Carrie Neerland, PhD, APRN, CNM, FACNM

Dr. Carrie Neerland's research is centered around understanding and enhancing birthing individuals' experiences during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Her focus includes maternal confidence for physiologic birth, care practices that support natural childbirth, integration of midwifery care across birth settings, and reducing unnecessary interventions. She also explores issues related to sexual harassment in healthcare. Dr. Neerland holds certifications as a Public Health Nurse, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Midwife, and a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and holds various clinical and hospital roles, including Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Clinical Instructor in the Smiley's Family Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, she is an Asylum Medical Expert, providing trauma-informed care for women seeking asylum after undergoing female genital mutilation. Dr. Neerland is involved in instructional activities as a preceptor for students at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Frontier Nursing University, and other institutions. She is an active member of the Women's Faculty Cabinet, the Minnesota Department of Health Maternal Mortality Review Committee, the Board of Directors for the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and the editorial board for The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing.

• Confidence for physiologic birth
• Evidence-based care practices during childbirth
• Integration of care across birth settings
• Instrument development
• Qualitative research methods
• Grounded Theory

Academic Interests and Focus

• Nurse-Midwifery/Midwifery
• Nursing Theory
• Research

Teaching Areas

• Nurse-Midwifery
• Nursing

Dr. Carrie Neerland holds several certifications, including being a Public Health Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Midwife licensed by the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing. She is also a Certified Nurse-Midwife certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and a Registered Nurse with licensure from the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing. In her academic career, she is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She has held various clinical and hospital appointments, serving as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a Clinical Instructor in the Smiley's Family Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, Dr. Neerland has a significant role as a Certified Nurse-Midwife at the University of Minnesota Physicians since June 2006.

• Scholarship in Practice Award, 2022
• American College of Nurse-Midwives Excellence in Teaching Award, American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2020
• Honorary Recognition, WHO Year of the Nurse and the Midwife Award , University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2020
• Women's Health & Childbearing RIG Graduate Research Award , Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2018
• Outstanding Graduate Nursing Student Award , University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2017
• Fellow, American College of Nurse-Midwives (FACNM), ACNM, 2017
• President's Student Leadership and Service Award , University of Minnesota, 2016
• ACNM Exemplary Affiliate Award , Minnesota Affiliate of ACNM , American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2015

• Talking COVID-19 for new and expecting mothers with U of M, University of Minnesota, 2020
• Slowdown on Cesareans, University of Minnesota, 2018
• New U of M Project to Limit C-Sections is Showing Success, Star Tribune, 2017
• Experts Say Innovative Labor Sling May Help Reduce Cesarean Rate and Promote Natural Birth , M Health, 2016
• 'Birthing Sling' Could Reduce Need for C-Sections, Kare11, 2016

• American College of Nurse-Midwives, MN Affiliate
• Sigma Theta Tau
• American College of Nurse-Midwives
• Minnesota APRN Coalition
• Midwest Nursing Research Society
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

Brown, C., Neerland, C.E., Weinfurter, E.V. & Saftner, M.A. (2023), The provision of abortion care via telehealth in the United States: A rapid review. Journal of Midwifery Womens Health. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13586

Neerland, C. E., & Skalisky, A. E. (2022). A qualitative study of US women's perspectives on confidence for physiologic birth in the Birth Center Model of prenatal care. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 67(4), 435-441.  doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13349

Breman, R. B., Neerland, C., Bradley, D., Burgess, A., Barr, E., & Burcher, P., 2021. Giving birth during the COVID‐19 pandemic, perspectives from a sample of the United States birthing persons during the first wave: March‐June 2020. Birth, 48(4):524-533.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12559

Almanza, J. I., Karbeah, J., Tessier, K. M., Neerland, C., Stoll, K., Hardeman, R. R., Vedam, S., 2021. The Impact of Culturally-Centered Care on Peripartum Experiences of Autonomy and Respect in Community Birth Centers: A Comparative Study. Maternal and Child Health Journal, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03245-w PubMed ID: 34817759.

Breman, R. B., Neerland, C., Bradley, D., Burgess, A., Barr, E., Burcher, P., 2021. Giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic, perspectives from a sample of the United States birthing persons during the first wave: March-June 2020. Birth, 00 1-10.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12559

Breman, R. B., Neerland, C. E., 2020. Nursing Support During Latent Phase Labor: A Scoping Review. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs, 45(4): 197-207.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000626

Neerland, C. E.,  Avery, M. D., Looman, W. S., Saftner, M. A., Rockwood, T. H., Gurvich, O. V., 2020. Development and Testing of the Preparation for Labor and Birth Instrument. JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 49(2), 200-211.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2019.12.006

Neerland, C. E., Avery, M. D., Saftner, M. A., Gurvich, O. V., 2019. Maternal confidence for physiologic birth: Associated prenatal characteristics and outcomes. Midwifery, 77, 110-116.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.07.004 PubMed ID: 31319365.

Neerland, C. E., Avery, M. D., Saftner, M. A., Gurvich, O. V., 2019. Maternal confidence for physiologic birth: Associated prenatal characteristics and outcomes. Midwifery, 77, 110-116.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.07.004

Neerland, C. E., 2019. Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Birth: Instrument Development and Testing. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 64(5), 676-677.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13054

Avery, M., Neerland, C., Saftner, M., 2019. Preparing for Birth. In Jordan, R., Farley, C. (Eds.), Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman Centered Approach Wiley-Blackwell, (2nd ed): 375-383. Hoboken, NJ,

Neerland, C. E. (. (2019). CNM in Minneapolis. In The Midwife Podcast. Sofia Scheuerman & Rinya Kamber. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-midwife-podcast/ep-6-cnm-in-
minneapolis-RlaWwsc5_EH/

Gams, B., Neerland, C. E., 2019. Reducing Primary Cesareans an Innovative Multi-Pronged Approach to Supporting Physiologic Labor and Vaginal Birth. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 33 (1): 52-60.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000378

Avery, M. D., Neerland, C. E., Saftner, M. A., 2018. Women's Perceptions of Prenatal Influences on Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Birth. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 64(2), 201-208.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12897 PubMed ID: 30334320.

Neerland, C. E., 2018. Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Childbirth: A Concept Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 63(4), 425-435.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12719

Neerland, C. E., 2018. Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Childbirth: A Concept Analysis. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 63(4): 425-435.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12719

Saftner, M. A., Neerland, C., Avery, M. D., 2017. Enhancing Women's Confidence for Physiologic Birth: Maternity Care Providers’ Perspectives. Midwifery, 53, 28-34.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.07.012 PubMed ID: 28743051.

Neerland, C. E., 2013. A Supportive Approach to Prenatal Care. In Avery, M. D. (Ed.), Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 29-47. New York, NY,

Neerland, C. E., 2013. Continuous Labor Support. Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide. Wiley-Blackwell, 91-103.

Neerland, C. E. "Confidence for physiologic birth in the birth center model of care ", International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 32nd ICM Triennial Congress , International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Bali , Indonesia. June 01, 2021.

Neerland, C. "Intrapartum care during COVID-19 from the patient perspective", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , American College of Nurse-Midwives, Portland , Oregon, May 01, 2021.

Neerland, C. E. "Collaboration and Integration for Seamless System of Care ", American Association of Birth Centers - Birth Institute , American Association of Birth Centers , Orlando , Florida, September 01, 2019.

Neerland, C. E. "Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Birth: Instrument Development and Testing ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting, Washington , District of Columbia, May 20, 2019.

Neerland, C. E. "Three How-To's for Reducing your NTSV Cesarean Rate: Leadership Skills, Early Labor Lounges, and Training for Intermittent Auscultation ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , Washington, District of Columbia, United States. May 01, 2019.

Neerland, C. E., Huber , A., (Presenter), Folin , A., (Presenter) "Collaboration Across the Continuum: Safe and Collegial Transfer of Women from Home or Birth Center to the Hospital Setting ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) , Savannah, Georgia, January 01, 2018.

Neerland, C. E., Gams, B., (Presenter) "Get on the Ball: Reducing Primary Cesarean Births through Labor Progress and Support ", Minnesota Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses , Oakdale , January 01, 2018.

Neerland, C. E. "Engaging Midwife Students and New Midwives ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , Savannah, Georgia, January 01, 2018.

Neerland, C. E. "Engaging Members Through Technology ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , Chicago, Illinois, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., (Presenter), Gams, B., (Presenter) "Reducing Cesarean Births in an Urban Academic Medical Center ", Optimal Outcomes in Women's Health , MN Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives , Minneapolis , Minnesota, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., Gams, B., (Presenter) "Reducing Cesarean Births in an Urban Academic Medical Center ", Fairview/M Health Presenting Discoveries , Fairview/M Health , Minneapolis , Minnesota, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., Gams, B., (Author & Presenter) "Reducing Cesarean Births in an Urban Academic Medical Center ", Minnesota Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses , MN AWHONN, Oakdale , Minnesota, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E. "Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Birth: Instrument Development and Testing ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) , Chicago, Illinois, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., Avery , M., (Presenter), Saftner , M., (Presenter) "Maternal Prenatal Confidence for Physiologic Labor and Birth: Women's & Providers Perspectives and Measurement ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) , Chicago, Illinois, January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., Saftner , M., (Presenter), Avery , M., (Presenter) "Maternal Prenatal Confidence for Physiologic Labor and Birth: Women's & Providers Perspectives and Measurement ", International Confederation of Midwives 31st Triennial Congress, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)N, Toronto , Canada. January 01, 2017.

Neerland, C. E., Avery , M., (Presenter) "Developing Confidence for Physiologic Labor and Birth: Perceptions of Prenatal Influences", Midwest Nursing Research Society , Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) , Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 01, 2016.

Neerland, C. E., Saftner , M., (Presenter), Avery , M., (Presenter) "Developing Confidence for Physiologic Labor and Birth: Perceptions of Prenatal Influences", University of Minnesota School of Nursing Research Day , University of Minnesota School of Nursing , Minneapolis, January 01, 2016.

Neerland, C. E., Gams , B., (Presenter), Forster-Page, A., (Presenter) "ACNM Reducing Primary Cesareans Project: Utilizing the Promoting Spontaneous Progress in Labor Bundle", Optimal Outcomes in Women's Health , MN Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives , Minneapolis, January 01, 2016.

Neerland, C. E., (Author), Avery , M., (Presenter), Saftner , M., (Author) "Women's & Prenatal Care Providers Perceptions of Prenatal Influences on Maternal Confidence for Physiologic Labor and Birth ", International Normal Labour and Birth Conference , Sydney , Australia. January 01, 2016.

Neerland, C. E. "Stand and Deliver: How to Create a Successful Interprofessional Conference ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , Washington , District of Columbia, January 01, 2015.

Neerland, C. E., Avery , M., (Presenter) "Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: From Evidence to Action", Optimal Outcomes in Women's Health , MN Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives , Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2015.

Neerland, C. E., Forster-Page , A., (Presenter) "Supporting Normal Birth: Utilizing the Evidence-Based Pearls of Midwifery", Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rands, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Ob/Gyn , Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2013.

Neerland, C. E., (Presenter) "Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Satisfaction with Midwifery Care ", American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting , American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) , Washington , District of Columbia, January 01, 2005.

Award: Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Principal Investigator: Butler, Mary E
Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Dept of Health & Human Serv AHRQ
Award Dates: 2021 - 2022

Neerland, Carrie Elizabeth Chicos; Director/Editor "My Midwife Stands with Me", 2011

• Confidence for physiologic birth
• Evidence-based care practices during childbirth
• Integration of care across birth settings

New report examines risk factors associated with maternal morbidity, mortality. Research conducted as part of the NIH Pathways to Prevention Program helps identify research gaps in key health topics. The U.S faces a grave - and worsening - public health challenge related to maternal mortality and morbidity. Read the article here. Learn more. Read the full report at z.umn.edu/maternalmorbidity. Read the Obstetrics & Gynecology article at https://z.umn.edu/evidencemap.