Direct Entry Midwifery

Direct Entry Midwifery programs prepare individuals to provide pre-natal, natural birth, and immediate postpartum care to pregnant women in jurisdictions licensing direct (non-nursing) training for midwives. Includes instruction in basic obstetrics, women's health, fetal development, childbirth education, maternal nutrition and health, labor support, natural childbirth, postpartum support, prebirth counseling and risk screening, management of obstetric emergencies, patient referral, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Of the 9 Direct Entry Midwifery degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 0% percent and women make up 100% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Washington has more students being awarded a degree in Direct Entry Midwifery than any other state in the US? In fact, Washington granted 9 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Direct Entry Midwifery is $38,300.