We are Iowa's professional community for Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, midwifery students, and advocates.

As an affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, we connect midwives across our state while advocating for policies that support the profession and improve access to high-quality maternity and reproductive healthcare.

Our Work

ADVOCACY

We advocate for policies that strengthen the midwifery profession, improve access to care, and support the health of Iowa families.

EDUCATION

We promote lifelong learning, professional development, and opportunities for Iowa's current and future midwives.

COMMUNITY

Midwifery is stronger when we are connected. We create opportunities for Iowa midwives and students to collaborate, mentor one another, share ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

What We Do

Iowa ACNM works to:

• Advocate for policies that support midwifery practice and improve access to care.

• Represent the voice of Iowa midwives in legislative and regulatory discussions.

• Provide education and professional development opportunities.

• Support midwifery students and new graduates.

• Connect midwives across practices, healthcare systems, and communities.

• Promote public understanding of midwifery care.

• Foster collaboration among midwives, physicians, nurses, doulas, policymakers, educators, and other healthcare professionals.

• Celebrate and elevate the contributions of Iowa midwives.

Part of a National Community

The Iowa Affiliate is part of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the professional association representing midwives in the United States.

Through our connection with ACNM, Iowa members have access to national advocacy, professional resources, continuing education, clinical guidance, networking, and opportunities to help shape the future of midwifery.