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A certified nurse-midwife in navy scrubs gently comforts a pregnant woman of color in a community clinic. Medicaid and public health signs are visible in the background, along with a social worker. A laptop displaying electronic records and paper charts are on the desk, conveying the professional, compassionate, and collaborative nature of midwifery care for underserved populations.

The Essential Role of CNMs in Medicaid Births

Executive Summary: CNMs in Medicaid Births Certified Nurse-Midwives deliver essential maternal care services within the Medicaid system, which finances approximately 42% of all U.S. births. Understanding this intersection of midwifery practice and public insurance is critical for nursing professionals considering …