Citizens for Midwifery - A nationwide grassroots organization to promote the Midwifery Model of Care

Citizens for Midwifery

United States

A nationwide grassroots organization to promote the Midwifery Model of Care

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	Citizens for Midwifery is the ultimate resource for finding a midwife and general midwifery information.
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