ICM is the global voice of midwives

We work with midwives and midwives’ associations globally to ensure that women and gender diverse people have access to a midwife’s care before, during and after childbirth. We advocate for midwives to practise the full scope of our profession, providing education, sexual and reproductive health services and newborn care.

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We provide

support and assistance

leadership development

resources

professional development

to more than 100 midwives’ associations globally.

Recent News

9 October 2024

ICM Regional Conference in Kigali: Building Midwives’ Associations Across Continents 

Midwives from Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean gathered in Kigali for ICM’s regional conference, focusing on building stronger associations through leadership, advocacy, and skill development.

Advocacy, Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Leadership, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean,
4 October 2024

Midwifery Developments in Nepal 

Nepal strengthens maternal and newborn care through midwife-led clinics and advanced education programs, empowering midwives and improving healthcare access for women across the country.

Advocacy, South-East Asia
30 September 2024

Pass the mic: Sara Jean, World Mental Health Day 

Haitian midwife Sara Jean shares her personal experiences of pregnancy and caregiving during Haiti’s political crisis, highlighting the importance of mental health support for midwives.

Advocacy, Humanitarian and Climate Change, Leadership, Americas
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Upcoming Events

8 Nov 2024 — 10 Nov 2024
Berlin, Germany
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ICM Regional Conference Europe

Join us for workshops, networking and learning in Berlin. Registration opens in March 2024, stay tuned for more information!
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Midwives are Stronger Together

ICM members get access to education, networking and support to help grow our profession.

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Resources

ICM prepares and regularly updates tools and standards for midwives. Read our resources on topics related to midwifery, maternal, newborn, sexual and reproductive health.

A midwife uses a laptop in the clinic.
Toolkit, Website

E-Learning Modules

The ICM eLearning platform, available to all midwives who are members of an ICM member association, hosts a set of interactive, online resources and eLearning modules for midwives, associations, educators, and regulatory authorities.
Guide

Guide for Midwifery Leadership

This guide sets out what form midwifery leadership should take in every country to support the development of a safe, high quality maternity care system.
Core Document

Global Standards for Midwifery Education

The ICM Standards for Midwifery Education are an essential pillar of ICM’s efforts to strengthen midwifery worldwide by promoting high quality education programmes that prepare midwives who meet the ICM definition of a midwife.
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