March 2025 Newsletter: Midwives through the Ages- Rooted in legacy, Rising in impact

There was a time when birth was sacred, when women, birthing bodies, and babies were held with reverence, love, sacred care and ancestral wisdom. Birth is a ceremony rooted in song, nature, spirit, and community. The childbirth journey historically has been guided by midwives anchored with calm nervous systems who brought balance, harmony and ancestral knowing into homes and birthing rooms, who walked with medicine and care as healers, storytellers, and spiritual protectors, carrying the knowledge of generations in their bones, hands, and hearts.

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10th Annual Members Meeting

Register today for NACPM's Annual Meeting!

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Time: 2:00–4:00 PM EDT

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Join us this Thursday for NACPM’s Annual Meeting, where we’ll reflect on our 2024 achievements, share our vision for 2025, and hear from an incredible guest speaker, Kimberly Durdin—a powerhouse midwife, advocate, and leader in birth justice.

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March Silent Auction

Bid in NACPM’s Silent Auction & Support Midwifery!

In celebration of NACPM’s 25th anniversary, we’ve launched a monthly silent auction! Each month, a Board Member highlights an auction item and shares their “why” behind supporting NACPM’s mission.

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January 2025 Chapters/ State Newsletter

This special edition focuses on state updates, highlighting the incredible work happening across the country to advance midwifery care, expand licensure, and strengthen advocacy efforts. We are thrilled to see so much momentum building at the state level and can’t wait to share these updates with you.

Thank you for staying engaged—your support and involvement make all the difference!

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January 2025 Newsletter - Vision

The year 2025 brings a shift in leadership at all levels of government and with it, policy changes that may have significant impacts on midwives and the communities we serve. This election ignites many complex issues, evoking a range of emotions as we collectively navigate what these changes mean for ourselves, our families, loved ones, our profession, and our scope of practice.

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Transforming Maternal Health: A New CMS Initiative to Support Midwifery-Led Care

The TMaH Model’s emphasis on expanding midwifery and doula services marks a pivotal moment for maternal health advocacy. Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) are uniquely equipped to deliver the kind of individualized, patient-centered care that this initiative seeks to promote. By investing in midwifery-led models of care, the TMaH Model aligns with research showing that midwives can significantly reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality while improving overall patient satisfaction.

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December 2024 Newsletter - Reflections

Tis the Season for Well-Deserved Rest

To the CPMs who may miss family time this season because they’ve made themselves available to support a birth.

To the birth center owners who have carefully planned coverage for their practice, ensuring the entire team—who have more than earned time off—can rest.

To the educators who have thoughtfully crafted next year’s curriculum with care and precision.

And to the CPM students driving across the country with a small child in tow after dedicating countless unpaid hours to their calling.

We see you.

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APHA Book Award

Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach:

NACPM is thrilled to celebrate the recognition of Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice, the review service of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

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Advancing Health Equity Through New Initiatives and Advisory Committees

The Black Maternal Health Caucus recently shared several important opportunities to get involved in advancing health equity through new initiatives and advisory committees. These initiatives aim to address systemic barriers, improve outcomes, and expand education and leadership in maternal and child health.

These opportunities are critical steps toward addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable maternal and child healthcare. We encourage schools, organizations, and individuals in our community to explore these programs and apply or nominate candidates where applicable.

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Expanding TRICARE’s Midwifery Coverage and Improving Maternal Health Outcomes for Military Families

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how to improve midwifery care for military families through TRICARE, the military healthcare system. This discussion will highlight the potential for expanding midwifery coverage under TRICARE, emphasizing the positive impact this could have on maternal and neonatal health outcomes for service members and their families. 

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October 2024 Newsletter - Vote

As election season approaches, it’s important to remember that your vote has a direct impact on the future of midwifery and maternal health in the U.S. The decisions made by elected officials shape which bills are introduced and passed, determining how midwifery is recognized at the state level and integrated into federal healthcare systems like Medicaid and TRICARE.

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