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Read stories from real people who have faced challenges due to Virginia's outdated law for Licensed Midwives that restricts them from access to the life-saving medications that promote safe community birth. Learn why this is such an important issue for Virginia families.
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All Done and Off to the Governor's Desk!
At last, our work in Richmond for HB1511 and SB1275 is complete! Today, the Virginia House of Delegates unanimously passed SB1275. Both...
Kim Pekin
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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SB1275 Passed Unanimously!
Our senate bill passed in the full senate today. We expected that the bill would only have its second reading today and that the full...
Kim Pekin
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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SB 1275 Passed Unanimously in Committee!
Our Senate bill 1275 passed today in the full Senate Education and Health Committee by a vote of 15 Yeas to 0 Nays and 0 Abstentions....
Kim Pekin
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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HB1511 Passed!
We did it! HB1511 passed unanimously today! We are so grateful to Delegate Dawn Adams, our chief patron for this bill. Delegate Adams has...
Kim Pekin
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Action Alert! HB 1511 Update
HB 1511 had its second reading today on the House floor. Here's the video from today's second reading! Our bill is now engrossed and will...
Kim Pekin
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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HB 1511 Passes in Committee!
We're thrilled to announce that our hard work is paying off! HB 1511 passed in the House Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee...
Kim Pekin
Jan 24, 20231 min read
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Time to Take Action!
It's time to contact your legislators and ask them to support HB 1511 and SB 1275. Here's how!
Kim Pekin
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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The American Association of Birth Centers Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
We are excited to announce the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) supports our efforts to update our outdated law so Licensed...
Kim Pekin
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Birth in Color RVA Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
We are excited to announce that Birth in Color RVA supports our efforts to change our outdated law and increase safety for Virginia...
Kim Pekin
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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CABC Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
The Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC) is the organization that accredits birth centers they evaluate for safety...
Kim Pekin
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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The Birth Rights Bar Association Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
We are excited to announce that the Birth Rights Bar Association supports the efforts of Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth to...
Kim Pekin
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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The Virginia Birth Center Alliance Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
There are over 20 freestanding birth centers in Virginia. The Virginia Birth Center Alliance was established in 2018 to promote & support...
Kim Pekin
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Virginia ACNM Affiliate Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth
The Virginia Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Birth in our effort to...
Kim Pekin
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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North American Registry of Midwives Supports Virginia Midwives for Safe Community Births
The North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) is the organization that administers the CPM credential. We are very grateful to NARM for...
Kim Pekin
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Why didn't you place an IV line already?
Delay in medical care has a si gnificant impact on outcomes. Licensed Midwives are trained to recognize complications, provide the...
Kim Pekin
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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Suturing without anesthetic
You have three choices in Virginia. You can transfer to the hospital, be sutured without anesthetic, or skip the repair altogether. WWYD?
Kim Pekin
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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RhoGAM®: It does not need to be this difficult
When someone with an Rh-negative blood type gives birth to a baby with an Rh-positive blood type, their blood can mix, resulting in...
Kim Pekin
Aug 14, 20223 min read
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Wine About Birth Podcast Episode 111: Getting Midwives in VA Access to Medications for Birth
Listen to the episode to find out why our law is so absurd and how you can help make changes to make birth safer for everyone in Virginia.
Kim Pekin
Aug 11, 20220 min read
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Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding: A Preventable Complication
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) is a complication that is nearly 100% preventable when babies receive the injectable vitamin K...
Kim Pekin
Aug 11, 20224 min read
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Licensed Midwife speaks out about medication access
Here is a story from a Virginia Licensed Midwife who has experienced the frustration of the current law restricting LMs from using the...
Kim Pekin
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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