Why are midwives suing the state of Georgia?

A lawsuit has been filed against Georgia challenging its strict laws that prevent qualified midwives from providing essential clinical care, which exacerbates the state's maternal health crisis.

What impact do Georgia's midwifery laws have on maternal health?

Georgia's restrictive laws prevent trained midwives from practicing, contributing to a worsening maternal health crisis, particularly affecting Black women who face higher mortality rates.

What does the lawsuit filed against Georgia aim to achieve?

The lawsuit seeks to decriminalize midwives, remove physician oversight requirements for nurse-midwives, and expand access to qualified maternal care for families in Georgia.

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Midwives Sue Georgia Over Care Ban

11 Apr

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Summary

A lawsuit challenges Georgia's strict laws banning midwives from providing care.
Georgia's maternal health crisis worsens as midwives are prevented from practicing.
The lawsuit seeks to decriminalize midwives and remove physician oversight for nurse-midwives.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of midwives challenges Georgia's stringent laws that ban them from providing clinical care, exacerbating the state's maternal health crisis. Certified professional midwives, despite extensive training, are prohibited from practicing in Georgia unless they are also licensed nurses. This leaves many, including the executive director of the Atlanta Birth Center, unable to provide routine prenatal visits or deliver babies, facing potential fines or imprisonment.