Midwifery in the US:  Florida

Government/Law Links

• The Florida Legislature
• Florida Statutes (Full Volume 1995)-b CHAPTER 467 Covers midwifery.

Licensing Links

• Requirements....LMbooklet "Requirements For Becoming A Florida Licensed Midwife."

The State of Midwifery in Florida

• Midgewife's Home Page    See also Midge's fantastic Midwife's Dream!  Both are a great source for information.
• State Fact - Florida The status of certified nurse midwives.
• Direct entry midwifery is currently legal by licensure, certification or registration.

Making a Change

• Florida Midwives Need Your Help! Old (1996), but perhaps relevant.
• State Policy Resources By the ACNM.
• Join a pro-midwifery organization:

Organizations (Please let me know if addresses are out of date!)

Midwives Association of Florida
Contact:  Karin Kearns
702 W. Adalee St.
Tampa, FL  33603

Florida Friends of Midwives
Becky Martin
1810 28th St. W.
Bradenton, FL  34205

Other Possible Contacts

• Midwifery Today E-mail Directory USA Colorado to Illinois Try here.
• See here for state midwifery schools.

Home Pages

• Alice Sanpere, Midwife A licensed midwife near Tallahassee.
• Connie Mullen, LM, ICCE LM in Deerfield Beach.
• Kelli Johnson Reiki Teacher, Songwriter and Performer, Midwife She's in Winter Springs.
• Midgewife's Home Page   See also Midge's fantastic Midwife's Dream!

Books about Florida Midwives

• Why Not Me? : The Story of Gladys Milton, Midwife "This is the personal story of a courageous and compassionate woman and an account of her life's effort to provide women with affordable health care." (Amazon.com's description)

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