Lay Midwives approved

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I'm wondering if part of the reason it got approved here is related to our sizeable Amish communities. They have most of their babies at home and have been allowed to have one of their own ladies attend. Making it legal for the rest of us to do the same would only be fair I suppose.

I've had 3 babies, and got to attend one delivery as part of my EMT training. I'd have loved to have been able to have my kids at home, but if I had, I think I'd have been sorry. My oldest was born with heart problems and was hospitalized for 2 weeks, and my second one had the cord around his neck which isn't a big deal if it's noticed and dealt with, but could have killed him or caused brain damage if not noticed.

Most of the time it might go fine, but there are times when skilled intervention is life saving. Because of that, I don't think I'd dare use a lay midwife.