The history and current status of nurse midwifery in Wisconsin.
Two editorials in the June 1991 Wisconsin Medical Journal communicated a concern for the equitable provision of health care to all Wisconsin residents. They requested greater commitment to this goal by the state government, and cited quality obstetric care as a worthwhile investment of the public dollar for long-term public health. As part of the discussion of resources available to improve obstetrical care, this paper will present a summary of the current status and potential expansion of midwifery practice in Wisconsin after a synopsis of the relevant historical information.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gundersen/Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI.
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D049673:History, 20th Century; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D014922:Wisconsin