Maternal Health Can’t Wait: Proposed HHS Cuts Threaten Lifesaving Programs

The United States is already facing a maternal health crisis. Now, proposed budget and staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would make this crisis even worse—stripping away funding and support from the very programs that protect families, improve outcomes, and reduce disparities.

A recent Guardian article outlines these alarming developments, including significant reductions in funding for key maternal and child health programs, as well as a proposed 20% cut in the federal workforce supporting them.

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Midwifery Students: A Chance to Win $100,000 & Share Your Story with Chegg!

Have you made a difference in your community? Supported your peers? Overcome challenges and kept going? 

The $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize is awarded every year to an inspiring student who is changing the world. If you or someone you know fits this description, apply or nominate them today.*

This is more than just a prize. It’s a platform to showcase your impact, tell your story, and inspire others. 

Apply by April 27th to be in with a chance of winning.

Take Action: Title X Freeze Threatens Community-Based Reproductive Care

On April 1st, the administration halted funding for a network of clinics, including midwifery practices and birth centers, across the country. Title X is the only federal program solely dedicated to affordable preventive health services and family planning. It helps ensure that people who are uninsured, underinsured, or living with the impacts of poverty and systemic inequity can access birth control, STI care, and cancer screenings.

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The Restoration of the Roots of Midwifery By Priestess Okunsola M. Amadou, The Midwifery Folklorist™ Founder, Folk Midwife™ & Birth Priestess™ Pathways

Before medical industrial maternal health systems rooted in capitalism and forced regulation, birth was seen as a sacred, harmonious, and a joyful communal experience guided with integrity for new life, where mothers and babies thrived. Before birth became controlled, commodified and capitalized, it was honored through earth-based, Indigenous practices. Midwifery has always existed—long before it was institutionalized or licensed—passed from midwife to midwife, through oral tradition and sacred apprenticeship.

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March Silent Auction

Bid in NACPM’s Silent Auction & Support Midwifery!

In celebration of NACPM’s 25th anniversary, we’ve launched a monthly silent auction! Each month, a Board Member highlights an auction item and shares their “why” behind supporting NACPM’s mission.

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January 2025 Chapters/ State Newsletter

This special edition focuses on state updates, highlighting the incredible work happening across the country to advance midwifery care, expand licensure, and strengthen advocacy efforts. We are thrilled to see so much momentum building at the state level and can’t wait to share these updates with you.

Thank you for staying engaged—your support and involvement make all the difference!

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January 2025 Newsletter - Vision

The year 2025 brings a shift in leadership at all levels of government and with it, policy changes that may have significant impacts on midwives and the communities we serve. This election ignites many complex issues, evoking a range of emotions as we collectively navigate what these changes mean for ourselves, our families, loved ones, our profession, and our scope of practice.

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December 2024 Newsletter - Reflections

Tis the Season for Well-Deserved Rest

To the CPMs who may miss family time this season because they’ve made themselves available to support a birth.

To the birth center owners who have carefully planned coverage for their practice, ensuring the entire team—who have more than earned time off—can rest.

To the educators who have thoughtfully crafted next year’s curriculum with care and precision.

And to the CPM students driving across the country with a small child in tow after dedicating countless unpaid hours to their calling.

We see you.

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APHA Book Award

Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach:

NACPM is thrilled to celebrate the recognition of Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice, the review service of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

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Advancing Health Equity Through New Initiatives and Advisory Committees

The Black Maternal Health Caucus recently shared several important opportunities to get involved in advancing health equity through new initiatives and advisory committees. These initiatives aim to address systemic barriers, improve outcomes, and expand education and leadership in maternal and child health.

These opportunities are critical steps toward addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable maternal and child healthcare. We encourage schools, organizations, and individuals in our community to explore these programs and apply or nominate candidates where applicable.

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October 2024 Newsletter - Vote

As election season approaches, it’s important to remember that your vote has a direct impact on the future of midwifery and maternal health in the U.S. The decisions made by elected officials shape which bills are introduced and passed, determining how midwifery is recognized at the state level and integrated into federal healthcare systems like Medicaid and TRICARE.

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August 2024 Newsletter- A Bigger Table

Hello! My name is Tamara Trinidad González, I am a Certified Professional Midwife in Puerto Rico and I am part of the NACPM Board of Directors. We are currently in our annual Bigger Table Fund campaign, which is a very important monetary fund that allows us to create, and expand access to cover the costs of the certification and licensure exam, especially for communities of color, indigenous communities and also LGBTIQ+ communities.

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