Midwives Officially Licensed in Alabama

“Alabama licensed five certified professional midwives on Friday, marking the first time in more than 40 years the state has issued licenses to out-of-hospital midwives.

“The future of midwifery in Alabama is looking really good,” said Kaycee Cavender, a member of the newly-formed Alabama State Board of Midwifery. “We’ve been waiting on this day for a long time."

Alabama last issued a midwifery license in 1976. Since then, it’s been illegal to practice midwifery without a license – effectively outlawing lay midwifery in the state. Alabama women could choose home births, but the births could not be legally attended by a midwife or other professional.”

-Anna Claire Volliers, AL.com