Wisconsin Guild of Midwives

Overview:

Profession(s): Midwifery
Member Type(s): Midwives attending out of hospital births
Scope: Regional - Wisconsin
Formed: 1975
Members: 25
Address: Wisconsin Guild of Midwives Inc., 2939 W. Finley Road, Beloit, WI, 53511, USA
Website: www.wisconsinguildofmidwives.org

Description:

The Wisconsin Guild of Midwives is an organization providing support and education to midwives who work in homes and birth centers.

Mission/Aims:

To expand communications and to build support among Wisconsin midwives.
To promote midwifery as a quality health care option for women and their families.
To promote research and information in the field of midwifery care.
To establish channels of communication between midwives and other professional and consumer groups concerned with the health of women and their families in maternity care.

Principal Activities:

Membership meetings
Community peer review
Continuing education opportunities

Verification Criteria:

Currently the only available credential is the Certified Professional Midwife credential from the North American Registry of Midwives. As of May 2007 state licensing will become available.