Midwives Make a Difference
WHO WE ARE
Midwives provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for women throughout the lifespan, including:
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Prenatal care
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Care during labor and birth
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Postpartum care
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Gynecologic care
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Newborn care
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Family planning
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Preconception care
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Abortion care
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Menopause management
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Primary care and health maintenance
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Disease prevention and health promotion
The heart of midwifery care for women and newborns lies not only in what we do, but in how we provide that care.
Midwifery practice is grounded in critical thinking and a deep commitment to the prevention of illness and the promotion of health. Drawing on the strengths of midwifery, nursing, public health, and medicine, midwives provide safe, evidence-based, and holistic care that supports the well-being of mothers, babies, and families.
ACNM ILLINOIS STATE AFFILIATE
Midwives Make a Difference
ACTIVITIES
ACNM Illinois State Affiliate
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT
Reinforcing our Commitment
The Board of Directors of the Illinois Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives celebrates the work of Illinois non-profit organizations that support the people and communities we care for. Midwives work with these organizations to support our patients in caring for their whole selves and families.
Philanthropic support from the Illinois ACNM Affiliate is available annually for non-profit organizations working in alignment with midwives on issues including (but not limited to) access to health care, social services, mental health, and reproductive justice. Donations up to $1,000 are available annually for a specific project, event, or program.
Please reach out for next open applications.
Student Scholarships
American College of Nurse-Midwives Illinois Affiliate Scholarship Application
In order to increase diversity and inclusion in our profession, the ACNM Illinois Affiliate is once again offering four $1000 scholarships to Illinois students of color currently enrolled in a midwifery program or planning a career in midwifery. Two scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in a ADN or BSN program, and two scholarships will be awarded to two students currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate midwifery degree program.
To be considered for the award, one must be:
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A resident of Illinois
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Identify as a person of color (Black, Indigenous, other Person of Color)
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Planning a career midwifery or currently enrolled in a midwifery program
To turn in a completed application, please email the following to acnm.il.board@gmail.com :
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Demographics form (see below)
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One essay (see list below)
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CV or resume
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Letter from a faculty member on staff within your program that states that you are a student in good standing (this can be emailed separately)
Applications now closed for 2026
Awardees will be notified at the Spring dinner.
Demographics Information
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
School:
Graduation year and degree:
Race:
Please choose one of the following to answer in 600 words or less:
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If you could tell the entire world at once about midwifery, what would you say and why?
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Tell us about an experience you had that sparked your interest in midwifery:
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Tell us how you plan to make a difference as a midwife in your community:
Send completed form and supporting documents to: acnm.il.board@gmail.com