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Moms group urges TDLR to tighten midwifery rules after loss and near‑misses
Summary
Several speakers at the TDLR meeting said licensed midwifery practice in Texas needs stronger rules, mandatory reporting and faster complaint resolution, citing births that resulted in injury or death.
Three women who identified themselves as members or founders of Moms Advocating for Moms Alliance urged the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) commission to strengthen standards, oversight and the complaint process for licensed midwives.
Kristen Cook, introduced herself as a founding member of Moms Advocating for Moms Alliance and a past client of licensed midwives. Cook told the commission that "Texas mothers and babies are suffering" and criticized TDLR oversight. She said midwives are allowed to oversee high‑risk pregnancies while training focuses on low‑risk births and called for evidence‑based standards and faster…
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