01/29/2026
Midwives are already protecting the lives of Mississippi mothers and babies, often in communities where hospitals have closed and care options are limited. It’s time for state policy to reflect that reality.
We are calling on the House Public Health & Human Services Committee to bring forward an immediate discussion on Midwifery licensure, including a the creation of an Advisory Council made up of Midwives, consumers, and medical professionals, that will work to advise the MS Department of Health on matters pertaining to Midwifery.
Mississippi does not need a policy that criminalizes care. We support solutions that expand access, improve safety, and strengthen collaboration.
Ask members of the House Public Health & Human Services Committee to bring up HB 1389 and amend it to define a Midwifery Advisory Council.
