02/19/2026
At Central Texas Midwifery we stand in gratitude for Black Granny Midwives, especially during Black History Month.
Midwifery in the United States carries deep roots in Black history and exists today because of the work of Black midwives. The majority of births in the rural south were attended by Black midwives, commonly referred to as “granny midwives”. Long before hospitals became the norm and even after, Black midwives were pillars of care in the south. They supported generations of Black and white families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with skill, wisdom, and deep community trust.
The contributions of Black midwives remain foundational to midwifery today.