Certified Nurse Midwives

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to feature a partnership with The Center for Women's Health, providing Certified Nurse Midwifery services to those wishing for an alternative childbirth experience. Additionally, Jersey Shore is the only hospital in the area offering "water birth" options for women.

A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse who has graduated from an advanced education program that is accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives. By bringing years of personal and professional wisdom and blending it with modern advanced techniques, CNM's are able to deliver a full scope of high quality care to women of all ages. Nurse midwives are mostly known for their role in the birthing experience, however, nurse midwives are able to offer the same attention and well women gynecology care to women who are not pregnant. The CNM has the knowledge and clinical skills to perform routine gynecology services such as breast and pelvic exams with the latest Pap Test advances, as well as complete physical exams. By forming a collaborative relationship with community physicians and other health care professionals in the community, the certified nurse midwife is able to provide the best in personalized and comprehensive patient care.

For more information about our Certified Nurse Midwives, call the Meridian Health Line at 1-800-560-9990.

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