National Fellowship of Direct Entry Midwives
Excellence in Certification, Tradition in Practice
Support the Heart of Community Midwifery
Across the country, aspiring midwives are rising up—women deeply rooted in their communities, committed to preserving traditional midwifery and expanding access to compassionate, skilled, community-based care. These are not just birth workers; they are guardians of generational wisdom, cultural practices, and grassroots healthcare.
The National Fellowship of Direct Entry Midwives (NFDEM) is proud to walk alongside these budding midwives as they answer the call to serve. But to truly thrive, they need your support. Your contribution helps create a future where every community midwife has the tools, training, and recognition needed to serve safely and sustainably—especially in underserved and marginalized areas.
Whether you are a philanthropist, health equity advocate, or simply someone who believes that every family deserves options in birth, your gift fuels a movement to protect and promote traditional midwifery for generations to come.
How Your Gift Helps
NFDEM is building a robust foundation to support direct-entry midwives through every stage of their journey. Your donation may be used to:
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Develop culturally relevant certification pathways and testing that honor community-based traditions.
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Offer educational resources and training to new midwives committed to serving outside institutional systems.
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Invest in marketing, advocacy, and outreach to raise awareness of the importance of midwifery in public health.
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Secure legal support and professional representation to ensure midwives have a voice in legislative and regulatory spaces.
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Strengthen the organizational capacity of NFDEM so we can continue supporting midwives in every state.
Every dollar helps amplify the voices of midwives who have long served on the margins—and brings them into the center of the conversation on maternal health.
NFDEM Is a 501(c)(6) Organization
The National Fellowship of Direct Entry Midwives is a nonprofit business league recognized under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, donations to NFDEM are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, businesses may be able to deduct contributions as a business expense, depending on the nature of the donation and their tax situation. We recommend consulting with your tax advisor for personalized guidance.
Even without a charitable deduction, your support is an investment in the future of midwifery and the health of communities across the nation. It’s a vote of confidence in a model of care that is time-honored, people-centered, and desperately needed.