2006 NARM Year End Report
Twenty states, including South Dakota, are
currently working towards CPM licensure legislation.
Over 1400 CPMs in 2008

No state has ever attempted to reverse its decision to license Certified Professional Midwives

No state has reported an excess of damaged babies costing the state funds for lifelong care

All states reporting results have described favorable outcomes for mother

AND baby, and reduction in expense to the state for initial and follow-up care.

SD Families want access to these skilled midwives!