Int’l Midwives Day
International Midwives Day
Rally and Lobbying at the Ohio State Capitol
May 5, 2009
NOW MORE THAN EVER
OHIO NEEDS MIDWIVES
“Now more than ever, the world needs midwives” is this year’s theme for International Midwives’ Day, celebrated in over 50 countries.
In a time of financial crisis and uncertainty, Ohio midwives provide excellent, affordable maternity care, with significant cost savings for families. Licensed Certified Professional Midwives in other states have saved millions of taxpayer dollars in decreased Medicaid costs.
In a time of provider shortages, with many rural counties underserved, Certified Professional Midwives can fill the gap, providing quality maternity care in rural communities.
The Midwives’ Model of Care, practiced by Certified Professional Midwives, reduces the incidence of premature and low-birth-weight babies and improves outcomes for at-risk populations in our urban centers.
Every day, two or three Ohio babies are born at home. Across the nation, interest in home birth is increasing rapidly. Now more than ever, families planning a home birth need access to trained, qualified Certified Professional Midwives.
To support midwives is to support healthy babies,
healthy families, and a healthy future for Ohio.
Support licensure for
Certified Professional Midwives.
International Midwives Day – at the Ohio State Capital – Part 1
International Midwives Day – at the Ohio State Capital – Part 2
Every day, two or three Ohio babies are born at home. Across the nation, interest in home birth is increasing rapidly. Now more than ever, families planning a home birth need access to trained, qualified Certified Professional Midwives.
