A midwife traditionally is not a physician or doctor and is not required to have the medical education—such as medical school and residency—that is necessary to become a physician or doctor. Rather, education and training for a midwife equips them to recognise the variations of normal progress of labor, and understand how to deal with deviations from normal. They may intervene in high risk situations such as breech births, twin births and births where the baby is in a posterior position, using non-invasive techniques. When a pregnant woman requires care beyond the midwife's scope of practice, they refer women to obstetricians or perinatologists, who are medical specialists in complications related to pregnancy and birth, including surgical and instrumental deliveries. In many parts of the world, these professions work in tandem to provide care to childbearing women. In others, only the midwife is available to provide care, and in yet other countries many women elect to utilize obstetricians primarily over midwives.
The Midwife (CNM) assists patients in labor and delivery, as well as postpartum care. Provides professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Being a Midwife (CNM) works in conjunction with a practicing physician. Ensures safety and health of mother and child and identifies need for additional care. In addition, Midwife (CNM) requires a bachelor's degree. Must be a Registered Nurse, and certified as Nurse Midwife. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Midwife (CNM)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
A nurse midwife is both a nurse (usually a registered nurse) and a midwife, having completed nursing and midwifery education leading to practice as a nurse midwife and sometimes credentialed in the specialty. Nurse midwives provide care of women across the lifespan, including during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and well woman care and birth control.
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