Japan
In Japan, midwifery was first regulated in 1868. Today midwives in Japan are regulated under the Act on Public Health Nurse, Midwife and Nurse (No. 203) established in 1948.
Japanese midwives must pass a national certification exam. Up until March 1, 2003 only women could be midwives.
To understand the Japanese model see, Midwifery in Japan by the Japanese Nursing Association.
Professional association/college:
- Japan Academy of Midwifery http://square.umin.ac.jp/jam/
- Japanese Midwives Association http://www.midwife.or.jp/
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