August 2010 – Soon we will be releasing the list of NCMA endorsed candidates for the upcoming elections. Please consider signing on to one of these campaigns to help in any way you can (even if its something small) and be sure to let that candidate know WHY you are there! There are lots of changes afoot, and we will do our best to keep you updated. Also, please if you have not already consider joining North Carolina Friends of Midwives. Membership is free, and we need to expand our constituent base!
June 2010 – Update to the MJC meeting process and plans for upcoming legislative year
On Tuesday May 18, 2010 The Midwifery Joint Committee under the influence of the sitting physicians voted to recommend against licensure for North Carolina’s Certified Professional Midwives. Due to this decision, NCMA and NCFOM(North Carolina Friends of Midwives) will be moving forward to introduce our own legislation in January 2011. We need you to join NCFOM, send letters and e-mails to your legislators, visit the capitol and your legislators personally if possible (see NCFOM website, they have a concerted effort to carry on Homebirth Tuesdays).
NOW is the time to get involved if you have not before! Please help us guarantee the right of North Carolina’s moms to have access to licensed, skilled home birth provide