Join Birth Matters VA now to add your voice to a united consumer response to this issue.  It is clear that it is the families who need to provide education to agencies and the organizations which consider it their job to promote safety for women and babies.  We need to make sure that they understand how much we value the safe and competent care that midwives provide at home births.  Birth Matters members can unite to be a significant influence in getting groups to sit down and listen to each other to promote optimal care for everyone.

You can also check the VABirthPAC www.vabirthpac.org and join the growing database of families who want to make their voice heard in the legislative arena.  It is important to recognize that our citizen voice was heard in the General Assembly in 2005 for certified professional midwives and in 2006 for certified nurse midwives.  To learn more about the legislative history of midwifery visit the VA Birth PAC website.

We will keep our members updated with information about key letter writing opportunities and meetings requiring public comment.  Let’s fight together for access to evidence-based care and mother-friendly providers!

Also, participate in a national survey about women’s experiences with maternity care www.thebirthsurvey.com

 

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