What is a CNM? What do all the abbreviations stand for?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. There is a wide variety of organizations and types of credentialing available to midwives. Here are some explanations for common abbreviations in this field: ACNM = American College of Nurse-Midwives. The national certifying organization for CNMs. CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife. A nurse who has special training in midwifery. CNMs work primarily in hospitals and Birth Centers. A CNM is not a direct-entry midwife. CPM = Certified Professional Midwife, credentialed through NARM (see below) LDM = Licensed Direct Entry Midwife. This is the title for a direct-entry midwife licensed through the Oregon State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. See LM. LM = Licensed Midwife. Licensing body varies by state MANA = Midwife’s Alliance of North America. An international direct-entry midwifery organization. MEAC = Midwifery Education Accredi
