[Infographic] The American Midwife: A Quest for Professional Respect

From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives themselves. At certain points in history, American midwife practice was nearly driven to obsolescence, but modern nurse-midwives have regained the respect of mothers and peers in the medical community alike. The following timeline depicts the last century in their journey for recognition.

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For more information on becoming a certified midwife, read this article.