NCFOM was formed in 1997 to promote the safety and advantages of midwifery to the public. This became necessary because of a law passed in 1983 that criminalized the safest form of birth for most women. We are a statewide network that advocates the right of women to choose where they give birth and who will attend. While home birth itself isn't illegal, inviting a skilled midwife puts her at legal risk.

Goals

• Educate the public on the availability of birth options
• Promote the safety of midwifery
• Legalize non-nurse midwifery using MANA's Certified Professional Midwife model of care while working collaboratively with NCMA
• Support the formation of local and statewide consumer groups
• Publish a newsletter
• Establish a statewide database of midwifery and home birth supporters
• Publish a directory of birth related services
• Establish statewide celebration of International Midwife Day in May