Membership
Become an ACNM member today!
ACNM celebrates and supports a diverse midwifery profession and embraces those prepared at the masters level or above in midwifery. Membership is open to certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified midwives (CMs), students enrolled in ACME-accredited midwifery education programs and any other interested professionals. Click here to join now, or contact us at (240) 485-1800 or [email protected].
Helps you Succeed
Get the latest in midwifery education via the ACNM Online Learning Center and ACOG Educational Affiliate membership. Enjoy discounts on events, products, and education that support midwives at every stage of their practice.
Gives you a Voice
ACNM promotes the profession of midwifery on the local, state, national, and international level. You also have the opportunity to volunteer your talent and energy to create the change you want to see.
Keeps you Updated
Receive the latest midwifery news, policy, and research updates via our e-newsletters, Quickening newsletter, and the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health.
Connects you to Others
Join an inspiring community where you can build your network, be part of the conversation, and share your talents and ideas.
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Benefits of membership
You want to be the best midwife or student-midwife possible. After all, whether you’re a student, clinician, educator, or taking on another role, you’re putting yourself on the line every day. There’s one way to maximize your impact and experience: Membership in ACNM.
Get the Most Out of Your ACNM Membership
ACNM members have access to the most current information on midwifery and regulatory reforms, quality and patient safety, professional resources and continuing education opportunities. In addition, membership provides a host of other benefits including special rates on continuing education, volunteer, and leadership opportunities, 24/7 access to a network of over 6,000 members in our “Connect” online community, and much more.
The ACNM Advantage brings you…
- A Network of Support, 4000+ Strong
- Career Enhancement
- Effective Advocacy at the Federal and State Levels
- Learning Opportunities, Resources, and Research
- Eligibility for Scholarships, Awards, and Grants
- Exclusive Savings
Active Memberships (CNMs & CMs only):
Active Member (CNMs & CMs only)
Annual dues: $400 + affiliate dues
Active - New Midwife (CNMs & CMs only)
Annual dues: $235 + affiliate dues
Active - Supporting (CNMs & CMs only)
Annual dues: $215 + affiliate dues
Active- Retired (CNMs & CMs only)
Annual dues: $100 + affiliate dues
Student (non-CNMs/CMs)
Annual dues: $100 + affiliate dues
Associate (non-CNMs/CMs)
Annual dues: $250
Active - Life Categories (CNMs & CMs only)
ACNM does not currently collect affiliate dues from ACNM Life Members but is working to create a standard mechanism for invoicing affiliate dues. Please note that per ACNM Bylaws, all Active members must also have an affiliate membership. If you are a Life member, please get in touch with your affiliate directly.
Active-Life: $6,000*
*Plus affiliate dues (either annual or lifetime, if offered)
Payment Options
Annually
12 months from the point of sign-up for new memberships, and then renew for an additional 12 months annually thereafter.
Monthly
Pay for your annual membership in monthly installments. You must pay by credit card and store your auto-pay information in the system; your information will be encrypted and securely stored to charge automatically every month. After your initial payment, monthly dues installments will be charged after the 20th of every month.
Annual Fee and Agreement
The annual administrative fee to pay for your membership in monthly installments is $25.00. It will be included with your first payment and will be charged annually with each first monthly payment.
Hardship Dues Waiver Program
If you are a current ACNM member experiencing short-term, extreme financial hardship, you may be eligible for a temporary waiver of your National ACNM annual dues. You’ll first need to log in and then click here to learn more about eligibility and the application process.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
ACNM membership dues are non-refundable. This includes the annual administrative fee for those paying in monthly installments. When a year of membership is purchased using monthly installments, this is a commitment to pay for a full year of membership, and monthly payments cannot be canceled.
