If passed, this legislation would mark a transformative shift in how the U.S. supports the reproductive health of military families. It reflects a broader understanding that access to midwifery care is not a luxury—it’s a proven, cost-effective solution to our maternal health crisis.
Read moreHappy International Day of the Midwife!
Each year on May 5, the global midwifery community comes together to celebrate International Day of the Midwife (IDM). This year’s theme from the International Confederation of Midwives—“Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis”—is a powerful reminder of how essential midwives are, especially in times of upheaval, uncertainty, and change.
Read moreApril 2025 Newsletter: Midwives - Critical in Every Crisis
When Crisis Is in the Air: Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Our Communities
By Anna Humphreys, MPH, MSM, CPM
Wildfires are becoming a more frequent and devastating part of life for many of the communities midwives serve. While we often think about wildfires in terms of physical destruction, there is another layer of harm that can be harder to see: the mental and physical health impacts of wildfire smoke exposure.
Read moreNACPM Calls on HHS to Reinstate Newborn Screening Committee
The National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) , a vital expert body that has helped ensure babies across the country receive timely screening for rare but treatable conditions.
Read moreJoint Statement from NACPM, ACNM, AWHONN on the Closing of the CDC’s PRAMS Program
Joint Statement from NACPM, ACNM on the Closing of the CDC’s PRAMS Program
Read moreUpcoming CEU Webinar- Wildfire Smoke and Midwifery
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
CEUs: 2 MEAC CEUs available
NACPM is pleased to announce our upcoming webinar:
"Wildfire Smoke and Midwifery: Tools for Community Education and Resilience"
Presented by Anna Humphreys, MPH, MSM, CPM
As wildfire smoke becomes increasingly common across North America, midwives are playing a critical role in supporting clients through the unique health challenges it brings during pregnancy.
This webinar will explore:
The science behind wildfire smoke and its effects on pregnant people and fetuses
Real-world insights from CPMs practicing in affected areas
Practical tools and strategies for midwives to educate and support their communities
We encourage all midwives, students, and birth workers to join us for this important session focused on resilience, education, and client care in changing environmental conditions.
Register now to reserve your spot and earn CEUs.
We look forward to seeing you there!