Opportunities for Oregon Midwives
Involvement in the Oregon ACNM Affiliate is a wonderful way to network with other midwives, learn about midwifery in communities around the state, and advocate for legislative and practice changes to improve Oregon’s maternal outcomes.
We welcome all midwives and student midwives in Oregon. Membership in ACNM is not required to attend our events.
The Oregon Affiliate is very active with members across the state working to advance the profession of midwifery in Oregon, promote community among midwives, and to support our membership.
Board Officers
Committees
The Oregon Affiliate has many exciting projects this year. Please consider working with us on a committee on either a long or short-term basis. Student midwives are especially encouraged; ACNM membership not required though appreciated. Membership is only required for committee chairs.
Please contact a committee chair for more information.
Nominating
Debbie Alba, Katee Knight and Carissa St Onge CarneiroFinance
Helene Rippey
Abortion Access
Amy SmithLegislative & Advocacy
Emily YeastPublic Relations
Samantha Hendrickson
Midwifing America is a new podcast for national conversations about maternity and women’s health care. Supported by the Oregon Affiliate this podcast highlights stories from providers and the women they serve to illustrate the current state of maternity care. There is mounting evidence that we have a maternal health crisis in our country as we spend more, and have poorer outcomes than other developed countries. Join us as we Reimagine Women's Healthcare. www.midwifingamerica.com
Hosted by Corvallis Midwives: Kate Bowen, Katie Robins, Angie Chisholm, & Emily Yeast
Past Special Project Grant Awardees
heart of touch film
Angie Chisholm, CNM, produced an educational film & teaching series called the Heart of Touch about the benefits of skin-to-skin after birth. Useful in Centering groups, childbirth education, and pre-discharge settings.
Fruition Mural Project
The Fruition Mural Project was conceived by CNM Diana Louise Smith in 2018 and has evolved over time. The project has facilitated a midwifery-inspired mural in the community of Corvallis, Oregon.