The characteristics of the women served by midwives have also changed. When the first nurse-midwifery programs and schools started in the 20th century, the only births midwives were allowed to attend ...

Women planning to have a baby at home will probably be helped by a midwife. Doctors only deliver about 5 percent of babies born outside the hospital, according to figures released last month by the ...

Given India’s dual challenge of ‘too much, too soon’ (excessive intervention) and ‘too little, too late,’ (inadequate and/or untimely care), midwifery could become a crucial solution. Midwives are ...

New Jersey is a great state in which to practice as a certified nurse midwife (CNM). We are governed under the Board of Medical Examiners rather than the Board of Nursing, and laws clearly delineate ...

In 2015, Jill became a licensed certified professional midwife (CPM) — though practice privileges of CPMs vary by state Before being rushed to the hospital for an emergency C-section after discovering ...

Throughout the pandemic, Chrissy Owens and Ildiko Baugus have seen an increase in interest for the work they do. The women, both certified midwives, co-own EVa Home Birth. Their practice, with ...

The Greene family is welcomed into Clarisa Evans’ cozy at-home examination room. A plate of strawberries and blueberries and a pitcher of water waits for the expecting parents on a small table ...

“Many Nebraskans assume our laws reflect standard regulation,” said Elizabeth Mollard, PhD, CNM, President of the Nebraska ...