By Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSN As with all things in midwifery practice, the search for the first, or the next, midwifery job must be holistic: keep in mind life's logistics, economic demands, and the needs of your soul. What kind of midwife do you want to be?
This article is part of a series by Stephanie Tillman (Feminist Midwife) for ACNM about being a new nurse-midwife. This article specifically talks about resources for the job hunt and strategies to help with that process.
STEP 2: Select CNM/CM Exam Applications. STEP 3: Scroll down until you see: "For online CNM/CM Exam Applications Click Here". Click and you will be re-directed to the AMCB Portal Page STEP 4: Click on First Time Applicant-Certified Midwife (CM) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) then click Create Account.
This is an older but fascinating article about a midwife working in Gardener, Massachusetts in the 19th century. Hanna continued to attend births of mostly the immigrant population of the city despite being told by courts to cease. She was convicted of "practicing medicine without a license" and had to pay many fines and spend 3 months in a correctional facility. Note that the charges brought against her were never from clients, but from the physicians working in the area.
This article is about the scope of practice of midwives and childbirth outcomes. It discusses the relationship between autonomous practice and better birth outcomes. The article suggests there should be future policies to expand the access to midwifery services.
This article describes the similarities between Midwifery practice and palliative care. The authors state that historically Midwives have been involved in the "cradle to grave" process. They argue Midwives are well suited to provide palliative care.