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Take action now to protect the future of midwives and the families they serve in Ohio. Once you are signed up for our database, read on to find out about simple things you can do. If everyone who visits this site takes one action, together we will have a huge impact.
Educate yourself and spread the word. Click here to download handouts and brochures to take with you anywhere, like local events, libraries, public information boards, etc.. Make copies!
Volunteer to work on an election campaign for legislators running for office in your Ohio House of Representatives and/or Senate district(s). All 99 House of Representative seats are up for election as are the even numbered 33 Senate seats. Click here for more information about how to volunteer for a campaign and help our legislative effort at the same time.
If you have a homebirth with midwives, put a birth announcement in the newspaper announcing that you had a baby at home with a midwife. Send a birth announcement to your legislator, telling them that they have a new constituent born at home. Share your birth story/photos on the OFSB webiste. www.safebirthohio.org
Put a link to OMA's website www.ohiomidwives.org in your signature line for emails. Link to us on your blog, myspace, facebook or website.
Organize a local fundraiser for the OMA legislative fund. A few ideas for fundraising are hosting dinner parties or showings of birth movies or holding yard sales. Be creative and have fun.
Make a donation to our legislative fund. Hiring a lobbyist and printing materials is expensive. A donation in any amount is greatly appreciated! Donations can be mailed to Ohio Midwives Alliance, P.O. Box 14005, Columbus, Ohio 43214.
Take action now to protect the future of midwives and the families they serve in Ohio. Once you are signed up for our database, read on to find out about simple things you can do. If everyone who visits this site takes one action, together we will have a huge impact.