News & Updates

Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives on the Leaked HHS Budget Proposal
Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives on the Leaked HHS Budget Proposal The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is deeply concerned by reports of significant proposed cuts to the

Statement on the Freezing of Title X Funds and Its Impact on Midwifery Care
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is deeply concerned about the recent freezing of Title X funds affecting 21 grantees. This abrupt action not only threatens the stability of essential

Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance Letter to Congress on Proposed Medicaid Cuts
View the full letter here: Patient Access to Responsible Care Alliance Letter to Congress on Proposed Medicaid Cuts

ACNM and CTCNM Statement on TX Abortion Case
March 19, 2025 The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives (CTCNM) are aware of the recent press release from the Texas Attorney General regarding

A Patient’s Journey during Pregnancy with Hepatitis C
written from the perspective of a patient By Lauren Carratu, CNM, MS When I first found out I was pregnant, I was overwhelmed with joy however, I was also apprehensive.

ACNM Capitol Hill Day – May 4-5, 2025
ACNM will host a Legislative Briefing and Advocacy “Hill” Day in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, May 4th and Monday, May 5th, 2025. ACNM will host a Legislative Briefing and Advocacy

ACNM rejects the dismantling of protections and access to healthcare for people who are marginalized
ACNM rejects the dismantling of protections and access to healthcare for people who are marginalized. The attack on the rights of women, transgender individuals, and Black and Brown people by

Syphilis Testing
Syphilis Testing by Caitlin Legros, MSN, CNM Fourteen years into my practice, and I still feel that familiar sinking feeling in my stomach when I see a positive Syphilis test.

ACNM Workforce Study researcher and project lead co-author article
ACNM Workforce Study researcher Jennifer Vanderlaan and ACNM project lead Karen Jefferson author article about midwifery NPI categorization and workforce tracking.

Help Us Build Support for Funding for Midwifery Education:
ACNM encourages midwives and midwifery supporters to reach out to their House Representative and Senate members and urge support for the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act, S. 1851/H.R.