ICM has grown from a small group of midwifery associations in Western Europe to a major confederation of more than 100 autonomous member associations from countries in every part of the globe. Criteria for membership demand that each association is headed by midwives who determine their own governance and activities, and are committed to the mission, vision and aims of ICM. Applications for membership are welcome and enquiries should be addressed to: info@internationalmidwives.org.

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In 1919, a group of European midwives, centred in Antwerp, Belgium, established the first beginnings of what was to become the International Confederation of Midwives. By this time, many countries already had a national association of midwives; communication among them increased and a series of regular meetings was launched. History of the International Confederation of Midwives...