Massachusetts
Midwives in Massachusetts push for formal licensing
Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state reproductive health care workforce and maternal mortality outcomes.
WORCESTER — In a sunlit room, among baby books and potted plants, Sabrina Pereira conducted a typical prenatal exam. She checked the expectant mother’s blood pressure and took a glucose test, then asked her to lay on the velvety blue couch to feel fo... [9700 chars]