The practice of lay midwifery has been illegal in Wyoming since 2003. However, Wyoming does allow for the practice of midwifery by Certified Nurse Midwives, CNMs. CNMs are registered nurses who have advanced training and skill in care of women and newborns at birth. CNMs are licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and practice in homes and hospitals.
Gladys Breeden of the Wyoming State Department of Vital Statistics claims to be aware of 8 lay midwives who practice in the State of Wyoming and one certified nurse midwife who practices legally with a Wyoming License. The Department of Vital Statistics is responsible for the filing of birth certificates in Wyoming.
Although the article states that ms. Merrill was denied a court-appointed attorney, my sources inform me that she has now obtained representation.
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Wow! I live in the Midwest and I have been told that my state does not have laws outlawing midwives, but there is also nothing that gives them "permission" to attend births. I have been told that it is "alegal". However, they would be responsible for major lawsuits if something did happen. It is a shame that midwives are there to help women and many are driven away from the field because they are afraid of lawsuits.
Deaths in hospital are considered a statistical eventuality. Deaths at home are considered manslaughter.
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I have been told that it is "alegal". However, they would be responsible for major lawsuits if something did happen. It is a shame that midwives are there to help women and many are driven away from the field because they are afraid of lawsuits. Deaths in hospital are considered a statistical eventuality. Deaths at home are considered manslaughte.
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