Black Midwifery Shows a Way Forward for Abortion Care Despite Brutal Suppression
By Sarah DiGregorio at Jezebel
July 12, 2023
By Sarah DiGregorio at Jezebel
The 2023 legislative session is upon us! On January 1, 2023, New York Midwives (NYM) President Helena Grant and Secretary Whitney Hall represented NYM and New York Birth Center Association
Odessa Flynn reports on political activity undertaken by NYC Midwives this past year. Read more:
The NYM Board approved this statement in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling. To read the full article, click here.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today took steps to reduce maternal and infant health inequities in New York City. See the attached article for details.
Governor Hochul’s State of the State Proposals to Improve Maternal Health Include Increasing Reimbursement Rates to Midwives under Medicaid. Click here to see a fuller explanation of the governor’s three proposals
This op-ed is adapted from a public letter being sent to Governor Kathy Hochul by birth practitioners, advocates, educators, and leaders and reflects a petition already signed by more than
Virtual Rally For Birth Centers! Wednesday 12/22 6:30 pm Join birth practitioners, advocates, and community leaders for a virtual rally to show your support for A259a/S1414a https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3627229904 Join birth practitioners, advocates, and community leaders
#signA259aS1414a – Help Pass New York’s Birth Center Bill Click here to sign the petition online! Join us and send your message to Governor Hochul! Contact Governor Hochul with one
A recent article titled “NYS, NYC Officials Pledged To Reduce Maternal Mortality—Then The Pandemic Struck” was released by gothamist.com. Below is a partial excerpt but you can read the full
SMFM ACNM COVID vaccine in pregnancy & breastfeeding ACOG Covid statement
The American College of Nurse-Midwives has endorsed this statement. AABC_Statement_on_Neonatal_M
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