As a Virginian, a mother, a midwifery client and an advocate for personal autonomy, I encourage the state to pass the regulations as written. Midwifery training is a thorough, rigorous and well established credentialing pathway. Virginia women deserve to reap the benefits of all midwifery has to offer. In order for us to have access to midwives, those who would be midwives must be able to A) access the training programs required and B) use that credential once it has been earned. The professional, dedicated people who have worked so hard to establish the CM credential are making midwifery training better than ever. Now it's the job of the state to open the legal door to all midwifery has to offer us. Pass the regulation for a healthy, strong, self sufficient Virginia.