Certified Nurse-Midwife - General Information

Although the majority of a CNM practice may focus on childbearing, family planning, and gynecological care for well women, the CNM may also assess and manage common illnesses in adults. All services are performed in collaboration with the client.

Certified nurse-midwives may be found in a variety of settings including private outpatient practices (either by themselves or in collaboration with a physician), health maintenance organizations, hospitals, health departments, and freestanding birthing centers. Traditionally, CNMs have provided care to underserved populations in rural areas or inner-city settings.