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 Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) / Certified Midwife (CM) degree is earned by completing a nationally accredited program and then passing the national certification exam. There are currently 42 programs accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) in the United States.