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Certified nurse midwife Danielle Kraessig meets with patient Yakini Branch at the PCC South Family Health Center Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Berwyn, Ill. The clinic may receive a permit to operate the first birth center in Illinois as soon as Feb. 5, 2013. Midwives and other supporters of birth alternatives for Illinois women with low-risk pregnancies have been working for years to provide such centers, which are already available in 37 other states. — AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

November 16, 2021

Midwifery returns to Illinois

In 2022, the certified professional midwife profession will become an officially licensed occupation in Illinois. We talked with two women who are glad for the legislative change but say it needs to go further.

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March 06, 2013

For Elderly Midwife, Delivering Babies Never Gets Old

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Baby Clementine, daughter of Rebecca Butler and Tom Sheehan of Champaign. — (Kimberlie Kranich/WILL)

January 11, 2013

As US Home Births Increase, Options for Illinois Women Limited

Amy and Ben Russell of Towanda welcome their daughter, Katie, who was delivered at home with a certified nurse midwife. — (Kimberlie Kranich/WILL)

January 03, 2013

After C-section, Bloomington Couple Opts for Home Birth

Abbey and Mike Fish at home in Towanda. — (Kimberlie Kranich/WILL)

January 02, 2013

Home Birth is Planned Gathering of Friends & Family for Towanda Couple

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Midwifery returns to Illinois

For Elderly Midwife, Delivering Babies Never Gets Old

As US Home Births Increase, Options for Illinois Women Limited

After C-section, Bloomington Couple Opts for Home Birth

Home Birth is Planned Gathering of Friends & Family for Towanda Couple

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