Happy International Day of the Midwife 2026

Today, the Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners (IAANMP) proudly celebrates all of our dedicated midwife members on International Day of the Midwife.

Held on 5 May each year, International Day of the Midwife (IDM) acknowledges the contribution that all midwives make to women, their families and the community.

This year’s theme, “One Million More Midwives,” shines a global spotlight on the urgent need to strengthen the midwifery workforce. In alignment with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) campaign, it highlights the importance of investing in midwives to improve sexual, reproductive, and maternal health outcomes worldwide.

Midwives are at the heart of safe, respectful, and person-centered care. Your clinical expertise, advocacy, and unwavering commitment continue to enhance the health and wellbeing of women, infants, and families across Ireland and beyond.

Today, we celebrate your contribution, your leadership, and your impact.

Happy International Day of the Midwife

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Mr. David Delaney
David is the newly elected Secretary. He currently works in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. David graduated from the University of Tasmania in Australia and started his career in cardiac care. From there he worked in the Intensive care units of the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, the Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney, St. James Hospital, Dublin and University Hospital Limerick. He is currently a Clinical Skills Facilitator in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Limerick. He has previously studied a postgraduate diploma in Intensive Care Nursing with NUI Galway and is currently in his dissertation year of this Masters in Advanced Nursing Care also with NUI Galway. David will be a registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner once his MSc is complete. David also holds a position on the student subgroup of the International Council of Nurses NP/APN network.