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New Jersey Midwifery Reform Moves Forward
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- Jun 10, 2026
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Summary
New Jersey is poised to modernize its midwifery laws with a historic bill that would create a dedicated midwifery board — a move long overdue after three years of advocacy. Currently regulated alongside doctors under one board, midwives are pushing for autonomy to better set standards and address a critical shortage. With eleven other states already adopting separate boards, this reform aims to boost the midwifery workforce and tackle New Jersey’s alarming maternal mortality rates — especially for Black and Hispanic women. While critics question whether the bill directly solves workforce gaps or improves safety — since most births occur in hospitals — supporters argue it’s a vital step toward equitable, patient-centered care. The bill’s next steps could reshape how New Jersey delivers maternal health services. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7414a35bdac51c8c