Liz has been working as a midwife for decades, and a great deal of her work has been within the Amish communities of Northern Pennsylvania and upstate New York. In 2018, she was charged with negligent criminal homicide when a baby - who was born in the hospital - died in the care of that hospital’s staff. In an act of retribution, an anonymous complaint was made by a hospital staff member against Liz, who had been caring for the women while she was laboring at home before recommending transfer to the hospital for birth. She fought these charges for 3 years, and the state ultimately decided to do the right thing and drop the charge. What three things does Liz Catlin want the world to know about caring for women?

- Birth is a normal, natural process. As normal as pooping.

- Trust a woman's intuition. Explore her gut feelings.

- Encourage friendships. No woman is an island.

Connect with Liz:

- Friends of Elizabeth Catlin Facebook Page

- Liz's email: elizabethcatlin@frontiernet.net

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#2 Liz Catlin: Midwife Who Was Threatened by the System...and Won