Category

Regulation

High-quality midwifery regulation that meets the Global Standards is required to ensure professional competence and public safety. ICM supports regulators with resources to ensure effective and fair regulation.

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Position Statement

Legislation to Regulate Midwifery Practice

This document outlines legislation to regulate midwifery practice, ensuring safe, competent care by midwives through standardized education, licensing, and ethical guidelines to protect the public.
Midwives are working in the female ward of Keraniganj Upazila Health Complex, Bangladesh. They provide essential care and support to pregnant women before, during and after childbirth. Their role involves monitoring the progress of labour, offering guidance, and facilitating a safe and positive birthing experience. Keranigonj, Bangladesh
Position Statement

Midwifery Regulation and Collaboration with Women 

We advocate for the inclusion of service users in the regulation of midwifery to ensure that policies protect their interests and promote a collaborative regulatory environment that meets their needs.
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Statements

What is the Difference Between Professional Associations and Regulatory Bodies in Midwifery?

There are key differences between professional associations and regulatory bodies. Read more about the key differences here.
A midwife Yuri Kudo does prenatal checkup at Yajima midwifery Clinic in Tokyo, Japan.
Guide, Toolkit

Regulation Toolkit

This toolkit offers a practical approach and resources to assist midwives’ associations in lobbying for legislation and policy necessary to establish midwifery regulation, particularly in countries with limited or non-existent midwifery regulation.
Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

This policy ensures that concerns regarding malpractice or wrongdoing on behalf of ICM and affiliated individuals and organisations, will be taken seriously and investigated.
Kalungi Deborah, a midwife for almost 40 years filling patient records at her maternity clinic in Kiwatule, Kampala.
Position Statement

Legislation to Regulate Midwifery Practice 

It is important to regulate and license midwives to protect the public. This regulation must be appropriate and proportional, and be in accordance with the ICM Standards for Midwifery Regulation.
A midwife explains a document to her patient in a midwifery clinic.
Position Statement

Birth Registration

Birth registration, a fundamental right under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is critical for legal identity, protection, and service access.
Position Statement

Ethical Recruitment of Midwives 

Recruitment practices should be guided by ethical principles, without targeting low-income countries. Midwives recruited to work in other countries should be respected and receive sufficient orientation and support.
Position Statement

Role of the Community Health Care Worker in Maternity Care Provision

CHW's have an important role to play in some health systems; however, they are not an alternative to midwives. Governments must identify midwives as the key health care providers for maternity services and ensure appropriate education and regulation is available.
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.
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