Latest News & UpdatesAnnouncements, Deadlines, News, and Resources for Midwiveshttp://www.Midwife.org58th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Final Program Now Available OnlineFri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://midwife.org/am13-final-programhttp://midwife.org/am13-final-programACNM helps to redefine term pregnancy; workgroup recommendations released in JAMAMon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1685467http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1685467Attention Senior Midwives: Sign Up to Be Interviewed at the ACNM 58th Annual MeetingMon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/OnGoing-Group-Interviewshttp://www.midwife.org/OnGoing-Group-InterviewsNew Hotel Block Added (Annual Meeting)Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/AM2013-HotelAndTravelhttp://www.midwife.org/AM2013-HotelAndTravelFewer Unnecessary Early Deliveries Seen In Multistate, Hospital-based StudyWed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.marchofdimes.com/news/11039.htmlhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/news/11039.htmlAt the Table: An insider's perspective on advocacy at ACNM (blog)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=0&BlogEntryID=2101&FormID=300http://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=0&BlogEntryID=2101&FormID=300Midwives: Flexibility for any position (blog)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=4&BlogEntryID=2100&FormID=300http://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=4&BlogEntryID=2100&FormID=300ACNM Member Among First-Ever REAL Award Winners Honored on Capitol Hill (Press Release)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/the-REAL-awardshttp://www.midwife.org/the-REAL-awardsThe Latent Phase: Landing itFri, 29 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=0&BlogEntryID=2099&FormID=300http://midwife.org/index.asp?bid=325&BlogCategoryID=0&BlogEntryID=2099&FormID=300View Final Results of the 2011 ACNM Benchmarking ProjectWed, 27 Mar 2013 03:24:25 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1599http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1599ACOG Recommends Vaginal Delivery Over Elective CesareanFri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/News_Room/News_Releases/2013/Vaginal_Delivery_Recommended_Over_Maternal-Request_Cesareanhttp://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/News_Room/News_Releases/2013/Vaginal_Delivery_Recommended_Over_Maternal-Request_CesareanACNM Recognizes 45 Midwifery Practices for Excellent OutcomesTue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/2011-Best-Practices-Recognition-Rosterhttp://www.midwife.org/2011-Best-Practices-Recognition-RosterThe Latent Phase: Finding Your Dream JobFri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/The-Latent-Phase-Finding-your-Dream-Jobhttp://www.midwife.org/The-Latent-Phase-Finding-your-Dream-JobACNM Urges Federal Funding to Improve Maternity and Primary Care for WomenWed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Testifies-Before-House-Committeehttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Testifies-Before-House-CommitteeApplications and nominations for National Breastfeeding Research Consortium due March 29Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:40:15 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/NBRC-Call-for-Applicantshttp://www.midwife.org/NBRC-Call-for-ApplicantsSign up for free sponsored activities with food at the ACNM 58th Annual Meeting & ExhibitionFri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Sign-up-for-Sponsored-Eventshttp://www.midwife.org/Sign-up-for-Sponsored-EventsACNM Past President Helps Launch Survive and Thrive Global Development Alliance in BurmaFri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Survive-and-Thrive-Burma-Launchhttp://www.midwife.org/Survive-and-Thrive-Burma-LaunchAttend IOM Workshop on Birth Settings Via WebcastMon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://iom.edu/Activities/Women/BirthSettings/2013-MAR-06.aspxhttp://iom.edu/Activities/Women/BirthSettings/2013-MAR-06.aspxWomen urged to "Choose Wisely," question elective deliveriesThu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://transform.childbirthconnection.org/2013/02/choosing-wisely/http://transform.childbirthconnection.org/2013/02/choosing-wisely/New Study Shows Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes and Lower Health Care CostsThu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/NBCSIIhttp://www.midwife.org/NBCSIITime Magazine First to Cover NCBSIIThu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://healthland.time.com/2013/01/31/midwives-say-birthing-centers-could-cut-c-section-rates-and-save-billions/http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/31/midwives-say-birthing-centers-could-cut-c-section-rates-and-save-billions/Trailblazing Dean Cites Midwifery as a Gateway to the WorldWed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://chronicle.com/article/Longtime-Dean-Sees/136855/http://chronicle.com/article/Longtime-Dean-Sees/136855/New Reports Show Skyrocketing Costs of Birth, Reality of Maternity Care Liability ClaimsFri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Important-New-Reports-Released-by-Childbirth-Connectionhttp://www.midwife.org/Important-New-Reports-Released-by-Childbirth-ConnectionACNM and ACOG urge Congress to preserve public health safety net for womenWed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000002805/Medicaid%20Support%20Letter%20from%20ACNM-ACOG%2012-18-12%20(Final)%20(2).pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000002805/Medicaid%20Support%20Letter%20from%20ACNM-ACOG%2012-18-12%20(Final)%20(2).pdfPREEMIE Reauthorization Act moves forwardFri, 21 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1491http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1491Safety Alert: Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief Nasal Gel RecallFri, 21 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm332830.htm?source=govdeliveryhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm332830.htm?source=govdeliveryUSPSTF releases new Hepatitis C screening guidelinesTue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/26/us-hepatitisc-testing-idUSBRE8AP16Z20121126http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/26/us-hepatitisc-testing-idUSBRE8AP16Z20121126ACNM provides clinical testimony to FDA on pools/tubs indicated for use during the birthing processTue, 20 Nov 2012 18:25:41 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-FDA-Testimony-on-Birth-Poolshttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-FDA-Testimony-on-Birth-PoolsResources for Communities Impacted by SandyWed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/sandy-resourceshttp://www.midwife.org/sandy-resourcesACNM Response to IOM Future of Nursing RecommendationsTue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000002701/ACNM%20Future%20of%20Nursing%20Initiative%20Recommendations%20%20-%20Nov%202012.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000002701/ACNM%20Future%20of%20Nursing%20Initiative%20Recommendations%20%20-%20Nov%202012.pdfUpdated FDA Statement on Compounded Versions of Makena: Questions and AnswersTue, 03 Jul 2012 21:43:18 GMThttp://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm310215.htmhttp://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm310215.htmACNM President Comments on US Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Affordable Care ActFri, 29 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-SCOTUS-Commentshttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-SCOTUS-CommentsAccess your CEUs after the 57th Annual MeetingThu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1274http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=1274Historic summit brings together national, international experts to address home birth policy in the United StatesWed, 02 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Home-Birth-Summit-Outcomeshttp://www.midwife.org/Home-Birth-Summit-OutcomesNew study in PLoS Medicine finds the United States trails 40 other countries in risk of newborn deathWed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.savethechildren.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?b=6478593&c=8rKLIXMGIpI4E&ct=11202791&notoc=1http://www.savethechildren.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?b=6478593&c=8rKLIXMGIpI4E&ct=11202791&notoc=1Institute of Medicine releases new report on adverse effects of vaccinesTue, 30 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2011/Adverse-Effects-of-Vaccines-Evidence-and-Causality/Adverseeffectsofvaccinesreportbrief.pdfhttp://www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2011/Adverse-Effects-of-Vaccines-Evidence-and-Causality/Adverseeffectsofvaccinesreportbrief.pdfACNM partners with Stellato Meeting Solutions to perform professional services in support of the ACNM 57th Annual Meeting & ExpositionWed, 24 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/StellatoMeetingSolutionshttp://www.midwife.org/StellatoMeetingSolutionsSubmit Session Proposals for AMCHP's Annual Conference: Deadline Monday, Aug. 22Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.amchp.org/Events/amchp-conference/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.amchp.org/Events/amchp-conference/Pages/default.aspxFDA warns against use of long-term, high-dose Diflucan (fluconazole) in early pregnancyWed, 03 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm266030.htmhttp://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm266030.htm18-Year Review Shows Overwhelming Evidence of High-Quality Care of Certified Nurse-MidwivesTue, 02 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/080211http://www.midwife.org/080211Only 4% Of US Hospitals Fully Support Breastfeeding, CDC FindsTue, 02 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/Breastfeeding/index.htmlhttp://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/Breastfeeding/index.htmlACNM Endorses IOM Publication on Patient-Clinician CommunicationMon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000001324/PCCwLogos.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000001324/PCCwLogos.pdfHHS reaches final decision on preventive women's health services to be covered by the Affordable Care ActMon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/08/20110801b.htmlhttp://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/08/20110801b.htmlACNM Supports Legislation to Protect Access to Osteoporosis TestingFri, 29 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Osteoporosis-Support-2011http://www.midwife.org/Osteoporosis-Support-2011ACNM Department of Communications Seeks Volunteer Media ExpertsThu, 23 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Call-for-Volunteer-Media-Expertshttp://www.midwife.org/Call-for-Volunteer-Media-ExpertsACNM to hold 57th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CaliforniaMon, 20 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-to-hold-57th-Annual-Meeting-in-Long-Beach-Californiahttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-to-hold-57th-Annual-Meeting-in-Long-Beach-CaliforniaUnited States Midwives Gather in South Africa to Tackle Maternal Mortality and MorbidityFri, 17 Jun 2011 20:33:56 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/United-States-Midwives-Gather-in-South-Africa-to-Tackle-Maternal-Mortality-and-Morbidityhttp://www.midwife.org/United-States-Midwives-Gather-in-South-Africa-to-Tackle-Maternal-Mortality-and-MorbidityMidwifery History was Made Today with the Passage of Essential Documents by the International Confederation of Midwivesby Holly Powell Kennedy, ACNM President (pictured left), and Melissa Avery, ACNM Past President (pictured right) The International Confederation of M...Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:13:09 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Midwifery-History-was-Made-Today-with-the-Passage-of-Essential-Documents-by-the-International-Confederation-of-Midwiveshttp://www.midwife.org/Midwifery-History-was-Made-Today-with-the-Passage-of-Essential-Documents-by-the-International-Confederation-of-MidwivesACNM Comments on Proposed Rules for Accountable Care OrganizationsThu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Comments-on-Proposed-Rules-for-ACOshttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Comments-on-Proposed-Rules-for-ACOsKentucky Midwife Receives Prestigious Award from American College of Nurse-MidwivesThu, 26 May 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000971/2011 Kitty Ernst Award.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000971/2011 Kitty Ernst Award.pdfNew Mexico Midwife Receives Highest Honor from American College of Nurse-MidwivesThu, 26 May 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000970/2011 Hattie Hemschemeyer Award.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000970/2011 Hattie Hemschemeyer Award.pdfTen Midwives Inducted as Fellows of the American College of Nurse-MidwivesThu, 26 May 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000973/2011 ACNM Fellows.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000973/2011 ACNM Fellows.pdfTwo Midwives Receive A.C.N.M. Foundation's Highest AwardThu, 26 May 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000972/2011 Dorothea M. Lang Award.pdfhttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000972/2011 Dorothea M. Lang Award.pdfACNM Solicits Member Input on Accountable Care OrganizationsSat, 21 May 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Solicits-Member-Input-on-Accountable-Care-Organizationshttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Solicits-Member-Input-on-Accountable-Care-OrganizationsAmerican College of Nurse-Midwives Launches Team MidwifeThu, 14 Apr 2011 16:32:42 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/American-College-of-Nurse-Midwives-Launches-Team-Midwifehttp://www.midwife.org/American-College-of-Nurse-Midwives-Launches-Team-MidwifeMaternal Health Organizations Announce New CoalitionTue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Maternal-Health-Organizations-Announce-New-Coalitionhttp://www.midwife.org/Maternal-Health-Organizations-Announce-New-CoalitionAmerican College of Nurse-Midwives Announces 2011 Elections ResultsMon, 04 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/American-College-of-Nurse-Midwives-Announces-2011-Elections-Resultshttp://www.midwife.org/American-College-of-Nurse-Midwives-Announces-2011-Elections-ResultsOb-Gyns and Midwives Seek to Improve Health Care for Women and Their NewbornsThu, 31 Mar 2011 19:01:37 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Ob-Gyns-and-Midwives-Seek-to-Improve-Health-Care-for-Women-and-Their-Newbornshttp://www.midwife.org/Ob-Gyns-and-Midwives-Seek-to-Improve-Health-Care-for-Women-and-Their-NewbornsACNM Expresses Further Concerns about Makena ControversyMon, 28 Mar 2011 21:34:30 GMThttp://cms.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000729/ACNM%20Makena%20follow-up%20032811.pdfhttp://cms.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000729/ACNM%20Makena%20follow-up%20032811.pdfMidwives-PAC Seeks Two New Board MembersThu, 24 Mar 2011 22:56:47 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=599http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=599Midwives-PAC and the Midwives Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Seek Student LiaisonsThu, 24 Mar 2011 22:52:04 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=598http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=598Clinical Training Center for Family Planning seeks IUD mentorsThu, 24 Mar 2011 22:07:24 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/CTCFPhttp://www.midwife.org/CTCFPACNM and AWHONN write to Ther-Rx to express concerns regarding cost of Makena™Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:47:07 GMThttp://cms.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000704/ACNM_AWHONN_Ther-Rx.pdfhttp://cms.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000704/ACNM_AWHONN_Ther-Rx.pdfUSDA Releases 2010 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansWed, 02 Mar 2011 22:26:30 GMThttp://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htmhttp://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htmSubmissions for the ACNM Annual Video Contest are Due March 31Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:21:37 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Video-Contesthttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Video-ContestACNM Virtual Lobby Week 2012Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:19:25 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=368http://www.midwife.org/index.asp?bid=368Cast your vote in the 2011 ACNM Elections by March 7Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:39:23 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-Candidateshttp://www.midwife.org/ACNM-CandidatesCall for 2011 ACNM Award NomineesTue, 01 Feb 2011 23:31:20 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/http://www.midwife.org/Deadlines for A.C.N.M. Foundation scholarships and awards are rapidly approachingSat, 22 Jan 2011 16:49:12 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Foundation-Scholarships-and-Awardshttp://www.midwife.org/Foundation-Scholarships-and-AwardsOpen Volunteer PositionsTue, 28 Dec 2010 22:30:18 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Open-Volunteer-Positionshttp://www.midwife.org/Open-Volunteer-PositionsAbout - American College of Nurse-MidwivesThu, 18 Nov 2010 14:49:44 GMThttp://www.midwife.org/Abouthttp://www.midwife.org/About