1/🥳 A rare bright spot for #MaternalHealth in #Iowa. Today @KimReynoldsIA signed HF 265 to license Certified Professional #Midwives making #Iowa state #38 (+ DC). #ialegis @IAGovernor Press release: governor.iowa.gov/press-release/… @PushforMidwives

2/Thanks to @Rep_BobbyK & Senators Webster & @Jason_Schultz for getting the bill across the finish line. The bill had bipartisan support from 91 Reps @iowahousedems @IAHouseGOP & 46 Senators @IowaSenate @IASenateGOP Bill text: legis.iowa.gov/legislation/Bi… #ialegis

3/END Thanks to orgs that supported bill & leadership @MeganDaySuhr & @shiphrahbirth. Integrating midwifery model of care across birth settings will improve access to quality care in #Iowa. Stay tuned for reflections on this bill & #ialegis #MaternalHealth priorities in 2024.