The Fourth Trimester Visit Increases Utilization
Toward the end of pregnancy, we see women weekly and guide them
safely through the birth. And then, after all of the attention before birth,...
Tips for a Great Global Health Experience
Emma Clark, third from left with members of the Ghana Midwives Association in Ghana.
Announcing the ACNM Global Health Competencies and Skills for Midwives
The American College of Nurse Midwives Board of Directors and the ACNM Division of Global Engagement are pleased to announce the establishment of the...
Six Key Points to Share about Immunization
A recent study of pregnant women from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found most women make decisions about vaccinating their infants before...
Quality Improvement and Risk Reduction: Two Peas in a Midwife’s Pod
Quality improvement and risk management are often treated as
unrelated aspects of the health care system. They are housed in different
departments and operate independently rather...
Midwives for Universal Health Care: Now Is the Time to Get Involved
New ACNM Connect group is advocating for health care reform and needs your help.
For years, a solid base of activists comprised largely of
physicians and...
Strengthening the Profession Going Forward
Kitty Ernst, CNM, MPH,
FACNM is a leading figure in midwifery— dynamic, dedicated, and innovative. Her
pioneering vision and exceptional contributions over the years have done...
Helping Pregnant Women Navigate Microbiome Research
There is a growing body of research that focuses on the “critical window in early life” from conception through the first year, when...
Reviewing ACME Accreditation Criteria for Diversity and Inclusion
T he ACME Board of Commissioners (BOC), executive director, and volunteers from midwifery education programs conducted full review of the ACME Criteria for...