Building Midwifery capacity & expanding access to all birthing families in Oklahoma
We bridge licensed midwives, community organizations, and funding partners to strengthen midwifery care in Oklahoma and grow the profession for future generations.
8 Midwifery Project Initiatives
Eight interconnected initiatives address key opportunities and challenges in midwifery care in our region.
Birth Center Directory
Explore the birth center landscape through our statewide directory. This resource highlights existing facilities and tracks progress toward accreditation, helping families and providers stay informed about community based options.
Tulsa CNM Loan Forgiveness
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Loan Forgiveness Grants in Tulsa
Smooth Transitions® Oklahoma
Quality & Safety of Community Birth Transfers
University Education for licensed midwives
In the fall of 2024, The Midwifery Project joined a coalition of partners to host a statewide symposium exploring pathways for nurse-midwifery education. This effort marked the beginning of collaborative work to expand local training opportunities for midwives in Oklahoma.
Professional Development for Midwives
Midwives thrive in community and professional development is strongest when rooted in connection, collaboration, and shared learning. Whether you’re newly entering the field or deepening your practice, Oklahoma offers pathways to grow, lead, and advocate through the Oklahoma Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
Integration of Midwifery Models of Care
Collaboration of midwifery services in health care systems
Our commitment
Creating sustainable paths for practice
Ensuring equal access
Promoting quality care for all birthing families
Midwifery Project Goals
Elevate and Improve Midwifery Access and Services
Enhance and Grow the Midwifery Workforce
Expand Midwifery Awareness and Education
Improve the Quality and Safety of Community Birth Transfers
The Future We're Building
Standing at the forefront of maternal healthcare reform, The Midwifery Project is driving positive change across Tulsa and throughout Oklahoma, where every birthing family has access to outstanding midwifery care within an integrated healthcare system built on respect and health equity.
Help us strengthen midwifery care
As we advance our initiatives, we welcome your partnership, interest and expertise in this vital work.