NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
- A UK organization set up by Parliament to ensure that practitioners deliver a high standard of care through professional standards. Maintains and regulates the official register of the currently practicing.
- http://www.nmc-uk.org

Home Birth Association of North Dallas
- Association supporting home birth and midwifery. Information regarding monthly meetings and referrals also provided. Located in Dallas, Texas metro area.
- http://www.homebirthdallas.org/tiki-index.php

Columbus Midwives and Doulas Club
- A club promoting and supporting midwifery, labour, delivery nurses and doulas who advocate for clients in the birthing environment and support childbirth options.
- http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/columbusmidwifesanddoulas/

New York State Association of Licensed Midwives
- Supports the needs and concerns of practioners within the state. Includes a mission statement, news, events and legislative updates.
- http://www.nysalm.org/

American Midwifery Certification Board
- The national certifying body for graduates and accredited training programs.
- http://www.amcbmidwife.org/

Oregon Board of Direct Entry Midwifery
- Sets practice standards, administers exams, monitors peer review, and has the authority to revoke licensure and issue civil penalties.
- http://www.oregon.gov/OHLA/DEM/index.shtml

Midwifery Coalition of Nova Scotia
- Works and campaigns towards integrating and funding the profession within the provincial healthcare system. Also provides articles, a chronology of the group and contact information.
- http://mcns.chebucto.org/index.htm

College of Midwives of Manitoba
- Self-regulating governing body which maintains and ensures standards of practice. Also provides further information on registration, codes of ethics, educational principles and legislation.
- http://www.midwives.mb.ca/

Uganda Private Midwives Association
- Offers a brief listing of contact details, activities and areas of operations. Includes various links focusing on women's organizations within the area.
- http://www.wougnet.org/Profiles/upma.html

European Midwives Association
- An international non-governmental organization which represents organizations from member states of the European Union. Aims to influence the development and implementation of legislation on education and practice and disseminate current knowledge. Links
- http://www.europeanmidwives.org/uk/04What_is_EMA/01EMA/

NSW Midwives Association
- Aims to represent professional, educational and political interests, also to promote quality practice in maternity care. Includes links to events, news and education resources. Based in New South Wales, Australia.
- http://www.nswmidwives.com.au/

New Zealand Midwifery & Childbirth Care - New Zealand College of Midwives
- Regulatory authority which sets standards of professional practice. Also provides information on education, registration, standards review processes and publications. Offers additional regional sections.
- http://www.midwife.org.nz/

Quinte Midwifery Committee
- Promotes the profession as an acknowledged and safe option for maternal-child healthcare. Further links to research articles, updates and an optional survey. Based in Ontario, Canada.
- http://www.quintemidwives.ca

AIMS - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services
- Campaigns for better understanding of the normal birth process and also provides support and information about maternity choices in the UK and Ireland. Includes articles, publications and a quarterly journal for members.
- http://www.aims.org.uk/

Tennessee Midwives Association
- Organization of practitioners, aspiring midwives, and childbirth educators. Offers continuing education workshops and quarterly newsletters.
- http://www.tnmidwives.org/

Association of Radical Midwives
- Association committed to improving maternity care primarily within the UK National Health Service (NHS). Specifically centered on personalizing the birth experience and reducing medical intervention. Includes articles, meeting dates and archives.
- http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk

The Royal College of Midwives
- Trade union orientated organization run by midwives. Provides information and advice on professional development, professional affairs, and employment relations for members. UK based.
- http://www.rcm.org.uk/

Midwife Associations Database
- Comprehensive list of international associations, listed by geographical locations.
- http://home.comcast.net/~webmidwife1/

Midwives Alliance of West Virginia
- Provides education, support and advocacy to both lay and professionals.
- http://myweb.wvnet.edu/~omb00875/mawvindx.html

Colorado Alliance of Independent Midwives
- Advocates homebirth midwifery as an autonomous profession. Aims to ensure every pregnant woman within the region has access to care. Links to birth stories, news and skills workshops.
- http://www.homebirthcolorado.org

College of Midwives
- American College of Domiciliary Midwives home page. Provides information and links to other schools and organizations. Located in CA.
- http://www.collegeofmidwives.org

Association of Ontario Midwives
- Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.
- http://www.aom.on.ca/

The Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS)
- Non-profit organization that aims to promote public and professional recognition. Offers resources and a searchable database of practitioners .
- http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/

North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)
- Certifying organization recognizing and emcompassing multiple routes of entry into licensed practice. Offers detailed sections on certification processes, professional accountability, policy and procedures as well as newsletters.
- http://www.narm.org/

Australian College of Midwives Incorporated
- Professional body centered on improving quality of care. Provides information and resources. Links to specific state branches also listed.
- http://www.acmi.org.au

International Confederation of Midwives
- A collection of 85 national associations from over 75 countries. Focuses on the worldwide advancement of aims and aspirations in attaining improved outcomes for women. Includes news, factsheets and a variety of other resources.
- http://www.internationalmidwives.org/

Independent Midwives Association (UK)
- Professional organization promoting the role of independent practitioners who choose to work outside the NHS. Includes clinical statistics, member resources, and a searchable database.
- http://www.independentmidwives.org.uk

Washington State Midwives
- Provides information for practitioners and consumers focusing on professional issues and women's health. Links include birth options, articles on decision making and a searchable database.
- http://www.midwivesofwa.org/

Connecticut Midwife
- Provides a searchable database by practice location or birth site. Includes links to services and other general information.
- http://www.connecticutmidwife.org

The Association of Texas Midwives
- Aims to represent interests and keep members informed of all current issues and legislation. Offers links to various items of interest within the profession.
- http://www.texasmidwives.com

Long Island Midwives.com
- Educational outreach service for nurse/midwives, childbirth educators and doulas practicing in the area. Includes a searchable directory, links to events, statistics and birth stories.
- http://www.longislandmidwives.com

National Association of Childbirthing Centers
- Offers a variety of information about birth centers to parents and health care professionals. Provides articles, a directory of centers and FAQ section.
- http://www.birthcenters.org/

Midwifery Organizations
- Provides an index of organizations with links and contact information.
- http://www.motherstuff.com/html/2midwifery-orghome1.htm

Midwives Alliance of North America
- Organization which focuses on a mission to promote midwifery as a quality health care option. Offers news, definitions and resources as well as listing conference dates.
- http://www.mana.org/

American College of Nurse-Midwives
- Accredits, administers and promotes education programs. Also establishes clinical standards. Offers links to news, resources, careers, legislation and publications.
- http://www.acnm.org/

Citizens for Midwifery
- Volunteer based organization founded by mothers. Promotes citizen and consumer awareness. Includes the midwives model of care definition, resources, state by state analysis and FAQ.
- http://www.cfmidwifery.org/