The role also involves attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth, providing postpartum care to the mother, completing initial newborn assessments, and offering education, guidance, and referrals to community resources related to childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise, parenting, and newborn care. Job Description: The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women across the lifespan, supporting the attainment and maintenance of optimal health for individuals with essentially normal pregnancies and gynecologic needs.