For those wanting to see a change in North Carolina, I encourage you to write to the NC nursing board in support of CNM's. Let's also tell them that NC women need more homebirth CNM's who work in collaborative agreement with OB's. State that OB's shouldn't be just a back-up, we want them working together for the safety of women and babies. Having CNM's deliver at home will give women a safe choice for out of hospital birth instead of relying on a lay midwife.
If a woman is genuinely passionate about helping women birth at home, she will do what it takes to get the CNM certification. Claiming passionate reasons to not get a real certification makes you nothing more than a birth junkie who doesn't care about the women or babies she serves. Is nursing school cheap or convenient?? No. However, attending and getting that degree means you are dedicated and that helping women/babies is not just a hobby. That is to be admired!!
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I just don't get it, how come in America of all places this pseudo medical status is permitted ?
I can't think of another developed country where people, who were patently NOT trained or educated enough to undertake responsibility for the lives, health and well being of mothers and babies, would be tolerated.
If one cannot be arsed to pursue rigorous training of the highest level available then one is not following a dream, one is indulging in a whim.
Liz, please call me. I am a CNM with a hombirth practice in NC.
CPMs in our state are close to becoming licensed and it's frightening.
Our legislators need to hear of stories such as yours.
I am truly very sorry for what you and your family have gone through...
warmly,
Deb O'Connell
919-428-0717
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