Back to Class: Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care

Drake University Professor Renée Cramer will take a dive into her book, Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care. This book traces the movement for legal status of certified professional midwives in Iowa, South Dakota, and Missouri. With interviews from midwives, moms, and advocates, it argues that it takes persistence, politics, and quite a bit of luck, to achieve lasting cultural change and access to safe out-of-hospital births.

When: Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm CT
Platform: Zoom (Link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the event.)

About the Program: Back to Class features speakers from Drake's campus in a virtual setting. Bulldogs are invited to join from wherever they are to learn about unique topics, hear from voices on campus, and connect with the Drake community.

For event accommodations or questions, please contact Amelia Klatt at amelia.klatt@drake.edu or 515-271-3378.

About Renée: Renée Cramer is chair and professor of law, politics, and society, and teaches courses on reproductive law and politics, American Indian law and politics, the US Supreme Court, and the Equal Protection Clause. Her book, Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care, was published by Stanford University Press in February 2021.

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