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Association resources support midwives to establish and grow their professional associations, which are essential for the profession’s continuity and resilience.

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Policy Brief

Investing in Midwives’ Associations

This Policy Brief shows that when MAs have resources as well as strong organisational and technical capacity, they can be catalysts for the integration of continuity of midwife care.
Statement

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.
Definition / Glossary

Definition of a Midwives’ Association

ICM’s member associations must all meet the definition of a midwives’ association. Read the full description here.
Guide

Member Benefits Booklet

Thinking about becoming a member? Learn more about the benefits of becoming an ICM Member Association.
Guide

Membership Brochure
Midwives speak at an event in Haiti.
Position Statement

Sponsorship and Commercial Partnerships

ICM seeks equitable commercial partnerships aligned with values, contributing to midwifery.
Midwife Talita Oseguera performs a general check up with Lacee Rodgers who is 32 weeks pregnant at Choices clinic. Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Core Document

Professional Framework for Midwifery (2021)

Every profession needs a structure to support it, strengthen it and guide its development, that includes all the elements required before an occupation can be considered a profession.
A midwife explains a document to her patient in a midwifery clinic.
Guide

Guidelines for Developing a Constitution

This guideline helps you through the process of developing a constitution, the foundation document of any midwives’ association.
Midwife Juliya Akter is making the patients aware of pregnancy checkups and self-care. Her role involves monitoring the progress of labour, offering guidance, and facilitating a safe and positive birthing experience. She does routine examinations in the female ward and attends to newborn babies and mothers. Keraniganj Upazila Health Complex, Bangladesh.
Guide

Guidelines on Establishing a Midwives’ Association

Association is one of the pillars of the Professional Framework for Midwifery. Read more about how to establish an association of midwives.