There are various types of midwives, each with different training and certifications:
1. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs): Registered nurses with advanced training in midwifery. They are certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and can provide a wide range of healthcare services. 2. Certified Midwives (CMs): Have similar education and certification as CNMs but do not have a nursing background. 3. Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs): Trained through apprenticeship and accredited midwifery programs, focusing primarily on out-of-hospital births. 4. Lay Midwives: Traditional midwives who may not have formal certification but have extensive practical experience.
