The Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential has been in use since 1994. Already 23 states are utilizing the CPM. Many states besides South Dakota are working on similar midwifery legislation.

Here is a brief summary:

Legislation Pending in 2007: Illinois

Midwifery Studies: North Dakota & North Carolina

Other States likely to propose legislation in 2008:
Idaho Georgia Alabama
Indiana Maine Iowa
Pennsylvania West Virginia Wyoming
Massachusetts Delaware Kentucky

Most Recent CPM laws were passed in:
Missouri 2007
Wisconsin 2006
Utah & Virginia 2005
Tennessee 2003

This is important information to share with your legislators!