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.
Nine Moonbeams Midwifery and Doula Services, Peggy Vetter, LM
Bluff Court, San Diego, California- childbirth education
- doulas
- Monitrice Services
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Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, Peggy's journey to midwifery began at a young age when she whispered to her mother, "I'm going to be a midwife whe More Detail
South Bay Homebirth Collective
West Hedding Street, San Jose, California- Doulas
- Midwives
- hypno birthing
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A Collective of midwives, doulas, and complimentary practitioners to offer midwifery care, doula services, counseling, classes, & support for familie More Detail
Luna Mama Services
Camino del Rio South, San Diego, California- Pregnancy Manteada with Rebozo
- Virtual Consultation
- Sobadas
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Specialties Luna Mamá Service provides services to women in all stages of life. From teens to post-menopausal women. All these services are rooted i More Detail
Tribe Midwifery
West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, California- Prenatal Care
- Lactation Consultation
- Childbirth Education
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We support and celebrate the many choices expectant parents must make in creating a birth story that represents them. With high-level medical & midwif More Detail
Art of Nursing Care Inc.
Vista Del Mar, Los Angeles, California- Lab testing
- Pediatric Care
- Newborn jaundice care
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We provide individualized personal care to families for holistic prenatal care, home birth, water birth and essential integrative primary care. Natura More Detail
P U S H
Rolling Oaks Drive, Los Angeles, California- Home Birth
- Wellness For Body And Mid
- Full Prenatal Care
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We provide full midwifery services, including prenatal care, homebirth, water birth, postpartum care, placenta preparation, lactation support, family More Detail
Art of Opening Midwifery
44th Street, San Diego, California- Body Balancing & Breech Resources
- classes
- spinning babies
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Specialties Homebirth, Midwifery, Baby and Maternal Positioning, Storytelling, Birthing from Within Mentor, Birth Classes, Birth Trauma Work, Approve More Detail
San Francisco Birth Center
Sutter Street, San Francisco, California- Postpartum & Newborn Care
- Water Birth
- Labor & Birth
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SF Birth Center offers midwifery care in a safe, beautiful, intimate space. We provide individualized care for families with the goal of shared decisi More Detail
Birth Matters
South Horne Street, San Diego, California- Well-woman Care
- Postpartum Care
- Prenatal Care
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Specialties As a Midwife in San Diego, Birth Matters goal is to assist the birthing couple through their journey of pregnancy, labor, birth and throu More Detail
Vickii Gervais, LM LAc, Wild Harmony Wellness
Camino del Rio South, San Diego, California- Well Body Care & Personal Health
- Midwifery Care & Homebirth
- Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Specialties Women's healthcare, midwifery, homebirth, acupuncture and herbal medicine 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.