Parents deserve safe options for growing their families.
We are driving systemic change to make safe, equitable, and compassionate birth a reality for all families because society can do better. We advocate for policies that uplift families, strengthen midwifery and advance maternal and infant health.
Our Mission:
Lobbying hard so moms can labor easier…
INCREASE BIRTHING OPTIONS & BIRTH EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES IN OHIO, INDIANA, AND BEYOND
Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) currently hold licensure in 37 states – not including Ohio. We see this as a problem, considering the evidence that midwifery care has shown to improve birth outcomes.
We support licensure and integration of CPMs and Certified Midwives into the community of professional caregivers, as well as protecting and including community midwives in the legislation.
COMBAT BIRTHING MORTALITY THROUGH EQUITY AND HEALTHCARE TRANSPARENCY
We believe in equal pay for equal services. Full stop.
We advocate for value-based reimbursement – meaning licensed, accredited, freestanding birth centers should NOT be reimbursed at lower rates for uncomplicated, vaginal deliveries compared to neighboring area hospitals.
Equal reimbursement for birth centers would:
provide a fair and equitable basis that will ultimately provide access to midwifery statewide
dramatically improve outcomes
save healthcare costs
help to bring the United States in league with the top ten nations in the world for maternal and infant health
LOBBY FOR NEW LAWS THAT ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND INFANTS IN THE US
Ensuring the safety of mothers and babies, especially when it comes to Black maternal & infant health inequities, requires changing the laws that govern maternal and infant healthcare.
We are actively lobbying for:
New legislation that strengthens healthcare standards
Ensuring access to quality maternal care
Increasing access to quality newborn care by Nurse Midwives
Protecting the rights of families
Combating Black maternal & infant health to reduce morbidity & mortality rates
Working hand-in-hand with lawmakers is what drives impactful change that prioritizes the well-being of our community. Help us with this mission by donating to our legislative efforts.
ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF BIRTH WORKERS AND BIRTH-ADJACENT PROFESSIONALS
We aim to connect families with a diverse range of resources and support by building a comprehensive network of birth workers and birth-adjacent professionals across the Midwest.
Our network professionals support a family’s right to make choices that best fit their needs during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. No matter where you decide to birth or what choices fit your family best, our providers will support you in your decisions.
Our goal is to empower families with the options they need to make informed decisions and receive the care that best suits their unique journey.
