Minnesota Midwives of American College of Nurse Midwives

01/28/2026

Go to MidwivesMN.org or AWHONNminnesota.org to read the full position statement and call to action!

01/28/2026

The Minnesota affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) welcomes poster submissions relevant to midwifery and women’s/gender related health for the Optimal Outcomes in Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Conference. The Optimal Outcomes conference will be held on February 27th, 2026 at the Marriott West in Minneapolis, MN.

All poster presentations must be based on original work (either research or quality improvement) relevant to full-scope clinical midwifery, including primary care, evidence-based practice, education, and policy that expand on current practice or provide new approaches to care. Student or current midwives, nurses, and all relevant graduate students are welcome to submit. This is not a competitive submission and posters will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Poster presenters will receive $50 off their Optimal Outcomes registration!

Deadline to apply is Feb 13th! Apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewNdbZJfNrHdXReToL4sJ6Goi1cEtlGKnN3jPQ1SDvVqLyEg/viewform

01/26/2026

ACNM Statement on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is deeply concerned by the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO plays a critical role in advancing global public health, coordinating responses to health emergencies, setting evidence-based standards of care, and supporting maternal and newborn health worldwide.
Midwives are essential to achieving safe, equitable, and high-quality care across the lifespan. Through WHO, the global midwifery community collaborates to strengthen health systems, improve workforce capacity, reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths, and respond effectively to emerging public health threats. United States’ participation has long contributed to scientific expertise, leadership, and resources that benefit both global and domestic health outcomes.
At a time when the US continues to face a maternal health crisis and widening health inequities, disengagement from global health leadership undermines opportunities for shared learning, coordinated action, and evidence-based policy development. Global health is inseparable from national health; infectious disease preparedness, workforce development, and best practices in maternity care transcend borders.
ACNM urges policymakers to reconsider this decision and to reaffirm the US’ commitment to international collaboration in health. We remain steadfast in our mission to support midwives, advance the practice of midwifery, and achieve optimal, equitable health outcomes and we will continue to work with partners at home and abroad to protect the health of individuals, families, and communities.

01/25/2026

"For those who do not live in Minnesota, I cannot begin to explain the terror that our communities are experiencing right now.

Throughout history, we have seen the innate abilities of midwives to rally and mobilize to meet the needs of their communities. It gives me a glimmer of hope to see this happening in real time: midwives, nurses, physicians, doulas and more collaborating to meet our patient's needs." - Minnesota ACNM Co-President Lizi Seefeldt

Lizi stood alongside nearly two dozen healthcare providers on
January 20th 2026 at a press conference to discuss the very real and concerning obstructions to care caused by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota health care settings.

Minnesota physicians will hold a press conference to detail obstructions to care caused by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota health ca...

01/24/2026

Many of you have heard that Dr. Janell Green Smith, a fellow midwife died after birthing her first child recently. According to this article, she "spent her career working to improve maternal care and reduce complications during pregnancy and childbirth. https://nurse.org/news/janell-green-smith-midwife-death-maternal-care/

If you are interested in helping support her family, consider making a donation in her honor at:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-janell-green-smiths-family

Certified nurse-midwife Janell Green-Smith died after giving birth in 2026, prompting renewed attention to maternal safety and postpartum care.

01/23/2026

Last Call! Only one week left! Apply by January 31st!

Applications for the Mayo Clinic Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship are now being accepted for a September 2026 start-date. Interviews will occur during the first week of March.

For more info or to submit an application, visit College.mayo.edu. Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship (Minnesota) - Health Sciences Education - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

01/06/2026

Applications for the Mayo Clinic Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship are now being accepted for a September 2026 start-date. The application cycle is open through January 31st with interviews occurring the first week of March. Please visit Nurse-Midwifery Fellowship (Minnesota) - Health Sciences Education - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science for more information and to submit your application!

12/08/2025

Reminder for our meeting tonight - December 8th- will be our Student Potluck! We'll be celebrating those on their way to becoming nurse-midwives or certified midwives.
If you're a student CNM or CM, don't be shy, come on by!

Midwives: please bring a food item to share.

Students: just come as you are. We will have a midwifery related gift for each student.

Check you ACNM Connect email for exact address or zoom link for those who will be unable to attend in person. See you tonight!

12/03/2025

Add your name to the petition (by clicking link in story or link below on fb) as we call on the Department of Education to revise the proposed definition of ‘professional degrees’ to explicitly include nursing! https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/professionaldegreepetition/

11/30/2025

Here's your reminder to come to our December 8th Affiliate meeting - our Student Potluck! We'll be celebrating those on their way to becoming nurse-midwives or certified midwives.

Midwives: Please bring a dish, side or snack to share. Bring a colleague too! Desserts and beverages will be provided.

Student, just come! We will have a midwifery related gift for you.