Today, I had the honor of hosting a press conference for National Midwifery Week, alongside midwives, advocates, and legislators, to announce my bill, Senate Bill 1262 โ the Midwifery Modernization Act.
This bill will help expand access to high-quality maternity care, especially in rural areas, where families face growing challenges. In the U.S., 5.5 million women live in areas with low access to maternity care, and 810 women die every day from preventable pregnancy-related causes. In Pennsylvania, 9% of counties are designated as maternity care deserts, with no obstetric services.
This legislation is critical to improving maternal health outcomes for Pennsylvania families. ๐
Watch the full press conference here๐ https://bit.ly/47Xi0CQ