MW in Indiana?

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squintz22

Discussion Starter · Dec 10, 2004

Is there a site to help me find any midwives in Indiana? I've had 2 babies, both in the hospital, and they were fortunately, pretty good experiences.

But I think I'm a good candidate for homebirth and would LOVE to try, but live in a very small town, and I'm not sure if I could even find one. Is there a website or phone number I could call or something to find out? That sounds really dumb! But I don't know, sooooooo......please, spam away regarding this!

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MeganCatheline

· #2 · Dec 11, 2004

Where are you in Indiana?
My preceptor is in Bloomington, but she serves about a 2-3 hour radius. Her name is Jennifer Williams, and her email is [email protected]
If you are out of her range, she would be a great resource for other parts of the state.
Good luck!

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Jazmommie

· #3 · Dec 12, 2004

I'm in Newburgh ,Indiana.Near Evansville.

Let me know if I can help in this area.

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Mona

· #4 · Dec 12, 2004

I had a great homebirth 30 min nw of bloomington. There are lots of midwives around, and really great community support.

feel free to pm me

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squintz22

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 16, 2004

I'm way up north, just south of ft wayne.....I'm not sure how far that is from Bloomington though....going to check on a map!

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Kaitnbugsmom

· #6 · Dec 21, 2004

Anybody know of a midwife in the Indianapolis area?

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hotmamacita

· #7 · Dec 21, 2004

I do not. My friends who live in Indiana told me homebirths were illegal in Indiana, which horrified me, so perhaps you might find one affiliated with a hospital. OR find one 'underground', ifkwim.

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Kaitnbugsmom

· #8 · Dec 22, 2004

They are not illegal so long as the midwife is certified... lay midwifery is illegal however, and using one is considered aiding and abetting, and sometimes worse...

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annab

· #9 · Dec 22, 2004

Indiana law does prohibit a midwife attending a birth, unless she is a CNM. They can be arrested for practicing medicine without a license, and Indiana does not license midwives. Each time a midwife attends a birth, she is putting herself at legal risk. Homebirth itself cannot be prosecuted, and the parents are relatively safe UNLESS it appears that they have made a decision that is harming their child. That would be determined by the county's prosecutor, who I am sure knows so very much about birth and its safety.

I am near Indy, and I know most of the midwives who serve this area if you would like to PM me. As for living just south of Ft. Wayne, there are a couple that I believe travel that far north. If not, they could certainly recommend someone for you.

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shay

· #10 · Jul 9, 2005

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Originally Posted by squintz22
Is there a site to help me find any midwives in Indiana? I've had 2 babies, both in the hospital, and they were fortunately, pretty good experiences.

But I think I'm a good candidate for homebirth and would LOVE to try, but live in a very small town, and I'm not sure if I could even find one. Is there a website or phone number I could call or something to find out? That sounds really dumb! But I don't know, sooooooo......please, spam away regarding this!

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In Northwest Indiana try http://www.IndianaBirthChoices.com
IN Northeast Indiana try http://www.michianamidwife.com or www.birthrootmidwifery.com

Midwives are out there, ask around at health food stores, chiropractors, La leche league groups, home schoolers...... good luck

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