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Become a Midwife


Want to make a difference and have a positive influence on the health of women and their newborns? If so, consider a career in midwifery.

About the Profession
Midwives are primary health care providers to women throughout the lifespan. Women, children, and families have better lives because of the work of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs).

Backgrounds of CNMs/CMs  
A career in midwifery offers diversity and independence in practice. The profession attracts prospective students from all walks of life. However, they all share a deep commitment to bettering maternal and child health in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Programs and Financial Aid
There are many routes to becoming a midwife in the United States, and several different legally-recognized midwifery credentials.  Learn more about programs leading to the CNM and CM credentials and financial aid options.

What does the CNM and CM credential mean?

Are CNMs and CMs legally recognized?
 
What’s the difference between a CNM/CM and CPM?
For those individuals interested in the practice of the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), please review the differences described here, and see http://www.meacschools.org for more information about CPM education.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 


 


 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 


     
   
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