The future begins with the way we are born.
The National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) is the membership organization representing Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) in the United States. Certified Professional Midwives provide unique and critical access to normal physiologic birth, profoundly benefitting childbearing people and their newborns. Founded in 2000, NACPM ensures a powerful, collective voice for Certified Professional Midwives. NACPM directs its influence toward improving outcomes for all childbearing people and their infants, investing in a strong racially, ethnically, and socially representative CPM workforce, and helping to drive urgently needed changes in the systems that care for birthing people in the U.S. today.
New Advocacy Stance on Collaborative Agreements & Interprofessional Relationships
The NACPM Board is proud to release a new advocacy stance addressing collaborative agreements and interprofessional relationships. This statement centers the impact of forced contracts on client choice, equity, and systemic trust, while affirming that Certified Professional Midwives should be recognized as autonomous primary care providers.
Midwives are essential, helpful, and cherished in rural and underserved communities, and simultaneously, face enormous challenges. In rural areas of New Mexico, and many other states, it’s not unusual to drive up to 100 miles to provide midwifery care.
In early August, NACPM attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Boston, Massachusetts, where more than 9,000 legislators, staffers, advocates, lobbyists, and vendors gathered to share ideas and policy solutions.
The Jennifer Koue Legacy Scholarship for Midwifery Students Fund. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting students of color in their midwifery journey, honoring the legacy of Jennifer Koue. With no GPA requirement, the scholarship provides essential financial assistance to third-year students, helping them focus on their clinical training and academic success.