Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families.

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Introduced on October 8, 2024 by Bonnie Watson Coleman

Legislation Details

Recognizes the essential roles of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the U.S. maternal health care system.
Highlights the wide range of health care services provided by CNMs and CMs, including primary care, gynecologic services, and care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Notes that CNMs and CMs attend approximately 10% of births in the U.S. annually and serve as frontline health care providers.
Emphasizes that midwifery-led care is evidence-based and linked to reduced maternal and neonatal mortality and improved health outcomes.
States that women receiving midwifery-led care report higher satisfaction and better pain relief during labor.
Acknowledges the significant role of CNMs and CMs in rural and underserved communities, where they attend over 30% of deliveries in rural hospitals.
Mentions that CNMs and CMs provide care in various settings, including hospitals, community health centers, and home settings.
Celebrates National Midwifery Week, which raises awareness of the contributions of over 14,000 certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the U.S.
Encourages increased familiarity with the CNM and CM credentials among consumers, health care professionals, and policymakers.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Recognizes the essential roles of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the U.S. maternal health care system.
Highlights the wide range of health care services provided by CNMs and CMs, including primary care, gynecologic services, and care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Notes that CNMs and CMs attend approximately 10% of births in the U.S. annually and serve as frontline health care providers.
Emphasizes that midwifery-led care is evidence-based and linked to reduced maternal and neonatal mortality and improved health outcomes.
States that women receiving midwifery-led care report higher satisfaction and better pain relief during labor.
Acknowledges the significant role of CNMs and CMs in rural and underserved communities, where they attend over 30% of deliveries in rural hospitals.
Mentions that CNMs and CMs provide care in various settings, including hospitals, community health centers, and home settings.
Celebrates National Midwifery Week, which raises awareness of the contributions of over 14,000 certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the U.S.
Encourages increased familiarity with the CNM and CM credentials among consumers, health care professionals, and policymakers.