TfM Visitors Day at the State Capitol

February 23, 2009

On February 23, 2009 more than 180 Texans hailing from all across the state attended TfM's Visitors Day at the Capitol. TfM visited over 175 legislator's offices and shared information about midwifery and the importance of midwives' services to consumers in Texas. Since 2003, TfM has organized Visitor's Day at the Capitol every two years when the Texas Congress is in session as a means for the Texas legislature to stay informed and connected to their constituents who value access to midwifery care.

March in Support of Midwifery

October 2003

In conjunction with the MANA conference at the time, TfM organized a rally at the Capitol to draw public attention to the support that midwives have in the community. Notable speakers included midwife and activist Ina Mae Gaskin, Mary Barnett, CNM, Austin State Representative Elliot Naishtat, Gloria Perez Walker from Latina Mami and Susan Hodges, President of Citizens for Midwifery.

Ina Mae Gaskin

Supporters at the Rally

Rep. Elliot Naishtat addresses the crowd.

Childbirth educator and doula Chan McDermott reunites with clients Shelly and Colin Leyden after the birth of Henry Leyden at a local birth center.