[Imc-summaries] Birthing Choices Threatened in Illinois

Giving birth at home is an increasingly popular way to begin a child’s life. Women often seek the assistance of a midwife to provide prenatal care, nutritional counseling, and experienced support during pregnancy, labor and delivery. In Illinois, it has become very difficult to find a midwife to support home birth, due to their continuing legal troubles with state agencies.

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