EP 4 \ Want A Midwife For Your Next Birth But Not Sure What To Do? How To Pick A Midwife If You Don’t Know Where To Start -- 4 Kinds Of Midwives And How To Decide Which Is Right For You

One of the absolute most consequential decisions you'll make that will have a huge impact on your birth will be who you hire to care for you during pregnancy and attend your birth.  That one person, unfortunately, has the power to make or break your birth plan.  It is absolutely vital that you take your time, do you due diligence, and choose wisely.  Inside of this episode, I dig into the different types of midwives so if you decide you would like to hire a midwife for your birth, you will understand the difference in their credentials.  I talk about certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified professional midwives (CPMs), certified midwives (CMs), and lay midwives.  

 

 

More info no CNM/CM education - https://www.midwife.org/acnm/files/cclibraryfiles/filename/000000007531/essentialfactsaboutmidwives-updated.pdf

 

Where to find CNM/CMs - midwife.org or state licensure website in your state

 

Where to find CPMs - https://mana.org/about-midwives/state-by-state

 

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Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com

 

DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.