The Midwives' Association of Washington State is the largest and most well established professional organization for midwives in Washington.

Read about our member benefits here!

  • Professional: for Washington state Licensed Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives. $200 annual fee, includes free CEUs at MAWS Conferences.
  • Student: for Washington state students of midwifery.  $50 annual fee, includes attendance at MAWS sponsored student skills days and peer review sessions.
  • ​Birth Center: for independent, free-standing Birth Centers, licensed in WA,  operated by a MAWS member LM or CNM. $500 annual fee.
  • ​Friends of MAWS: for midwifery friendly businesses, supporters, families, and other healthcare professionals. $100 annual fee, includes optional listing in our directory.
  • As of 2018, we offer free membership at all levels to people of color. Read about why.
  • We also offer free membership for your first year as a Licensed Midwife, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Birth Center in Washington.
Please email Membership to redeem either of these offers, or if you have any questions about MAWS membership or your profile.


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