There are some fairly basic inaccuracies in the article, which I believe had great intentions.
Who works independently? It depends on the state law, in each jurisdiction there can be different laws governing midwifery, home birth and routes of study.
Physician supervision of Certified Midwives, Certified Nurse Midwives, Licensed Midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, and Registered Midwives depends on the state in which the midwife is practicing.
In California, Licensed Midwives, (who have passed the CPM exams, and clinical requirements) can practice independently and CNMs must work under the supervision of a physician.
All the CNMs I know are also registered nurses, having passed those exams as they became CNMs.
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There are some fairly basic inaccuracies in the article, which I believe had great intentions.
Who works independently? It depends on the state law, in each jurisdiction there can be different laws governing midwifery, home birth and routes of study.
Physician supervision of Certified Midwives, Certified Nurse Midwives, Licensed Midwives, Certified Professional Midwives, and Registered Midwives depends on the state in which the midwife is practicing.
In California, Licensed Midwives, (who have passed the CPM exams, and clinical requirements) can practice independently and CNMs must work under the supervision of a physician.
All the CNMs I know are also registered nurses, having passed those exams as they became CNMs.
Treesa. an LM in CA
June 15, 2014 - 5:55pmThis Comment
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