New Mexico Midwives - Caring for Generations
store news practices history officers about us contact us
Members Only
Log in
Get password
Welcome

For centuries, New Mexican women have turned to midwives for support and assistance in childbirth. Today's Certified Nurse-Midwives continue to provide care, representing a bridge between traditional birth practice and modern technology. Now many women are also returning to these same providers for their family planning, well-woman gynecology, health promotion, and menopause care. Nurse-Midwives even assist women with their gynecological needs.

Since 1943, New Mexico families have turned to certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) for options in safe and satisfying childbirth. Last year, more than 30% of New Mexican babies were born into the gentle hands of a nurse-midwife. Most were hospital births.

Nurse-midwives are RNs with advanced education in midwifery. All schools of nurse-midwifery are accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. CNMs must pass a national certification examination before practicing. New Mexico nurse-midwives prescribe medications as needed, and have physicians available for consultation, collaboration and referral whenever necessary. Most private and public insurers as well as some HMOs reimburse for nurse-midwifery services.

Nurse-midwives practice in a variety of settings all around New Mexico with the goal of providing safe, satisfying care for all women throughout their lives.

Announcements

  • Next Chapter Meeting: Friday, February 26, 2010 at 5:30pm - Dinner meeting at the Albuquerque Uptown Sheraton Hotel following the NM ACNM/ACOG Women's Health Conference.


  • Future Meetings :
    Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00pm in Santa Fe, location TBA
    Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Albuquerque, location TBA
    Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 3:00pm in Truth or Consequences (Spa Weekend!!!)
Headlines

Quick Links

Annual Dues Form

 
store | news | ask-the-midwife | practices | history | officers | about us | contact us | home
New Mexico Midwives. All rights reserved. Design by Maxcreative
New Mexico Midwives - Caring for Generations