Associations Between State Practice Regulations and Access to Midwifery Care.
Acacia HerndonJennifer VanderlaanPublished in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2023)
Regulatory policies beyond independent licensing are associated with women's access to midwifery services. In independent licensing states, adopting additional policies favorable to midwives may strengthen access to midwifery. Policymakers and regulators can use these findings to identify strategies for accelerating the expansion of midwifery access in their states.