ATM works hard to represent the interests of midwives across the state of Texas. We keep a close eye on legislation, and attend meetings of the TDLR Midwifery Board to be sure the needs of Texas midwives are communicated. Through the help of their Regional Representatives, ATM members are able to keep informed of current issues. ATM is also home to the ATM Midwifery Training Program. Educating midwives for over 35 years, ATM is invested in growing the next generation of midwives.

Our Goal

To nurture the profession and traditions of midwifery in Texas.

Our Philosophy

As midwives, we believe the practice of midwifery to be distinct from the practice of medicine. Midwifery is a discipline pertaining to a normal cycle of life, the childbearing years. We base our profession on the midwifery model of care:

Pregnancy and birth are a fundamentally healthy process.
Each client is unique and their care should be tailored to meet their individual needs.
Attending to the emotional and spiritual components of childbearing are as important as appropriate antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum physical care.
Midwives should be trained by other midwives, be that training in a school or through apprenticeship.
Midwives should maintain a professional attitude and practice which promotes collegial relationships between physicians, midwives and students.
The relationship between midwives and their clients are collaborative in nature.