Top 10 Best Midwives
Our directory showcases certified midwives providing comprehensive prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care. Selected for their experience and compassionate approach, these professionals offer personalized maternity support.
BORN Doulas
Bonny Drive, San Jose, California- Night
- Breastfeeding
- Sleep Coaching
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A source of education, services and guidance around growing, birthing and raising your children. More Detail
Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM
Louise Street, San Francisco, California- Nurse Practitioner
- Midwives
Loving Way Midwifery offers a holistic approach to your healthy pregnancy. Established in 2014. Cynthia has been a midwife since 1996. That's ri More Detail
Wholistic Birth and Wellness
Cochran Street, Los Angeles, California- Prenatal/Perinatal Care
- Lactation Services
- Midwives
We are a team of Home Birth Midwives and IBCLCs working to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. Our style includes a ''doula touch'' in supporting More Detail
Midwife Ellie at Golden Oak Midwives
30th Street, San Francisco, California- Midwives
Ellie is a private practice certified nurse midwife welcoming babies and celebrating new families at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, CA. More Detail
San Diego Midwife
La Veta Avenue, San Diego, California- Lactation Consulting
- Newborn Care
- Prenatal Chiropractic Care
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San Diego Midwife is a comprehensive midwifery practice providing a wide range of midwifery services for home, birth center (BC) and hospital birth mo More Detail
Emunah Midwifery
Stannage Avenue, San Francisco, California- Fertility and Conception
- Midwives
- Integrated Care
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Emunah Midwifery offers care to families from preconception through the postpartum. Our services include: preconception care, at-home IUI, prenatal ca More Detail
Hummingbird Midwifery
Telegraph Avenue, San Francisco, California- Midwives
Morgan West and Evaly Long are California-licensed midwives serving families of the San Fransisco East Bay Area. They support families both pre-concep More Detail
The Nesting Spot for Birth and Beyond, LLC
North Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, California- Group fitness
- Prenatal/Perinatal Care
- Yoga
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Join us for our upcoming events designed to support and empower you through every stage of parenthood! Connect with other new moms in our supportive N More Detail
Kindred Space LA
Southwest Drive, Los Angeles, California- NIPT testing
- Anti-hemorrhage medication
- Newborn Resuscitation Equipment
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Midwifery,Doula,Lactation services,classes and the home of the Birthing People Foundation which prov More Detail
Mosaic Integrative Medicine
Hotel Circle South, San Diego, California- bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Mosaic integerative medicine
- Cervical dysplasia, HPV & Escharotics
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Specialties Women's Health; Fertility, Infertility and Preconception; Hormone Balancing; Menopausal Symptoms; Bioidentical Hormones; Cervical Dysplas More Detail
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Many certified nurse midwives (CNMs) work in hospitals, birthing centers, and homes. If you prefer a hospital setting but want a midwifery-led birth, check if your local hospital has midwives on staff.
When choosing a midwife, it’s essential to ask about their experience, certifications, and approach to care. Key questions include:
- What is your training and certification? (Ensure they are licensed and experienced.)
- Do you have hospital privileges in case of emergency?
- What is your approach to pain management and interventions?
- How do you handle high-risk pregnancies or complications?
- What happens if I need to be transferred to a hospital?
In most cases, no referral is needed to see a midwife. Many midwives operate independently or within birthing centers. However, in some healthcare systems, insurance policies or medical guidelines may require a referral for coverage. It's best to check with your provider and insurance company.
Yes! Licensed midwives can order prenatal screenings, ultrasounds, and lab tests just like obstetricians. They can monitor bloodwork, glucose levels, and fetal development to ensure a healthy pregnancy. However, midwives may collaborate with doctors for more specialized tests if needed.
No, midwives do not perform C-sections, as they specialize in natural and vaginal births. However, they can assist in hospital settings and provide support before, during, and after surgery if a cesarean is required. If complications arise, a doctor or obstetrician will take over the procedure.