirms that home and birth center births are equally safe for low-risk pregnancies. Informed choices = safe, empowered care. 🌟 📖 Read the full report : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514513/

Yet, many healthcare systems underutilize their incredible skills. Expanding the midwifery workforce 👩🏾‍⚕️ and integrating midwives into healthcare systems 🌍 could drastically improve access to care, especially in underserved communities.

A recent global analysis revealed that if midwives were fully integrated into healthcare systems: ✨ 41% of maternal deaths could be prevented. ✨ 39% of neonatal deaths could be avoided. ✨ 26% of stillbirths could be averted.

This care desert disproportionately affects rural areas 🌾, where midwives 👩🏾‍⚕️ can play a pivotal role in bridging the gap. Expanding midwifery access ensures that all families—regardless of location—can receive skilled care before, during, and after childbirth. 💛

Midwives are experts in supporting physiologic births, reducing unnecessary cesareans and their risks. Fewer interventions mean safer outcomes for both mothers and babies, shorter recovery times, and lower healthcare costs. 💪🏾✨

Midwifery care provides culturally competent, personalized support 🤝🏾, addressing these disparities head-on. Every family deserves safe, respectful maternity care. 💛

Medicaid is a lifeline for many families, covering 43% of births in the U.S. However, midwifery services are often under-reimbursed or excluded. Expanding Medicaid to include midwives would provide access to cost-effective, high-quality care for families who need it most.

By avoiding unnecessary interventions and supporting physiologic births, midwifery care benefits families and healthcare systems alike. Investing in midwives is an investment in healthier futures. 💛🌍 #publichealth #midwifery

60% of Rural Hospitals in the United States do not offer obstetric services. ⭐ Midwives could play a pivotal role in bridging the gap. Expanding midwifery access ensures that all families—regardless of location—can access skilled care before, during, and after childbirth.

Expanding midwifery care in the U.S. would not only improve health outcomes but also result in significant cost savings for families and the healthcare system. #publichealth #midwifery

Read the powerful story of a midwife transforming Houston’s Black maternal health landscape. This inspiring journey highlights the critical role of midwives in addressing systemic inequities and empowering birthing people. ow.ly/jv0R50UAJrX

In Wisconsin, a growing number of families are embracing home births, seeking personalized and comfortable experiences. 🏡 ow.ly/RBLn50UAK1y

How can we advocate for the expansion of midwifery in the U.S.? What steps can policymakers and communities take to prioritize this evidence-based model of care? Let’s discuss.

Exciting news! 15 states have been chosen for the CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, supporting midwifery and doula care to improve maternal health outcomes. A big step toward equitable, whole-person care!

Barriers include the lack of licensure in some states, insufficient insurance reimbursement, limited public awareness about midwifery care, and systemic inequities that disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

Big win for Iowa: CPMs are now licensed! 🎉 This, plus extended postpartum Medicaid, marks progress for maternal health. Challenges remain, but midwifery-led care is key to equitable outcomes. ow.ly/3aGy50UCZzI #MaternalHealth #MidwiferyMatters #CPMLicensure

With hospitals and maternity wards closing across rural America, the need for accessible, community-based solutions has never been more urgent. #MaternalHealth #MidwiferyMatters #RuralHealth #EquityInCare