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Apprenticeship

Welcome to midwifery!!!!  It is an incredible journey…

To begin with, here are some useful terms and acronyms you will come across frequently…

Licensed Midwife (LM)
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
NM Department of Health (DOH)

In New Mexico, there are three different ways to become a Licensed Midwife; through an academic program, through the NARM Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP), and through a direct-entry apprenticeship with the NM Department of Health.  The academic and clinical requirements of the first two options, an academic program and NARM’s PEP process, are set by the program and by NARM respectively, so you will have to research each individually.  With both of these processes you will apply to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through NARM and then after receiving that you will apply for a NM License through the DOH.  The final approach, direct-entry apprenticeship through the DOH, will allow you to become a NM Licensed Midwife and then you can apply for the CPM.  Below you will find the forms you will need for this final option as well as some other useful documents.

Once you have completed the academic and clinic aspects of your education and turned in all the required paperwork to the proper institutions you will be eligible to take first the NARM Written Exam and then the NM LM Rules and Guidelines Exam.  Once you have received notice of passing both exams you must apply to the respective institutes to become a LM (see DOH link below for these forms) and a CPM (see NARM’s site for the proper forms).

NM Department of Health Forms

You can download the DOH Apprenticeship forms below, or you can find them at http://nmhealth.org/PHD/midwife_roster.shtml, where you will also find the applications for your midwifery license once you have completed your education.

LM_Initial_Student_Application.doc
LM_Student_Permit_Renewal_Application.doc
LM_Student-Instructor_Relationship.doc
NM_LM_Exam_Applicant_Information.doc
LM_Student_Reading_List.doc

NM Regulations

NMMA_2008_practice_guidelines.pdf
LM_Rule.pdf

Join The New Mexico Midwives Association

Paid membership includes your listing in our midwives registry and access to the password portected midwive’s section of the website where we list current events, documents, etc.

How do I become a member of the New Mexico Midwives Association?

A check can be mailed to :

NMMA
po box 40647
Albuquerque, NM 87196

or click the button below to use Paypal

Steps to gain access to the password protected midwive’s section

You do not need to be a paid member to access the password protected midwive’s section of the site but you do have to be a Licensed Midwife or a registered apprentice.

• Are you a Licensed Midwife or a registered apprentice in the state of New Mexico? - You may have to provide documentation
• to obtain a user name and password
  

If you were given a user name and password but are still having difficulties accessing this information please for assistance in this matter.

Steps to obtaining a listing in the Midwives Registry

• Are you a Licensed Midwife?
• Pay your yearly membership dues. (This will need to be verified)
• Fill out the form below completely
  
• a brief (one or two paragraphs) bio/description of your practice and services provided. Include a picture or logo in your email
• Memberships and listings are renewed annually in June.

Midwife Event Calendar

To view event information: to scroll through months click on the the next/previous arrows on either side of the month name on the calendar; to view events on a particular day click on the day number on the calendar and a list will show below the calendar; to view information about a specific event you can click on the title in the calendar and the information will come up in a pop up window.

Public Event Calendar

To view event information: to scroll through months click on the the next/previous arrows on either side of the month name on the calendar; to view events on a particular day click on the day number on the calendar and a list will show below the calendar; to view information about a specific event you can click on the title in the calendar and the information will come up in a pop up window.

Midwife Login

Please enter your username and password to access the Midwives’ section of the NMMA website.

About Us

Serving the Community since 1977

New Mexico has a rich history of community midwifery. Midwives have always been an integral part of New Mexico’s health care system. The New Mexico Midwives Association (NMMA) incorporated in 1977 to insure women’s access to safe and personalized care throughout all the cycles of their lives. The NMMA has worked consistently to enable licensed midwives to attend the births of thousands of New Mexican babies with excellent outcomes.

NMMA Officers

Co-Chairs: Nicole Maillis & Connie Koshewa

Treasurer: Rebeka Rose

Scribe: Jill Allatta

Education: Hilary Schlinger (CEUs) & Elizabeth Gilmore

Peer Review: Katia LeMone/Seva Khalsa

Public Relations:  Denise Kielpinski

Website Guru:  Jules Johnstun and Myriah Haggard

What do we do?

• Work cooperatively with midwives throughout the state of New Mexico to establish a strong network for upholding the midwifery model of care.
• Develop and carry out continuing educational forums to promote excellence in midwifery.
• Promote the training of professional midwives and birth attendants.
• Work with citizens groups to advocate for midwifery care.
• Advocate for access to midwifery care through the legislative process.
• Educate the public on the safety and importance of midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth.

Resources

Articles

This is a collection of articles we have collected and posted on this site pertinent to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting.

General

Mothers Naturally

New Mexico Breastfeeding

New Mexico Dept. of Health / Families

Professional

North American Registry of Midwives - NARM

Midwives Alliance of North America - MANA

National Association of Certified Professional Midwives

International Confederation of Midwives

Educational

National College of Midwifery

Birthing Tree Cooperative - Santa Fe

La Leche League

Gatekeepers Fund

Sunrise Birth & Family Wellness Center

International Cesarean Awareness Network

Childbirth Connection

Medical Literature on the Safety of Homebirth

Activism

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services

The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery

International Cesarean Awareness Network

The Milbank Foundation

Publications

Evidence-Based Maternity Care: What It Is and What It Can Achieve

CPM 2000 Study - Outcomes of Planned Homebirths with Certified Professional Midwives

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about midwifery?

Q:  What if I’ve had a Cesarean Section birth in the past?


A:  Your midwife can provide information about having a homebirth or birth center VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).



Q:  I want a natural homebirth with a midwife, but what if there is a complication?


A:  Licensed midwives will facilitate a transport to hospital in those rare times when they are necessary.

The midwives are also trained and equipped to help prevent or manage certain variations or complications that may occur and are neonatal resuscitation certified as well as healthcare provider CPR certified.



Q:  My insurance coverage is through Medicaid.  Are the midwives’ services covered?


A:  Yes, most Licensed Midwives in New Mexico can accept Medicaid, including all managed care options.



Q:  How do I find a midwife in New Mexico?


A:  Check our directory here. You can also find midwives at NM Dept. of Health.



Be sure to discuss your questions or concerns during prenatal appointments with your New Mexico Licensed Midwife.

Here’s a link to an excellent FAQ: Citizens for Midwifery

(Many midwives offer a free consultation)

Midwife Directory

The below map is provided as a visual reference to help you find midwives in your area. Midwives are listed in the left sidebar navigation according to the city in which they live. Please note, most midwives are willing to travel to other nearby areas.

Special thanks to http://www.sitesatlas.com

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