Re: ACOG statement

From: Stmidwife@aol.com
Tue Nov 14 22:28:46 2006


I imagine that what this is going to do is push an already in the works bill for professional autonomy in midwifery. As I understand it, a state may not create/have licensure requirements that prevent the practioner from being able to practice. This statement is going to prevent legal backup which then in turn is going to create impossible standards with state licensure. Maybe a class action lawsuit. This is going to be interesting. First VBAC, now this, is women voting next? Interesting this would also come with recent reports of increased midwifery care.

Sue

In a message dated 11/14/2006 9:12:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net writes:

My >>> questions were what inspired it at this time in history (current
>>> legislation bills on the table to legalize midwives in states where
>>> it is either illegal or not regulated? birth center openings?) and
>>> how does it affect back-up arrangements (and potential back-up
>>> arrangements) with midwives who practice in OOH settings?
>>>
>>> Kris Bagiu, CPM, RM
>>> Denver, CO





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