What makes a nurse-midwife different from an obstetrician?
Nurse-midwives are educated in two professions-midwifery and nursing. Nurse-midwives practice under an “Advanced Practice” nursing license in the state of Vermont. Midwifery philosophy is based on supporting and educating the individual woman and her family throughout her healthcare (pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, well women gynecology) by helping her determine what choices are best in her unique situation. Midwives follow the same standards of care outlined by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. However, a hallmark of midwifery is the humanistic and non-interventional approach to health care. Midwives support the normal, healthy life cycles women go through, while at the same time have access to medical interventions if that is needed.
