Why do people use CNMs?
The word “midwife” means “with woman.” Midwives have been attending women in childbirth for hundreds of years. CNMs are experts in normal pregnancy and birth. The quote below from the site mymidwife.org provides a good explanation of the benefits of using a midwife. “When you decide to visit a midwife, you can expect a special kind of care. Some midwives spend up to an hour with first-time patients, and all midwives stay with women through the entire birth process. Midwives strive to become partners in care rather than simply providers of health care. Midwives approach birth, puberty, and menopause as normal life events rather than potential medical emergencies. These are times when women need special education or support, but nobody needs to cure or fix them. Midwives believe that if women are given the correct information, they can make safe and satisfying choices. Midwives are trained to recognize complications early and refer you for appropriate care. In a midwife you’ll find the b
