Which APRN provides primary care to women including gynecologic exams, family planning advice, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, and neonatal care?

• A. Nurse Practitioners
• B. Clinical Nurse Specialists
• C. Certified Midwives
• D. Certified Nurse Midwives

Answer: (D)

Certified Nurse Midwives provide primary care for women across the reproductive life cycle, including gynecologic exams, family planning, prenatal care, labor and delivery, and neonatal care. They are advanced practice registered nurses with graduate training in midwifery, combining nursing fundamentals with obstetric expertise to manage comprehensive maternity care. This scope lets them perform routine gynecologic visits and contraception counseling, oversee prenatal care, assist during labor and delivery, and provide immediate care to the newborn. While other APRN roles focus on broader primary care, specialty nursing, or non-nursing midwifery pathways, Certified Nurse Midwives uniquely cover the full range of obstetric and neonatal services described.