Philosophy

Midwifery care promotes, protects and supports women’s human, reproductive and sexual health and rights, and respects ethnic and cultural diversity. These resources describe ICM’s midwifery philosophy.

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12 June 2023

Together Again: Day 1 Recap of the 33rd Triennial ICM Congress in Bali!

Following remarkable ceremonies over the weekend, which welcomed thousands of participants to Bali and opened the event with song, dance, and prayer, the ICM 33rd Triennial Congress kicked off on … Continued

Advocacy, Association, Model of Care, Philosophy, Research

Midwife Kemetra King performs a wellness check with patient Ari Eisenberg, who is nonbinary, at Choices clinic. Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Position Statement

Midwifery: An Autonomous Profession

ICM advocates global recognition of midwifery as an autonomous profession, rooted in unique knowledge, ethics, self-governance, and societal regulation.

Position Statement

Professional Accountability of the Midwife

ICM asserts midwives must actively acquire and update knowledge, skills, and competency through professional education, ensuring accountability for their actions.

24 February 2023

IDM Contest

Our first-ever IDM contest, featuring the best prize a midwife could ask for! In celebration of #IDM2023, we want to switch things up and provide women and other birthing people … Continued

Philosophy

19 December 2022

Happy Holidays from ICM!

Happy Holidays to our dear global midwife community! Here’s to another year of progress for women and other birthing people, new-borns and families worldwide. As you know, 2022 has been … Continued

Philosophy

4 October 2022

History of Midwifery: Recapping ICM’s Centennial Party

On Sept 20th, we brought our key partners and funders together to celebrate our 100th anniversary and the history and trajectory of ICM and midwifery. Unlike other celebrations and events … Continued

Philosophy

1 July 2022

An interview with Karen Guilliland on building midwifery in the Asia-Pacific

“From the moment I joined midwifery, I was in love with it. It never felt like a job.” The amiable Karen Guilliland, previously CEO of New Zealand College of Midwives … Continued

Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Model of Care, Philosophy

4 May 2022

A conversation with the authors of ‘100 Years of the International Confederation of Midwives’

100 Years of the International Confederation of Midwives: Empowering Midwives and Empowering Women Joyce Thompson, Joan Walker, Ann Thomson and Margaret Peters may come from different corners of the world but … Continued

Model of Care, Philosophy

10 December 2021

ICM Holiday Hours 2022

Holiday Office Hours The ICM Head Office will be closed from 23 December 2021 to 03 January 2022 for the holiday season. We will respond to your email when we … Continued

Philosophy

Position Statement

Partnership between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Midwives

Indigenous midwives make significant contributions to reproductive health and social justice worldwide. All midwives have a unique role in promoting equitable and effective partnerships with Indigenous midwives.

28 January 2021

ICM Launches 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

ICM has launched her 2021-2023 Strategic Plan! Hear from our President, Franka Cadée on the significance of this plan: Happy 2021, global midwife community! As a midwife and President of the International Confederation … Continued

Philosophy

11 January 2021

ICM Updates

https://www.internationalmidwives.org/icm-news/

Philosophy