State Resource Center

State Legislative Developments (Members Only)
View highlights of state-level developments related to midwifery and women's health care. Specific categories of coverage include proposed legislation concerned with scope of practice, liability, prescriptive authority, oversight requirements, and women's health issues, among others. Full text, as available, accompanies each summary.
State Laws and Regulations Affecting Midwifery Practice (Members Only)
State guidance documents are stored in the ACNM Library. Meant to be advisory in nature, documents address topics including scope of practice and regulatory oversight. Kindly direct questions or comments to gr@acnm.org.
Aggregate Data Resources (Members Only)
A collection of aggregate data maps and tables intended to identify trends in the regulation and practice of CNMs and CMs.
Talking Points for Certified Midwife Licensure
Helpful points to aid in efforts to expand the licensure and full recognition of holders of the Certified Midwife (CM) credential.

State Fact Sheets
Statistics on number of CNM/CM practitioners, births, education programs, etc.

State Health Insurance Exchange Development
Resources on the development and implementation of state health insurance exchanges as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.