Read about the National Public Health Associations Resoultion “Increasing Access To Out-Of-Hospital Maternity Care Services Through State-Regulated and Nationally-Certified Direct-Entry Midwives”  (aka Certified Professional and Certified Midwives).

The North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) is an international agency which administers the credential "Certified Professional Midwife" (CPM).  

NARM has received accreditation as a certifying agency from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).  The NCCA is the accrediting body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA).

Many of the credentialing programs certified by NCCA are in health related fields, such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the ACNM Certification Council.

Regardless of the type of profession, the NCCA certification indicates that the credentialing program meets or exceeds the standards set for the development and administration of a valid and reliable credential.

This latest version of the Midwifery Bill includes CPMs and CMs obtaining state licensure.  The bill also includes regulation that will be written with the Department of Public Health to include a formulary of medications that licensed midwives could obtain, carry, and administer to clients.

In February, The Board of Midwifery bill got a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Health Care. The bill will now be sent to the Senate Ways and Means committee.  We are waiting to hear from out lobbyist to see what our next step will be.

If you are interested in helping with the legislative effort contact www.massmidwives.org

Read the National Organization for Woman's resolution supporting women's choice of care provider, emphasizing the excellent outcomes Midwives have.  As well as supporting choice of hospital. birth center or home birth settings.