What are the differences between Midwives and OB/GYNs?
Midwives have a long tradition of caring for women and today’s Certified Nurse Midwives carry on this proud tradition by combining rigorous clinical and academic training with genuine sensitivity to clients to support the natural processes of pregnancy and childbirth. CNM’s believe in supporting the woman in her informed decisions and empowering the woman during the childbirth process. A nurse-midwife is qualified to provide obstetric care for low-risk pregnancies and deliveries and collaborate with or refer to a physician if the woman’s condition develops high risk complications. She is also qualified to provide primary well-woman gynecological care throughout the life cycle.
