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    An Introduction to Nurse-Midwifery
    This online document explains the role of Certified nurse-midwives (CNM) -- includes the standards that must be met to become a nurse-midwife, what's involved in the practice of nurse-midwifery, and i... Details >
    American College of Nurse-Midwives
    Basic Facts About Certified Nurse-Midwives
    If you are considering using a nurse-midwife to assist in the birth of your child, this document provides you with basic information on the education qualifications and practice data for this health c... Details >
    American College of Nurse-Midwives
    Birth Centers Locator
    Search this web site -- by title and/or state/province -- to locate a birth center in United States or Canada. This online service is provided by the National Association of Childbearing Centers.... Details >
    National Association of Childbearing Centers
    Find the Midwifery Practice Nearest You
    You can search this database of nearly 900 nurse-midwifery practices for a nurse-midwife in your geographic area. You may also link from this site to the ACNM chapter chairperson for your local area ... Details >
    American College of Nurse-Midwives
    National Birth Center Standards
    Birth center standards have been established to provide a tool for measuring the quality of services provided to childbearing families who use these Centers. Visit this site for details.... Details >
    National Association of Childbearing Centers
    Search for general information on Childbirth
    Organizations
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    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    Coalition for Positive Outcomes in Pregnancy
    International Childbirth Education Association
    Midwives Alliance of North America
    National Association of Childbearing Centers
    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
    Postpartum Support International
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    Database Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2004