The Midwifery project
Our commitment
The Midwifery Project builds bridges between licensed midwives, community organizations, and funding partners to strengthen midwifery care and grow the profession for future generations.
Creating sustainable paths for practice
Ensuring equal access
Promoting quality care for all birthing individuals
The Future We're Building
Standing at the forefront of maternal healthcare reform, The Midwifery Project is driving positive change across Tulsa and beyond, where every birthing individual has access to outstanding midwifery care within an integrated healthcare system built on respect and equity.
Midwifery Project Goals
Elevate and Improve Midwifery Access and Services
Enhance and Grow the Midwifery Workforce
Expand Midwifery Awareness and Education
Improve the Quality and Safety of Community Birth Transfers
Midwifery Project Initiatives
Eight interconnected initiatives address key opportunities and challenges in midwifery care in our region.
Professional Development for Midwives
- Collaboration with the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
- Annual professional development for midwives
Loan Forgiveness
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Loan Forgiveness Grants
Smooth Transitions Oklahoma
Quality & Safety of Community Birth Transfers
Local University Education for licensed midwives
Collaboration of midwifery services in Oklahoma health care systems
Birth Center Accreditation
- Assisting birth centers with the accreditation process
- Collaborating for the creation of the state plan for Medicaid reimbursement of midwifery services
Integration of Midwifery Models of Care
Collaboration of midwifery services in health care systems
Public Health Awareness & Education
Collaboration of midwifery services in health care systems
Help us strengthen midwifery care
As we advance these initiatives, we welcome your partnership, interest and expertise in this vital work.