"I want to help treat the whole person, physically, emotionally and socially." She earned her master's degree in midwifery in 2009 and opened her partnership practice in 2014. "We left the large practice in 2013 with a dream of being able to provide more patient-centered care. We didn't expect to We launched with a bang, but women needed us We built a community (S. Barton, interview) There are several classes of midwives Certified nurse midwives and certified midwives require a degree. , while a certified professional midwife is certified but there is no degree requirement. There are also non-professional midwife qualifications. These are women who have completed an apprenticeship. Other midwives who are non-professional and practice without recognized certification As mentioned previously, laws differ significantly regarding what is licensed and regulated in each of the states. Certified nurse midwife (CMN) is the method. the most common way to access a position as a certified midwife. This form of midwifery is recognized and licensed in all 50 states. A master's degree or doctorate is required as well as clinical supervision and a registered nurse in good standing.