Healthcare Roles & Providers

Definition: A healthcare professional trained to support people through pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum care. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) are qualified to deliver babies, provide prenatal care, and offer gynecological services. Midwifery has deep roots in Black and Indigenous communities, emphasizing personalized, holistic care that honors cultural birthing practices and family preferences.