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Third Annual Walk For Midwives held at Big Spring Park

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Dozens of valley families are taking a stand for more maternity care options in Alabama.

The north Alabama chapter of the Alabama Birth Coalition held its third annual Walk For Midwives at Big Spring Park.

Alabama is one of nine states that bar certified professional midwives from practicing. Many Alabama women are forced to go to neighboring states if they want to use a midwife to give birth.

"Alabama families are choosing an out-of-hospital birth, and we deserve the option to have a certified professional midwife without having to cross state lines," said Hannah Ellis, walk organizer.

Similar walks also took place in Dothan, Birmingham and Mobile.

To learn more about the Alabama Birth Coalition click here.

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