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2. Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, and More - WebMD

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   The main function of a midwife is to provide support and care to women during labor and delivery. However, midwives today don't just attend births -- they offer many types of gynecologic care ...

3. CNMs in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has specialized education and training in nurse midwifery. [2] The CNM certification process includes first completing the required education and then passing a national exam. CNM candidates must complete a nursing degree as well as a nurse-midwifery education program ...

4. Certified nurse-midwife - Wikipedia

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   US Navy CNM checks on a mother. In the United States, a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a nurse midwife who exceeds the International Confederation of Midwives' essential competencies for a midwife and is also an advanced practice registered nurse, having completed registered nursing and midwifery education leading to practice as a nurse midwife and credentialing as a Certified Nurse-Midwife.

5. Direct-entry midwife - Wikipedia

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   Direct-entry midwife. A pregnant woman receives a visit from a midwife in her home. A direct-entry midwife is a midwife who has become credentialed without first becoming a nurse. There are direct-entry midwifery programs that prepare students to become Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) or Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs).

6. What Is a Nurse-Midwife? - WebMD

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   During pregnancy, a nurse-midwife monitors the health of both the mother and the baby. They help the mother to make a birth plan and offer individualized advice to each woman. When the time comes ...

7. Doula vs. Midwife: Either, Neither, or Both? - Healthline

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   Since midwives and doulas provide completely different services, you can have both! Many people choose a midwife as their healthcare provider and a doula for extra support during labor, birth, or ...