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Midwife (CPM / Direct-Entry) Midwifery

What does a midwife midwife do?

Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) and direct-entry midwives specialize in out-of-hospital birth, including home and birth-center settings.

When should you see one?

For planned home birth or birth-center care; scope and licensure vary by state.

How to verify credentials

  • Check that their NPI taxonomy code matches 176B00000X
  • Verify their license is active with your state nursing/midwifery board
  • Confirm graduation from a ACME-accredited midwifery program

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