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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.

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.

Offers a variety of information about birth centers to parents and health care professionals. Provides articles, a directory of centers and FAQ section.

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. Patchogue, NY, US.

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.

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.

Certifying organization recognizing and encompassing multiple routes of entry into licensed practice. Offers detailed sections on certification processes, professional accountability, policy and procedures as well as newsletters.

Non-profit organization that aims to promote public and professional recognition. Offers resources and a searchable database of practitioners .

Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.

American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA.

Campaigns for better understanding of the normal birth process and also provides support and information about maternity choices in the UK and Ireland. Includes articles, publications and a quarterly journal for members.

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.

Regulatory authority which sets standards of professional practice. Also provides information on education, registration, standards review processes and publications. Offers additional regional sections.

Self-regulating governing body which maintains and ensures standards of practice. Also provides further information on registration, codes of ethics, educational principles and legislation.

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.

Sets practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties.

The national certifying body for graduates and accredited training programs.

An international non-governmental organization which represents organizations from member states of the European Union. Aims to influence the development and implementation of legislation on education and practice and disseminate current knowledge. Links to all states.

Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications.

Provides education, support and advocacy to both lay and professionals. US.

Regulates the nursing and midwifery professionals in the country. Offers contact details, activities and areas of operations. Includes various links for women's organizations within the area.

Organization of practitioners, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators. Offers continuing education workshops and quarterly newsletters. US.

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. US.

Promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry professionals, and the model of care. Describes roles, routes to practice and membership information. US.

Aims to represent professional, educational and political interests, and promote quality practice in maternity care. Includes links to events, news and education resources. Based in New South Wales, Australia.

Supports the needs and concerns of practitioners within the state. Includes a mission statement, news, events and legislative updates. US.

An advocate for for the midwifery profession. Peak professional body for midwives in Australia.