Midwifery Resources

For those considering the field of Midwifery, the links below lead to organizations and resources which can help define the practice of midwifery, illuminate the need for midwives, and help you decide if this is the correct career path for you.


Organizations

National Association of Certified Professional Midwives

Who Are CPMs

Midwives Model of Care©

Association of Midwifery Educators

For Aspring Midwives

How to Become a Midwife

Value of Accreditation

Certification and Licensure

North American Registry of Midwives

NARM website

Certification - the CPM Credential

The Big Push for Midwives

The Big Push for Midwives

CPMs Legal Status by State

Citizens for Midwifery

Citizens for Midwifery website

International Confederation of Midwives

International Confederation of Midwives

Strengthening Midwifery Service


Resources

Improving Our Maternity Care Now Through Midwifery

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Paths to Becoming a Midwife by Midwifery Today

Reading "Paths to Becoming a Midwife" by Midwifery Today publications is a good way to learn more about what it means to become a midwife, and this 2021 edition has four chapters by Mercy In Action College of Midwifery staff Vicki Penwell and Kristen Benoit. Click on the picture of the book or the link for information on how to buy the PDF.

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