A CNM stands for Certified Nurse-Midwife, which is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in providing care to women of all ages throughout their lives. CNMs focus on gynecologic and family planning services, as well as preconception, prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care. They are trained to provide a broad range of health care services for women and newborns, including taking medical history, doing physical exams, ordering laboratory tests and procedures, managing therapy, and conducting activities that promote womens health and reduce health risks. To become a CNM, registered nurses must graduate from a master’s or higher-level nurse-midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) and pass the national Certified Nurse-Midwife Examination through the American Midwifery Certification Board. All CNMs must hold state licensure. CNMs work in a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, health departments, and birthing centers.