
American College of Nurse Midwives
Washington Affiliate
Our Mission
With midwives. With Washington. With justice.
Our Vision
A just and healthy Washington where all people—especially those historically excluded from equitable care—have access to high-quality, culturally relevant, trauma-informed reproductive healthcare through the advancement and visibility of the midwifery profession by:
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Promoting evidence-based, person-centered care that honors the dignity, autonomy, and diversity of birthing people, newborns, and families
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Eliminating health disparities through active anti-racism, accountability, and systems change
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Practicing cultural humility and amplifying the voices of Indigenous, Black, LGBTQIA2S+, immigrant, and rural communities
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Acknowledging and confronting the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, white supremacy, and medical injustice in Washington’s healthcare system
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Building and sustaining a midwifery workforce that reflects and responds to the communities it serves, including through mentorship, education, and policy advocacy
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Fostering collaboration and solidarity with community partners, birthworkers, and other healthcare providers