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Certified nurse midwives are responsible for providing a holistic approach to care that is continuous, safe and educational for the mother.

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How to Become a Certified Nurse Midwife

Throughout the course of history, midwives have been a key component in successful child births. Despite all the advances of modern medicine and the knowledge available to first-time mothers through books and easily accessible...
The History of the American Midwife

[Infographic] The American Midwife: A Quest for Professional Respect

From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives...
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Study reveals breast milk bought online may be tainted – what nurse midwives need...

Milk-sharing, an option for mothers who are unable to nurse their babies, may be unsafe if the breast milk has been purchased online. A study published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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Midwifery Education Programs Seek RNs for Applicants

Over the past five years, on average, there are 230 applicant spaces left vacant for potential midwives in the United States, according to the annual Midwifery Education Trends Report from the American College of...
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BPA Found in Fetal Blood – Universal Exposure Exceeds Previous Estimates

Scientists in California recently documented evidence of fetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). All samples of umbilical cord blood tested in their study contained BPA in one form or another. Further, several of the...

Midwife Maternal Care Coverage in Medicaid Program

Medicaid coverage for a midwfie likely to increase

A Career as A Midwife May Be the Prescription for Improving Maternal Health

Recent report states that midwife services may increase maternal health outcomes and lower costs for Medicaid funded births.
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Nurse Midwife Job Description, Salary, and Certification

Midwife literally means “with women,” and for centuries, those who fill this role have helped women during childbirth. Today, they perform that vital and rewarding function along with any number of other activities to...