Category Archives: 2011 Midwifery Campaign

NAPW Study: Arrests of and Forced Interventions on Pregnant Women

This important study exposes the unfortunate trend regarding the legal rights of pregnant people. Abstract In November 2011, the citizens of Mississippi voted down Proposition 26, a “personhood” measure that sought to establish separate constitutional rights for fertilized eggs, embryos, … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Should Sole-Parent Decision-Making Really Be the Last Resort?

This article by Elephant Circle Director Jennifer Eyl was published this month on Legal Connection, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association. Jennifer Eyl, Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Should Sole-Parent Decision-Making Really Be the Last Resort? Legal Connection, October 12, … Continue reading

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Information about Vicarious Liability Issues

Doctors are sometimes are wary of working with midwives due to concerns about being held vicariously liable for their actions. Insurance companies help maintain this fear by associating extra fees and costs for those who work with midwives.  This fear … Continue reading

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Health Care Antitrust Bibliography

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Hold ACOG and ACNM accountable

Consumers can help hold ACNM and ACOG accountable for their stance on homebirth and integrated care. Integrated care benefits consumers, and these professional organizations recognize that publicly, but their members and local affiliates often make integrated care harder rather than … Continue reading

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Transfer/Transport Stories

Click here for the Declaration form:  DeclarationFormFINAL-Sept2011 The attorneys of Legal Advocates for Birth Options and Rights (LABOR) are asking women who have experienced a transfer to the hospital after a planned home birth or birth center birth to please … Continue reading

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House Judiciary Committee

Click on a name for the individual contact information. Contact these committee members who represent all of Colorado while sitting on committee, and represent their districts while voting on the floor. Committee Members Bob Gardner, Chair Mark Barker, Vice-Chair Brian … Continue reading

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House Health and Environment Committee

Click on a name for the individual contact information. Contact these committee members who represent all of Colorado while sitting on committee, and represent their districts while voting on the floor.  Committee Members Ken Summers, District 22: 303-866-2927 Cindy Acree, … Continue reading

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Homebirth Lobby Day

Click here to register for the event. Be a Voice for Homebirth! Join us for a morning of learning about the legislative process, honing your message, and meeting with legislators. Click here to register for the event. March 15th, 8:15am … Continue reading

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DNCF Events

Meeting with the BirthChat Group of The Family Journey, February 21, 2011, 6-8pm at Womb for Growth Chiropractic – 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3600 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Meeting with the Colorado chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network, February … Continue reading

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