What is another word for nurse-midwife?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːsmˈɪdwa͡ɪf] (IPA) 
A nurse-midwife is a professional medical practitioner and a synonym for it is a certified nurse-midwife or CNM. They are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who specialize in providing women's health and maternity care. Other synonyms for a nurse-midwife include a mid-level practitioner, a midwife-nurse, a maternal health specialist, and a women's health nurse practitioner. A nurse-midwife is different from a physician-assisted nurse, also known as a nurse practitioner or NP, who specializes in comprehensive primary healthcare services. A nurse-midwife provides antenatal, postpartum, gynecologic, and newborn care to women, including care for low risk and healthy women during labor and delivery.
