Health care professionals who provide a variety of health care services for women that may include medical histories and annual gynecological examinations, family planning and preconception care, prenatal care, labor and delivery support, newborn care and menopause management. The services of a midwife depend on the certification and licensure credentials obtained and the practice restrictions within each state. Most midwives in the U.S. are certified nurse-midwives who have a bachelor’s degree and may have a master’s or doctoral degree; have completed both nursing and midwifery training, have passed national and state licensing exams to become certified and are licensed by the state. Certification is offered by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) and the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).
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