CNM, DNP, MSN, LM, CM and CPM: Midwife Credentials Explained for New York Author: Igel Cudiera CNM, DNP, MSN, LM, CM and CPM are not six types of midwife license: LM is New York’s state midwifery license, CNM, CM and CPM are national certifications awarded by certifying boards rather than the state, and MSN and
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How to Verify a Midwife’s License in New York Author: Igel Cudiera To verify a midwife’s license in New York, use the free Verification Search run by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions, select the profession “Midwife (028),” and search by the midwife’s name or six-digit license number. In the
Physiologic Birth: What It Means and Why Midwives Prioritize It Author: Igel Cudiera Physiologic birth is labor and birth powered by your body’s own processes: labor that starts and progresses on its own, the hormones that drive contractions, a vaginal birth, and time skin to skin with your baby afterward, without interventions that aren’t needed.
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Upright Birth Positions and Why They Help Written by Igel Cudiera Upright birth positions are positions that keep your body more vertical than lying back in bed, such as standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. They may help because many people find them more comfortable, and research suggests that staying upright and mobile in early
How Midwives Prevent and Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage Written by Igel Cudiera Midwives cannot guarantee that postpartum hemorrhage won’t happen, but they can lower the risk and catch heavy bleeding early through careful assessment in pregnancy, evidence-based care during and after birth, and close monitoring in the first hours after your baby is born. If a
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How Midwives Reduce the Risk of Perineal Tearing Written by Igel Cudiera Midwives cannot guarantee that tearing will be avoided, but they can use evidence-informed approaches during birth that may reduce the risk or severity of perineal trauma. These can include offering a warm compress during the pushing stage, discussing birth positions and pushing preferences,
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Does Insurance Cover a Home Birth Midwife in New York? Written by Igel CudieraPublished September 11, 2026 It can, but it depends on your plan. New York Insurance Law requires state-regulated health plans that cover maternity care to include the services of a licensed midwife, and state regulators have said that a plan without a
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What is Holistic Midwifery New York?
At Holistic Midwifery New York, we believe in empowering women and honoring the natural process of pregnancy and childbirth. We believe that birth is a natural process that works best when the mother is in control, and we consider it a transformative and precious life event. Our midwifery practice provides a safe haven for those seeking a holistic approach to their care.
As a pregnant mother seeking the guidance of a midwife, it’s crucial to find the right professional to support you throughout your pregnancy and childbirth journey. To help you make an informed decision, here are 50 important questions to ask your potential midwife, along with the reasoning behind each question:
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Midwives have been supporting families during pregnancy, labor, and birth for centuries. The practice of midwifery in the modern era dates to the 18th and 19th centuries when licensed midwives became an integral part of healthcare practices, providing prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care. Midwifery services focus on not just physical health needs but also the emotional, social, and mental well-being of the patient.
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