CNM case studies
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The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) credential is awarded by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) to graduates of ACME-accredited nurse-midwifery programs who meet eligibility requirements and pass the national certification examination. AMCB describes the program's purpose as setting a national standard for midwifery and protecting the public by ensuring certified individuals meet pre-determined criteria for safe advanced practice. The CNM case studies are 5 cases and about 3,931 words.
1Headache at 33 Weeks in a Freestanding Birth Center
Amara, 34, G3P1011, is 33 weeks 4 days by a 9-week dating scan. She presents to a freestanding birth center for a routine visit.
791 words, about 4 min2Protracted Labor, Fever, and Late Decelerations After a Prior Cesarean
Rosa, 30, G2P1001, had a low-transverse cesarean at 39 weeks for breech 3 years ago and has had no other uterine surgery. She is now 40 weeks 5 days, in spontaneous labor, and has been 6 cm / 90% effaced / 0 station for 2 hours 40 minutes.
786 words, about 4 min3Severe Headache on Postpartum Day 5
Dana, 32, G2P2002, had a spontaneous vaginal birth at 39 weeks 2 days after a pregnancy with normal blood pressures throughout; discharge BP was 118/72. She is seen at a home visit on postpartum day 5.
733 words, about 4 min4Thick Meconium, a Non-Vigorous Newborn, and Grunting at Ten Minutes
A 41-week 2-day gestation delivers spontaneously after an uncomplicated labor. The amniotic fluid is thick with meconium.
804 words, about 4 min5Bleeding at Seven Weeks With an Empty Uterus
Nia, 26, G2P0010, has a last menstrual period 7 weeks 2 days ago, a positive home pregnancy test, and 3 days of light brown spotting with mild left lower quadrant cramping. She has no syncope, no shoulder pain, and no prior ectopic.
817 words, about 4 min