Across the nation, states are taking steps during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect pregnant women and their infants during delivery. With the spread of COVID-19, states are experiencing an unprecedented strain on their health care systems. To ensure a sufficient health care workforce, the federal government is providing new flexibilities to states, and states in turn are beginning to relax rules and regulations on provider requirements. Currently, at least six states (Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas) have emergency orders to expand midwifery care to pregnant women. This post highlights other efforts across the country.