Resource Packet: Evaluating and Responding to Certified Professional Midwifery Legislation in Your State

HOME BIRTH:

It is not uncommon for the debate regarding DEM legislation to be confused with the debate regarding home birth. ACNM has a strongly worded position statement supporting home birth.

This position statement:

Supports the right of women who meet selection criteria to choose home birth.
Recognizes certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) as providers who are qualified to attend planned home births.
Encourages the promotion of clinical experiences with home birth in education programs.
Encourages third party payors to reimburse qualified providers for home birth services.
Urges professional liability insurance carriers to provide coverage for qualified providers who attend home births.
Urges all healthcare providers and institutions to collaborate in the creation of seamless systems of care when transfer is needed from the home to the hospital setting.

Updated 11/22/2006
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