A certified nurse midwife (CNM) gives primary healthcare to women from youth to menopause. They often focus on family planning and gynecological health. This includes care before getting pregnant (conception), during pregnancy and birth, and after having a baby. A CNM can act as your medical provider throughout pregnancy and birth, and help you decide on birth control options after birth. To be a CNM, they must be a registered nurse that has completed graduate education and earned specialized certification in women’s healthcare. 

Certified Nurse Midwives typically provide more holistic, low-intervention care to pregnant moms who don’t have high-risk pregnancies. On the other hand, if you have a more complicated pregnancy (like a twin pregnancy or you have a condition that makes pregnancy more risky) your care would be handled by an OBGYN. 

In WIN Network, CNMs provide care to mothers through enhanced group prenatal care. They make sure all your clinical needs are met during pregnancy. CNMS provide “belly checks” at group sessions to make sure your baby is growing well, answer any personal questions, and serve as the main provider during birth at Henry Ford’s Detroit Hospital. Our CNMs are well-loved and provide excellent care. Look at our success stories to learn about the support that CNMs offer our patients. You can also contact WINNetworkDetroit@hfhs.org and ask any questions you may have.