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American College of Nurse-Midwives - ACNM Organization URL(s) info@acnm.org www.midwife.org Other Contact Information 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 202-728-9860 (Voice) 202-728-9897 (FAX) Description The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) establishes standards for the practice of nurse-midwifery, certifies nurse-midwives, and accredits nurse-midwifery education programs. ACNM holds an annual convention, publishes a variety of educational materials, and refers consumers to locally practicing nurse-midwives. ACNM also cooperates with allied groups to improve services for mothers and infants. Online Resources An Introduction to Nurse-Midwifery http://www.midwife.org/focus/ Basic Facts About Certified Nurse-Midwives http://www.midwife.org/prof/display.cfm?id=6 Find the Midwifery Practice Nearest You http://www.midwife.org/find/ The Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/6/2/0/7/7/3/index.htt Print Resources ACNM publications include a list of accredited educational programs, standards and guidelines for nurse-midwifery services, position papers, and a variety of consumer-oriented brochures and videos. Serial publication: Journal of Nurse-Midwifery, bimonthly--literature on and for nurse-midwives. Its scope includes the presentation of current knowledge in the fields of nurse-midwifery, parent-child health, obstetrics, well-woman gynecology, family planning, and neonatology. Related Topics Accreditation Certification Midwifery Nursing Pregnancy Referral Services Review Date Fri May 21, 2004

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