01/28/2026
I wish it weren’t necessary, but we need the chairman to welcome hearing the amendments that need to happen in this bill, before it can be presented to him!
So, please, we need you to call!
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📲THE CALL SCRIPT
Please call and let Representative Creekmore know that the MS midwives want to discuss his bill and ask him for 2 amendments.
His office phone numbers: (601) 359-3336
(601) 359-3496
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Opening introduction (Staffer):
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your city or district]. I’m calling to speak with Representative Sam Creekmore or to leave a message regarding House Bill 1389 for the 2026 legislative session.
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If you reach Rep. Creekmore:
Hello Representative Creekmore, thank you for taking my call.
My name is [Your Name], and I am a practicing midwife / birth worker / constituent in Mississippi.
I’m calling about HB1389 and to ask whether you would be open to amendments to the bill in the 2026 legislative year.
I appreciate that this bill is intended to address maternal and newborn health, but as written, many in the midwifery and birth worker community are concerned that it does not adequately reflect the midwifery model of care or protect the mother–baby dyad.
Specifically, I’m hoping you would consider amendments that:
• Include midwives in the rule-making and regulatory process, rather than placing all authority solely under the Board of Health.
• Protect the mother and baby as a unit of care, including continuity of care through at least 12 weeks postpartum, with consultations beyond that as clinically appropriate.
• Recognize midwives as experts in midwifery, whose lived experience and training should shape any regulatory framework.
Historically in Mississippi and across the South, home birth midwifery was pushed out through state public health structures, often without meaningful input from Black and community-based midwives. We want to avoid repeating that pattern and instead build something collaborative, safe, and equitable.
My request is simple: would you be open to meeting with midwives and birth workers and supporting amendments to HB1389 that better align with community-based maternal health and birth justice?
Thank you for your time and for your willingness to listen to those of us doing this work on the ground.
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If you leave a voicemail or speak to a staffer:
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [City]. I’m calling regarding House Bill 1389.
I’m asking Representative Creekmore to please be open to amendments to HB1389 in the 2026 legislative session, particularly amendments that:
• Include midwives in the regulatory and rule-making process,
• Protect the mother–baby dyad, with postpartum care through at least 12 weeks,
• And reflect the midwifery model of care and community-based maternal health.
Many midwives and birth workers would welcome the opportunity to meet with him and offer constructive input. Please pass along my message and let him know we are eager for dialogue and collaboration.
Thank you.
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Pro Tips for Calls
• Keep it under 2 minutes if live.
• Always say you are a constituent (even if just statewide).
• Staffers log every call as: Support / Oppose / Amend — you are aiming for “Amend.”
• You don’t need to argue—your power is in being calm, professional, and specific.
