Registration
In order to work in France as a midwife, you must be registered with the Ordre national des sages-femmes. All details about the routes to registration are avaible here
Language
To practice in France as a midwife you MUST have a sufficient level of the French language.
Code of Ethics
All the midwives working in France have the obligation to regard the provisions of the Ethics Code.
The official version of this Code is available here in French.
For your information, an unofficial translation into English is available here.
Continuous Professional Development
There is an obligation of CPD for midwives in France. Details requirements regarding validation and controls are currently under discussion.