Stand with California Midwives

For over four decades, Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery (CAM) has been a tireless champion for community midwifery in California. As the primary champion of legislative advocacy for community midwives, we've provided continuing education, offered scholarships, supported the launch of CALM (California Association of Licensed Midwives), and led initiatives to improve quality of care. We've been leaders in advocating for midwifery care under Medi-Cal and continue building vital partnerships to expand access to midwifery care.

Why Now? Because the maternal health crisis in California continues to deepen:
* Growing "maternity care deserts" as hospital labor and delivery units close
* Stark racial disparities in maternal outcomes
* Rising healthcare costs
* Increasing demand for community-based birth options