News & Updates
ACNM Statement on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is deeply concerned by the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO plays a critical role in advancing global
ACNM Joins Amicus Brief on HR 1 Provisions Denying Access to Critical Care
ACNM recently joined an amicus brief with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and other health care organizations for the case Planned Parenthood v. Kennedy. This case involves
American College of Nurse-Midwives Statement on Maternal Immunization: Updated July 2025
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) strongly recommends that all individuals who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or postpartum receive the recommended vaccines to protect themselves and their babies from serious
LET’S TALK! Comprehensive Sexual Health History
Written by Kate Mitchell, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC Engaging patients in open, non-judgmental conversations about sexual health is an essential component of reproductive health care. These conversations allow Certified
ACNM Statement on HHS Rescission of EMTALA Abortion Care Guidance
June 3, 2025 The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is gravely concerned by the recent decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to rescind its guidance
Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) on the Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing
May 19, 2025 The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is outraged and deeply saddened by the bombing of the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on May
American College of Nurse-Midwives Statement in Recognition of National Nurses Week
As National Nurses Week is celebrated across the country from May 6–12, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) proudly recognizes and honors the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses
Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives Honoring 2025 International Day of the Midwife
On this International Day of the Midwife, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) proudly celebrates the essential role of midwives in advancing equitable, high-quality, and compassionate care for all. Midwives
Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives on the Leaked HHS Budget Proposal
Statement from the American College of Nurse-Midwives on the Leaked HHS Budget Proposal The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is deeply concerned by reports of significant proposed cuts to the