Do you have a passion for women's health? Are you interested in becoming a midwife? Read on to learn more about midwifery.

The profession of midwifery attracts a variety of individuals with different educational and work backgrounds. If you are thinking of becoming a midwife, here's what you should know:

• Many of the nurse-midwifery and midwifery education programs accredited by the American Commission for Midwifery Education (ACNM, formerly the Division of Accreditation) of the American College of Nurse-Midwives offer various options designed to meet the needs of these dverse individuals seeking to become a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM).

• What's the difference between a CNM and a CM? A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. A Certified Midwife (CM) is an individual educated in the discipline of midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

• Will you need a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD? Click here for more information.

• Click here for a list of midwifery education programs.

• Financial aid is also available to help you on your way to education.