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Goals of Midwives' Alliance of
North America (MANA)

• Expand communications and support among North American midwives
• Represent and respond to the needs of midwives on a regional, national, and international basis
• Assist in the development of core competencies and midwifery educational models that support multiple routes of entry into practice - including apprenticeship
• Establish midwifery care as a quality health care option and assure its accessibility to women and their newborns
• Promote research in the field of midwifery care
• Foster cooperation between midwives and other professionals and non-professionals concerned with improving the health and well being of mothers and babies
• Affirm each woman's right, ability, and responsibility to choose appropriate health care providers and services.

To join MANA, contact ShortStork@aol.com