Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-90662512019122716ENStudent Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran,Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of IranScientific Member of Midwifery, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Islamic Republic of IranDepartment of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Islamic Republic of IranMother and Child Welfare Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Islamic Republic of IranDepartment of Midwifery, Medical Science Faculty, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Islamic Republic of IranStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran2019122720191227<p>Background: Midwives have a major role in the improvement of health indicators in every country. In order for midwives to be able to play their role well, they must have sufficient updated knowledge. For this purpose, it is necessary to review their educational needs. The aim  of the present research was to review Iranian studies that have investigated midwives’ educational needs.</p><p>Materials and Methods: In this narrative review, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Ovid, SID, and Magiran databases were searched for the full texts of Iranian studies published in Persian and English languages in the period of 2000–2018. Review, descriptive, and interventional articles consistent with the research aim were included in this study.</p><p>Results: Of the 53 found articles, 23 articles that were relevant to midwives’ educational needs in Iran were investigated. The findings of the studies showed that the educational needs of the midwives can be categorized into the four groups of knowledge and performance, communication skills, occupational rules/regulations, and religious rules.</p><p>Conclusions: The results showed that midwives in Iran have different educational needs. Because the midwifery practice leads to the promotion of public health, it is imperative that midwives have comprehensive knowledge and the skills necessary for providing optimal care. In order to achieve this, short‑term and long‑term training programs tailored to the needs of midwives are recommended.</p><p> </p>http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/1678http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/1678/70707233