With major depression, there is a profound sadness or a sense of despair. The symptoms of major depression are defined as lasting at least two weeks, but usually they go on much longer. Other types of depression may have more subtle symptoms.
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) is the national certifying body for candidates in nurse-midwifery and midwifery who have received their graduate level education in programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
The type of education required of midwives depends on what type of certification one is seeking. Certified nurse midwives have masterâs degrees in nurse midwifery, and to enter a nurse midwifery program, one must typically have a bachelorâs degree in nursing and some experience working as a registered nurse.