For the first time in 30 years, the state government in Illinois is close to approving legislation to regulate direct-entry and certified professional midwives. The Homebirth Safety Act was passed by the Senate and will be back under consideration by the House shortly. The story was covered in the New York Times. To learn more, check out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/us/24cncmidwives.html?_r=1
