"Massachusetts does so much to ensure a person’s right to choose their medical care. We’ve protected abortion. We need to protect choice around birth," writes one of several readers in support of pending legislation.
Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state reproductive health care workforce and maternal mortality outcomes.
BOSTON During her second pregnancy, Lorenza Holt, co-leader of the Massachusetts Doula Coalition, decided to go through childbirth at home with a midwife. When she realized she would have to unnecessarily advocate for her decision at a hospital, her.