PA Traditional Midwives Blocked

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After Midwives Sue, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Repeal Nearly Century-Old Midwife Law

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Sep 21, 2026

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PA Traditional Midwives Blocked

A handful of traditional midwives, along with an Amish family, recently claimed that midwives were being blocked from obtaining certifications necessary for legal practice, and after filing this suit, the law was repealed. Abigail Iovine, also known as “Abby the Midwife,” discusses the different types of midwifery, how they compare to conventional perinatal hospital treatment and ways the public can help promote choice when it comes to reproductive care across the country.

*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.

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After Midwives Sue, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Repeal Nearly Century-Old Midwife Law

Perinatal or Neonatal Mortality Among Women Who Intend at the Onset of Labour to Give Birth at Home Compared to Women of Low Obstetrical Risk Who Intend to Give Birth in Hospital

Planned Home Births in the United States Have Outcomes Comparable to Planned Birth Center Births for Low-Risk Birthing Individuals

Planned Community Birth and Birth Outcomes

Cardinal Birth Midwifery Service

National Alliance for Traditional Birth Rights