American College of Nurse-Midwives

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The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM promotes excellence in midwifery education, clinical practice, and research. With roots dating to 1929, our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM provides research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress to increase the visibility and recognition of midwifery care. Visit www.midwife.org for more information.

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New Survey Shows Women Settling for Less; Major Issues Being Skipped in Conversations with Providers

Mon, Sep 24, 2012 16:22 CET

American College of Nurse-Midwives Launches Our Moment of Truth™ to Improve Maternity Care Conversations, Women’s Health OutcomesSILVER SPRING, MD, Sept. 24, 2012 – Conversations about pregnancy and birth are happening virtually everywhere – mommy blogs, social media, television shows – but new data show that when women visit their health care providers, many important conversations simply aren’t happening. A survey of women, released today by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), shows that major health issues are being overlooked and that women may be walking out of medical

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