Resources
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
MANA’s goal is to unify and strengthen the profession of midwifery, thereby improving the quality of health care for women, babies, and communities
North American Registry of Midwives
NARM sets standards for competency-based certification and is dedicated to advancing the midwifery profession by supporting advocacy efforts for legal recognition at the state and federal level
International Confederation of Midwives
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) supports, represents and works with midwives and midwifery associations globally to secure women’s right and access to midwifery care before, during and after childbirth.
State of World’s Midwifery Report
Increasing women’s access to quality midwifery has become a focus of global efforts to realize the right of every woman to the best possible health care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Pregnancy and Birth: The Midwifery Model of Care
This article from Our Bodies Ourselves Resource Center describes the midwifery model of care and how it relates to and differs from the medical management model for the care of pregnant women
Midwives Model of Care: Personal, Practical, and Professional
This PDF from Citizens for Midwifery explains what to expect with the Midwives Model of Care, and how this kind of care can help make your childbirth experience a joyous life event
Answering the Call for Midwives
The world needs more midwives. Our Global Midwife Training Advanced Internships, Midwifery Intensives and 3-Year Midwifery School provide a challenging learning environment intended to train midwives who will be equipped to provide high-quality maternity care in a variety of settings. But we do more than just train midwives. Our service learning model is designed to influence the way student midwives see themselves and their role in the communities they serve, and to develop the skills necessary to become the future leaders of positive change in maternity care. Apply Now.
Learn More
Take a look at our unique approach to midwifery education and international clinical experience. Find out how we integrate service learning into our methodology. Learn more about midwife certification and the Midwives Model of Care, or how our programs can help you to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through NARM. Read inspiring stories about how to become a midwife on our weekly blog. Learn about the state of maternal health worldwide. Share the UNFPA “Call to Action” with your network.
Visit our Midwife Training FAQ or our Tuition and Fees pages for additional program details, or contact us directly to learn how Midwife International can support you to become a global midwife!
