Traditional Midwives, sometimes referred to as lay midwives or community midwives, are uncertified or unlicensed midwives who often have informal education, such as apprenticeships or self - study, rather than a formal education from accredited institutions. (kentuckyhomebirthcoalition.com)
«As it stands now, families have to navigate an underground network of unlicensed midwives and take it on faith that their midwives are qualified and skilled at attending out - of - hospital births.» (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Unlicensed midwife arrested for homebirth death AND for prostitution; homebirth advocates hold fundraiser (skepticalob.com)