The National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) , a vital expert body that has helped ensure babies across the country receive timely screening for rare but treatable conditions.

Joint Statement from NACPM, ACNM on the Closing of the CDC’s PRAMS Program

The United States is already facing a maternal health crisis. Now, proposed budget and staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would make this crisis even worse—stripping away funding and support from the very programs that protect families, improve outcomes, and reduce disparities.

A recent Guardian article outlines these alarming developments, including significant reductions in funding for key maternal and child health programs, as well as a proposed 20% cut in the federal workforce supporting them.

We are excited to announce the NBMA Board of Directors' open call for two student midwife Board members as part of the Board's commitment to ensure student representation at the leadership level!