NATIONAL MIDWIFERY WEEK: LOOKING AT THE NEED IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
- Alyssa Fraizer
- Oct 8
- 1 min read
ABC 30 Action News | October 7, 2025 | Ana Torrea
The following is quoted from the segment, "National Midwifery Week: Looking at the need in Central California" By Ana Torrea.
"There are several opportunities that I see here in the Central Valley, and I would like to be part of the women spearheading this effort,"
The California Health Care Foundation reports that in 2023, there were 30 practicing midwives per 10,000 births statewide.
In Central California, it's about 11 practicing midwives per 10,000 births.
Under State Bill 520, it would create a California Nurse-Midwifery Education Fund, which would help universities grow a master's level program.