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.
Megan Mata | Doula Meg | Birth and Postpartum Care
Colony Knoll Drive, San Jose, California- Placenta Encapsulations
- Offer breastfeeding support
- Lactation Services
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Megan Mata || Doula Meg birth and postpartum care in San Jose, California, is a community organizer, doula, labor coach, birth advocate, and placenta More Detail
MadreluzLa
North Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California- Childbirth Education
- Midwives
- Prenatal/Perinatal Care
Midwifery Care, Well Woman, Herbal Medicine, Prenatal Care, Postpartum Care, Home Care, Childbirth Education, Lactation Education, Postpartum Support, More Detail
10 Moons Midwifery
Stannage Avenue, San Francisco, California- Midwives
- Holistic Gynecology
- Planned Homebirth
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Comprehensive Maternity Care 10 Moons Midwifery provides holistic and comprehensive midwifery services throughout the Bay Area of California. We as More Detail
Beautiful One Midwifery
Manchester Avenue, San Diego, California- Pregnancy + Maternity Care
- Vaginal + Menstrual Health
- Virtual Consultation
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Specialties Hello, we are Kelly and Tiffany! Your licensed midwife team, moms, birth advocates and storytellers. We believe in physiological birth, r More Detail
Collective Birth
Colby Street, San Francisco, California- Prenatal/Perinatal Care
- Midwives
We are Aimée Tom, Jasmine Swinson and Florence Chien, CNMs. We are three private practice midwives of color who combined our skills, strengths, and h More Detail
Lotus Moon Birth
Calabasas Road, Los Angeles, California- Midwives
- Doulas
- Lactation Services
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Shelia Feldman, LM, CPM, IBCLC of Lotus Moon Birth, offers home birth midwifery, and birth doula with monitrice service at home and hospitals in in th More Detail
A Family Affair Birth Center
Pomerado Road, San Diego, California- Education
- Lactation & Bottle Feeding
- Midwives
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Specialties A Family Affair Birth Center specializes in in having a team approach as Midwives and birth professionals, complete with physician collab More Detail
Rachel Yellin - Yes to Birth
California Street, San Francisco, California- Childbirth classes
- yoga
- Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy
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With over 20 years experience as an alternative therapist, coach, group facilitator, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and doula, integrity is More Detail
Mind Body Birth Wellness and Birthing Center
West 7th Street, Los Angeles, California- Postpartum Virtual Support Group
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic Care
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As one of LA's majority Black-owned birth centers, and with over 20 years experience in delivering babies safely out of the hospital, as well as all a More Detail
Santa Cruz Midwives
Ocean Street, San Jose, California- Ayurvedic Lymphatic Care
- Complementary Remedies
Santa Cruz Midwives provides compassionate midwifery, water birth, and home birth in Santa Cruz County. 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.