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Madie Collins

Coverage of Madie Collins in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 11 · 18:44 UTCMost recent: May 14 · 09:00 UTC
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Georgiaplace2National Association of Certified Professional Midwivesorganization2Missi Burgessperson1KFF Health Newsorganization1National Center for Health Statisticsorganization1certified professional midwivestopic1Gwinnett Countyplace1home birthstopic1non-nurse midwivestopic1
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  • HEALTHMay 14 · 09:00 UTCKFF HEALTH NEWS
    License To Deliver: Some Midwives Break the Law To Assist With Home Births

    In Georgia and six other states, certified professional midwives who assist with home births are not licensed and may face legal consequences, despite a rising demand for their services. The number of intended home births increased by 42% nationally from 2020 to 2024. Midwifery advocates argue that regulating the practice with licenses would make home births safer.

  • HEALTHMay 11 · 18:44 UTCGEORGIA RECORDER
    As Georgia home births rise, midwives break the law to deliver babies

    Georgia is one of seven states where non-nurse midwives face legal penalties for delivering babies, including cease-and-desist letters. Home births in Georgia rose by 72% from 2020 to 2024, with advocates pushing for regulation to ensure safety as demand for midwife-led home births grows nationally.

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