<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*Content warning: &lt;/strong&gt;infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, fraud, scams.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources"&gt;somethingwaswrong.com/resources&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moms Advocating For Moms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, &lt;em&gt;Moms Advocating for Moms&lt;/em&gt;, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: &lt;a href="https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms"&gt;https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please sign the survivors petition below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texas: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/SWWS23%20"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/SWWS23 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*Sources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;American College of Nurse Midwives&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://midwife.org/"&gt;https://midwife.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.acog.org/"&gt;https://www.acog.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Balance billing: Independent Dispute Resolution&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/index.html#:~:text=Texas%20and%20federal%20laws%20prohibit,with%20a%20surprise%20medical%20bill"&gt;https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/index.html#:~:text=Texas%20and%20federal%20laws%20prohibit,with%20a%20surprise%20medical%20bill&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CMS, The No Surprises Act’s Prohibitions on Balancing Billing&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/a274577-1a-training-1-balancing-billingfinal508.pdf"&gt;https://www.cms.gov/files/document/a274577-1a-training-1-balancing-billingfinal508.pdf&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Do Certified Professional Midwives Need Medical Malpractice Insurance? Understanding the Legal Requirements&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.rcins.com/do-certified-professional-midwives-need-medical-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-legal-requirements/#:~:text=Texas%3A%20In%20contrast%2C%20Texas%20does,to%20carry%20medical%20malpractice%20insurance"&gt;https://www.rcins.com/do-certified-professional-midwives-need-medical-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-legal-requirements/#:~:text=Texas%3A%20In%20contrast%2C%20Texas%20does,to%20carry%20medical%20malpractice%20insurance&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How Expanding the Role of Midwives in U.S. Health Care Could Help Address the Maternal Health Crisis&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/may/expanding-role-midwives-address-maternal-health-crisis#:~:text=Midwives%20are%20licensed%20health%20care,women%20at%20double%20the%20rate"&gt;https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/may/expanding-role-midwives-address-maternal-health-crisis#:~:text=Midwives%20are%20licensed%20health%20care,women%20at%20double%20the%20rate&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Implementation of 2015 Sunset Recommendations&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sunset.texas.gov/public/uploads/files/reports/Implementation%20of%202015%20Sunset%20Recommendations.pdf"&gt;https://www.sunset.texas.gov/public/uploads/files/reports/Implementation%20of%202015%20Sunset%20Recommendations.pdf&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Legislative Process in Texas&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf"&gt;https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;National Midwifery Institute&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery"&gt;https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://narm.org/"&gt;https://narm.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Practicing Medicine Without a License&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/practicing-medicine-without-a-license.htm#:~:text=Many%20states%20make%20it%20a,fine%20of%20up%20to%20%2410%2C000"&gt;https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/practicing-medicine-without-a-license.htm#:~:text=Many%20states%20make%20it%20a,fine%20of%20up%20to%20%2410%2C000&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Regulation of Birth Attendants in Texas&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://texashomebirth.com/regulation-2/"&gt;https://texashomebirth.com/regulation-2/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Texas Board of Nursing &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bon.texas.gov/"&gt;https://www.bon.texas.gov/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Texas Department of Insurance &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tdi.texas.gov/"&gt;https://www.tdi.texas.gov/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/"&gt;https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;TDLR, Midwives Penalties and Sanctions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/enforcement/midsanctions.htm"&gt;https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/enforcement/midsanctions.htm&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Texas Health and Human Services&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/"&gt;https://www.hhs.texas.gov/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Texas Medical Board (TMB)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/"&gt;https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef"&gt;&lt;em&gt;State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patients&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, by Morgan Young for WFAA (March 29, 2024) &lt;a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef"&gt;https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What Do OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners Do?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://nursa.com/specialty-post/what-do-ob-gyn-nurse-practitoners-do#:~:text=OB/GYN%20nurse%20practitioners%20are,not%20licensed%20to%20deliver%20babies"&gt;https://nursa.com/specialty-post/what-do-ob-gyn-nurse-practitoners-do#:~:text=OB/GYN%20nurse%20practitioners%20are,not%20licensed%20to%20deliver%20babies&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What Is the Texas Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-texas-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-lawsuits.html#:~:text=Like%20a%20lot%20of%20states,and%20Remedies%20Code%20section%2074.251"&gt;https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-texas-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-lawsuits.html#:~:text=Like%20a%20lot%20of%20states,and%20Remedies%20Code%20section%2074.251&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Which states have the highest maternal mortality rates?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/"&gt;https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why Won’t an Attorney Take My Texas Medical Malpractice Case?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hastingsfirm.com/your-case-and-texas-law/#:~:text=Texas%20law%20has%20made%20medical,and%20many%20hours%20of%20deposition"&gt;https://www.hastingsfirm.com/your-case-and-texas-law/#:~:text=Texas%20law%20has%20made%20medical,and%20many%20hours%20of%20deposition&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Zucker School of Medicine, Amos Grunebaum, MD&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications"&gt;https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*SWW S23 Theme Song &amp;amp; Artwork: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hear more from Emily Wolfe:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WUpndpcjYMzyPwZ996Sha?si=AVD8A3svTtmsYA5_fNNfeA"&gt;On Spotify&lt;/a&gt; // &lt;a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emily-wolfe/252508107"&gt;On Apple Music&lt;/a&gt; // &lt;a href="https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/"&gt;https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/&lt;/a&gt; // &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/emilywolfemusic"&gt;instagram.com/emilywolfemusic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Glad Rags: &lt;a href="https://www.gladragsmusic.com/"&gt;https://www.gladragsmusic.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The S23 cover art is by the Amazing &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/okaynotgreat"&gt;Sara Stewart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Something Was Wrong

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S23 Ep8: Life and Death

MAR 27, 202546 MIN
Something Was Wrong

S23 Ep8: Life and Death

MAR 27, 202546 MIN

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<p><strong>*Content warning: </strong>infant loss, death, birth trauma, medical trauma and neglect, fraud, scams.   </p> <p><br> </p> <p><strong>*Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips:</strong> <a href="http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources">somethingwaswrong.com/resources</a>   </p> <p><br> </p> <p><strong>Moms Advocating For Moms</strong></p> <p>Markeda, Kristen and Amanda have created a nonprofit, <em>Moms Advocating for Moms</em>, in hopes to create a future where maternal well-being is prioritized, disparities are addressed, and every mother has the resources and support she needs to thrive: <a href="https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms">https://linktr.ee/momsadvocatingformoms</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p><strong>Please sign the survivors petition below to improve midwifery education and regulation in Texas: </strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/SWWS23%20">https://tinyurl.com/SWWS23 </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p><strong>*Sources:</strong></p> <p>American College of Nurse Midwives</p> <p><a href="https://midwife.org/">https://midwife.org/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)</p> <p><a href="https://www.acog.org/">https://www.acog.org/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Balance billing: Independent Dispute Resolution</p> <p><a href="https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/index.html#:~:text=Texas%20and%20federal%20laws%20prohibit,with%20a%20surprise%20medical%20bill">https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/index.html#:~:text=Texas%20and%20federal%20laws%20prohibit,with%20a%20surprise%20medical%20bill</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>CMS, The No Surprises Act’s Prohibitions on Balancing Billing</p> <p><a href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/a274577-1a-training-1-balancing-billingfinal508.pdf">https://www.cms.gov/files/document/a274577-1a-training-1-balancing-billingfinal508.pdf</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Do Certified Professional Midwives Need Medical Malpractice Insurance? Understanding the Legal Requirements</p> <p><a href="https://www.rcins.com/do-certified-professional-midwives-need-medical-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-legal-requirements/#:~:text=Texas%3A%20In%20contrast%2C%20Texas%20does,to%20carry%20medical%20malpractice%20insurance">https://www.rcins.com/do-certified-professional-midwives-need-medical-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-legal-requirements/#:~:text=Texas%3A%20In%20contrast%2C%20Texas%20does,to%20carry%20medical%20malpractice%20insurance</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>How Expanding the Role of Midwives in U.S. Health Care Could Help Address the Maternal Health Crisis</p> <p><a href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/may/expanding-role-midwives-address-maternal-health-crisis#:~:text=Midwives%20are%20licensed%20health%20care,women%20at%20double%20the%20rate">https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/may/expanding-role-midwives-address-maternal-health-crisis#:~:text=Midwives%20are%20licensed%20health%20care,women%20at%20double%20the%20rate</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Implementation of 2015 Sunset Recommendations</p> <p><a href="https://www.sunset.texas.gov/public/uploads/files/reports/Implementation%20of%202015%20Sunset%20Recommendations.pdf">https://www.sunset.texas.gov/public/uploads/files/reports/Implementation%20of%202015%20Sunset%20Recommendations.pdf</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>The Legislative Process in Texas</p> <p><a href="https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf">https://tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>National Midwifery Institute</p> <p><a href="https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery">https://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/midwifery</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)</p> <p><a href="https://narm.org/">https://narm.org/</a> </p> <p>Practicing Medicine Without a License</p> <p><a href="https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/practicing-medicine-without-a-license.htm#:~:text=Many%20states%20make%20it%20a,fine%20of%20up%20to%20%2410%2C000">https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/practicing-medicine-without-a-license.htm#:~:text=Many%20states%20make%20it%20a,fine%20of%20up%20to%20%2410%2C000</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Regulation of Birth Attendants in Texas</p> <p><a href="https://texashomebirth.com/regulation-2/">https://texashomebirth.com/regulation-2/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Texas Board of Nursing </p> <p><a href="https://www.bon.texas.gov/">https://www.bon.texas.gov/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Texas Department of Insurance </p> <p><a href="https://www.tdi.texas.gov/">https://www.tdi.texas.gov/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)</p> <p><a href="https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/">https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>TDLR, Midwives Penalties and Sanctions</p> <p><a href="https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/enforcement/midsanctions.htm">https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/enforcement/midsanctions.htm</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Texas Health and Human Services</p> <p><a href="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/">https://www.hhs.texas.gov/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Texas Medical Board (TMB)</p> <p><a href="https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/">https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p><a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef"><em>State investigating Dallas birth center and midwives, following multiple complaints from patients</em></a>, by Morgan Young for WFAA (March 29, 2024) <a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef">https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigates/state-investigating-dallas-birth-center-midwives-following-multiple-complaints-from-patients/287-ea77eb18-c637-44d4-aaa2-fe8fd7a2fcef</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p><em>What Do OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners Do?</em></p> <p><a href="https://nursa.com/specialty-post/what-do-ob-gyn-nurse-practitoners-do#:~:text=OB/GYN%20nurse%20practitioners%20are,not%20licensed%20to%20deliver%20babies">https://nursa.com/specialty-post/what-do-ob-gyn-nurse-practitoners-do#:~:text=OB/GYN%20nurse%20practitioners%20are,not%20licensed%20to%20deliver%20babies</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>What Is the Texas Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?</p> <p><a href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-texas-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-lawsuits.html#:~:text=Like%20a%20lot%20of%20states,and%20Remedies%20Code%20section%2074.251">https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-texas-statute-limitations-medical-malpractice-lawsuits.html#:~:text=Like%20a%20lot%20of%20states,and%20Remedies%20Code%20section%2074.251</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Which states have the highest maternal mortality rates?</p> <p><a href="https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/">https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-maternal-mortality-rates/</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Why Won’t an Attorney Take My Texas Medical Malpractice Case?</p> <p><a href="https://www.hastingsfirm.com/your-case-and-texas-law/#:~:text=Texas%20law%20has%20made%20medical,and%20many%20hours%20of%20deposition">https://www.hastingsfirm.com/your-case-and-texas-law/#:~:text=Texas%20law%20has%20made%20medical,and%20many%20hours%20of%20deposition</a>. </p> <p><br> </p> <p>Zucker School of Medicine, Amos Grunebaum, MD</p> <p><a href="https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications">https://faculty.medicine.hofstra.edu/13732-amos-grunebaum/publications</a> </p> <p><br> </p> <p><strong>*SWW S23 Theme Song &amp; Artwork: </strong></p> <p>Hear more from Emily Wolfe:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WUpndpcjYMzyPwZ996Sha?si=AVD8A3svTtmsYA5_fNNfeA">On Spotify</a> // <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emily-wolfe/252508107">On Apple Music</a> // <a href="https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/">https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/</a> // <a href="http://instagram.com/emilywolfemusic">instagram.com/emilywolfemusic</a></p> <p>Glad Rags: <a href="https://www.gladragsmusic.com/">https://www.gladragsmusic.com/</a> </p> <p>The S23 cover art is by the Amazing <a href="http://instagram.com/okaynotgreat">Sara Stewart</a></p>