JEFFERSON CITY — Midwives don’t want anything more from the Legislature. They just want to be left alone.

Today midwives from around the state showed up to the state capital to thank legislators with homemade cookies for the recent change in…

Talboy

JEFFERSON CITY — Remember tocology? Midwives gained more authority in Missouri by slipping that obscure term into a health insurance bill in 2007.

Now, Rep. Mike Talboy, D-Kansas City, is trying to repeal the provision.

Talboy has introduced HB476, which would repeal…

The Senate gave surprise first-round approval to legislation that would legalize and regulate midwives tonight, after Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, a staunch opponent of the bill, left the chamber to allow a vote.

Speaking after the vote, bill sponsor Sen. John…

An updated proposal to legalize midwifery was brought to the Senate today, and the bill’s sponsor says it is a compromise that satisfies many complaints from doctors’ groups.

The changes include requiring midwives to carry malpractice insurance and restricting their ability…

A Senate committee heard testimony today on a bill that would legalize midwifery in Missouri.

The bill’s proponents say women should have more birthing options and that lay midwives should be able to practice legally with private accreditation.

Under current law, midwifery…