Want to learn more about your pregnancy and childbirth options? Listen to a conversation between a midwife and an obstetrician to learn how these providers differ and collaborate to provide extraordinary care at Swedish.
Certified nurse-midwives (or CNMs) are advanced-practice registered nurses with master's degrees specializing in women's health, including pregnancy and childbirth. Midwives provide care during low to moderate risk pregnancies and vaginal deliveries, while obstetricians focus on the full range of pregnancies and deliveries, including higher risk patients.