Things You'll Need:
- List of licensed nurse midwives
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Step 1
Contact your state's health and human services department to learn more about licensing requirements for midwives. There are two types of midwives. A certified nurse midwife has completed training in nursing and in midwifery. A direct-entry midwife has completed training in midwifery only.
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Step 2
Contact organizations such as the American College of Nurse-Midwives for information about nurse midwives in your area. Obtain a list of practicing nurse midwives from the health and human services department. Search online for licensed nurse midwives in your area, as many have websites and hospital affiliations.
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Step 3
Interview several nurse midwives. Ask about educational credentials, types of prenatal and postnatal care provided, birthing environment (at-home, hospital, birthing center) experience, number of babies delivered each month and in which hospitals midwives have admitting permission.
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Step 4
Research birthing centers if this is the environment where you want to deliver your baby. Inquire about care and the reputation of nurse midwives.
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Step 5
Contact the consulting obstetrician the midwife uses if a health complication occurs during birth at home or at a birthing center. Ask about the obstetrician's credentials and availability to help in an emergency situation.
