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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...
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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...

Midwife Maternal Care Coverage in Medicaid Program

Medicaid coverage for a midwfie likely to increase
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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...
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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...

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.
Parenting Books

10 Books Every New or Expecting Parent Should Read

There is no shortage of information and advice available to new or expecting parents, much of it unsolicited. However, the sheer volume of it can be overwhelming, the various suggestions often contradictory, and the...
Baby Safety Month

7 Baby and Toddler Safety Concerns For Parents

Having a baby is one of the most amazing experiences in anyone’s life. It also can be one of the most overwhelming, especially when it comes to baby safety. The list of things to prepare...