Midwifery Bill Defeated in South Dakota

The South Dakota legislature defeated a bill to allow Midwives to assist in home births. The debate comes down to the classic issue of doctors worried about liability and training, vs the perception that the doctors are protecting "their" turf.

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Hi my name is Mike. I am not a midwife. I work for Utah College of Midwifery as the IT guy. I started this page as a way of discovering the many facets of Midwifery and how it is important to the ongoing national health care discussion. I believe that natural birth, with well trained and qualified midwives will lower pre and post natal care costs, thus making our healthcare system more effective. We'll discuss many issues that you may feel passionate about. We'll also have resources where you can learn more about midwives, and the practice of Midwifery in the United States and Canada.