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New Law Gives Midwives More Rights, Allows Home Birth for Low-Income Women

Jan 10, 2014 at

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Midwives in California are taking advantage of a new state law that took effect January 1. It gives them independence to work without the supervision of a doctor, and covers home births for low-income women.

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New Law Gives Midwives More Rights, Allows Home Birth for Low-Income Women

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