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  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Health Policy
  • Midwifery Practice

Background:

  • Access to contraception and reproductive health services is crucial for health equity.
  • Restrictive regulations limit the scope of practice for many midwives, hindering their ability to provide essential care.
  • Midwives are uniquely positioned to serve rural, urban, and marginalized communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a successful midwifery-led initiative to expand scope of practice for licensed midwives.
  • To highlight the achievement of prescriptive authority for midwives in Washington state.
  • To offer strategies for advocates seeking to improve contraceptive access and health equity.

Main Methods:

  • Sustained advocacy efforts targeting state legislators and government agencies.
  • Building long-term relationships with policymakers.
  • Focusing on legislative scope expansion for licensed midwives.

Main Results:

  • Licensed midwives in Washington state became the first in the nation to achieve prescriptive authority.
  • This enables midwives to directly provide contraception and medications for prenatal and postpartum care.
  • Successful scope expansion overcame previously restrictive laws.

Conclusions:

  • Midwifery-led scope expansion can significantly improve access to reproductive health care.
  • Advocacy and relationship-building are key strategies for achieving legislative change.
  • Empowering midwives enhances their ability to address health disparities and promote health equity.