Three Nebraska mothers challenge state’s restrictions on midwife-assisted home births

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. where it is illegal for nurse midwives to assist in home births, and a group of mothers is challenging that restriction in federal court.

49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

Three Nebraska mothers filed federal lawsuits challenging the ban. Emily Tvrdy and Amanda Musilek allege that the law violates both their religious rights and their …

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