Posts by Valerie

Quote: Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein  I knew that she'd be bringing pitocin, for example.  She didn't have to use it for me but it was a contributing factor to why I hired...

Quote: Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein  [W]e both engaged in a practice that was illegal.   What did *you* do that was illegal?   Valerie    

Quote: Originally Posted by slmommy    Valerie, is the chart in any way incorrect in specifying in which states cpm is "regulated?" As far as I understand it, it is fairly clear to see in which states it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Plummeting    And I think you are confusing the fact that I'm not a lawyer with an inability to determine whether or not my midwife can actually practice without the fear...

Quote: Originally Posted by slmommy  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_birth#United_States   takes about all 3 seconds and has a map. There are many other resources that explain state-state...

Quote: Originally Posted by Buzzbuzz  Plummeting - I think you are explaining quite well for everyone else how easy it may be for a consumer to be confused about the legal status of her...

Quote: Originally Posted by Plummeting  But what I'm saying is that the term is irrelevant. She's saying that if the law doesn't specifically allow midwifery, it's illegal. I'm saying that if the law doesn't...

    Quote: Originally Posted by lovebeingamomma  Valerie, is the mom doing anything illegal by hiring an illegal midwife?  In a recent conversation I saw someone said there was...

Quote: Originally Posted by Buzzbuzz  I believe that the Big Push For Midwives agrees that there is no such thing as alegal status.  My understanding is that if there is no statute permitting midwifery and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jane93  Oh, I think it demonstrates a particular mindset that is a strong strain in the stories I hear of some homebirth midwives (more than just one!)...