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HR 1595: Black Midwives Day in Georgia; March 14, 2026; recognize

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House Resolution 1595

By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Taylor of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Baker of the 64th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Black midwives fulfill an essential role and contribute to improving maternal health outcomes by addressing disparities and providing congruent care to Black birthing people; and

WHEREAS, Black maternal health in the United States remains in crisis, with Black birthing people experiencing significantly higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality regardless of income, education, or socioeconomic status; and

WHEREAS, many cities and counties in the United States face a high number of maternity care deserts, where women of childbearing age do not have access to hospitals or birth centers offering maternity care or obstetric providers, which leads to higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, as most complications occur in the postpartum period when birthing people are far away from their providers; and

WHEREAS, integrating midwives into the maternity care system has been shown to improve birth outcomes, reduce medical interventions, and decrease the racial disparities in maternal and infant health; and

WHEREAS, midwives can assist birthing people and their families with safe and effective childbirth options, and promulgating midwifery promotes access to safe and effective antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care; and

WHEREAS, Black midwives have historically provided holistic community centered care yet have been systematically excluded from healthcare systems through restrictive policies and regulations; and

WHEREAS, the resurgence of Black midwifery is a testament to midwives' resilience and their commitment to reclaiming traditional birthing practices that prioritize respect, autonomy, and positive health outcomes; and

WHEREAS, it is important to invest in midwifery to expand access to midwifery education and training and to ensure fair compensation and support for midwives; and

WHEREAS, in order to facilitate optimal healthcare access, midwives should have no restrictions to practicing midwifery to the full extent and scope of their training; and

WHEREAS, in order to promote the restoration of Black midwives to their communities, all educational and certification pathways should be open, available, and funded to build the workforce of midwives; and

WHEREAS, observing Black Midwives Day creates an opportunity to support and recognize the long-standing and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day in Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the National Black Midwives Alliance.