The midwives at birthing centers are certified to assist a woman and her family through the birthing process. In Jon Marshall’s article, “Midwives Are a Good Choice For Some Women,” he states that, “Most midwives are medical professionals with varying amounts of formal training.” (Marshall p. 2-3) Marshall, who is a lecturer at Northwestern University, then list some levels of training a midwife can achieve including, certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified midwife (CM), and certified professional midwives (CPMs). In addition to being highly trained in giving birth, midwives also provide emotional support for the mother during labor and offer breast feeding and other instruction when the new baby is ready to go
The midwives at birthing centers are certified to assist a woman and her family through the birthing process. In Jon Marshall’s article, “Midwives Are a Good Choice For Some Women,” he states that, “Most midwives are medical professionals with varying amounts of formal training.” (Marshall p. 2-3) Marshall, who is a lecturer at Northwestern University, then list some levels of training a midwife can achieve including, certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified midwife (CM), and certified professional midwives (CPMs). In addition to being highly trained in giving birth, midwives also provide emotional support for the mother during labor and offer breast feeding and other instruction when the new baby is ready to go