I don't think that putting more restrictions on CNM's will help pubic safety or the economy. If anything it will hurt midwifery care. Midwives are trained professionals and have spent many hours and many dollars to do so. As a mother and an aspiring midwife I am saddened to see that so many laws are making it difficult for one of the best forms of care for low risk women who want a midwife. It saves costs and provides more of a one on one care for these women. If there are more restrictions it will be like taking away ones livelihood. Being one of those women who have benefited in this community from midwifery care and know many midwives who will be affected by this is again saddening. All of the national Advanced Practice Nursing Organizations oppose practice agreements and promote independent practice. I would like to see it kept that way as well.