In our lives, our mothers are often the ones who prioritize our lives over their own. It’s now

time to return the favor. Who other than our mothers deserve the utmost care during one of the

most delicate periods of their lives. Midwifery is both a less invasive practice then traditional

ways, and midwives provide care throughout the pregnancy. This is why we need to revitalize

American midwifery.

       The first reason we need to bring back American midwifery is because they are less

invasive. Certified Nurse-Midwives favor using less invasive birth practices while remaining safe.

According to Parents.com, “they tend to [use] natural methods to ease the pain of labor and

delivery…[which yield results because] recent national studies show that the cesarean-section

rate for midwives is 11.6 percent, one third that of the national rate.” This shows how helpful

midwives are and why we need to bring professional midwifery into action. Decreasing the

cesarean-section is extremely beneficial because it reduces risks that come with major surgeries.

The Mayo Clinic states that c-sections can result in, “Infections, Blood clots, Increased risks

during future pregnancies, [and other fatal complications].” These risks are incredibly dangerous

for both the woman and the child, and reducing these c-section rates prevent the chance of these

complications. Beginning professional midwifery will save lives across the US. They help people

everywhere, and are necessary. Affirming this bill will decrease the number of complications with

pregnancy and delivery, and bring more comfort to women throughout the US. “They also tend to

encourage nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief, relying on natural techniques…without

analgesics,” as The Atlantic tells us. This is preferred by many women, and reduces the chance of

side effects from these pain medications. It utilizes more natural techniques to help the people.

Revitalizing American midwifery is crucial to save the most lives.

       The second reason we need to revitalize American midwifery is because midwives provide

more prenatal care during pregnancy and after. These certified nurse-midwives provide

specialized care and take care of women before and after labor. According to American

Pregnancy.org, “Providing expert care during labor and delivery, and after birth is a specialty that

makes them unique.” Delivering personalized and extensive care is often crucial to prevent

complications that result in pregnancy. Utilizing these midwives would protect those expecting a

baby. We need to affirm this bill in order to benefit these people. “Midwives are likely to spend

more time with you than most doctors and offer both emotional and physical support during

prenatal visits, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period” as Parents.com tells us. This is

extremely important for first-time mothers, and helps them get adjusted to their new lives.

Providing quality care in especially delicate situations is our moral obligation and affirming the bill

would  fulfill it. The CDC reports that, “studies have shown that…certified nurse midwives

generally spend more time with patients…[and] most certified nurse midwives are with their

patients on a one-on-one basis during the entire labor and delivery process providing patient

care and emotional support.” Doing this provides those expecting with comfort during stressful

and complicated times in their lives - something that many hospitals don’t have the time to.

Bringing back midwifery will help the most people. Implementing Certified Nurse Midwives in a

professional environment and agency will benefit people across the US.