Mission and Values

The Massachusetts Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (MA ACNM) is the professional organization that represents Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

MA ACNM seeks to improve the health and well-being of women and infants within their families and communities by promoting the availability of information and resources for women and their families. MA ACNM also hopes to improve the health of women and infants by furthering the development of the profession of midwifery in order to increase the availability of midwifery services. It is the philosophy of the profession that every individual has the right to safe, satisfying health care with respect for human dignity and cultural variations.