A pregnant woman asks a neighbor who is a nurse about using a midwife instead of a physician for her prenatal, labor, and childbirth care. What information does the neighbor share with the pregnant woman about certified nurse midwives (CNMs)? (Select all
A.
CNMs are able to see women experiencing complications.
B.
CNM practice is physician dependent.
C.
There is an increased need for medical interventions with CNMs.
D.
There is increased patient satisfaction with CNMs.
E.
There is a lower rate of cesarean births with CNMs.
ANS: D, E
Certified nurse midwives are educated in both nursing and midwifery and are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Midwifery practice is the independent management of women's health care, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, and family planning/gynecological needs. CNMs see healthy women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy. These women experience a lower rate of cesarean births and medical interventions. Continuity of prenatal care has a major effect on patient satisfaction.
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