No Warning, No Justice.
Previously charged in California for practicing without a license, this CPM later provided inappropriate prenatal care in Nevada that led to a baby’s death. Her prior charges were not disclosed—and no consequences followed.
A Preventable Tragedy in Arizona.
A mother and her baby died after a uterine rupture during a planned home VBAC under the care of an Arizona licensed Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). She was resuscitated at the hospital, but neither survived. Even midwives in Arizona are now calling for stronger oversight. Yet the midwife received only a slap on the wrist.
Oversight Failure in CPM Care.
A baby was left severely disabled during labor under the care of a CPM in Florida, whose prior disciplinary history was not disclosed—highlighting critical gaps in midwifery oversight and transparency.
A Former CPM’s Perspective .
Leigh Fransen, a former Certified Professional Midwife, shares her experience of being misled by inadequate training and unsafe practices within the CPM and home birth system.