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"This was not a criminal case which was intended to interfere with the rights of a parent to choose where and how they bring a child into the world, but rather alleged the failure to adhere to any reasonable standard of care at such a critical time. "
Virginia is one of few states which does not recognize lay midwives, who typically help women give birth at home. Virginia does, however, license nurse midwives, who work in hospitals and birthing centers.
Ms. Hughes' lawyer, David S. Bracken, said that the felony involuntary manslaughter charges came four months after the statute of limitations on misdemeanor charges of practicing midwifery without a license expired.
"We drought the case was finished and found that there was a warrant out for her arrest,” he said.
Mr. Bracken also said he believes he would have won the case. He said he has more than ISO pages of hospital records and records from volunteer rescue workers. "There are contradictions in there as to who got there and what they found.
The Alexandria attorney denied that he knew where the Miners are. But the couple, who are believed to be in New Mexico, have supported Ms. Hughes’ position in the case and Mr. Bracken acknowledged communicating with them by phone.
The case has renewed debate among health officials as to how far the state should go in regulating childbirth and whether Virginia should license lay midwives. Mr. Anderson admitted receiving hundreds of letters from around the country in support of Ms. Hughes, who said she was thankful for the "incredible" support she received.
"Midwifery lessens healthcare costs and lessens infant mortality," Ms. Hughes said, stating that the countries
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