There are approximately 290 CNMs and CMs licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey in a variety of settings including public and private hospitals, birth centers, private practices, home practices, and universities. There are approximately 72 midwifery practice sites around the state and these Nurse-Midwifery practices are regulated by the Board of Medical Examiners under the Midwifery Statute of 1910. The regulations define the scope of practice and provide for independent practice and collaborative management with a physician consultant. New Jersey CNMs have had prescriptive authority since 1993. Third-party reimbursement for CNMs is mandated in New Jersey.
In 2002 New Jersey CNMs attended approximately 6.8% of the total births in New Jersey for that year, and the number of births attended by CNMs and the number of CNMs in New Jersey has been increasing each year since then. Current research on midwifery continues to show that CNMs are effective, cost-efficient women's health care providers. Locally, CNMs in New Jersey have been credited with lowering cesarean section birth rates while providing quality, satisfying care.
In 2002 New Jersey CNMs attended approximately 6.8% of the total births in New Jersey for that year, and the number of births attended by CNMs and the number of CNMs in New Jersey has been increasing each year since then. Current research on midwifery continues to show that CNMs are effective, cost-efficient women's health care providers. Locally, CNMs in New Jersey have been credited with lowering cesarean section birth rates while providing quality, satisfying care.
