I strongly support the development and completion of the regulations for CPMs to carry the basic emergency medications for pregnancy and delivery in out of hospital settings.  CPMs are trained on these medications, the lack of which heavily influences hospital transfer.  This results in higher costs, delays in treatment and dissatisfaction on the part of the delivering families and healthcare providers at the receiving hospitals. Having the ability to start treatments for postpartum hemorrhage will improve the safety of out of hospital birth for Virginia's families without any detriment to in-hospital care or services.  

Thank you for your support of the women and families of Virginia - 

Erin M. Baird, DNP, MBA, MS, CNM

Executive Medical Director of Women’s & Children’s Services
Centra Medical Group Women’s Center
2007 Graves Mill Road, Forest, VA 24551
P 434.384.8948     M 434.420.0472