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Our Early Childhood newsletter, focused on raising kids ages 0-5, is your place to get reads and resources on the topics most important to your family.that trains midwives, in a time where advocates say more maternal care providers are needed.has paused admissions as it switches to a doctoral programNurse midwives can free up OB-GYNs to care for higher-risk patients, which
Certified nurse-midwives in California are registered nurses who have advanced degrees and care for people during pregnancy, including labor and delivery, and mostly work in hospitals. They make up the majority of the midwifery workforce. .The state’s only other program, UC San Francisco, has paused admissions as it switches to a doctoral program. The school says it’s seeking accreditation to open admissions in 2025.
Sojobi, who started practicing in Nigeria, works as a midwife at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South L.A., where the majority of her patients are people of color. She says when she walks into patients’ rooms, she often sees sighs of relief from patients who see a practitioner that looks like them.
“And if that one school is only turning out two, three, maybe four minority midwives in a year, then we're really looking at an incredible shortage and a disservice to our women of color,” Sojobi said.Right now, you can help protect LAist's mission to provide local reporting to all in our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact on your ability to access independent and trusted journalism.
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