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.
The incoming Legislative and Policy Advisor has an exciting opportunity to support the growth of integration of the CPM profession at the state and federal level. In support of the ED and the board, the Legislative and Policy Advisor will be essential in helping to forward innovation in perinatal health equity and reproductive justice.
The recent election finds our community holding a range of emotions. As NACPM’s Treasurer, I want to acknowledge this moment and hold space for all of us to process the results, take stock of what they mean for our work, and move forward together with intention and care.
We are excited to share a new and insightful webinar, presented in partnership with the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), is now available for purchase!
NACPM warmly invites you to join us for our first ever Student Social Hour, a dedicated time for connecting with fellow student midwives and discussing the unique challenges and opportunities within the midwifery journey.
The Black Maternal Health Caucus recently shared several important opportunities to get involved in advancing health equity through new initiatives and advisory committees. These initiatives aim to address systemic barriers, improve outcomes, and expand education and leadership in maternal and child health.
These opportunities are critical steps toward addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable maternal and child healthcare. We encourage schools, organizations, and individuals in our community to explore these programs and apply or nominate candidates where applicable.