"A midwife is a person who is qualified to practice midwifery. She is trained to give the necessary care and advice to women during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period, to conduct normal deliveries on her own responsibility and to care for the newly born infant. She may also have training in gynecology and child wellness.

At all times, she must be able to recognize the warning signs of abnormal or potentially abnormal conditions of pregnancy or labor that would necessitate referral to a doctor, and to carry out emergency measures in the absence of medical help.

She may practice in a hospital or other health units, or in a domiciliary service. In any of these situations, she has an important task in the health education of the family and community."

World Health Organization

 

The Wisconsin Guild of Midwives represents midwives from all routes of entry and style of practice, thereby promoting unity through diversity. Our membership is open to midwives and other practitioners providing maternity care to women and their families in an out-of-hospital location.

We provide referrals to member midwives and practitioners, but we are not a licensing or governing body. Families must take responsibility for interviewing and seeking information about the education, route of entry, skills and credentials of any midwife they contact. Membership in this group does not imply Guild endorsement of any particular midwife.

Membership in the Guild provides each member with support, periodic membership meetings, periodic newletters, referrals to potential clients, and information and updates about future legislative efforts.

If you are a consumer, you may find information of interest on one of these pages:

Find a Midwife in Wisconsin
What to ask when interviewing a midwife
What to expect from midwifery care
The Legal Status of Certified Professional Midwives in Wisconsin
Friends of Wisconsin Midwives
Links to Childbirth-related sites

If you are a Wisconsin midwife and want to find out more about the Guild, that information is on these pages:

Articles of Association
By-Laws
Informed Consent Document requirements
Education
Contact the Guild

Meetings occur every other month: January, March, May, July, September, and November. Meeting locations are Madison and the Steven's Point area, alternating. Meetings normally begin at 10 am and end at 3 pm. For more information on the next meeting, contact any officer .

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