What is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in Tennessee?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife is a licensed health care practitioner educated in nursing and midwifery. Among the CNMs approved to practice in Tennessee, the majority hold a Master’s degree or higher in nursing education. CNMs provide primary care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management, management of common health illnesses, and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.
