Black Midwifery Shows a Way Forward for Abortion Care Despite Brutal Suppression
By Sarah DiGregorio at Jezebel
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.
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
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
SMFM ACNM COVID vaccine in pregnancy & breastfeeding ACOG Covid statement
Gov Cuomo announcement re Midwife-led Birth Centers during COVID
In 2012, a group of midwives and birth support persons visited NY midwives for one week; they now sent us the following message of support as we struggle with the
Follow this link to Redbook magazine. https://www.redbookmag.com/life/charity/g32008730/heroic-acts-pandemic/
This letter to families from NYC Midwives about the COVID-19 pandemic offers some resources that pregnant folks may find helpful. Stay healthy! NYC Midwives Letter to Families