Our Mission

Friends of Iowa Midwives is
a statewide grassroots organization working to:

Promote access to midwifery and out-of-hospital birth in Iowa

Protect the rights of Iowa women to choose their place of birth & birth attendant

Provide education about childbirth options

Create supportive community for birthing women and families

Our current legislative campaign aims to license Certified Professional
Midwives in Iowa.


We are part of the
National Birth Policy Coalition
and the
Big Push for Midwives.
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Push for Midwives
Last updated 8/18/10
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We are already preparing for the 2011 legislative session, and we plan to launch our strongest push yet!

This is an election year, and summer is a great time to contact your legislators and let them know that midwife licensure is important to you.

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Check out our New Factsheets!
Labor Day Picnic and Silent Auction
Walk for Midwives
Iowa City Walk for Midwives
Raise awareness about the need for birth options and raise funds for FOIM's legislative push for licensed midwives!

Saturday, October 9, 8:00
College Green Park
Register to walk
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Monday, Sept. 6, 2:00-6:00
Wetherby Park and Splashpad
in Iowa City

Fun for the whole family! Enjoy the park and splashpad, bid on items from local artists and businesses, and share food and community with local supporters of birth options.
Featuring special guests Tribe Unda Bellydance

Silent Auction Items to be announced - check back soon!
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