As world leaders prepare to announce the new global development goals for 2030, it is critical to strengthen and support midwifery care as it is well-positioned to realize the global maternal health goals. In July, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) held their 5th Regional Americas Conference in Suriname, “Invest in Healthy Pregnancy; Invest in Midwives,” which endorsed midwives taking the lead role as primary professionals responsible in promoting healthy pregnancies, and thereby ensuring healthy mothers and babies… read more