Highlights in the history of a very old profession, with references for more information elsewhere.

As many midwives have found, a doula can be an invaluable resource to a laboring woman and to a new mother.  A doula is a professionally-trained supportive companion for a woman in labor.

Organizations providing leadership and education in midwifery.

There are many regional, state, and local midwifery organizations.

The world is a big place, and midwifery is a part of the dominant culture in much of the world, more so than in the United States.

There are many related organizations with information that can be helpful to midwives. Some of these are listed below.

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About Midwives A great place for expectant parents to start learning about who midwives are, why you might want to have a midwife care for you and your baby. Articles of Interest To find previous feature articles on topics relevant to the practice of midwifery and to pregnancy and childbirth, from the e-magazine and on the website, check the list. Parents' Resources Find out about breastfeeding, birth centers, birthing balls, doulas, childbirth ed, epidurals, episiotomy, exercise, herbs, newborns, pain relief in labor, TENS, waterbirth. Midwifery Resources Search periodicals, organizations, research evidence, supplies, waterbirth, birth centers, midwives of color, doulas, pharmaceuticals.... Midwifery DirectorySearch our database for a midwife or practice site near you, or add your information to the database. Search by city, credentials, practice site... Midwifery Education Learn about the various ways to become a midwife. Find accredited educational programs for CNMs and CMs, and for CPMs. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): prenatal tests, pre-eclampsia, premature labor, stripping membranes, sex in pregnancy, shoulder dystocia, folic acid, hemorrhoids, morning sickness... Midwifery Practice Sample practice policies, procedures and protocols, billing and coding, informed consents, promoting your practice, and more. History Highlights in the history of a very old profession, with references for more information elsewhere. Upcoming Conferences A list of conferences of interest to midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, and parents. Books about midwifery, related subjects. Glossary An explanation of midwifery terms, and the different types of midwives International Midwifery Check our links to international sites and find out more about midwives in other countries as well as international opportunities. Forum Interact with other midwives, pregnant moms; ask questions, make comments, complain.... For 4x4 informational cards, email me. To post a midwifery position, apprenticeship, or other opportunity, send an email to nancy@midwifeinfo.com. I will post it in the monthly e-magazine. Contact the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Midwives Alliance of North America, the National Association of Childbearing Centers

If you are interested in becoming a midwife, you must first decide which route to take and where you want to go. In the United States, there are two organizations which accredit midwifery education, the Division of Accreditation of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (DOA/ACNM) and the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC). The ACNM is accredited by the United States Department of Education as an accrediting agency for nurse-midwifery education programs and for direct-entry (non-nursing) midwifery education programs. MEAC has been accredited by the Department to accredit direct-entry (non-nursing) midwifery education programs.

ACNM educational programs; these programs may offer a degree (baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral) and also provide the core midwifery education required to sit for the examination leading to a CNM or CM certificate.