What is a midwife? Midwives are healthcare professionals who specialize in safe and empowering pregnancies and birth experiences. Midwives also play a critical role in #newbornscreening – both in hospitals and out-of-hospital births. Click the link to find MN midwives offering hearing screening in your area. health.state.mn.us/people/newbornscreening/providers/midwiveshearing.html