Discover how the American College of Nurse-Midwives helps every student midwife succeed—from your first course to clinical experience, certification, and beyond.
Jones and Barlett Learning have partnered with ACNM to help lighten the load of being a midwifery student by offering a first-year ACNM Student Membership ($100 value) when you buy a print copy of Varney’s Midwifery, Seventh Edition.
A student midwife is someone currently enrolled in an accredited midwifery education program. Student midwives are preparing to become certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) or certified midwives (CMs), two nationally recognized roles in midwifery.
Student midwives receive academic instruction and supervised clinical experience in areas such as reproductive health, prenatal care, birth, postpartum support, and primary care. Their education prepares them to provide evidence-based, person-centered care across the lifespan.
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports the student midwife by offering:
ACNM connects every student midwife with the tools and relationships needed for success in school and in practice.
Student midwives gain access to up-to-date midwifery research, clinical tools, and practice guidelines that support learning and enhance training.
As a student midwife, you can join a mentorship program, attend national events, and engage with midwives across the country.
ACNM actively advocates for policies that protect and promote student midwives, including education funding, equitable clinical placement access, and pathways to certification.
Becoming a student midwife starts by enrolling in a midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). These programs lead to eligibility for either the CNM or CM credential.
Every student midwife participates in:
ACNM provides resources, directories, and expert guidance to help every student midwife navigate this path.
ACNM is more than a professional association—it’s a lifelong community for midwives at every stage. As a student midwife, you’re building the future of midwifery care. ACNM is here to support you with advocacy, education, and connection.
Whether you’re exploring the field or preparing for national certification, every student midwife benefits from being part of a strong, unified voice for midwifery in the U.S.
Joining ACNM as a student midwife provides unique opportunities to:
Membership benefits for student midwives include:
A student midwife participates in both classroom and clinical education to become a certified nurse-midwife or certified midwife. Student midwives provide care under supervision and gain experience in reproductive, pregnancy, and primary care services.
Yes. ACNM offers student memberships with benefits tailored to midwifery students, including access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
ACNM maintains a list of ACME-accredited programs across the United States that prepare students for certification as CNMs or CMs.