October 3rd through 9th, 2021 is National Midwifery Week in the United States.  This week of recognition is coordinated by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.  Midwives play a key role in supporting people and women during their reproductive lifespan throughout the world.  There are many kinds of midwives, from licensed midwives, to nurse midwives to traditional birth attendants.  Midwives provide care for people who are birthing in hospitals, birth centers and at home. To celebrate all the ways that midwives contribute to supporting people and families, here are some remarkable facts about certified nurse midwives and certified midwives.

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