The Three Pillars for Global Midwifery In the triennium between 2008-2011, the ICM developed a group of essential documents through hard work by the Board, guidance from consultants who directed expert task forces, and support and participation by ICM member associations. These documents describe the “Three Pillars” of midwifery, which are education, regulation and association—E.R.A.Continue reading “The Three Pillars for Global Midwifery”
Monthly Archives: October 2011
The World Needs Midwives NOW More Than Ever
It was exhilarating to see the numerous international partners who attended the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) meetings in Durban, such as the World Health Organization, United Nations agencies, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the White Ribbon Alliance, ministers of health, significant funders, and more. And the buzz was loud and clear: MidwivesContinue reading “The World Needs Midwives NOW More Than Ever”
Color and Movement
The summer flew by in a flash of pulsating movement and spectacular color. I spent the month of June in South Africa at the Council meeting of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), and then at the ICM Congress. The meetings were held in Durban. Africa was amazing, in all ways. The thing about AfricaContinue reading “Color and Movement”
Wisdom from Midwives 