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- American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council - The national certifying body for graduates of nurse-midwifery and accredited midwifery training programs.
accmidwife.org
- American College of Nurse Midwives, Illinois Chapter - American College of Nurse Midwives, Illinois Chapter. Certified Nurse-Midwives are licensed health care practitioners educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery.
midwivesofillinois.org
- American College of Nurse-Midwives - Information on nurse-midwifery care, women's health, prenatal care, childbirth, finding nurse-midwives, education, certification, and questions to ask.
www.acnm.org
- American College of Nurse-Midwives, San Diego Chapter - Includes philosophy, membership information, officer list, events, meeting minutes, and legislative news.
www.sdmidwives.org
- Association of Ontario Midwives - Combines the resources of the Ontario Midwives. Includes links, fact sheets and career opportunities for midwives
www.aom.on.ca
- Association of Radical Midwives - A group of midwives, students and others who are committed to improving maternal care by the National Health Service, UK.
www.radmid.demon.co.uk
- Association of Texas Midwives - Midwifery locator, practice standards and code of ethics, training programs, workshops, conferences and discussion boards.
www.texasmidwives.com
- Australian College of Midwives Incorporated - The professional body for midwives in Australia. They provide representation to government and other professional bodies regarding midwifery. Information about midwifery education, calendar of events, and membership. Site requires Macromedia Flash.
www.acmi.org.au
- Citizens for Midwifery - Promoting citizen and consumer awareness of midwifery and childbirth.
www.cfmidwifery.org
- College of Midwives - American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Includes information for midwives, consumers, and links to other midwifery schools and organizations. Located in CA.
www.collegeofmidwives.org
- Colorado Midwives Association - Non-profit organization dedicated to educating midwives, informing the public about birthing alternatives, and working with the government on behalf of midwifery.
members.aol.com/bikeslug/comidwif.htm
- Columbus Midwives and Doulas Club - A club promoting and supporting midwifery, labour and delivery nurses, and doulas who advocate for clients in the birthing environment and support childbirth options.
groups.yahoo.com/group/columbusmidwifesanddoulas
- Connecticut Midwife - Find a certified nurse-midwife in Connecticut by practice location or birth site. Learn about midwifery care. Links to womens health sites.
www.connecticutmidwife.org
- Independent Midwives Association (UK) - The Independent Midwives Association was founded by a group of independent midwives in July 1985. The Association exists for the dissemination of information about, and support for, independent midwives, and to lobby for the traditional role of the midwife. The site includes a comprehensive register of midwives belonging to the IMA, who are offering midwifey services plus useful midwifery links.
www.independentmidwives.org.uk
- International Confederation of Midwives - Vision, mission, statements, and code of ethics for the International Confederation of Midwives.
www.internationalmidwives.org
- Kentucky Alliance for the Advancement of Midwifery - Grassroots organization dedicated to improving standards of maternity care.
www.childbirth.org/kaam.htm
- Long Island Midwives.com - Long Island Midwives.com is an educational outreach service and directory for nurse/midwives, childbirth educators, and doulas practicing on Long Island.
www.longislandmidwives.com
- Massachusetts Friends of Midwives - Consumer organization supporting midwifery and the midwifery model of care. Also, publisher of the directory of birthing resources.
www.mfom.org
- Midwife Associations Database - Comprehensive list of international midwifery associations, listed by geographical locations.
home.attbi.com/~webmidwife1/associations.htm
- Midwifery Links - Multiple links to midwifery organizations. Reference for midwives seeking information and certifying bodies in various localities. Links to various educational programs.
home.attbi.com/~webmidwife1/mwlinks.htm
- Midwifery Options for Mothers - Set up to educate and promote autonomous (self-governing) midwifery in Virginia. Has a newsletter and photo page, and details about upcoming events.
virginiamom.org
- Midwifery Organizations by Country (Motherstuff) - Index to midwifery organizations with links and contact information.
www.motherstuff.com/html/2midwifery-orghome1.htm
- Midwives Alliance of New York - Supports traditional direct entry and certified professional midwives, and describes the professional status of midwifery in New York
www.geocities.com/HotSprings/9483
- Midwives Alliance of North America - Organization of North American midwives and their advocates with the central mission to promote midwifery as a quality health care option for North American families.
www.mana.org
- Midwives Alliance of West Virginia - Provides education, support and advocacy to lay and professional midwives.
wvnvm.wvnet.edu:80/~omb00875/mawvstpt.html
- midwives.org.nz - The New Zealand College of Midwives site. Valuable information on pregnancy and birth, and you can search for a midwife in your area in New Zealand.
midwives.org.nz
- National Association of Childbirthing Centers - Information about birth centers, stories, workshops and a bookstore.
www.birthcenters.org
- National Board of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting in Scotland - Statutory body responsible for ensuring standards of education and training for nurses, midwives and health visitors in Scotland, accountable to the Secretary of State for Scotland.
www.nbs.org.uk
- New Zealand College of Midwives - Information about education and midwifery in New Zealand. Midwife search facility.
www.midwife.org.nz/index.cfm
- North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) - The certifying organization for midwives that recognizes multiple routes of entry into midwifery and includes verification of knowledge and skills and the successful completion of both a written examination and skills assessment.
www.narm.org
- Ohio Friends of Midwives - Grassroots, non-profit organization which promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry midwives, and the midwifery model of care. Describes role of midwives, routes to practice, and membership information.
geocities.com/ohiofriendsofmidwives
- Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery - Determines practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties.
www.hdlp.hr.state.or.us/dmhome.htm
- Oregon Midwifery Council - The Oregon Midwifery Council is a state professional association for direct entry midwives since 1977.
www.oregonmidwifery.org/OMC.htm
- Oregon Midwives - Comprehensive and current information and resources for parents and midwives, about topics related to pregnancy, childbirth and women's health.
www.midwifeinfo.com
- Tennessee Midwives Association - Organization of midwives, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators.
www.midwifery2000.com/tma.htm
- The Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS) - Non-profit organization of Licensed Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives in Washington State. Provides resources, referrals, and information for pregnant women and midwives about midwifery. Includes a directory of midwives.
www.washingtonmidwives.org
- Washington State Midwives - For midwives, consumers, and anyone looking for information about midwifery and women's health. There are handouts and an extensive links to other sites, including birth options, health links, and health concerns of women.
www.midwivesofwa.org
- Welsh National Board - Monitors educational and professional standards of nurses, midwives and health visitors.
www.wnb.org.uk
- Wisconsin Certified Nurse Midwife Network - Nurse-midwifery exists for the good of women and their families, and upholds the belief that childbearing and maturation are normal life processes.
wi-cnm.net
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