Trinity Midwifery

03/27/2026

Obstetrics emerged from midwifery—not the other way around.
When male physicians entered the birth space in the 18th–19th centuries, they:

Learned by observing midwives
Adopted midwifery techniques
Added surgical tools (like forceps)
Medicalized and institutionalized birth
This shift was driven by professional politics, not evidence.

03/27/2026

Public Hearing: Temporary CPM Licensure in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced a public hearing on 274 CMR 3.00: Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Licensure Requirements. Thursday, April 23, 2026
2:00 PM (virtual)
Dial-in: 1-888-982-4493
Participant Code: 5561604
Written testimony accepted through April 23 at 5:00 PM
Reg.Testimony@mass.gov (Subject: “BRMW Regulations”)

A public hearing will be held on April 23, 2026 by the Board of Registration in Midwifery (“Midwifery Board”), within the Department of Public Health for a new regulation 274 CMR 3.00: Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Licensure Requirements.

The proposed regulation implements the requirements stated in M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 290-297 as inserted by section 38 of Chapter 186, of the Acts of 2024 An Act Promoting Access To Midwifery Care And Out-Of-Hospital Birth Options.

Here is the 3 page proposed regulation:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/proposed-new-regulation-274-cmr-300/download

The 3 page proposed regulation requires lots of cross-referencing.

You can email a short message to:

📧 Reg.Testimony@mass.gov
Subject: BRMW Regulations

Deadline: April 23 at 5:00 PM

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WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT:

Keep it simple and real. No need to be formal.

You can share:
• Why you chose a midwife or homebirth
• What your experience was like
• How this care impacted you (emotionally, physically, financially)
• What it meant to feel safe, heard, and respected
• Why access to this option matters for families
• Concerns about losing access if regulations become restrictive

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EXAMPLES (to guide you)

You might write something like:
• “My midwife was the only provider who truly listened to me.”
• “Homebirth allowed me to feel safe after a previous traumatic hospital experience.”
• “Without access to a CPM, I would not have felt comfortable giving birth.”
• “This care changed how I see my body and birth forever.”
• “Please don’t make it harder for families like mine to access this option.”

Things that are important;

1. we don’t want any regulation to supersede any informed choice documentation.

2. Secondly, shaping out of hospital midwifery care to be similar to obstetric models is only going to alter the positive outcomes we are already achieving.

03/25/2026

24 hours labor support… and counting.
Sweet little love, your parents are waiting.

03/19/2026

Blessed and joyful beginnings in this household!

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Which will it be?

03/14/2026

Home Birth is safe.
🏥>45% less likely to have an unplanned caesarean
🧑🏾‍⚕️>50% less likely to have an instrumental birth
💉70% less likely to have an epidural
👨🏻‍⚕️55% less likely to have an episiotomy
🤰🏿>40% less likely to have a 3/4th degree tear
🏥>40% less likely to have labour augmented (sped up with a hormone drip)
🦠70% lower rate of infection
🩸less likely or no more likely to have PPH (excessive bleeding after birth)
👶🏼As safe as hospital and birth centre births for babies (adverse outcomes in less than 1% of births)

03/02/2026

02/16/2026

NEW BLOG POST!
Birth and Postpartum Preparation for Older Siblings: Helping Families Transition with Love and Confidence

Welcoming a new baby is a joyous, life-changing event — but it also comes with big adjustments, especially for older siblings. The arrival of a new family member can stir up a mix of emotions: excitement, curiosity, anxiety, jealousy, or even confusion. When families intentionally prepare older children for birth and postpartum life, the transition can be smoother, emotionally healthy, and even joyful for everyone involved.

Older siblings play an essential role in a growing family, and their feelings and needs matter just as much as the newborn’s. Thoughtful preparation not only reduces stress but also fosters early bonding, empathy, and confidence in their new role.

This guide provides practical, research-backed strategies and gentle tips for preparing older siblings before, during, and after the arrival of a new baby.

Birth and Postpartum Preparation for Older Siblings: Helping Families Transition with Love and Confidence IntroductionWelcoming a new baby is a joyous, life-changing event — but it also comes with…