NEBRASKA BILL ABOUT MIDWIVES

Above: A rally was held on the steps of the Capitol in Lincoln for the bill on midwives on Friday. Photo provided.
Above: A rally was held on the steps of the Capitol in Lincoln for the bill on midwives on Friday. Photo provided.

LINCOLN - Nebraska has the reputation of being one of the worst states to practice midwifery. Midwives deliver babies at home. Many are certified nurses.

Two types of midwives are being affected: CPM (certified professional midwives) and CNM (certified nurse midwives).

Currently, certified nurse midwives who are authorized to practice in Nebraska may do so only in a hospital or birthing center and u…