Help Protect Texans' Right to Birth Under the Midwifery Model of Care

Birthing under the Midwifery Model of Care, in or outside the hospital, is a right that must be protected.

Get involved now to help support this cause. Help us help you! Join Us! Like Us! Support Us!

Visit our online petition to support Medicaid coverage for all licensed midwives at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/texasmidwives/

THANK YOU to everyone that joined us on Lobby Day, February 28, 2011.

We had nearly 100 adult participants (and a few dozen babies and children). Our message was well-received by legislators and their staff, and we are working on getting the Medicaid rule changed so licensed midwives are elegible for Medicaid reimbursements.

For information about legislative issues, including, but not limited to, Medicaid, please contact Brielle Epstein.

For more information about Texans for Midwifery, please contact Jennifer Shaw.

Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
Minimizing technological interventions
Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention