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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:16 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>News</title><subtitle>News</subtitle><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-04-17T20:55:35Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Pediatrician Blogs In Support Of Certified Professional Midwives</title><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/4/15/pediatrician-blogs-in-support-of-certified-professional-midw.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/4/15/pediatrician-blogs-in-support-of-certified-professional-midw.html"/><author><name>Alabama Birth Coalition</name></author><published>2013-04-15T19:11:28Z</published><updated>2013-04-15T19:11:28Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>In a five-part series:&nbsp; <a href="http://pippaabston.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/a-womans-body-is-her-own-including-in-pregnancy-and-birth-part-1/">A Woman's Body Is Her Own, Including Pregnancy and Birth</a>, Dr. Pippa Abston, MD, PhD blogs about her change of heart after meeting with&nbsp;Certified Professional Midwives</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>WHNT19 on Midwives and Birth Options</title><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/2/5/whnt19-on-midwives-and-birth-options.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/2/5/whnt19-on-midwives-and-birth-options.html"/><author><name>Alabama Birth Coalition</name></author><published>2013-02-05T16:02:09Z</published><updated>2013-02-05T16:02:09Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Thank you, Michelle Stark and WHNT19&nbsp;for <a href="http://whnt.com/2013/01/31/birth-options/">covering birth options</a> in the Tennessee Valley.</p>
<p>Birth Options: <a href="http://whnt.com/2013/02/04/birth-options-the-farm-midwifery-center/">The Farm Midwifery Center</a></p>
<p>The Farm Midwifery Center, Part 1:</p>
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<p>The Farm Midwifery Center, Part 2:</p>
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<p>Birth Options:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://whnt.com/2013/02/06/birth-options-midwife-assisted-home-birth/">Midwife-Assisted Home Birth</a></p>
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<p>Thank you, Hollie Thrasher and Waay 31 for again&nbsp;<a href="http://www.waaytv.com/news/local/variety-of-topics-come-up-at-public-forum/article_2fdd0234-69ce-11e2-9e4f-001a4bcf6878.html">covering midwifery restrictions in the state of Alabama</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you, Challen Stephens and AL.COM for excellent&nbsp;<a href="http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/01/huntsville_town_hall_what_do_t.html">reporting that midwife supporters carry the night</a>.</p>
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<p>Thank you, Matt Kroschel and WHNT19 for kindly&nbsp;<a href="http://whnt.com/2013/01/28/dozens-pack-council-chambers-to-lobby-legislative-delegation/">discussing our group supporting new midwife laws</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Midwifery Supporters Are A Large Crowd At Limestone County's Legislative Public Forum</title><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/1/21/midwifery-supporters-are-a-large-crowd-at-limestone-countys.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2013/1/21/midwifery-supporters-are-a-large-crowd-at-limestone-countys.html"/><author><name>Alabama Birth Coalition</name></author><published>2013-01-22T05:26:42Z</published><updated>2013-01-22T05:26:42Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://eplayer.clipsyndicate.com/embed/iframe?aspect_ratio=3x2&auto_next=1&auto_start=0&page_count=5&pf_id=9318&pl_id=19054&rel=3&show_title=1&va_id=3910796&volume=8&windows=1" width="425" height="330"></iframe></p>
<p>Thank you, Hollie Thrasher and Waay 31 for your <a href="http://www.waaytv.com/news/local/legislators-field-varying-questions-at-forum/article_c437f024-6451-11e2-b38e-0019bb30f31a.html#user-comment-area">coverage</a> of how important having access to Certified Professional Midwives is to Limestone County.</p>
<p>Thank you, Kelly Kazek and AL.COM for your <a href="http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/01/post_1036.html">coverage</a> of the midwifery issue.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Linda White and NBC13 Cover Home Birth in Alabama</title><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2012/11/9/linda-white-and-nbc13-cover-home-birth-in-alabama.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2012/11/9/linda-white-and-nbc13-cover-home-birth-in-alabama.html"/><author><name>Alabama Birth Coalition</name></author><published>2012-11-09T12:08:38Z</published><updated>2012-11-09T12:08:38Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Thank you, Linda White and NBC13 for the great coverage on <a href="http://www2.alabamas13.com/news/2012/nov/08/fact-finder-birth-home-ar-4923143/">midwives, home birth, and options in Alabama</a>.</p>
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<p>Thank you, Kelly Kezek and AL.COM for <a href="http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/10/post_916.html">covering Huntsville's Walk</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you, Rocket City Mom for <a href="http://www.rocketcitymom.com/top-5-reasons-to-walk-4-midwives/">your coverage of the Alabama Midwifery Issue</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you, WAFF.COM for <a href="http://southhuntsville.waff.com/news/families/83750-top-5-reasons-walk-4-midwives">spreading Rocket City Mom's report</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you,&nbsp;Tennessee Valley Grapevine&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tnvalleygrapevine.com/forums/display_topic/id_770/Mighty-Mamas-and-Mighty-Men/">for helping&nbsp;raise awareness</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We thank the following media sources (and more)&nbsp;for continuing to share our story:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wsfa.com/story/19879663/midwives-march-for-legal-at-home-births-in-ala">WSFA.COM</a></p>
<p><a href="http://enewscourier.com/local/x253542905/Midwives-march-for-legal-at-home-births-in-Ala">ENEWSCOURIER.COM</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kfvs12.com/story/19879663/midwives-march-for-legal-at-home-births-in-ala?clienttype=printable">KFVS12.COM</a></p>
<p><a href="http://wvasfm.org/post/wvas-local-news-189">WVASFM.ORG</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.19actionnews.com/story/19879663/midwives-march-for-legal-at-home-births-in-ala?clienttype=printable">19ACTIONNEWS.COM</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wsfx.com/story/19879663/midwives-march-for-legal-at-home-births-in-ala">WSFX.COM</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Cooper and Company on ZTV Cover Alabama Midwifery and Walk 4 Midwives</title><id>http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2012/10/12/cooper-and-company-on-ztv-cover-alabama-midwifery-and-walk-4.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.alabamabirthcoalition.org/news/2012/10/12/cooper-and-company-on-ztv-cover-alabama-midwifery-and-walk-4.html"/><author><name>Alabama Birth Coalition</name></author><published>2012-10-12T16:49:43Z</published><updated>2012-10-12T16:49:43Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Thank you, Gloria&nbsp;on <a href="http://jamiecooper.com/AM.php?/users/awp.php?ln=710880">Cooper and Company</a> (ZTV)&nbsp;for your coverage of Alabama Birth Coalition and our statewide pro-midwife events:</p>
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<p>Lisa Clark writes Tuscaloosa News: <a href="http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120316/NEWS/120319800">False Facts Portray Midwife Bill Poorly</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Hannah Ellis writes Tuscaloosa News: <a href="http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120315/NEWS/120319837">Midwife Bill Must Be Brought To A Vote</a></p>
<p>McKenzie M. Gloson writes Birmingham News: <a href="http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2012/03/your_view_wrong_for_alabama_to.html">Wrong For Alabama To Outlaw Midwifery</a></p>
<p>Tonia Walker writes the Anniston Star: <a href="http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/17987056/article-Legalize-midwives-in-Alabama?instance=home_opinion">Legalize Midwives In Alabama</a></p>
<p>Britney Morgan writes The Saint Clair Times: <a href="http://www.thestclairtimes.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Letter-+Midwives+essential+for+safe+home+births%20&amp;id=17870787">Midwives Essential For Safe Home Births</a></p>
<p>Amy Hallmark writes the Times Daily: <a href="http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/Midwife-law-needs-vote,189114?content_source=&amp;category_id=60&amp;search_filter=&amp;event_mode=&amp;event_ts_from=&amp;list_type=&amp;order_by=&amp;order_sort=&amp;content_class=&amp;sub_type=stories&amp;town_id=">Midwife Law Needs Vote</a></p>
<p>Brittany Berghammer writes the Huntsville Times: <a href="http://blog.al.com/times-views/2012/04/women_as_equals_fix_midwives_b.html">Fix Midwives Bill</a></p>
<p>Jeffrey Dennis writes the Anniston Star: <a href="http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/18375002/article-Medical-lobby-at-fault">Medical Lobby At Fault</a></p>
<p>EuLynne Harrison, MSN, CNM writes the Alabama Political Reporter: <a href="http://www.alreporter.com/editorials-2/170-letters-to-editor/1918-midwife-outraged-over-amendments.html">Midwife Outraged Over Amendments</a></p>
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