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Pediatrician Blogs In Support Of Certified Professional Midwives

Alabama Birth Coalition — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:11:28 +0000

In a five-part series: A Woman's Body Is Her Own, Including Pregnancy and Birth, Dr. Pippa Abston, MD, PhD blogs about her change of heart after meeting with Certified Professional Midwives

WHNT19 on Midwives and Birth Options

Alabama Birth Coalition — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:02:09 +0000

Thank you, Michelle Stark and WHNT19 for covering birth options in the Tennessee Valley.

Birth Options: The Farm Midwifery Center

The Farm Midwifery Center, Part 1:

The Farm Midwifery Center, Part 2:

Birth Options: Midwife-Assisted Home Birth

Midwifery Supporters Vocal at Cullman Town Hall

Alabama Birth Coalition — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:57:12 +0000

Thank you, David Palmer and Cullman Times for reporting on the midwifery issue, which was strongly supported at the Cullman Town Hall.

Constituents Speak Up For Midwives At Madison County's Legislative Public Forum

Alabama Birth Coalition — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:05:42 +0000

Thank you, Hollie Thrasher and Waay 31 for again covering midwifery restrictions in the state of Alabama.

Thank you, Challen Stephens and AL.COM for excellent reporting that midwife supporters carry the night.

Thank you, Matt Kroschel and WHNT19 for kindly discussing our group supporting new midwife laws.

Midwifery Supporters Are A Large Crowd At Limestone County's Legislative Public Forum

Alabama Birth Coalition — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:26:42 +0000

Thank you, Hollie Thrasher and Waay 31 for your coverage of how important having access to Certified Professional Midwives is to Limestone County.

Thank you, Kelly Kazek and AL.COM for your coverage of the midwifery issue.

Linda White and NBC13 Cover Home Birth in Alabama

Alabama Birth Coalition — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:08:38 +0000

Thank you, Linda White and NBC13 for the great coverage on midwives, home birth, and options in Alabama.

Walk/Miles 4 Midwives 2012 Coverage

Alabama Birth Coalition — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:50:53 +0000

Thank you, Melissa Crabtree and CBS 42 for covering our statewide events.

Thank you, Kelly Kezek and AL.COM for covering Huntsville's Walk.

Thank you, Rocket City Mom for your coverage of the Alabama Midwifery Issue.

Thank you, WAFF.COM for spreading Rocket City Mom's report.

Thank you, Tennessee Valley Grapevine for helping raise awareness.

We thank the following media sources (and more) for continuing to share our story:

Cooper and Company on ZTV Cover Alabama Midwifery and Walk 4 Midwives

Alabama Birth Coalition — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:49:43 +0000

Thank you, Gloria on Cooper and Company (ZTV) for your coverage of Alabama Birth Coalition and our statewide pro-midwife events:

TIMESDAILY.COM Covers Ina May Event

Alabama Birth Coalition — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:53:54 +0000

Thank you Mary Sell, and TIMESDAILY.COM for covering Alabama Birth Coalition's In The Garden With Ina May event.

Letters To The Editor From Supporters

Alabama Birth Coalition — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:46:11 +0000

Emily Yancey writes the Tuscaloosa News State Should Support Midwifery Bill

Lisa Clark writes Tuscaloosa News: False Facts Portray Midwife Bill Poorly

Hannah Ellis writes Tuscaloosa News: Midwife Bill Must Be Brought To A Vote

McKenzie M. Gloson writes Birmingham News: Wrong For Alabama To Outlaw Midwifery

Tonia Walker writes the Anniston Star: Legalize Midwives In Alabama

Britney Morgan writes The Saint Clair Times: Midwives Essential For Safe Home Births

Amy Hallmark writes the Times Daily: Midwife Law Needs Vote

Brittany Berghammer writes the Huntsville Times: Fix Midwives Bill

Jeffrey Dennis writes the Anniston Star: Medical Lobby At Fault

EuLynne Harrison, MSN, CNM writes the Alabama Political Reporter: Midwife Outraged Over Amendments