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health and midwifery, they help ensure the growth of the midwifery workforce, improve access to care, and secure the profession’s sustainability for generations to come.
To support you in making informed voting decisions, we’ve created a non-partisan webpage to help you identify which House and Senate representatives have supported midwifery legislation. Voting for candidates who understand the value of midwives and advocate for policies that support the profession is crucial. By casting your ballot, you are playing an essential role in creating policies that enable midwives to deliver quality, equitable care for families across the country.
Our webpage also highlights key federal initiatives, voting guides, and policy agendas from various organizations committed to maternal and infant health. Whether you’re focused on womb health, gendered health, or issues intersecting with Certified Professional Midwifery, you’ll find helpful resources to stay informed. Voting isn’t just a civic duty—it’s a powerful way to support midwives and the health of our communities. Make sure your voice is heard! |
|  | Cassaundra Jah, PhD, CPM, LM, IBCLC Executive Director National Association of Certified Professional Midwives |
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| |  | National Association of Certified Professional Midwives Presents: Step Up Together: Results of a National Action Collaborative Focused on Community Birth Transfers
Emergencies in low-risk community births are rare, but when they happen, rapid decision-making, procedural skills, and seamless teamwork can make all the difference. Join us for an exciting and insightful webinar as we dive into the 2024 Step Up Together program, which empowered hospital and birth center teams to conduct Full Transfer Drills aimed at improving emergency preparedness in community birth settings. Led by Amy Romano, a visionary leader in maternity care, this webinar will reveal the program’s outcomes, discuss the challenges of smooth transfers, and introduce innovative tools designed to enhance perinatal emergency transfers. You’ll learn how better collaboration between community birth providers, EMS, and hospitals can create a safer, more equitable birth experience for all. |
| | |  | The National Black Midwives Alliance (NBMA) has announced its 2025 virtual conference, themed Black Midwives are the Past, Present, and Future. The conference will be held on March 15, 2025, with a press conference on March 14 to commemorate Black Midwives Day. This annual celebration, established in 2022, honors the legacy of Black midwifery and focuses on strengthening the base of Black midwives, preserving cultural history, addressing health disparities, and advocating for access to midwifery care.
NBMA is currently accepting abstract submissions for presentations on a variety of topics, including clinical practice, education, policy, activism, and more. Submissions are due by November 15, 2024.
Learn more about the conference and submit your abstract here. |
| |  | CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS: Innovative Approaches in Midwifery Education
The Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health (JMWH) is soliciting manuscripts that address Innovative Approaches in Midwifery Education. Accepted manuscripts may be published in a theme issue or as stand-alone Continuing Education articles. Preferred topics include those that support advances in midwifery education, including basic midwifery education programs, education and preparation for preceptors, and continuing professional education. Proposals for manuscripts are preferred from US accredited midwifery programs (AMCB and MEAC) that have implications for midwifery education in the United States. Article types considered include Research, Review, Innovations from the Field, and Quality Improvement. Authors are invited to share evidence-based educational approaches utilizing the most current research evidence. While manuscripts may focus on an individual midwifery program, the content must include broader implications and applicability in other settings.
Complete descriptions of the JMWH article types and instructions for authors can be found at www.jmwh.org . Innovative Approaches in Midwifery Education manuscripts may include (but are not limited to): simulation, use of artificial intelligence, interprofessional education, expanded areas of practice.
A brief description of your proposed manuscript topic and type of article is preferred by November 15, 2024 to Melissa Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, JMWH Editor-in-Chief at mavery@acnm.org. The JMWH editors will evaluate the proposals and advise authors of their suitability. Authors whose proposals are accepted commit to submit a manuscript on that topic to JMWH. The deadline for initial manuscript submission is February 15, 2025.
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Starting in January, NACPM will launch a new membership model designed to ensure accessibility for everyone. Our Green Bottle Membership Model will use a sliding scale system, allowing members to choose what they can afford based on their individual financial situation. This approach reflects our commitment to equity and sustainability while keeping membership open to all.
More details will be shared soon, including information on membership fees, how the sliding scale works, and important dates for the transition. Stay tuned for email updates, and thank you for supporting NACPM as we continue to grow together! |
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Chapter Collaboration Call Recap
Earlier this month, we held a fantastic Chapter Collaboration Call, with 14 participants, including leaders from states where new chapters are forming. The conversation focused on incremental legislative change, and we celebrated the recent passage of the Massachusetts Momnibus bill. It was a lively and productive call, filled with invaluable information and support exchanged between chapter leaders.
Kristin Effland (WA) and Mary Kathryn DeLodder (KY) shared insights on pursuing incremental legislative change, and Rebecca Herman presented on the Massachusetts Momnibus bill that passed in June! It was a collaborative session, and we hope to continue this momentum.
We encourage you to join us for future calls. Click here to learn more about our Chapter Program or email chapters@nacpm.org for more details. |
| |  | News from the Wisconsin NACPM Chapter!
On October 15th, 2024, Wisconsin midwives made a strong presence at the Wisconsin Association of Perinatal Care (WAPC) conference. Miranda Welch, CPM, LM, and Korina Bauer, CPM, LM, delivered an insightful presentation titled "Scope of Practice of the CPM in WI and Creating Collaborative Relationships." Their presentation highlighted the important role of Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in Wisconsin and emphasized the importance of building collaborative relationships within the perinatal care community.
In addition to the presentation, Stacy Vandenput, retired CPM, and Korina Bauer set up an informative exhibit in the conference hall. They shared valuable materials on Wisconsin midwifery and promoted Stacy’s ongoing project to curate a history of midwifery in Wisconsin, bringing attention to the rich legacy of midwifery care in the state.
It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work of midwives and further advocate for midwifery in Wisconsin. |
| | Exciting Updates from the Georgia NACPM Chapter!
The Georgia chapter is making great strides in their legislative efforts! This week, they expect to finalize the hiring of a lobbyist, a critical step in preparing for their upcoming licensure bill in 2025. During their recent quarterly meeting, the chapter welcomed several new members and reviewed the proposed language for the bill they will be working to advance through the legislature next year.
The meeting also included planning for the next Midwifery Skills Day and a review of two complicated peer cases. It was a well-attended and productive meeting, laying the groundwork for the important work ahead.
Call to Action: The Georgia chapter is gearing up for a fundraising effort to help retain their lobbyist team! Stay tuned for opportunities to support by purchasing t-shirts, vinyl stickers, and more. Donations are greatly needed to continue pushing forward on this important legislative front. |
| | | |  | Research Participation Call
Are you a CNM, CM, or CPM? A research group from The University of Buffalo is conducting a study of midwives who have ever, or who are currently experiencing discrimination, and/or intimate partner violence, childhood or adult abuse or neglect, or sexual assault. If the above is true for you, and you are at least 18 years of age, are able to read and write in English, and practice midwifery in the United States, we are interested in learning more about your experiences. What is involved?: You will be prompted with 2 open ended questions and asked to write as much as you can related to your experiences. You will be asked to answer several survey and demographic questions. You can participate at any time that is convenient for you. How long will the study take me to complete: 60 to 75 minutes in total What is the benefit to me: Following completion of the study you will be emailed a $40 US Bank gift card. Further, through sharing your experiences, you may improve the work environment for midwives. Follow this QR code or weblink to determine your eligibility and to begin the study: https://redcap.link/survivormidwives Thank you for considering participating in this study! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Mickey Sperlich at msperlic@buffalo.edu
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| |  | We’re asking every member to consider a $10 donation for every birth they attend in 2024. Imagine the impact, if every one of their clients also donated $10 to support their midwife’s profession! Help make this campaign a success by making a donation today. |
| | |  | VIEW OUR EVENT CALENDAR HERE If you or people in your network/community are hosting relevant events, or events that offer CEUs to midwives, please share this form with them so that we can feature their event on our calendar.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT HERE Thank you for helping us showcase the incredible work happening in the midwifery community! |
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