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The Georgia Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) is the official professional

Midwives are primary health care providers to women throughout the lifespan. This means that midwives perform physical exams, prescribe medications including contraceptive methods, order laboratory tests as needed, provide prenatal care, gynecological care, labor and birth care, as well as health education and counseling to women of all ages.

04/12/2026

Yesterday we walked alongside to honor the beginning of Black Maternal Mental Health Week 🤍

Here in Georgia, it’s more than important—it’s essential—that we uplift, advocate, and bring awareness to the realities Black mothers face every day. Their voices, their experiences, and their well-being deserve to be centered and protected.

Black mamas matter. Today, this week, and always. 🖤✨

04/10/2026

REPOST The 2026 Black Maternal Health WALK & COMMUNITY FAIR returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during Black Maternal Health Week ( ).

Each year, BMMA gathers Black mamas, families, birth workers, advocates, and community members for a joyful, community-centered day rooted in connection, care, and collective action. Join us for a morning walk followed by family-friendly activities, food, live entertainment, community resources, and local vendors, all grounded in this year’s theme, Rooted in Justice and Joy.

The event is FREE and open to ALL! Whether you’re walking in honor of a loved one or showing up for Black Mamas, this space is for you. Save your spot and join us in community: bit.ly/bmhwalk26

04/04/2026

Repost • The recent lawsuit filed at the close of Georgia’s legislative session highlights a critical gap between evidence-based maternal care and current policy.
After the failure of HB520—which would have significantly decriminalized midwifery—this legal challenge brings attention to laws that continue to limit access to qualified providers. These include penalties for trained midwives practicing without a nursing license and restrictions that prevent Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) from working independently, often requiring costly physician oversight arrangements.
At a time when the U.S. faces a well-documented maternal health crisis, marked by rising mortality rates and widespread maternity care deserts; expanding access to midwifery care is not just a workforce issue, but a public health priority. Research consistently shows that midwives improve outcomes, reduce unnecessary interventions, and expand access to care, particularly for underserved communities.
Georgia’s situation underscores the urgency. With a shrinking number of birth centers and limited rural hospital services, many families are left with few or no options for maternity care.
Across the country, we’re seeing momentum build as similar restrictions are challenged and re-evaluated. Aligning policy with evidence and ensuring that qualified providers can practice to the full extent of their training will be essential to improving maternal health outcomes nationwide.

03/28/2026

Georgia Midwives—don’t miss your moment ✨
Applications for Fellowship in ACNM close April 1, 2026!

Take the next step in your professional journey and be recognized among leaders in midwifery. New Fellows will be inducted this October at the Annual Meeting in Kansas City.

Apply now and let your impact be celebrated 💙

03/19/2026

Georgia midwives continue to center evidence-based, physiologic birth practices.
The American College of Nurse-Midwives’s updated Clinical Bulletin on intermittent auscultation reaffirms that for low-risk labors, IA is a safe and effective option with outcomes comparable to continuous monitoring and fewer cesarean and operative births.
This approach supports mobility, comfort, and continuous labor support while maintaining strong maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Protecting access to midwifery care means protecting practices that are both evidence-based and person-centered.

03/13/2026

Repost • Congratulations to alumna Anjli Hinman—winner of Emory’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award! Her powerful work with the Atlanta Birth Center, the city’s only birth center, is transforming maternal and family health.

Special thanks to Interim Dean Lisa Muirhead and team members Stella Clarke-Dubose, D.C. Crane, and Benjamin Harris for their contributions to this meaningful celebration, hosted annually by the School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, Goizueta Business School, and the School of Medicine.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and compassion of women everywhere—especially the incredible midwives who support, empower, and care for families every single day. Thank you for the life-changing work you do, the hands you hold, and the lives you help bring into the world. 💜

Here’s to uplifting women, honoring birth, and continuing to support healthy communities together. Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at GA Midwives! ✨

02/28/2026

Today was UAPRN Day at the Georgia State Capitol, and we’re so grateful to UAPRN leadership for thoughtfully designating a table for us! 💙
Jeannine, Des, and Kathryn proudly represented GA ACNM and midwifery at the Capitol.
We were honored to connect with respected lawmakers, including Viola Davis, a nurse and dedicated advocate, and Alan Powell.
Thank you for supporting midwives and advancing care for Georgia families!

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02/26/2026

REPOST• .nacpm.midwives 🚨 HISTORIC MOMENT FOR GEORGIA MIDWIFERY 🚨
For the FIRST TIME EVER, we have the chance to get HB520—the Licensed Midwife Act—brought to a VOTE in the House Health Committee.

Even a vote (yes OR no) = PROGRESS we’ve never achieved before.

WE NEED YOU TO ACT TODAY:
📧 EMAIL or 📞 CALL Chairman Hawkins NOW
📍 Email: lee.hawkins@house.ga.gov
📍 Phone: 404.656.7855
SAY THIS:
“I urge you to schedule HB520 for a committee vote. Georgia families deserve access to licensed community-based midwifery care. Midwifery licensure will:
✅ Expand the perinatal workforce
✅ Protect consumers
✅ Address our maternal health crisis”

Every call. Every email. Every voice matters.

This is OUR moment. Georgia’s future is counting on us.

Drop a ✋ in the comments when you’ve made contact!

MaternalHealth

02/18/2026

Have you seen the “Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care: Global Position Paper” developed by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the International Confederation of Midwives, the United Nations Population Fund, and UNICEF? This landmark document reflects a unified global commitment to strengthening and advancing midwifery-led care as a cornerstone of maternal and newborn health.
As Georgia midwives, we strongly support the vision and direction outlined in this global position paper. Its clear definition of midwifery models of care, guiding principles, and emphasis on evidence-based practice align closely with what we see every day in our communities: midwifery care improves outcomes for women and newborns, reduces unnecessary interventions, and fosters respectful, person-centered care. The paper’s call for collaborative, team-based models and stronger integration of midwives within health systems reinforces what we know to be essential for achieving high-quality, cost-effective care under Universal Health Coverage.
For Georgia families, expanding access to midwifery models of care is not just a global priority—it is a local necessity. By investing in midwives and supporting policies that allow us to practice to the full extent of our education and training, we can help address disparities, improve birth outcomes, and strengthen our state’s health system.
We stand with our national and international partners in advancing midwifery-led care and remain committed to ensuring that Georgia’s mothers, babies, and families benefit from the full promise of this model.
Let’s continue working together to center midwifery in Georgia’s health system and improve outcomes for all.

02/15/2026

Honoring the legacy. Celebrating the present. Building the future. 🖤✨
This Black History Month, we uplift the powerful legacy of Georgia’s “Grand Midwives” — the skilled, community-rooted birth workers who cared for generations of families across our state. In the early 20th century, over half of Georgia’s babies were delivered by Black midwives. These women were healers, educators, advocates, and trusted pillars of their communities, providing compassionate care in homes when hospitals were segregated and inaccessible.
Their knowledge, resilience, and commitment to safe birth laid the foundation for maternal health in Georgia — and their impact is still felt today.
Black midwives continue to be essential in addressing disparities in maternal health, advocating for culturally respectful care, and ensuring that families feel seen, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy and birth. Representation matters. Community care matters. Birth justice matters.
We stand on the shoulders of giants. 💛

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02/06/2026

🧠✨ Calling all Black women & women’s health providers! ✨🧠
Join a virtual focus group to share your thoughts on using ChatGPT for women’s health info.
Whether you’re a user or a healthcare provider, your voice matters!
💻 90-minute virtual session
📍 Hosted by Emory University’s Queen Savvy Lab, led by Dr. Rasheeta Chandler
📲 Scan the QR code to learn more & sign up!

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