Thanks for this opportunity.  I have been a practicing Licensed Midwife in Central Virginia since 2005.  The need for more midwives practicing in the Commonwealth has been overwhelmingly stated.  Families want and deserve midwifery care in all its many forms.  Those of us working struggle to keep up.  After two years of waiting, it is beyond time for these midwives to offer their skills and expertise to our communities.  The evidence is clear!  Families are waiting!  I (and many others) support the regulations governing the practice of Certified Midwives in Virginia as written.  Looking forward to joining forces on behalf of the families of our area!

Most sincerely,

Leslie M. Payne, CPM

Traditional Midwifery of Lynchburg, LLC

Trillium House LLC

Lynchburg, VA