Get Involved

Midwifery Needs a Community Behind It

Midwifery matters—not only to the families who choose it, but to communities across Texas. If you believe in safe, informed, family-centered maternity care and the important role Licensed Midwives play in our state, there is a place for you in this work.

You don’t have to be a midwife or a current consumer of midwifery care to get involved. Whether you have experienced midwifery firsthand, supported a loved one, work alongside midwives, or simply believe Texans should have access to informed birth choices, your voice and support can make a difference.

There are many ways to stand alongside Texas midwives and help raise awareness about the role they play in caring for mothers, babies, and families. From contacting your elected officials to sharing information, staying informed, and supporting the work of Texas Community Midwives, every action helps strengthen the conversation around midwifery in Texas.

How Can You Help?

  • Consider reaching out to Attorney General Ken Paxton and sharing your personal experience with birth and maternity care. If you have experienced midwifery care, share how it impacted you and your family and why access to Licensed Midwives matters to Texans.

    You can also ask the Attorney General’s office to support fair and consistent treatment of midwives and to ensure that Licensed Midwives are treated with the same fairness and respect afforded to other licensed healthcare professionals in Texas.

    Office of the Attorney General
    PO Box 12548
    Austin, TX 78711-2548

    Online Contact Form

    PH: 800-252-8011

  • Your state representative needs to hear from the people in their community. Call or write your Texas State Representative and share why birth choice, access to maternity care, and midwifery are important to you and your community.

    Find Your Representative

  • You can respectfully share your experiences with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), particularly if you have had a positive experience with a Licensed Midwife.

    Let TDLR leadership know why fair, consistent, and unbiased oversight of Licensed Midwives matters to you and to families across Texas.

    TDLR Leadership:
    steve.bruno@tdlr.texas.gov
    courtney.arbour@tdlr.texas.gov

    TDLR Inquiry Form

  • Stay connected and informed by joining the Texas Community Midwives Consumer Advocate community.

    Consumer Advocates receive updates about legislation, important issues affecting midwifery in Texas, and opportunities to participate in advocacy efforts.

     Become a Consumer Advocate

  • One of the simplest ways to support midwifery is to talk about it.

    Share your birth stories, experiences, and what you have learned about midwifery with your family, friends, and community. Conversations about birth choice and maternity care can help others learn more about their options and understand the role midwives play in supporting mothers, babies, and families.

  • Help more people learn about the work of midwives and the important role they play in maternity care.

    The Birthing Revolution is a documentary focused on midwifery and the women, families, and communities connected to this work. The project is nearing completion and needs support to finish production and reach audiences across Texas.


     https://phippsphilms.com/birthing-revolution-movie/