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🤔Pondering a SIGNIFICANT barrier to Midwifery care by insurance plan for families that receive TriCare (a Federal carrier). Can someone explain how the federal government has allocated millions of dollars to educate more midwives that attend accredited education programs that lead to the CM and CPM credential, but TriCare will not reimburse the Certified Midwives and Certified Professional Midwives that complete these academic pathways, also endorsed by ACOG? https://lnkd.in/gYtWnZwf https://lnkd.in/gHiuj5U9 “TRICARE doesn't cover midwife services by a lay midwife, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) or Certified Midwife (CM).” https://lnkd.in/gZXqR88C 👉Perhaps aggressive education and advocacy needs to be prioritized with CMS and TriCare so the very professionals you are espousing needed in the workforce are reimbursed for services they provide! #GrowMidwives #knowledgeispower #RemoveTheBarriers

We cannot solve the maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in this country without more midwives. UCSF changing their program only makes it more difficult to recruit the workforce needed, and don't even get me started on how midwives doing a doctoral program and requesting to be called "Dr" is going to sit with their OB colleagues (and believe me when I say anyone who gets a doctoral degree deserves the right to request that title), but it's only going to complicate matters. A midwife with a doctoral degree won't make their practice any better, but it will deter new midwives from pursuing the degree. Midwives already struggle with didactic education in CA (with preceptorships difficult to find). The focus should be on making midwifery education more not less accessible.

Dear Student & Working Midwives! Registration is officially open for Cohort 3 of the Midwifery Mentorship Programme with Marthie! This is our LAST PROGRAM FOR 2024! ⏰ Why register for the Midwifery Mentorship Programme with Marthie? This program is more than just a course – it's built on passion and dedication. Here's why it stands out: ✅Crafted with Care: I spent a year meticulously preparing this program after witnessing the specific needs of midwives firsthand. ✅Knowledge First: I prioritized filling my own cup with knowledge before pouring it into others. This ensures you receive the most up-to-date and valuable information. ✅Witnessing Growth: There's no greater reward than seeing my mentees gain the knowledge I craved early in my career. By mid-July, I'll have mentored over 25 midwives from across the world! This program is your chance to bridge the gap and reach your full potential as a midwife. —————————————— Limited spots available! Register now via the phone number on the flyer. Registration Deadline: Friday, July 12th, 2024 Join our WhatsApp group for more info: https://lnkd.in/exgETMyZ #MidwiferyMentorship #PouringintoMidwives

Not only are midwives being challenged by health care systems to practice to the full scope of their education and licensure, but even growing a workforce of midwives is now significantly diminished by UCSF School of Nursing mandate to move the historic masters graduate midwifery program to a DNP. Why? This article hit the San Francisco Chronicle today! I hope the readership and citizens of CA can understand significant barriers exist to not only practice midwifery, but now to become a midwife, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Once again we see the ramification of profit over purpose. There are NO published studies that demonstrate value for cost as an entry degree to practice in midwifery, or any other advanced practice provider role. I urge heightened pressure for this decision to be reversed and reinstate a historic and predominantly BIPOC faculty remain as educators. The dismantling of the midwfiery program is beyond reason and provides suspect to many inherent struggles within the SON. #Enough #GrowMidwives

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) definition, “A midwife is a person who has successfully completed a midwifery education programme based on the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice and the framework of the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education, recognised in the country where it is located; who has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practice midwifery and use the title ‘midwife,’ and who demonstrates competency in the practice of midwifery.” https://lnkd.in/gqDHUn-x 👉Why was MARKETING the highest ranking need for OK midwives at their recent planning retreat, and remains the highest need requested by ACNM members over the past 4 decades? Because the public, payers and policymakers do not understand what a midwife is. This persistent lack understanding is foundational to barriers of midwifery practice in the US. Ask your next Uber/Lyft driver if they know what a midwife is. (Something I do every time I travel) The answer will likely be far from describing the scope of services provided. Travel anywhere in Europe and ask the same question, their answer will be immediate and accurate. In other countries a car is a car, a dentist is a dentist, a pharmacist is a pharmacist. Until a midwife is a midwife in the US — confusion will reign resorting in a majority of the public insecure trusting this profession. There is a global standard and definition. #ICM #GrowMidwives #scalingupandsustainingmidwifery

The long awaited journal for nursing is here

Working to improve the lives of midwives is at the core of what we do at the Association of Ontario Midwives. Having a strong #midwifery system, like we do in Ontario, relies on midwives, in so many ways, including relying on #midwives to teach midiwfery students. After years of advocacy, the AOM has achieved an increase to preceptor stipends, the first increase in preceptor pay since 1994! Read our blog post celebrating the value of midwife #preceptors and thanks to all the midwives who teach the next generation. #closingthegenderpaygap #reproductivehealth

The College's standards guide the professional knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to practise midwifery safely. Learn more about the standards of practice that apply to midwives: https://lnkd.in/g98gKDnV

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is making strides to better support internationally educated nursing and midwifery professionals in the UK through the newly launched International Nursing and Midwifery Association (INMA) forum. This forum offers a platform for international associations representing these professionals to collaborate closely with the NMC. Together, they will address pressing issues faced by overseas practitioners, such as racism and discrimination. Through this initiative, the NMC aims to tackle issues such as racism and discrimination, creating a safe, inclusive environment where all professionals can thrive and provide high-quality care to the public. It's a promising move toward a healthcare system that values and backs the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its professionals. Plus, with ongoing dialogue between the NMC and healthcare professionals, there's room for a truly inclusive healthcare environment. Read the full story from the link in the comments. #NMC #Nurses #Midwives #UK #Healthcare #TERNGroup

There's an overall sense of unity and collaboration in South African Midwifery at the moment & this is essential to move forward & see the improvements we need to see in the birthing space! Recap of Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) Roundtable Meeting in collaboration with UNFPA East and Southern Africa: We had a two day roundtable meeting with our main stakeholders (NDoH, Chief Nursing Officer, SANC and Denosa). Positive take home messages from these two days:  - SOMSA is visible and active again, taking up their mandate to represent and advocate for midwives in South Africa. - The Chief Nursing Officer heard our plea that we need more quality midwives and that Direct Entry Midwifery should become a pathway into midwifery. As much as it looks like we are producing many midwives, it is a false representation as we do not know how many will end up working in midwifery. - South African Nursing Council indicated that Direct Entry Midwifery is not their call to make, but NDoH once they see the need for it. - POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) is allowed for midwives and does not need to be specifically stipulated in the Scope of Practice, given that the midwife is sufficiently trained and it is not used for diagnosing malformations. An official statement will be written.