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American College of Nurse-Midwives - http://www.acnm.org/
Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications. |
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International Confederation of Midwives - http://www.internationalmidwives.org/
A collection of 85 national associations from over 75 countries. Focuses on the worldwide advancement of aims and aspirations in attaining improved outcomes for women. Includes news, factsheets and a variety of other resources. |
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NSW Midwives Association - http://www.nswmidwives.com.au/
Aims to represent professional, educational and political interests, also to promote quality practice in maternity care. Includes links to events, news and education resources. Based in New South Wales, Australia. |
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Midwives Alliance of North America - http://www.mana.org/
Organization which focuses on a mission to promote midwifery as a quality health care option. Offers news, definitions and resources as well as listing conference dates. |
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Association of Ontario Midwives - http://www.aom.on.ca/
Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events. |
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Citizens for Midwifery - http://www.cfmidwifery.org
Volunteer based organization founded by mothers. Promotes citizen and consumer awareness. Includes the midwives model of care definition, resources, state by state analysis and FAQ. |
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Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery - http://www.oregon.gov/OHLA/DEM/index.shtml
Sets practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties. |
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College of Midwives of Manitoba - http://www.midwives.mb.ca/
Self-regulating governing body which maintains and ensures standards of practice. Also provides further information on registration, codes of ethics, educational principles and legislation. |
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Association of Texas Midwives - http://www.texasmidwives.com/
Promotes quality of maternal-child healthcare as well as providing information and support for members. Offers news, calendar of events and a searchable database of practitioners. |
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Washington State Midwives - http://www.midwivesofwa.org/
Provides information for practitioners and consumers focusing on professional issues and women's health. Links include birth options, articles on decision making and a searchable database. |
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College of Midwives - http://www.collegeofmidwives.org
American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA. |
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The Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS) - http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/
Non-profit organization that aims to promote public and professional recognition. Offers resources and a searchable database of practitioners . |
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Colorado Alliance of Independent Midwives - http://www.homebirthcolorado.org
Advocates homebirth midwifery as an autonomous profession. Aims to ensure every pregnant woman within the region has access to care. Links to birth stories, news and skills workshops. |
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Midwifery Coalition of Nova Scotia - http://mcns.chebucto.org/index.htm
Works and campaigns towards integrating and funding the profession within the provincial healthcare system. Also provides articles, a chronology of the group and contact information. |
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New York State Association of Licensed Midwives - http://www.nysalm.org/
Supports the needs and concerns of practitioners within the state. Includes a mission statement, news, events and legislative updates. |
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Connecticut Midwife - http://www.connecticutmidwife.org
Provides a searchable database by practice location or birth site. Includes links to services and other general information. |
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Midwives Alliance of West Virginia - http://myweb.wvnet.edu/~omb00875/mawvindx.html
Provides education, support and advocacy to both lay and professionals. |
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Long Island Midwives.com - http://www.longislandmidwives.com
Educational outreach service for nurse/midwives, childbirth educators and doulas practicing in the area. Includes a searchable directory, links to events, statistics and birth stories. |
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Tennessee Midwives Association - http://www.tnmidwives.org/
Organization of practitioners, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators. Offers continuing education workshops and quarterly newsletters. |
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Midwife Associations Database - http://home.comcast.net/~webmidwife1/
A list of international associations, listed by geographical locations. |
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Midwifery Organizations - http://www.motherstuff.com/html/2midwifery-orghome1.htm
Provides an index of organizations with links and contact information. |
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Uganda Private Midwives Association - http://www.wougnet.org/Profiles/upma.html
Offers a brief listing of contact details, activities and areas of operations. Includes various links focusing on women's organizations within the area. |
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Quinte Midwifery Committee - http://www.quintemidwives.ca
Promotes the profession as an acknowledged and safe option for maternal-child healthcare. Further links to research articles, updates and an optional survey. Based in Ontario, Canada. |
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Home Birth Association of North Dallas - http://www.homebirthdallas.org/tiki-index.php
Association supporting home birth and midwifery. Information regarding monthly meetings and referrals also provided. Located in Dallas, Texas metro area. |
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Ohio Friends of Midwives - http://www.ofom.org/
Promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry professionals, and the model of care. Describes roles, routes to practice and membership information. |