#417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl
· 1 h 23 min · Episode 418
Episode #417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl
This week Dr. Stu is solo as Blyss is away and joined by guest Ellie Stangl, a certified doula and legislative aide in Nebraska. Together they delve into the legislative process affecting maternity care: Does anyone understand the process? Does it make any logical sense? The short answer is no, but dive into this conversation with us to dig deeper and discuss the complications and frustrations of introducing and passing bills that advocate for midwifery and home birth practices. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the medical lobby, the legislative process, why laws differ from state to state, and how the cultural misperceptions about natural birth results in a lot of confusion around legislation.
About Ellie:
Ellie Stangl is a dedicated advocate and policy professional who has spent the past seven years working in the Nebraska Legislature. With a lifelong passion for natural and wholesome living, Ellie began in the birth world as a young girl assisting her mother during the home births of her siblings. This early exposure to God's design of birth and the beauty of motherhood inspired her to become a certified doula, a role in which she continues to serve friends, family, and members of the birthing community. Ellie has seamlessly integrated her personal and professional commitments by championing maternal health policy at the state level. She is actively drafting legislation to expand access to midwifery care and protection for women's birthing rights in Nebraska.
Instagram: @miss_elims
Resources
Birthing Instincts Podcast Patreon
Patreon: Advocacy Role Play Episode
AJOG Article: Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes
In This Episode
Ellie's Journey to Legislative Advocacy
The Complexity of Legal Language
Challenges with Medical Regulations
Opposition from Medical Associations
The Influence of Campaign Funding
Comparing State Laws on Midwifery
The Importance of Community and Education
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