AMCB-CNM Exam Information and Outline
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 11, 2026
AMCB-CNM Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
AMCB.
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- Exam Format
- 175 multiple-choice items; duration 4 hours
- Linear on-the-fly testing (unique form per candidate)
- Antepartum (21%)
- Preconception and prenatal care; confirmation and dating of pregnancy
- Prenatal screening and diagnostic testing
- Common discomforts, nutrition and health education
- Complications: hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, bleeding
- Intrapartum (21%)
- Normal labor and birth management; stages of labor
- Fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation
- Pain management, induction and augmentation
- Obstetric emergencies: shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, cord prolapse
- Postpartum (18%)
- Normal puerperium and maternal adaptation
- Lactation and breastfeeding support
- Postpartum complications, mood disorders and contraception
- Newborn (10%)
- Transition to extrauterine life and newborn assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation and common newborn conditions
- Gynecology (19%)
- Well-woman care, screening and contraception
- Menstrual disorders, infections and STIs
- Menopause, infertility evaluation and gynecologic conditions
- Primary Care (11%)
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Management of common primary care conditions
- Professional Issues (integrated)
- Midwifery standards, ethics, legal issues and evidence-based practice