Which advanced nurse specializes in pregnancy and delivery?

• A. Nurse Midwife (CNM)
• B. Clinical Nurse Specialist
• C. Nurse Practitioner
• D. Nurse Educator

Answer: (A)

Specialized care for pregnancy and delivery is provided by nurse-midwives, advanced practice nurses trained specifically in obstetric care. They complete graduate-level education in midwifery and hold certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board, enabling them to provide prenatal care, assist during labor and birth, and offer postpartum and newborn care—often in birth centers, hospitals, or clinics, and sometimes independently depending on the setting. This focus on pregnancy, labor, and the newborn distinguishes them from other advanced nurses: a clinical nurse specialist concentrates on applying expertise within a particular clinical area to improve care; a nurse practitioner delivers broader medical care across populations or settings; and a nurse educator focuses on teaching and training other nurses.