HOW TO FIND A MIDWIFE

Independent midwives who specialize in home births practice nationwide. Depending on the regulations in their home state, they may have undertaken formal training, private apprenticeships, or both. for a referral, contact the following organizations:

Waterbirth International
P.O. Box 1400
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 682-3500
waterbirth@aol.com

The American College of Nurse-Midwives
818 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 728-9860
http://www.mana.org