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AIMS - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services
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.
http://www.aims.org.uk/ |
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American College of Nurse-Midwives
Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications.
http://www.acnm.org/ |
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Association of Ontario Midwives
Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.
http://www.aom.on.ca/ |
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Citizens for Midwifery
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.
http://www.cfmidwifery.org/ |
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College of Midwives
American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA.
http://www.collegeofmidwives.org |
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College of Midwives of Manitoba
Self-regulating governing body which maintains and ensures standards of practice. Also provides further information on registration, codes of ethics, educational principles and legislation.
http://www.midwives.mb.ca/ |
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Colorado Alliance of Independent Midwives
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.
http://www.homebirthcolorado.org |
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Connecticut Midwife
Provides a searchable database by practice location or birth site. Includes links to services and other general information.
http://www.connecticutmidwife.org |
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Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse Midwives
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.
http://www.midwivesoftexas.com |
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Home Birth Association of North Dallas
Association supporting home birth and midwifery. Information regarding monthly meetings and referrals also provided. Located in Dallas, Texas metro area.
http://www.kings-realm.net/hand |
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Independent Midwives Association (UK)
Professional organization promoting the role of independent practitioners who choose to work outside the NHS. Includes clinical statistics, member resources, and a searchable database.
http://www.independentmidwives.org.uk |
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International Confederation of Midwives
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.
http://www.internationalmidwives.org/ |
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Kentucky Alliance for the Advancement of Midwifery
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.
http://www.childbirth.org/kaam.htm |
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Long Island Midwives.com
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.
http://www.longislandmidwives.com |
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Massachusetts Friends of Midwives
Consumer organization supporting practitioners and the model of care for the profession. Directory of birthing resources.
http://www.mfom.org |
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Midwifery Coalition of Nova Scotia
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.
http://mcns.chebucto.org/index.htm |
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Midwives Alliance of North America
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.
http://www.mana.org/ |
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Midwives Association of New Brunswick
Campaigns and promotes the profession as self-regulating within the provincial health care system. Avocates ongoing development of services enhancing and promoting a high standard of care. Provides sections on education, news, events and birth stories.
http://www.manb-asfnb.ca/en_manb.htm |
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National Association of Childbirthing Centers
Offers a variety of information about birth centers to parents and health care professionals. Provides articles, a directory of centers and FAQ section.
http://www.birthcenters.org/ |
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