If passed, this legislation would mark a transformative shift in how the U.S. supports the reproductive health of military families. It reflects a broader understanding that access to midwifery care is not a luxury—it’s a proven, cost-effective solution to our maternal health crisis.

Each year on May 5, the global midwifery community comes together to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM). This year’s theme from the International Confederation of Midwives—“Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”—is a powerful reminder of how essential midwives are, especially in times of upheaval, uncertainty, and change.

The National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) , a vital expert body that has helped ensure babies across the country receive timely screening for rare but treatable conditions.

Joint Statement from NACPM, ACNM on the Closing of the CDC’s PRAMS Program