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Legality of Midwifery





In the United States, the legality of midwifery is overseen at the state level. Sadly, direct entry midwifery is not legal in all states. It is a detriment to women, their families and their babies. CNMs - nurse midwives - fall under different laws.

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States Where Direct Entry Midwifery Is Legal

With Active Licensure, Certification, or Registration.



  • Alaska

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Louisiana

  • Minnesota

  • Montana

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • Oregon

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • Vermont

  • Virginia

  • Washington

  • Wisconsin




    • Source: Mana.org ~ 2010






    States In Which Direct Entry Midwifery Is Legal But Unregulated


  • Kansas

  • Maine

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Nevada

  • North Dakota

  • Oklahoma







    • States In Which Direct Entry Midwifery Is Not Prohibited And Neither Is It Regulated


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  • Connecticut

  • Nebraska

  • Ohio

  • West Virginia







    • States In Which Direct Entry Midwifery Is Legal But No Licensure Is Available

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  • Georgia

  • Hawaii







    • States In Which Direct Entry Midwifery Is Illegal


  • Alabama

  • D.C.
    • Where there are the most politicians...it is illegal. Coincidence?

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Iowa

  • Kentucky

  • Maryland

  • North Carolina

  • Pennsylvania

  • South Dakota










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