Infected People Can Pass Zika Through Sex Even When They Donât Have Symptoms. Many people infected with Zika virus wonât have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms, and they may not know they have been infected. Zika can also be passed from a person before their symptoms start, while they have symptoms, and after their symptoms end.
The second way to become a midwife is to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree and then to complete a Graduate Diploma or Master of Midwifery. These programs are generally 12-18 months in length. The nursing degree generally takes 3 years.
The American College of Nurse-Midwives does offer a Certified Midwife (CM) designation for Lay Midwives who graduate from a midwifery school accredited by the ACNM, and pass a certification exam. The CM designation is for lay midwives who want to show that they practice midwifery at an accredited standard.