02/13/2026
Myths about Certified Professional Midwives:
Myth 1. minimal education less than an LPN
Fact 1
Most CPM with a MEAC education have 3-4 years academics in midwifery focused classed.
They have over 1350 clinical hours of supervised training with a preceptor.
Myth 2 they are not equipped to handle a complication - shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal resuscitation
Fact 2
CPM are trained to handle shoulder dystocia
Postpartum hemorrhage - through medication according to their state regulations, non medical options such as herbs, homeopathic, prevention, other home remedies
CPM are NRP certified and renew every 2 years.
Myth 3
Midwives are not accountable for reporting Apgar or births outcomes
Fact 3
CPM have to fill out the same paper work as the hospitals for birth certificate information. Many states have regulatory bodies that CPM's report to.
I see clients as low risk until they present high risk. Every one is an individual and their care is given accordingly. When signs or symptom change care is adjusted to meet the needs.
Strengths of many midwives
Nutritional support - protein, calories
Bodywork
Herbal or homeopathic knowledge
Counseling - preconception, breastfeeding, fertility awareness
Nursing skills- vitals, IV management, injections, catheters urinary
Labor support
Understand the natural flow of labor's ebbs and flows
Continuity of care - midwife/team
Small client number to month ratio
OB skills - suturing, catching babies, managing 3rd stage,
many states allow midwives to do episiotomies,
Other skills many midwives are trained in are: lip tie releases, anterior tongue tie release
Laboratory skills - drawing labs, reading lab reports, ordering genetic screenings or diagnostics, vaginal or urinary cultures
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