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February 22nd, 2010 by Eric Bryan

People around the world know about midwifery but not everyone. Even before hospitals existed there were already midwives. Yearly the number of midwives increase. Because of rapid growth, many women are discovering the benefits of a midwife.

As years passed, there has been various education and training a midwife has to undergo. Today midwives must take a licensing exam and are considered professionals. This page would provide you the different levels or certifications for midwives which will help you distinguish which midwife is best.

The first one is called certified midwife or CM. Midwives on this level are not registered nurses. She has only the same qualification like a certified nurse-midwife. Usually, people who don’t have a college degree take this opportunity. In other words, this level of certification is more like a license where one has to experience a formal training to become a legal birth practitioner without graduating from college.

The next level is one that requires a bachelor’s degree and a master’s or doctorate, this is called CNM or Certified Nurse-Midwife. She must be a nurse and a midwife as well. She must be licensed and certified as well. Most birth assistants in hospitals are CNMs.

The CPM or the Certified Professional Midwife is the highest level. She must be able to pass the certification by the North American Registry of Midwives. The examinee must pass both written and practical exam. CM and CNM certified midwives are welcome to apply. Certified professional midwife is the most reliable midwife you can get when you want to deliver baby at home.

Peruse the resume and check the certification if you are deciding on which midwife to hire. Now that you have learned the different certifications of midwives, you are able to find the best and right midwife for you.

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