About IHM

~ for the student who seeks to honor, preserve and practice the ancient art of midwifery in our modern world ~

The Institute of Holistic Midwifery (IHM) is the culmination of inspiration and creation between Marilee Pinkleton, CPM and Catherine Barrett, CPM.  It is with gratitude that we share the possibility of this journey with you.

IHM’s didactic program is a virtual, long-distance midwifery education program using computer and internet technology to deliver learning modules and receive homework, facilitate twice weekly webinars for interactive faculty-student discussions and provide opportunities for student-to-student sharing via on-line discussion boards.

The didactic program is organized by semesters covering two calendar years.  First year content includes foundational, entry level learning.  Second year content is for the advanced midwifery student.  Students are also required to attend an annual weekend skills seminar which is held in the Washington, DC area.  There is also the possibility for the skills seminar to be held geographically near a student.

Enrollment is in September and February of each year.

An advanced placement (AP) option is available to advanced midwifery students and CPMs.  This requires applicants to take and pass the seven unit tests from the first year’s curriculum prior to enrollment.  Detailed information regarding Advanced Placement is listed in our Policies & Procedures.

IHM’s experience (clinical) requirements follow the guidelines of the North American Registry of Midwives’ (NARM) experience requirements.  Additional requirements are listed in the Policies & Procedures.  Students apprentice with approved preceptors while working toward meeting their experience requirements during their enrollment at IHM.  Entry level students have up to 4 years to complete the IHM’s experience requirements from initial enrollment.  Advance Placement students have up to 3 years to complete the experience requirements.

Students seeking NARM‘s Certified Professional Midwife’s (CPM) credential will fulfill their skills requirements upon graduation of IHM’s program and be exempt from the NARM Skills Exam.

The Institute for Holistic Midwifery supports the process of MEAC accreditation.  IHM also offers customized and MEAC accredited workshops for birth professionals seeking continuing education units (CEUs).

The Institute of Holistic Midwifery offers a comprehensive curriculum for the student who seeks to honor, preserve and practice the ancient art of midwifery in our modern world, weaving the lasting traditions of our foremothers with the evidence-based practices of today.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact us at InstituteHM@aol.com.

Warmly,

Marilee Pinkleton, CPM

IHM Founder & Executive Director