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Georgia Midwives Sue to Decriminalize Practice, Improve Care

4/11/2026

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The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a Georgia lawsuit on behalf of midwives Tamara Taitt, Amani, and Sarah Stokely.
Georgia's restrictive midwifery laws prevent many trained midwives from practicing and increase risks for Black women.
Tamara Taitt, who runs the Atlanta Birth Center, cannot provide clinical care under these laws.
The state has 30 days to respond, and the suit seeks to decriminalize midwifery and end excessive physician oversight.

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Story summary

The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a Georgia lawsuit on behalf of midwives Tamara Taitt, Amani, and Sarah Stokely.
Georgia's restrictive midwifery laws prevent many trained midwives from practicing and increase risks for Black women.
Tamara Taitt, who runs the Atlanta Birth Center, cannot provide clinical care under these laws.
The state has 30 days to respond, and the suit seeks to decriminalize midwifery and end excessive physician oversight.