02/26/2026
As midwives, we recognize midwifery as a distinct profession — one centered on the normal, healthy cycle of the childbearing years.
Our work is guided by the midwifery model of care:
Pregnancy and birth are fundamentally healthy processes.
Each client is unique, and care should be individualized to meet their specific needs.
Emotional and spiritual well-being are just as important as appropriate antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum physical care.
Midwives are best trained by midwives — whether through formal education or apprenticeship.
Professionalism and collegial collaboration with physicians, midwives, and students strengthen care for families.
And at the heart of it all, the midwife-client relationship is collaborative — built on trust, respect, and shared decision-making.
This is the foundation of our profession.
This is the work of midwifery.
