Become a midwife

In Massachusetts, currently, CNM, or ‘Certified Nurse-Midwife’ is the only recognized certification and licensure in the legislation. CNMs are independent practitioners and regulated by the Board of Nursing

Educational pathways are listed here at the national website: https://portal.midwife.org/education/education-pathway

There is only one midwifery education program in MA for post-graduate certification (after completing your Baccalaureate nursing degree)

• • • • Baystate Medical Center – (Post Graduate Certificate)
        Midwifery Education Program
        689 Chestnut St
        Springfield, MA 01107-1620
        4137944448
        Website: http://www.baystatehealth.org/midwiferyed
        Nurse Midwifery Option
        Certificate Option
        Masters Completion Option
        Postmaster Certificate Option

Educational programs nationally are listed here: https://portal.midwife.org/education/education-programs?reload=timezone

After completing your educational program, you will sit for your certification boards administered by the AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board)