| Aspect | Professional Midwife | Certified Nurse-Midwife |
|---|
| Credentials | Licensed Midwife (LM), Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) | Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) |
| Work Environment | Home births, birthing centers, community settings | Hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, home births |
| Employer & Industry | Private practices, community organizations | Hospitals, healthcare facilities, private practices |
Professional Midwives typically hold licenses like CPM and work mainly in community and home birth settings. Certified Nurse-Midwives, with RN and CNM credentials, often work in hospitals and clinics. Both roles focus on maternal and newborn care but differ in training, certification, and work environments.