The Maryland Chapter of the ACNM works hard to promote the midwifery profession and serve as a way for Maryland midwives to communicate and share ideas. As a member, you will benefit from the work our Chapter does, both personally and professionally.
Currently, our chapter is working on these projects:
• Pass a bill to preserve birth options in the state
• Support bills for better reimbursement of midwives
• Advocate for bills supportive of mothers and babies
• Meet state delegates in Annapolis
• Organize meetings for our members
• Plan social events
• Plan and sponsor CEU education events
• Provide scholarships for students
• Sell our trademark bags and other merchandise
• Be your voice at regional meetings & with professional organizations
• Represent you at the ACNM National Convention
• Build up the treasury to support current and future activities
• Redesigning our website to promote our profession and serve as a resource for both midwives and consumers
In addition, our new website will enable Maryland midwives to do the following:
• Keep up-to-date on announcements, meetings, and events
• Find available jobs and continuing education opportunities
• Buy Maryland Chapter merchandise by browsing through our stock online (coming soon)
• Pay dues online (coming soon)
• Access pertinent membership information: mission, minutes, by-laws, etc
• Vote online in elections (coming soon)
• Update personal and practice information more easily
• Communicate with midwives across the state using our online forums including our general chapter forum and legislative forum (coming soon)
Our next chapter meeting will be on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:30pm at Prince Georges Hospital Center. Meeting details TBA.
Legislative Update: Maryland HB 1407 still in the works…Contact your legislative liaisons to get involved!
*Please check out our Job Listings page for new updates as of 1/13/10