How do you become a nurse midwife?
What Is A Nurse-Midwife? Brief Overview of Midwifery: A nurse-midwife is a registered nurse who has additional training in obstetrics and gynecology. Most people think of midwives as nurses who deliver babies. While that is a primary function of their role, “nurse-midwives do more than deliver babies,” according to the American College of Nurse-Midwives. According to the ACNM, 90% of a nurse-midwife’s practice is for “primary or preventive care”, including “annual exams and reproductive health visits” for women, in addition to their work delivering babies. Nurse-midwifery practice in the United States dates back to the 1920s, and, according to the ACNM, “since then, nurse-midwives have been recognized for their contributions to reducing infant and maternal mortality, premature births, and low birth weight rates.”Where Do Midwives Work? Employers of Nurse-Midwives: Over 60% of nurse-midwives list physician practices or hospitals/medical centers as their employer, according to the ACNM,
