What does RM mean?

[mama to 2 girls]

I had dd2 in a FSBC and all the m/w's were LM, CPM....Now the new m/w in the center (who I am leery of) is a LM, RM.

Is there a difference between all of these...is one "better" than the other....is one more of a "med-wife" than the other?

[Reha]

I know in Colorado, licensed midwives are called 'registered midwives', so my guess is that is what RM means.

But, imo, I most certainly wouldn't determine how intervention-happy a midwife is simply by her credentials. I know some CPMs or DEMs (not certified) who are much more interventive than some CNMs (which often have a reputation of being more medical minded). So, you really never know. Best not to judge a book by it's cover. The best thing to do is the interview them and ask lots of questions, and then try to see if you can talk to some moms who had them at their birth.

[Midwife Kris]

Originally Posted by Reha

I know in Colorado, licensed midwives are called 'registered midwives', so my guess is that is what RM means.

Technically the RMs of Colorado aren't even licensed. The statute (different than the regulations of practice) states that "registration" should not be construed as "licensing" to let insurance companies off the hook for reimbursing a provider of health care service who is neither an advanced practice nurse (CNM) or doctor. Thankfully the insurance companies see the value of the service and provide reimbursement anyway.

FWIW, midwives in Canadian provinces are Registered Midwives/RMs.

From a former CO RM...

[nashvillemidwife]

Originally Posted by mama to 2 girls

I had dd2 in a FSBC and all the m/w's were LM, CPM....

Ha ha! I had to laugh when I read this, because I know what RM means, but sometimes it takes me forever to read someone's post because I can't figure out what all their abbreviations mean.

[mama to 2 girls]

Thank you, for your replies...I thought that's what it meant but wasn't sure....I am guessing they went about their "schooling" in different ways. I am giving her another chance and see where I get...

Thanks again!!

[etoilech]

UK trained midwives are also known as RMs.

[mama to 2 girls]

ok...well that makes sense then, she just came here from England a year ago.