The Midwifery Project Oklahoma

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Maternal mental health matters, and it saves lives.

In the U.S., su***de and drug overdose, both linked to untreated mental health and substance use conditions, are now among the leading causes of maternal death and are largely preventable. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2512078

✨Check in with your patients, colleagues, or loved ones. A simple conversation, screening, or referral can make a life-saving difference.✨

Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and build a system where every mother is supported, mentally, physically, and emotionally.

05/20/2026

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication, but with early recognition and timely care, outcomes can improve.

Increasing awareness of the warning signs is one step toward safer pregnanceis for all.

Preeclampsia isn’t just about high blood pressure, and it doesn’t always look the way people expect. Preeclampsia can develop during pregnancy or even after delivery, sometimes with subtle or unexpected symptoms.

What to know:
• It can happen without obvious high blood pressure at first
• It can occur days to weeks postpartum
• It affects multiple organs, not just blood pressure

Prevention matters:
For some patients, low-dose aspirin is recommended during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Talk with your provider about whether it’s right for you.

04/28/2026

Access to midwifery care is an important part of supporting healthy families in Oklahoma. Certified Nurse-Midwives plays a meaningful role in providing compassionate, community-based care, and we're committed to supporting the next generation of midwives.

Applications are now open for the CNM Loan Forgiveness program, supporting Student Nurse-Midwives who want to serve families right here in Tulsa.

📌Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.
📌Visit our website for more information - www.themidwiferyproject.org

Please like, share, and follow to help us reach future midwives and strengthen access to midwifery care in our community.

04/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newest CNM Loan Forgiveness Award Recipient! 🎉

We are exited to support Amaya Johnson, who is completing her Student Nurse-Midwife education and training at Baylor University. Through the CNM Loan Forgiveness, The Midwifery Project is proud to help ease the financial burden of her education as she continues developing the skills needed to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to Oklahoma families.

After graduation, Amaya plans to serve the Tulsa community at Innovations Family Wellness, Inc., helping strengthen our maternal health workforce and expand access to midwifery care.

💛 Join us in congratulating her as she continues her journey into community midwifery.

Funding for this award is made possible through the generous support of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF).

⭐If this matters to you, please follow, like and share.⭐

04/21/2026

Oklahoma’s maternal health workforce is stretched thin. Strengthening the pipeline of midwives, physicians, and other maternity care professionals is critical to improve outcomes for families.
The Commonwealth Fund’s report (2024) places Oklahoma among the lowest states for women’s and reproductive health care. With only just 55 maternity care providers per 100,000 women of reproductive age, families face significant barriers to timely and safe care.
These gaps lead to:
• Delays in receiving care
• Limited options of pregnancy and birth services
• Increased pressure on current providers
• Higher risks for maternal and infant health outcomes




"One provider for every 1,818 women. This is why access matters"

04/20/2026

Oklahoma midwives and birth workers—stay informed and connected. Don’t miss the Oklahoma State Department of Health Newborn Screening Symposium to learn the latest in early identification and care coordination.

OPQIC is pleased to share an upcoming opportunity from the Oklahoma State Department of Health: the Newborn Screening Symposium, taking place June 26, 2026, at the NCED Conference Center in Norman.

This full-day event will bring together multidisciplinary partners across the perinatal continuum to strengthen understanding of newborn screening, promote timely identification of conditions, and support coordinated care for Oklahoma’s infants. With participation from providers, birthing facilities, public health professionals, and community partners, the symposium reflects a shared commitment to improving outcomes for mothers and babies across the state.

We encourage our partners to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity for learning and collaboration. Register here: https://opqic.org/registration/

04/17/2026

Oklahoma wins when Certified Nurse Midwives are fully integrated into our hospitals. Huge congratulations to CNM Lela Cupp at INTEGRIS Health Woodward on welcoming her first baby at the hospital, and to the healthy mom and baby doing beautifully.
Moments like this show what's possible when communities have access to midwifery care close to home.

Welcoming New Beginnings and Celebrating a Special Milestone 💙

Certified Nurse Midwife Lela Cupp recently delivered her very first baby at INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital and mom and baby are doing great! This is the first midwife delivery ever at our hospital!

While this marks her first delivery in Woodward, Lela brings over 10 years of experience helping families welcome their little ones into the world.

Her compassion, expertise, and dedication to mothers and babies are already making a meaningful impact in our community.

Join us in congratulating Lela on this exciting moment—we’re so glad she’s here! 👶✨

03/19/2026

There's more than one way to become a midwife. Each pathway brings skilled, compassionate care to growing families.

Understanding the pathways helps families choose the care that feels right for them.

03/16/2026

Here's a quick look at the types of midwives who provide clinical care across hospitals, birth centers, and homes:

Knowledge empowers families & Midwives support them.