CNMs delivered over 11.000 babies in Florida in 1985. 7 percent of all the births in the State. In Miami and Dade County in particular. Certified NurseMidwives are an essential part of the health care system. South Florida has been the destination for hundreds of thousands of refugees from all over the Caribbeanmany of whom were and are frightened. displaced people who do not speak English. It is these people in particular. in many cases without the funds necessary to take advantage of the health care opportunities this country has to offer. who receive special help from CNMs. Nationally. the percentage of births attended by CNMs is only about 3 percent.
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