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Nebraska’s outdated midwifery laws are forcing expectant mothers into tough choices—hospital births or risky, unregulated care—because certified nurse midwives, despite their training, are legally barred from attending home births. This unique restriction, born from a 1984 law amended by the Nebraska Medical Association, has left a gap that’s only recently begun to shift thanks to a landmark lawsuit and growing legislative momentum. Mothers like Kirsten Johnson and Hope Lindstrom are now paving the way for change, challenging the status quo and pushing for safe, midwife-led births. But as the debate continues, medical groups remain cautious, demanding clearer safety standards before expanding access.

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