What is a certified nurse midwife?

A certified nurse midwife in the state of Ohio is someone who has been a registered nurse, who has obtained their Master's degree in nursing, and has gone on to obtain their certification through the American College of Nurse Midwives. In the state of Ohio, we do have to be a registered nurse. Most nurse midwives have either worked in the labor and delivery setting or in some type of hospital setting before they've gone on to be a nurse midwife. Our credentials are held by the Ohio Board of Nursing and by the American College of Nurse Midwives, which also makes sure that we follow through with all of our education and keep our education current with the changing time.