The Practice of Midwifery in Rural U.S. Hospitals

Date
07/2016
Journal
Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
Description

Analyzes the role of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in providing maternity care in rural US hospitals and to examine state-level variations on rural CNM practice. CNMs play an important role in the maternity care workforce in rural US hospitals.

Center
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Katy Kozhimannil, Carrie Henning-Smith, Peiyin Hung