Midwifery in the Pandemic: A Rising Demand

This chapter explores how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped midwifery services in New York City and beyond, leading to a surge in interest for alternative birth options. Through insights from midwives and journalists, it highlights the longstanding history and challenges of midwifery in America while contrasting it with practices in other countries. The discussion emphasizes the potential of midwives to improve maternal health outcomes amidst alarming maternal mortality rates in the U.S.