National Professional Midwifery Association

Advancing Midwifery Leadership,
Excellence & Professional Recognition

Midwifery Practitioners Association, India (MPAI) is dedicated to strengthening the midwifery profession through leadership, education, advocacy, research, and collaboration to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes across India.

2025

Established

India

National Presence

NPMs

Professional Network

NPMEs

Educator Community

About MPAI
National Association
Supporting Midwifery Practitioners, Midwifery Educators and future midwives across India.
ABOUT MPAI

Strengthening Midwifery Leadership in India

Midwifery Practitioners Association, India (MPAI) is a national professional association dedicated to advancing the midwifery profession and supporting Midwifery Practitioners (NPMs), Midwifery Educators (NPMEs), and student midwives throughout the country.

Established to serve as a unified professional voice, MPAI promotes excellence in midwifery education, practice, leadership, research, and advocacy. The Association works towards strengthening midwifery-led care and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

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Professional Development

Continuing education, mentorship, training programs, and leadership development opportunities.

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Advocacy & Recognition

Advancing the professional recognition and visibility of midwives within the healthcare system.

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National Collaboration

Connecting practitioners, educators, institutions, and partners to strengthen maternal and newborn care.

Join Our Community

Guiding Our Future

MPAI is committed to advancing the midwifery profession, strengthening professional leadership, and promoting high-quality maternal and newborn care throughout India.

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Our Mission

To advance Midwifery Practitioners (NPMs), Midwifery Educators (NPMEs), and future midwives through professional development, leadership, advocacy, collaboration, research, and lifelong learning while promoting safe, respectful, and evidence-based care for women and newborns.

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Our Vision

A future where every woman, newborn, and family in India has access to high-quality midwife-led care, and where Midwifery Practitioners are recognized as trusted, autonomous, and essential healthcare professionals within the health system.

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Strategic Priorities

  • Professional Excellence & Education
  • Leadership & Career Development
  • Advocacy & Policy Engagement
  • Research & Innovation
  • Respectful Maternity Care
  • National & International Collaboration
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Driving Excellence in Midwifery

MPAI leads initiatives that strengthen the midwifery profession, improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, and support Midwifery Practitioners and Midwifery Educators across India.

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Education & Competency

Promoting high-quality, competency-based midwifery education, continuous learning, professional certification, and skills development aligned with national and international standards.

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Advocacy & Policy

Advocating for professional recognition, supportive policies, regulatory reforms, and greater integration of midwives within India's healthcare system.

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Leadership Development

Building leadership capacity among Midwifery Practitioners and Educators through mentorship, networking, professional engagement, and career advancement opportunities.

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Research & Innovation

Supporting evidence-based practice, research initiatives, innovation, and knowledge sharing to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes nationwide.

MPAI IN ACTION

Advancing Midwifery Across India

Discover how MPAI is strengthening the midwifery profession through education, leadership development, advocacy, professional networking, and support for Midwifery Practitioners and Midwifery Educators nationwide.

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Professional Development
Continuous learning opportunities for midwifery professionals.
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National Network
Connecting midwives, educators, researchers and healthcare leaders.
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Advocacy & Leadership
Promoting recognition and advancement of the midwifery profession.
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Members
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State Chapters
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Educational Events
2025
Established
JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Become Part of India's Growing Midwifery Community

Join Midwifery Practitioners Association, India and connect with Midwifery Practitioners (NPMs), Midwifery Educators (NPMEs), researchers, healthcare leaders, and students dedicated to advancing maternal and newborn health through professional excellence and midwifery-led care.

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Professional Development

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Networking Opportunities

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Advocacy & Leadership

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National Collaboration

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COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Building Stronger Networks for Better Maternal Health

MPAI works collaboratively with educational institutions, healthcare organizations, professional associations, government agencies, development partners, and international stakeholders to strengthen midwifery education, practice, leadership, and maternal-newborn health outcomes.

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Healthcare Institutions

Partnerships with hospitals, midwifery-led care units, and healthcare organizations to strengthen clinical practice and quality care.

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Academic Institutions

Collaboration with universities, nursing colleges, and training institutions to promote excellence in midwifery education.

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National & International Partners

Engaging with professional organizations and global stakeholders to advance midwifery standards and professional recognition.