MIDWIVES' ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE

providing resources, referrals, and information for expecting mothers and midwives

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  2010 Lobby Day & Legislative Agenda
  Recent Publications
DOH Cost Benefit Analysis

Quick Facts
  What is a Midwife?
  Why Choose a Midwife?
  Midwifery in Washington State

Resources
  MAWS Directory of Midwives
Midwife-Friendly Services
Quality Management Program
  Recommended Books
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For Midwives
Standards for Practice
Indications for Consultation
Position Statements
Expanding Clinical Procedures
Practice Updates
Clinical Guidelines
Clinical Forms
Continuing Education
Discussion Forum for Midwife Members

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Read the MAWS Annual Update (pdf) including "Reflections 2009 Vision 2010" and other highlights of MAWS' work in late 2009/early 2010

Midwives included in New Health Care Legislation

New CDC Report on Home Births

Recent Evidence on the Safety of Home Birth

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H1N1 Vaccine in Pregnancy - CDC and Washington DOH recommendations

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