As your constituent, I am thrilled to see that H.4999, An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options, has been passed! I am so glad the conference committee was able to quickly bring this bill over the finish line in the informal session, after unanimous votes in the House and Senate.
Thank you for voting YES for to a powerful multi-faceted approach to addressing our urgent maternal health crisis and racial inequities. H.4999 incorporates evidence-based solutions, including those that integrate midwives and birth centers into our healthcare system. This legislation will meaningfully improve birth options and health equity for families across the state.
This is a huge step forward for maternal health care in Massachusetts!
