How do I become a certified midwife in PA?

How do I become a certified midwife in PA?

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1. Complete a Graduate Program in Nurse-Midwifery.
2. Pass the National Nurse-Midwife Certification Exam.
3. Apply for a Nurse-Midwife License with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
4. Explore Career Opportunities and Maintain Credentials.

How much does a midwife cost in PA?

Most home-birth midwives in Philadelphia offer services priced in the range of $5,500 to $7,000, which covers prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care. While far less expensive than hospital births — hospitals can charge as much as $30,000 — many potential clients still can’t afford the midwife charges.

Is a midwife a real doctor?

Is a midwife a doctor? No, a midwife is not a doctor. While licensed and certified midwives are highly trained, they cannot perform cesarean sections on their own. They can prescribe epidurals and labor-inducing drugs, but they are less likely to do so compared to doctors.

Is homebirth legal in Pennsylvania?

It is not illegal to give birth at home in Pennsylvania, and in fact Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of home birth in the country.

Is it cheaper to have a baby with a midwife?

(The costs of childbirth with a midwife are, on average, just over $2,000 less expensive than childbirth under the care of an obstetrician. But you’ll want to check with your insurance to confirm what your out-of-pocket costs will be.)

Can you become a midwife without A Levels?

Thankfully, you don’t need A Levels to become a midwife. Many would-be midwives are unaware of the Level 3 alternative Access to midwifery course that allows them to become a midwife without A Levels. Find out more about what it takes to become a midwife, and how you can study a midwifery degree with no A Levels below.

How long is midwife training?

three years
Your midwifery training Approved full-time midwifery degree courses last for three years. Half your time is spent studying at university and half gaining practical, supervised experience in a range of settings. If you are working in a relevant role, it’s possible to take a part-time course lasting five or six years.