Position Papers
Taking a Stand for Women-Centered Care
As a leader in the midwifery profession, MANA has written position statements to provide direction and focus for issues related to women’s health, midwifery, reproductive rights, normal physiologic birth, choices in childbirth, and other related topics. Our position statements articulate the values and beliefs embedded in MANA’s mission, vision and goals.
| Reproductive Health Statement IIThe Midwives Alliance of North America’s (MANA) commitment to Reproductive Health extends to the health of families and communities. READ MORE |
| Reproductive Health StatementMidwives Alliance of North America (MANA) supports the implementation of a universal healthcare system that addresses the health needs of all people, based on the understanding that all human beings have the same human rights, as defined by the 1994 International Conference on Population Developm READ MORE |
| Consensus Statement on Physiologic BirthSUPPORTING HEALTHY AND NORMAL PHYSIOLOGIC CHILDBIRTH: A CONSENSUS STATEMENT BY ACNM, MANA, AND NACPM* READ MORE |
| MANA Homebirth Position PaperPregnancy and birth are expressions of wellness in a healthy woman. Finely tuned physiological processes guide safe passage for the mother and infant through the experience of labor, birth, and bonding. A woman’s health and wellness are sustained by access to healthy food, safe housing, loving support, and quality health care that addresses her needs. READ MORE |
| MANA Position StatementsMANA Position Statements cover a variety of topics of importance to midwives. READ MORE |
| Waterbirth Position PaperMANA AND CFM POSITION STATEMENT ON WATER IMMERSION DURING LABOR AND BIRTH READ MORE |
| Understanding Relative Risks In The Community Birth SettingCommunity birth (planned home and birth center births) is known to be a safe option for low-risk pregnancies. This has been demonstrated in studies in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, and the US. READ MORE |
