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 North American Registry of Midwives has a free brochure How to Become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).. You can request a copy or ask for more information about the CPM by contacting the North American Registry of Midwives at 1-888-84-BIRTH (eastern time), or by e-mail North American Registry of Midwives.