The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is the professional organisation and trade union that represents the majority of practising midwives in the UK. The RCM is the voice of midwifery, providing excellence in representation, education, professional guidance and influence for and on behalf of midwives and women and their families. Our membership is a united front of midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives. We offer membership both in the UK and internationally.