title: Recognition and regulation of midwives.
abstract: There is an urgent need for internaltion standards for the recognition, training and licensure of midwives. It is important for obstetricians to use their influence constructively to help meet the need.
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D014852:Wales