What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Midwives provide primary and preventive reproductive care, manage pregnancies, deliver babies, and prenatal and postpartum care. They perform newborn evaluations and may refer infants for further care. In New York State, midwives can prescribe medications and order tests. Midwives work with physicians on more complex obstetrical cases. Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) are trained in both nursing and midwifery, while Certified Midwives (CM) are credentialed solely in midwifery.
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
Midwives work in hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and private practices. They attend and assist births and deliver babies wherever they may occur, including in clients’ homes.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
Median annual salary: $133,716
Entry-level annual salary: $114,345
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Searchable Wage Database: https://dol.ny.gov/occupational-wages-0
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
(Nurse) midwives are expected to grow statewide by 26% between 2022 and 2032, with 44 average annual openings.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Employment Projections: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
Midwives licensed in New York, whether registered nurses or not, must complete a state approved midwifery program, including both classroom study and clinical training. Coursework covers maternity care, family planning, gynecology, nutrition, pharmacology, pediatrics, neonatal care, and ethics.
For More Information:
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education: https://theacme.org/accredited-midwifery-education-programs/
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
For licensure as a midwife in New York State, applicants must be high school graduates and complete a New York State licensure qualifying program in midwifery or equivalent. To meet the examination requirement for licensure as a midwife in New York, an applicant must pass the examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
For More Information:
New York State Education Department: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/midwifery/license-requirements
American Midwifery Certification Board: https://www.amcbmidwife.org/amcb-certification
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial support can come from various federal, state, and private sources. Contact your college or university to learn about the financial aid options they offer, as well as other potential sources of funding that may be available.
For More Information:
The American College of Nurse Midwives Foundation: https://acnmf.org/scholarships-%26-awards