By Shavonne Potts
spotts@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — A Yadkin County woman charged in February with unauthorized practice of midwifery is expected in court today.
Emily “Amy” Hyatt Medwin, 56, of East Bend, is scheduled to be in Rowan County District Court alongside her attorney, James Davis.
Medwin was charged after the death of an infant in western Rowan County.
According to a Rowan County Sheriff’s Office report, officials at Rowan Regional Medical Center reported an infant death on Jan. 20. A detective learned the baby had been born at a Sherrills Ford Road home. The infant was stillborn.
Detectives found that Medwin had given prenatal care to the family several times during the pregnancy, and that Medwin is not licensed to practice in North Carolina. Medwin admitted to authorities she was not licensed to practice in this state, only Virginia.
Medwin had a first court appearance in March. Dozens of people were at the hearing to support Medwin and midwifery.
Supporters are expected to show up again today.
Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.