CNM stands for Certified Nurse-Midwife. It is a professional certification for advanced practice registered nurses who provide health care services primarily to women, including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, gynecological care, family planning, and primary care across a woman's lifespan. CNMs are educated, certified, and licensed to practice midwifery and nursing, often working in a range of settings such as hospitals, birth centers, homes, and clinics.
Other meanings of CNM include Central New Mexico Community College, consensual non-monogamy (a style of sexual relationship), and various codes for places or languages, but the most common and medical-related meaning is Certified Nurse- Midwife.
