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Summary: Find out if a midwife can help you; learn tips and information about the training of a midwife in this free video clip on midwife benefits and care.
Maureen Browne has been working in Maternal and Child health in the United States and overseas for 20 years. She certified as a Nurse in Ireland then went on to license as a Midwife...read more
"Hi! My name is Maureen Browne and on behalf of expertvillage.com, we’ll speak in this clip today about how a midwife is trained. A certified nurse-midwife is a registered nurse who has completed an educational program accredited by the American College of nurse midwives. There are recognized in all US states and territories of the United States. A licensed midwife on the other hand studies for 3-4 years in combination of course work and apprenticeship. They are certified on a state-by-state bases. For example, in the state of California, licensed midwives are licensed by the California Medial Board. "
eHow Article: Midwife Training Tips & Information