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.
Acorn Community Birth And Wellness Center
East Alvarado Street, San Diego, California- Birth in Our Birth Center
- Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Parenting Classes
- Reproductive Wellness Exams
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Specialties A natural birth center owned and operated by Licensed Midwives. Services include birth center and home birth, water birth, VBAC, well wom More Detail
Rise Midwifery & Wellness
Colby Street, San Francisco, California- Midwives
- Pre-Conception Care
- Pregnancy & Birth
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As an independent nurse midwife, I attend births at Alta Bates and offer personalized, holistic and unhurried prenatal care in my office in Berkeley. More Detail
Women's Options Center At San Francisco General Hospital
Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, California- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clinical Studies/Trials
- Fertility Preservation
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We specialize in respectful, patient-centered, evidence-based abortion and reproductive health care. We provide both first- and second-trimester abort More Detail
Golden Gate Doula Associates
3rd Street, San Jose, California- Fertility Doula Services
- Postpartum Doula Services
- Placenta Packages
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We are here to serve all your prenatal, birth, and postpartum needs! At the GGDA we offer professional doulas that will work together with you to make More Detail
Aleksandra K. Evanguelidi, LM
Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, California- Postpartum Recovery
- Preconception
- Midwifery
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Individualized prenatal care in our office or in your home with a skilled midwife. I specialize in home birth and water birth, nutrition, herbalism an More Detail
Patricia Evans, CNM
Brookhurst Street, Los Angeles, California- Gynecological Care
- Women's Care
- Maternity Care
MemorialCare Medical Group is an award-winning team of health care professionals dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to communities in More Detail
Bay Area Homebirth Collective
Mathews Street, San Francisco, California- Specialty Schools
This homebirth class is a lot of fun. We do a lot of hands on and experiential learning. The class will cover the anatomy and physiology of labor and More Detail
Casa Natal Birth & Wellness Center
Union Avenue, San Jose, California- Placenta encapsulation
- Health Services
- Reproductive
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Women's Health Care, Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Water Birth, Natural Birth, Midwife, Breastfeeding Support, Childbirth Classes, Holist More Detail
Sarah Tunney Midwifery
Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, California- Reproductive Care Services
- Areas Served
- Newborn Evaluations and Screenings
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Specialties Trained primarily in low-resource settings outside the US and as a community midwife for the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, mid More Detail
Midwife Care: California Pacific Medical Center: St Luke's Campus
Valencia Street, San Francisco, California- Medical Centers
Certified nurse-midwives provide personalized support for low-risk pregnancy and childbirth, in addition to gynecological care. 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.