Recognition by the ACNM
Congratulations to the UNM midwives who were recognized by the 2010 American College of Nurse-Midwives, Benchmarking as the Certified Nurse Midwife group practice with the lowest episiotomy rates and one of the top practices nationally for:
- Highest Total Vaginal Birth rate
- Highest Spontaneous Vaginal Birth rate
- Lowest Primary Cesarean section rate
- Highest rate of 6 week Post Partum visit attendance
- Highest Breast-feeding Continuation rate
- Lowest Total Cesarean Section rate
These outcomes are a testament to excellent clinical practice and our long-term successful collaborative practice which emphasizes evidenced based maternity care and quality outcomes.