Handing over birth to the medical and managed model of care is not good for our women and babies and families, or future. It is unnecessary and it is not an approach that is supported by:
documented
repeated
scientific evidence
If I have learned anything from this amazing Lamaze training, it is that the information is out there, and it supports a simple, normalized birthing method. Flat out, the more interventions, the greater the complications, the lower the resulting birth satisfaction.
Midwives are the protectors of normal birth. The women of South Carolina deserve access to licensed midwives. But our representatives are currently reviewing a bill that (I'm told by those much more knowledgeable than I) would essentially kill homebirth midwifery in our state.
It is insane to characterize licensed midwives as "lay" i.e. "not of a particular profession. lacking extensive knowledge on a particular subject."
Don't let this happen. As of today, over 5,000 people have signed the petition against this bill.
This blog explains it beautifully.
"Calling Licensed Midwives "lay" would be the equivalent of suddenly calling all Licensed Builders in the state "lay" and requiring citizens to hire structural engineers to build their deck."
She also details the current licensing requirements for midwives under SCDHEC. With all required of them, I cannot believe someone can call these professionals "lay" with a straight face.
This site has the most current information on what is happening with the bill.
