Is a Certified Nurse-Midwife Right for You?

Questions to Ask

According to the ACNM, here are some questions you should ask when considering a midwife:

• How long have you been practicing and in what kind of setting?
• What is your philosophy of care?
• What are the eligibility requirements for your services?
• What arrangements do you have if complications occur?
• What are your fees and will my insurance cover them?
• Can my family be present during labor and birth?

To find an ACNM educated and certified midwife, call the ACNM's toll-free practice locator line at 888-MIDWIFE.

Source: The American College of Nurse-Midwives

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