The Legislature finds that access to prenatal care and delivery services is limited by the inadequate number of providers of such services and that the regulated practice of midwifery may help to reduce this shortage. (floridahealth.gov)
The once - common practice of midwifery — still prevalent in other countries — has fallen behind the times in America, where patients now expect cutting - edge technology in their medical care. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
The American College of Nurse - Midwives (ACNM) calls for the utilization of written practice guidelines within each practice setting, as part of the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery. (believemidwiferyservices.com)