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Campaigns for better understanding of the normal birth process and also provides support and information about maternity choices. Includes articles, publications and a quarterly journal for members.
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Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications.
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The national certifying body for graduates and accredited training programs.
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Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.
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Association committed to improving maternity care primarily within the UK National Health Service (NHS). Specifically centered on personalizing the birth experience and reducing medical intervention. Includes articles, meeting dates and archives.
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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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Professional body centered on improving quality of care. Provides information and resources. Links to specific state branches also listed.
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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.
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American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA.
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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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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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A club promoting and supporting midwifery, labour, delivery nurses and doulas who advocate for clients in the birthing environment and support childbirth options.
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Provides a searchable database by practice location or birth site. Includes links to services and other general information.
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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.
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Association supporting home birth and midwifery. Information regarding monthly meetings and referrals also provided. Located in Dallas, Texas metro area.
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Professional organization promoting the role of independent practitioners who choose to work outside the NHS. Includes clinical statistics, member resources, and a searchable database.
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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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Aims to improve standards of maternity care. Holds monthly meetings and provides information, education for the public and works for the reformation of public policies. Numerous links to areas of similar interest also listed.
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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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A list of international associations, listed by geographical locations.
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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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Provides an index of organizations with links and contact information.
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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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Lay midwives, CPMs and CNMs. Includes standards and protocols.
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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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Offers a variety of information about birth centers to parents and health care professionals. Provides articles, a directory of centers and FAQ section.
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Supports the needs and concerns of practioners within the state. Includes a mission statement, news, events and legislative updates.
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Regulatory authority which sets standards of professional practice. Also provides information on education, registration, standards review processes and publications. Offers additional regional sections.
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Certifying organization recognizing and emcompassing multiple routes of entry into licensed practice. Offers detailed sections on certification processes, professional accountability, policy and procedures as well as newsletters.
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Promotes homebirth, the use of direct-entry professionals, and the model of care. Describes roles, routes to practice and membership information.
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Sets practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties.
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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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Organization of practitioners, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators. Offers continuing education workshops and quarterly newsletters.
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Non-profit organization that aims to promote public and professional recognition. Offers resources and a searchable database of practitioners .
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Organisation set up by Parliament to protect the public by ensuring that nurses and midwives provide high standards of care to their patients and clients. Information about their policies and services.
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Trade union orientated organization run by midwives. Provides information and advice on professional development, professional affairs, and employment relations for members. UK based.
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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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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.
