crazy kids r us

what is the midwives alliance of north america (mana)?

from the about page of the website:

As a leader in midwifery, MANA has been at the forefront of developing midwifery credentialing and educational organizations. In particular, the North American Registry of Midwives oversees a competency-based certification process for midwives, granting the title of Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) to those passing rigorous written examinations and testing of clinical experience and skills.

its kind of funny that the grand dame of modern midwifery, ina may gaskin.  the author of spiritual midwifery. the co-founder and past president of mana (midwives alliance of north america).  started out in the 60s as a midwife with no training whatsoever.  those crazy kids!