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Q: What is a midwife?
A: Not Medical Advice: A midwife is defined as a person trained in aiding the delivery of babies. It is an alternative to an obstetrician.

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Midwifery has become commonplace in the medical treatment of American women. Midwives are popular as women seek out personalized care during life stages like pregnancy and menopause.

Midwifery began in the 1900s and today, women seek out midwives for prenatal, birth as well as postpartum care. They also treat infections, perform exams and dispense birth control.

The philosophy of midwifery suggests that events like birth be treated as natural life events, not potential medical emergencies.

Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who complete graduate-level training in midwifery and pass a national certification exam. Their practice is legal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including the prescribing of medication.

33 states mandate private insurance reimbursement for nurse-midwifery services, and Medicaid reimbursement is mandatory in all states.

Birth of a Midwife

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Source: Midwifery 101

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