The Objectives of the Association of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (revised 1994/1999/2001/2018) are:
- Represent the professional interests and protect the rights of midwives, who are AMNL members, practising in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Advocate for publicly funded midwifery care that is accessible to all childbearing families in the province.
- Protect autonomous practice of the province’s registered midwives.
- Provide members with opportunities for communication and information sharing.
- Promote opportunities for professional development and continuing competencies.
- Promote and support research and evidence informed practice in areas related to midwifery care.
- Act as a resource and collaborate with other health care professionals, government representatives, and community groups in areas of midwifery and related women's health.
- Advocate for optimal care for childbearing families, identify challenges that impact this goal, communicate concerns to appropriate authorities and encourage collaboration to meet these challenges.
- Request representation of midwives on committees that address maternity care, midwifery care, newborn care and women’s reproductive health.
- Encourage communication and collaboration with appropriate persons to ensure that the childbearing needs of indigenous people and marginalized groups are addressed.
- Present the views of the midwifery profession to the public, media, government, health care organizations and other professional groups.
- Engage in a mutually supportive relationship with the Canadian Association of Midwives in matters related to the province’s midwives.
- Recognize the definition of a midwife and the key midwifery concepts outlined by the International Confederation of Midwives.