WashingtonMidwives.org
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The Midwives' Association of Washington State - info and resources for mothers, midwives, and doulas
Contact
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- Seattle WA
- US 98145
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- +1.2069858384
Description
The Midwives' Association of Washington State
Our association was formed to unite and organize the two groups of midwives in Washington state, and to promote public and professional recognition of midwifery. Full members are certified nurses and licensed midwives. Associate members, an important part of the organization, include a wide range of health professionals and consumers who share an interest in midwifery.
Mission Statement
To promote the health and well-being of women and babies through the development and support of the profession of midwifery in keeping with "the Midwives Model of Care"(1) from the International Confederation of Midwives.
"The midwife's sphere of practice demands of her the ability to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries on her own responsibility, and to care for the newborn and infant. This care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in the mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance, and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help. She has an important task in counseling and education, not only for women and their families but also within the community. This work involves antenatal education, and preparation for parenthood, and extends to certain areas of gynecology, family planning and child care."
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