Kate T. Finn, MS, Licensed Midwife

03/27/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/27/nx-s1-5762978/s***m-whale-birth-cooperation-coordination-marine-mammals-science

An unprecedented look at the birth of a s***m whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

02/20/2026

Have you see the “Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care: Global Position Paper”? Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UNICEF. This groundbreaking paper, led by WHO’s Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing and supported by technical experts, regional offices, and global stakeholders, represents a unified international commitment to advancing midwifery-led care.

The position paper defines midwifery models of care, outlines guiding principles, and underscores the proven benefits of this approach—including improved outcomes for women and newborns, reduced unnecessary interventions, and better integration within health systems. It calls for collaborative, team-based care and positions midwives as essential to achieving high-quality, cost-effective maternal and newborn health services under Universal Health Coverage.

ACNM welcomes this global recognition and reaffirms our dedication to advancing midwifery models of care both in the U.S. and worldwide.

Let’s continue working together to center midwifery in health systems and improve outcomes for all.

02/20/2026

Guess what will happen to access and health in rural areas when the DOE removes "Professional" status and lowers educational loans and repayment-for-work options? This is not rocket science; it is basic economics. Rural health systems will fail. The Ameical College of Nurse Midwives makes writing the DOE easy in the following link (Before March 1):

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/ACNM/Campaigns/134084/Respond

04/25/2025