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.

Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications.

The national certifying body for graduates and accredited training programs.

Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.

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.

Aims to represent interests and keep members informed of all current issues and legislation. Offers links to various items of interest within the profession.

Professional body centered on improving quality of care. Provides information and resources. Links to specific state branches also listed.

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.

American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA.

Self-regulating governing body which maintains and ensures standards of practice. Also provides further information on registration, codes of ethics, educational principles and legislation.

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.

Provides a searchable database by practice location or birth site. Includes links to services and other general information.

Professional organization promoting the role of independent practitioners who choose to work outside the NHS. Includes clinical statistics, member resources, and a searchable database.

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.

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.