Hi everyone, here is the official press release to spread the word:
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Dear Friends,
As you may be aware, midwifery is under attack in Iowa. Midwives in
our state face criminal investigation and prosecution for practicing
medicine without a license — a felony charge that carries a sentence
of up to five years in prison.
Many of you are familiar with Melanie Moore, a Certified Professional
Midwife and mother of six, who was recently charged. Her case is but
one example of this disturbing trend, and unless something is done, we
face the very real risk of losing this vital community of holistic
health care providers.
Midwives like Melanie have upheld the rights of Iowa women to have
safe home births for many years, under the constant threat of
unnecessary prosecution. With midwives practicing legally in 24
states, and legislation pending in 10 others, it is clear that Iowa's
approach to midwifery is outmoded and ineffective.
Now is the time for supporters of childbirth options to come together
to preserve the rights of Iowans to give birth where and with whom
they choose.
Please join Friends of Iowa Midwives at a Preparing for Legislation
workshop to learn how you can help ensure that Iowa’s families have
access to safe home birth with legal midwives.
Workshop Details:
Date: September 22, 2007
Time: 9:00-5:00 (Check-in and registration 8:30-9:00)
Place: Saddlebrook Clubhouse, 120 Paddock Blvd., Iowa City
(Off Heinz Rd, south of Hwy 6 on the East side of Iowa City)
Registration fee: $15 (low-income $5)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topics:
The legislative process: how it works
Timeline for legislation: what to do and when to do it
Effectively presenting your point of view to your legislator
Organizing volunteers for lobbying
Writing a bill: what goes in and what stays out
Addressing concerns about your bill
Dealing with the opposition
Writing press releases and educational flyers
Presenter: Ida Darragh is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on
midwifery law. She is a Certified Professional Midwife and testing
director for the North American Registry of Midwives.
To Register: email
register@friendsofiowamidwives.org
Please include your name, phone number, and mailing address.
For more information, please visit:
www.friendsofiowamidwives.org
www.cfmidwifery.org
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__________________________________________________ __________
Dear Friends,
As you may be aware, midwifery is under attack in Iowa. Midwives in
our state face criminal investigation and prosecution for practicing
medicine without a license — a felony charge that carries a sentence
of up to five years in prison.
Many of you are familiar with Melanie Moore, a Certified Professional
Midwife and mother of six, who was recently charged. Her case is but
one example of this disturbing trend, and unless something is done, we
face the very real risk of losing this vital community of holistic
health care providers.
Midwives like Melanie have upheld the rights of Iowa women to have
safe home births for many years, under the constant threat of
unnecessary prosecution. With midwives practicing legally in 24
states, and legislation pending in 10 others, it is clear that Iowa's
approach to midwifery is outmoded and ineffective.
Now is the time for supporters of childbirth options to come together
to preserve the rights of Iowans to give birth where and with whom
they choose.
Please join Friends of Iowa Midwives at a Preparing for Legislation
workshop to learn how you can help ensure that Iowa’s families have
access to safe home birth with legal midwives.
Workshop Details:
Date: September 22, 2007
Time: 9:00-5:00 (Check-in and registration 8:30-9:00)
Place: Saddlebrook Clubhouse, 120 Paddock Blvd., Iowa City
(Off Heinz Rd, south of Hwy 6 on the East side of Iowa City)
Registration fee: $15 (low-income $5)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topics:
The legislative process: how it works
Timeline for legislation: what to do and when to do it
Effectively presenting your point of view to your legislator
Organizing volunteers for lobbying
Writing a bill: what goes in and what stays out
Addressing concerns about your bill
Dealing with the opposition
Writing press releases and educational flyers
Presenter: Ida Darragh is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on
midwifery law. She is a Certified Professional Midwife and testing
director for the North American Registry of Midwives.
To Register: email
register@friendsofiowamidwives.org
Please include your name, phone number, and mailing address.
For more information, please visit:
www.friendsofiowamidwives.org
www.cfmidwifery.org
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