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IL birth laws?

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I am a mama of two who's considering adding another to the tribe. DH and I would love to have a homebirth for this one, but I'm getting the idea that it's not so easy to do. I can't even find the name of a midwife!
Can anyone fill me in on the laws in IL and what I can do to make this dream come true?
Thanks!
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MistyB,
Thanks for the help. I am quite surprised and disappointed. Not sure what to do next...
Anyone out there have an experience they'd be willing to share?
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MistyB,
Thanks for the help. I am quite surprised and disappointed. Not sure what to do next...
Anyone out there have an experience they'd be willing to share?
Greetings!

Although a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision declared that midwives must be CNMs in order to practice in Illinois, there ARE DEMs in this state, and they do continue to practice. It is probably more a matter of "knowing somebody who knows somebody"
Please contact me privately for more information...

Valerie
Illinois DEM/CPM/RN at various times from 1983 - 2001
Current law student
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Valerie,
PMed you, but having trouble with my computer so let me know if you don't get it. I'll try again...
Thanks so much for your response. There is a light!
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Valerie,
PMed you, but having trouble with my computer so let me know if you don't get it. I'll try again...
Thanks so much for your response. There is a light!
I did get it, and responded.


Valerie
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I did get it, and responded.


Valerie
I take it you didn't get my PM? Let me know.
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Lisa,
Sorry, don't know if you meant you PMed Valerie or me, but I didn't get it if it was for me.
Jenny
Oh, I tried to PM Valerie. I wish I could PM you with useful information. However, I'm in the same boat you are.
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