About Us

New York State Association of Licensed Midwives (NYSALM): The Voice of Midwives in New York State

We are a group of practicing Licensed Midwives from every part of the state of New York who came together in 2000 to create an organization that would meet the needs of midwives practicing in every type of practice setting. We wanted to create an organization that could speak with one voice to legislators, to managed care organizations, and to other professionals, dealing with the issues which are unique to midwives in this state under our practice act.

Our Mission

To promote the health and well-being of women and infants through midwifery care
To facilitate the professional practice of Licensed Midwives in the State of New York
To encourage and maintain collegial relationships with healthcare providers, institutions, and organizations

Our Objectives

To improve statewide communications among Licensed Midwives
To remove barriers to midwifery practice and to improve consumer access to midwifery care
To affect state-wide legislation and regulation
To promote midwifery education, clinical practice and research
To promote quality midwifery care throughout the state
To enhance public relations for licensed midwifery practice
To provide consultation and advice for association members
To convene an annual meeting of all midwives in the State of New York for the purpose of political activity, education and support