Examples of ways in which midwives can make the day special include:
- Organising a walk, march or run
- Organising a street parade and rally in a public place
- Setting up stalls in a market-place or other popular area to publicise midwifery services and to offer information and advice
- Holding a meeting, workshop or conference to hear about new developments in midwifery and exchange news with other midwives in the region
- Inviting a government minister, NGO representative or a celebrity to speak or open an event
- Arranging a multi-faith service to celebrate midwifery and safe childbirth
- Giving awards to individual or groups of midwives for special pieces of work
