Latest Past Events
A Call to Action from the Founding Mothers: The Future of Nurse-Midwifery is in YOU
This energizing discussion with the founding mothers of midwifery Ruth Lubic and Kitty Ernst will inspire you to take action and make a difference in the future of nurse-midwifery. With more than fifty years of experience these founding mothers are full of helpful advice, inspring messages and words of wisdom for midwives today. Hear their […]
Nurse-Midwifery Moving Forward – Tying it All Together and Taking Action
FNU President Dr. Susan Stone and FNU Mary Breckinridge Chair of Midwifery Kitty Ernst reflect on the key messages and the many wonderful stories shared during FNU's second annual Digital Summit. They will tie all the messages together and share their thoughts on the future and how every person can play a role in advancing nurse-midwifery care.
Maternity Workforce Shortages: Consequences and Possible Solutions
The maternity care workforce is faced with a shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists and both certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives. At the same time, the number of babies born in the United States is projected to increase dramatically over the next ten years. This situation coupled with increasing health challenges for women including a rising maternal mortality rate is an extremely precarious situation for women in the United States today. This session will outline some strategies that can improve this situation.