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1. on January 19, 2012 at 12:11 pm | Reply Naturally Delivered Midwifery Services, LLC

   Homebirth Midwife in St Louis

   
   
   • on February 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm | Reply Bethany

     Thanks! Gotcha up there. 🙂

     
     
   • on August 27, 2016 at 7:41 pm | Reply Sarah Simmons

     Would you mind adding Firstlight Midwifery Care in WA. We serve Tacoma and surrounding areas. Our website is http://www.tacomabirth.com

     
     
     • on September 6, 2016 at 12:52 pm Bethany

       Hi Sarah! Looks like your site is already up there. 🙂 Thanks for giving women safe options for birth!

       
       
2. on October 6, 2012 at 6:17 am | Reply stacey

   Do you know of any other midwives in Delaware or Maryland?

   
   
   • on October 7, 2012 at 2:10 pm | Reply Bethany

     Hi Stacey!

     Unfortunately, it is difficult to find midwives in Maryland due to recent legislative attacks on home birth in the state. I’ve updated Maryland and Delaware with a few midwives who practice home birth. I also found email for two midwives in the general area, though I’m not sure exactly where they practice (susan.midwife@gmail.com & puffy@verizon.net). Apparently, many midwives in MD have gone underground, so the only way to find them is by word-of-mouth. If you don’t find someone you like here, I would try talking to mothers at La Leche meetings or at health food stores, etc. The midwives I’ve found may also be able to tell you of others close to you.

     Hope this helps, have a great day!

     ~Beth

     
     
   • on September 21, 2015 at 10:24 pm | Reply Francie

     Have you heard that direct entry midwives are now legal in MD? Check out Birthwise Midwifery! ❤

     
     
     • on September 21, 2015 at 10:38 pm Bethany

       What?!?! I hadn’t heard…that is great news!

       
       
3. on October 9, 2012 at 8:00 am | Reply stacey

   Bethany,
   Thank you. I’m not yet pregnant but know this is the route I want to go. I know I will find someone when the time is right 🙂 Thank you for your help.

   
   
   • on October 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm | Reply Bethany

     You’re welcome! I love to “meet” women who know their options in birth, and know what they want up front! I’ll keep my eyes open for any more midwives in the area, and for any legal changes in MD.

     
     
4. on January 3, 2013 at 10:17 am | Reply MeriBeth

   Hi! I’m a tradtional midwife in Western PA. Merry Blessings Birth Service provides CBE, Breastfeeding support, Doula, Montirice and homebirth services throughout Western PA and Eastern Ohio. We’d love to be on your list!

   
   
   • on February 15, 2013 at 9:54 pm | Reply Bethany

     Thank you! You’re on my list. 🙂

     
     
5. on February 7, 2013 at 3:33 pm | Reply Midwifery Alliance of Metro Atlanta

   We are two CNMs in the West Georgia/Atlanta area offering home birth. We would love to be part of your list!

   
   
   • on February 15, 2013 at 9:53 pm | Reply Bethany

     Thank you! I’ve added your practice. That’s great you have cooperation with a local hospital. There are not many doctors I’ve met or hospitals I’ve looked at that support birth at home and encourage collaboration between home birth midwives and doctors.

     
     
6. on February 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm | Reply Rebekah

   There are many midwives in Utah, is there a reason you don’t have any listed?

   
   
   • on February 15, 2013 at 9:47 pm | Reply Bethany

     Hi! The only reason I haven’t listed any yet is due to time. I’ve been slowly working my way through the states, scouring the web for midwives and, if a state doesn’t have many, finding the reasons why. With three children at home under age 5 and another on the way, I’m slower to add midwives than I would like. But I do take requests into consideration, so maybe Utah will have to be next!

     I appreciate you visiting and commenting! Are you a Utah midwife?

     
     
7. on February 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm | Reply Rebekah

   No problem :), didn’t realize it was an unfinished list. I know how that is since I have baby #3 on the way.
   I had a baby in Utah and then worked as an apprentice with several midwives there and know many more.
   This is a great list, thanks for putting it together!

   
   
   • on February 17, 2013 at 8:02 pm | Reply Bethany

     Congrats on #3! I’m really glad you commented. Reading your comment helped me kick into gear, and make a goal of finishing the list before daughter #4 arrives this summer!

     
     
8. on March 3, 2013 at 3:07 pm | Reply Khadijah Cisse

   I would be thrilled if you would add my website under Massachusetts:
   Midwife at Your Doorstep (formerly New Life Midwifery) http://www.midwifeatyourdoorstep.com – Boston area midwife, serving most of Massachusetts

   
   
   • on March 22, 2013 at 2:13 pm | Reply Bethany

     Thank you Khadijah! I’ve added you 🙂

     
     
9. on April 3, 2013 at 2:08 pm | Reply Jenny Hall

   Thanks for a comprehensive list! It’s nice that moms have lots of good ways to find the care they are looking for. I am a home birth midwife in MN – and I would love to be added to your list please. My name is Jenny Hall, and my practice is New Birth Midwifery. http://www.newbirthmidwifery.com

   Thanks again for putting this together.

   Jenny

   
   
   • on May 5, 2013 at 11:07 pm | Reply Bethany

     Thank you! You’re up there now. 🙂

     
     
10. on May 3, 2013 at 9:38 pm | Reply Midwife New Braunfels

    Love the blog!!

    Would you mind adding in Family Birth Center in New Braunfels, TX?
    http://www.BirthCenterNB.com
    Central Texas

    
    
    • on May 5, 2013 at 11:08 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I have both sites up now.

      
      
11. on May 3, 2013 at 9:39 pm | Reply Midwife New Braunfels

    And also, Amber Riedel, CPM
    Central Texas Homebirth Midwife
    http://www.MidwifeNewBraunfels.com

    Thanks a million!

    
    
12. on July 13, 2013 at 2:45 am | Reply Francie

    Hi, can you add my midwife Janet Schwab? http://www.2eachherown.com/
    She is the only homebirthing CNM in Denver who travels down to Colorado Springs. There are lots of military families in the Springs and the military insurance only covers CNM’s for homebirth. I searched long and hard for Janet and had a wonderful experience with her during my hubby’s deployment.

    Also, we are moving to Delaware now. The first option in this list Woman Wise Midwifery says that their services exclude DE. 😦 The other option on the list is a birth center. I’m hoping for a homebirth there. Can anyone help?

    Thank you!

    
    
13. on July 13, 2013 at 3:26 am | Reply Francie

    Maybe this is why I can’t find a midwife in Delaware. Boo!! http://birthanarchy.com/oppressive-midwifery-laws-delaware#comment-2425

    This is just so wrong. Why does anyone feel they have the right to tell me what kind of birth I am allowed to have?!

    
    
    • on August 21, 2013 at 3:17 pm | Reply Bethany

      It’s awful to see how many states restrict midwifery. Thanks for letting me know about Delaware. I hope you can find a good midwife you can see after you move!

      
      
      • on September 21, 2015 at 10:36 pm Francie

        Hey! I just wanted to write an update. I had these lovely ladies for my birth last year. Just phenomenal service. We ended up moving to Maryland where direct entry midwives are now legal! Woohoo!
        https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=882262295189319&tsid=0.4729556906968355&source=typeahead

        
        
      • on September 21, 2015 at 10:44 pm Bethany

        Francie I am so glad you found such great midwives and had a positive experience! I can imagine that it was really difficult to move away from a midwife you trusted to live in a state that wasn’t home birth friendly. But that is super exciting about Maryland! I appreciate the update, and I will get those ladies up on my site tonight!

        
        
      • on September 21, 2015 at 11:48 pm Francie

        Thank you!!

        
        
14. on August 7, 2013 at 1:51 pm | Reply larasodergren

    Hi there. Would you please add my name to your list of California Midwives.
    Lara Sodergren, Dar a Luz Midwifery, Sonoma/Marin County.
    Thank you and thanks too for compiling such a comprehensive list of Midwives.

    
    
    • on August 21, 2013 at 3:18 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi, I’ve added you to the list. And I appreciate the thanks…when I was first learning about home birth, I had no idea where to even start looking for a midwife, so hopefully this helps someone!

      
      
15. on August 10, 2013 at 8:46 am | Reply Terry Gyde CPM,LM

    HI, Could you add me to Texas Midwives please:)
    Terry Gyde CPM, LM
    Edenway Birth Center
    805 N Main St.
    Cleburne, Texas 76033
    edenwaybirthcenter.com
    terry@edenwaybirthcenter.com
    817-727-5529

    
    
    • on August 21, 2013 at 3:18 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks for the addition. 🙂

      
      
16. on September 15, 2013 at 11:03 am | Reply valleyobcare

    A list of homebirth midwives and birth centers …all at one place!! It couldn’t be any better!! Thanks for sharing!!

    
    
17. on November 15, 2013 at 1:49 pm | Reply Sandra Hess, CPM

    Heartland Midwifery
    28448 CR 10
    Fresno, Ohio 43824
    330-231-5945
    https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandMidwife

    
    
    • on December 6, 2013 at 9:15 am | Reply Bethany

      Hi Sandra, I have added you. Since the link is to a Facebook account I also listed your number for the many mommas who don’t have an account. Thanks!

      
      
      • on January 12, 2014 at 11:05 pm Sandra Hess, CPM

        aye! Thank you! ~, and wishing you a very successful 2014 serving mothers, their families and midwives!

        
        
18. on December 6, 2013 at 12:01 am | Reply Heather Arts

    I love the list you have put together! Such a huge task and such a great helpful place for all those mommas searching for a local midwife.

    I was wondering if you would consider mentioning us somewhere on your list as we are a small family owned birth supply company.

    Sometimes it’s hard for people to find a place to get birth supplies from and we are here to make it easier for everyone.

    We are an internet based store offering affordable birthing supplies and baby items to not only midwives but also to mommas in any state. We can also create a custom kit for any midwife who would like to provide an easy way for their clients to order everything they require their clients to have on hand for their home birth.

    Thank you for sharing this list! I look forward to hearing from you!

    -Heather Arts
    (Owner of Baby Birth and Beyond)
    customerservice@babybirthandbeyond.com
    208-660-0712
    http://babybirthandbeyond.com

    
    
    • on December 6, 2013 at 9:25 am | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I really enjoy helping women find the birth care they need. What a great store you have! I’ve added you on the Resources page, under Homebirth Supplies. I also bumped that section to the top of the page so it’s easy to see. Thanks so much for contacting me. Have a great holiday season!

      
      
19. on January 3, 2014 at 11:04 am | Reply ranjana

    is there any midwife from Columbus,Indiana

    
    
    • on January 10, 2014 at 7:39 pm | Reply Bethany

      If it’s not on the list, I haven’t found one. Just checked and added a link to one in central IA. Sorry! You could try the local phonebook for midwives who may not have websites.

      
      
20. on January 10, 2014 at 6:51 pm | Reply Nancy McDaid

    What a great resource for people!! And I wanted to let you know about a new home birth practice that just opened up! Journey to Birth Midwifery (www.journeytobirthmidwifery.com) is now attending births in the lower Hudson Valley of NY. It would be great if you could add them to your list!

    
    
    • on January 10, 2014 at 7:40 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks! Gotcha up there. I love seeing new midwifery practices start up.

      
      
      • on January 10, 2014 at 8:42 pm Nancy McDaid

        Wow, that was fast! Thanks so much! Unfortunately the link doesn’t seem to be working though.

        
        
    • on January 11, 2014 at 1:28 pm | Reply Bethany

      Oh goodness, I’m glad you checked! It should work now.

      
      
21. on January 30, 2014 at 8:29 am | Reply spartanburg midwife

    Good article! We will be linking to this great article on
    our website. Keep up the great writing.

    
    
22. on February 14, 2014 at 7:36 am | Reply sera

    Hi Could you please add us to Connecticut Midwives
    Nancy Farr CPM & Sera Giambattista
    http://www.facebook.com/homebirthmidwiferycare
    http://www.homebirthmidwiferycare.com

    
    
23. on February 19, 2014 at 9:01 am | Reply Doris Harry

    My midwife is great but I saw they weren’t listed. It is the Katy birth center in Katy Texas.

    
    
    • on February 19, 2014 at 11:48 am | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I’ve added the Katy Birth Center to Texas.

      
      
24. on March 5, 2014 at 7:45 am | Reply Barbara Smoak

    Hello! Please add San Francisco doula Barbara Smoak to this list if you would be so kind. http://celebratebirth.com

    
    
    • on March 7, 2014 at 1:27 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Barbara, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, my list is limited to home birth midwives or birth centers, to assist women in finding a safe way to birth outside a hospital. I chose not to include doulas, mainly due to the length of the page, although I think doulas are valuable assets during a birth. I looked at your site and it looks like you have some great services to offer the SF area. I will leave your comment up with the link so that if anyone in your area reads through the comments they will find your website.

      
      
      • on March 18, 2014 at 12:27 am Barbara Smoak

        Thank you Bethany. I understand and appreciate it all the same.

        
        
25. on April 10, 2014 at 7:36 am | Reply Aaron Mitcham

    I know of a great midwife in East Texas. Brenda Buffington her website is http://www.easttexasmidwife.com.

    
    
    • on April 16, 2014 at 10:27 am | Reply Bethany

      Thanks! I apologize for the delay, I was attending a retreat. But now her website is up!

      
      
26. on April 14, 2014 at 11:31 am | Reply petra2201

    Can you add Brenda Buffington? She works in the East Texas area and her website is http://www.easttexasmidwife.com

    
    
    • on April 16, 2014 at 10:34 am | Reply Bethany

      Brenda is a popular midwife this week. 🙂 Thank you…I have added her website. I enjoyed reading her bio and think it’s great she’s been to The Farm twice! What an amazing experience it must have been.

      
      
      • on April 16, 2014 at 10:41 am petra2201

        Sorry they both where me but browser flaked out on me so I wasn’t sure that it sent the message the first time and I didn’t see anything saying it was awaiting moderation. The second comment worked it was supposed to. Thanks for adding her.

        
        
27. on May 7, 2014 at 3:17 pm | Reply Tracy Lough

    Can you add:
    Tracy Lough and Olympia McCutchan with Welcoming Dawn Midwifery (Arcata, Ca) http://www.WelcomingDawnMidwifery.com

    
    
    • on May 8, 2014 at 10:05 am | Reply Bethany

      Thanks! You’re up there. 🙂

      
      
28. on September 5, 2014 at 3:10 pm | Reply Adele

    There’s a couple more that moms in Chattanooga TN use: http://www.birthwellness.com, http://www.journeymidwifery.com (in GA) and http://www.debichurchmidwife.com 🙂

    
    
    • on September 14, 2014 at 8:43 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you!

      
      
29. on September 11, 2014 at 12:41 pm | Reply Luba

    You should definitely add “In Tandem Midwifery” to your list for Washington. 🙂 They’re a wonderful team! http://intandemmidwifery.com/

    
    
    • on September 14, 2014 at 8:43 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks Luba!

      
      
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31. on December 5, 2014 at 2:04 pm | Reply Shirley Lichtenberger

    Hi Bethany. Would you mind adding me to your list? Rippling Brook Midwifery, Shirley Lichtenberger, CPM. Denver, Pennsylvania. http://www.ripplingbrookmidwifery.wordpress.com Thanks so much.

    
    
    • on December 29, 2014 at 9:41 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks!

      
      
32. on December 8, 2014 at 7:17 pm | Reply Katie

    There is new home birth CNM is Valdosta, GA. Her name is Lauren Bibin and her practice is Serendipity Midwifery.

    
    
    • on December 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks Katie

      
      
33. on December 22, 2014 at 11:32 pm | Reply srmichelson

    There is also a midwife- Sarah Michelson of Bread and Roses Midwifery in St. Louis, Missouri. Her website is: http://www.breadandrosesmidwifery.com

    
    
    • on December 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm | Reply Bethany

      Have her up now. Thanks!

      
      
34. on February 9, 2015 at 12:45 am | Reply Trillium Midwifery Services

    I am a midwife in southwest Wisconsin. Can you list me: Trillium Midwifery Services at trilliummidwiferyservices.com

    
    
    • on February 9, 2015 at 10:41 am | Reply Bethany

      Hi! Yes I’ve added you to the list. Thank you! I love seeing midwives set up in rural areas.

      
      
35. on February 21, 2015 at 11:17 am | Reply Rachel Engel

    Hi, I am a midwife in the Boulder, CO area. Can you add me to the list?
    budtoblossommidwifery.com Rachel Engel RM CPM
    THANKS!

    
    
    • on March 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm | Reply Bethany

      No problem! You have been added. Thanks!

      
      
36. on February 27, 2015 at 1:05 pm | Reply Maren Fuller

    I am a midwife in Colorado. Could you add me to your list? Thanks!

    Community Midwifery – Maren J. Fuller, MSM, CPM, RM
    http://www.CommunityMidwiferyCO.com
    Serving the greater Colorado Springs area, Woodland Park, and Teller county.

    
    
    • on March 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks for contacting me. You’re up there now. Have a great one!

      
      
37. on March 1, 2015 at 12:52 pm | Reply Jackie Walker

    Hello,

    I am a licensed midwife and I would love to be listed on your resource list! My information is as follows;

    Jackie Walker LM/CPM
    Earthside Midwifery
    http://www.earthsidemidwifery.net/
    (805) 610-3943
    jajwalker@sbcglobal.net

    Thank you!
    Jackie

    
    
    • on March 1, 2015 at 6:33 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks for the info! I appreciate it.

      
      
38. on March 8, 2015 at 3:21 am | Reply Delia Camp

    Hi Bethany,

    What a great service you are providing to women who are looking for midwives and birth centers! We would be happy to have you list our birth center as well. Del Mar Birth Center is an accredited birth center with 4 Certified Nurse Midwives providing women’s health and midwifery services.

    Del Mar Birth Center
    1416 El Centro Street, Suite 100
    South Pasadena, CA 91030
    (626) 577-BABY(2229)
    http://www.delmarbirthcenter.com

    Thank you!

    Delia Camp

    
    
    • on March 13, 2015 at 9:35 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks for the heads-up, Delia! I’m happy to add your birth center.

      
      
39. on March 13, 2015 at 9:54 pm | Reply Delia Camp

    Thank you M’am : )

    
    
40. on March 17, 2015 at 1:34 pm | Reply Tiffany Jorgenson, MSN, CNM

    Hi Bethany,
    I am a certified nurse midwife attending home births in Colorado and I would love to be placed on this page! You have a great list going =) Let me know if you need anything else besides the information listed here!

    Mountain Miracles Midwifery, Inc.
    6180 Lehman Dr. Suite 103
    Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    info@mountainmiraclesmidwifery.com
    http://www.mountainmiraclesmidwifery.com

    Tiffany Jorgenson, MSN, CNM

    
    
    • on March 19, 2015 at 3:01 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! What you gave me is perfect. 🙂 Enjoy your beautiful city this spring!

      
      
41. on April 26, 2015 at 7:23 pm | Reply Janelle

    Anybody know of a homebirth midwife who is experienced with twins who will travel out of state? And who accepts medicaid?

    
    
    • on April 26, 2015 at 8:58 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Janelle, I do not personally know any; it may help it you say roughly where you’re from so moms in the area can answer. 🙂 Thanks for commenting; I hope you find what you need!

      
      
      • on April 26, 2015 at 10:23 pm deliaacamp

        Thank you for adding us!

        In case weren’t told, AquaNatal Birth Center in Chino closed about 1 1/2 years ago.

        Delia Camp Administrative Director Del Mar Birth Center 1416 El Centro Street, Suite 100 South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 577-BABY(2229) http://www.delmarbirthcenter.com

        
        
42. on May 21, 2015 at 9:37 am | Reply Nicole

    can you please list me. Im in Westland Mi. Thanks
    http://www.blessedwomb.com

    
    
    • on May 22, 2015 at 7:30 am | Reply Nicole

      Could you please send me another confirmation, I was nursing my 8 month old when i was activaating it and she kick me while I was clicking my mouse and it unsubscribed

      
      
    • on June 7, 2015 at 5:57 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi! I apologize for my tardiness in getting your website up. It’s been a busy few weeks, but I finally got a chance to add you. 🙂 Thanks so much for subscribing and for letting me know about your midwifery practice. Have a fantastic summer!

      
      
43. on June 26, 2015 at 9:38 pm | Reply Emmanuel Rojas

    Im looking for a midwife in Illinois that will assist in a vbac at home. Im in SW suburbs of Chicago. Thanks for your help.

    
    
    • on June 27, 2015 at 1:16 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi, there are three nurse-midwives listed in the state, or you could contact one of the midwifery advocate organizations that are listed above. If neither option works, since you live close enough to both Ohio and Wisconsin, you may be able to find a midwife who has a home-type place in a neighboring state where you can give birth. I do know of a couple midwives in other places who have that option available when clients can’t give birth at home. I hope you find a midwife who works perfectly for you. So sorry I can’t be of more help!

      
      
44. on July 3, 2015 at 3:44 pm | Reply Christina M

    How much do the midwives charge on average? It’s hard to find this information on the individual websites. I’m looking for one who could do it for 3000-4000 or there about, is that realistic?

    
    
    • on July 5, 2015 at 4:34 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Christina, it really depends on your area. Somewhere between 3k and 5k has seemed to be about normal where I’ve lived, but I am not sure about other parts of the country. Most midwives I’ve spoken to offer payment plans, and a couple were willing to give a small discount if we paid everything up front. Hope you find a midwife who is perfect for you!

      
      
      • on July 5, 2015 at 5:49 pm Bethany

        Another thought: Some insurance does cover midwifery care, and some midwives may be able to accept state insurance. Also, I personally know a midwife who is open to trade or partial payment/partial trade for items or services she needs when a client is short on cash. That scenario is probably more likely in a small community, but it may be worth asking about?

        
        
45. on July 4, 2015 at 10:32 pm | Reply Sandra Hess

    please add http://www.heartland-midwifery.com to my listing Heartland Midwifery in Ohio. Thank you!

    
    
    • on July 5, 2015 at 4:37 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I’ve updated the link. Hope you’ve had a great weekend!

      
      
      • on July 5, 2015 at 7:16 pm Sandra Hess

        thank you, Bethany! been a quiet weekend so far. what a sweet photo that is!

        
        
46. on July 23, 2015 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kristina

    Are there any updates on the Montana midwives? I’m looking for one closer to the northeastern corner. It’s really close to North Dakota, but they say it’s not legal for a North Dakota midwife to deliver in Montana. Thanks.

    
    
    • on September 13, 2015 at 12:29 pm | Reply Bethany

      I haven’t heard from any in that part of the state, but I will double check and update the list if there are any new ones. Sorry that’s not more helpful!

      
      
47. on August 16, 2015 at 8:31 pm | Reply Sheri wilson

    Hi there, do you know any midwives near Williston North Dakota?

    
    
    • on September 13, 2015 at 12:40 pm | Reply Bethany

      I have been looking, and will keep up the search, but check out http://www.mothering.com/forum/90-north-south-dakota-montana-wyoming/1325915-looking-hb-midwife-near-williston-nd.html on Mothering.com. It may be helpful. (Sorry for the long address. There’s a new admin format and I’m trying to figure it out)

      
      
48. on September 1, 2015 at 8:49 am | Reply Laura Erickson

    Your site is very resourceful! Please add Alma midwifery from Portland Oregon

    
    
    • on September 13, 2015 at 12:36 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I’ve added your site.

      
      
49. on September 20, 2015 at 2:54 pm | Reply Heather

    Hello, Please add The Birth Haven in Rumford Maine. http://www.thebirthhaven.org

    
    
    • on September 20, 2015 at 2:57 pm | Reply Heather Carmody

      Sorry, I accidently hit enter. That should say Madre Sana’s Birth Haven in Rumford, Maine http://www.thebirthhaven.org

      
      
      • on September 21, 2015 at 10:15 pm Bethany

        Great! I’m glad to see another midwife in Maine.

        
        
50. on September 20, 2015 at 4:51 pm | Reply Jennifer

    Do you no of any midwife that delivers in lakewood wa for a home birth ??

    
    
    • on September 21, 2015 at 10:34 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Jennifer! Yes, I found several midwives in the area. None are located directly in Lakewood, but many are close enough that they could deliver there. Also, Maven Midwife DOES deliver babies in Lakewood according to her website. I updated my Washington list so check out the links there. I hope you find your perfect midwife match!

      
      
51. on September 25, 2015 at 6:40 am | Reply camillamidwife

    please add alexandriamidwife.com – Licensed CPM serving Alexandria Virginia and surrounding Washington DC metro areas.

    
    
    • on October 11, 2015 at 6:33 pm | Reply Bethany

      Great! Thank you!

      
      
52. on October 23, 2015 at 12:54 pm | Reply Cherish

    You could add

    NOVA Birth Center
    http://novabirthcenter.com/

    To your list for Virginia. I just toured there earlier this week and it is fabulous. Unfortunately, it is incredibly far from where I live.

    
    
    • on November 6, 2015 at 8:47 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! I will absolutely add them to the list.

      
      
53. on November 7, 2015 at 4:37 am | Reply Kim Lane, CPM, LM

    West Houston Birth Center
    Houston, TX
    Holly Shearman, CPM, LM (owner)
    Kim Lane CPM, LDEM, LM (Staff midwife)
    http://www.westhoustonbirthcenter.com

    
    
    • on November 21, 2015 at 11:26 am | Reply Bethany

      Thanks Kim!

      
      
54. on December 30, 2015 at 7:28 am | Reply Kim R Lane

    Bethany, also please change the city and state for Home Birth Midwifery Service from Lehi, UT to Houston, TX… THANKS

    
    
    • on January 2, 2016 at 2:40 pm | Reply Bethany

      Will do!

      
      
55. on February 5, 2016 at 10:49 am | Reply Aleksandra Evanguelidi

    Any chance you could add this one in Los Angeles?:
    aleksandraevanguelidi.com with Sacred Center Midwifery
    Thanks much for this!!!

    
    
    • on March 12, 2016 at 8:05 pm | Reply Bethany

      Absolutely. Thanks! I added both the Sacred Center midwifery website and the one you listed. Are they both you? Or do you work through Sacred Center? I couldn’t tell from the information.

      
      
56. on February 11, 2016 at 3:26 pm | Reply Sarah

    Boise, ID also has Boise Women’s Health and Birth Center. It is an amazing facility where my son was born. BoiseBirthCenter.com

    
    
    • on March 12, 2016 at 8:09 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks! I’ve added their info.

      
      
57. on March 19, 2016 at 4:29 pm | Reply Charity Catlin, CPM, LM

    What a useful list! I just opened a new practice in North Idaho (Sandpoint & Bonner’s Ferry areas) http://www.FamilyMaternity.com.

    I recently moved from Rochester, NY. A few practices in that area:
    http://www.WelcomeHomeMidwifery.com (greater Rochester area)
    Modernmidwife.net (Rochester, NY)

    
    
58. on March 21, 2016 at 6:39 pm | Reply Charity Catlin, CPM, LM

    Sorry if I’m posting twice. I don’t know if my comment uploaded. I am a licensed midwife serving the Sandpoint and Bonner’s Ferry areas of Idaho and would love to be added to your list:

    Family Maternity Services
    Charity Catlin, CPM, LM
    208-627-8096
    FamilyMaternity.com
    FamilyMaternity@gmail.com

    I also know two great CNM homebirth practices in Rochester New York:
    http://www.welcomehomemidwifery.com
    http://www.modernmidwife.net

    Thanks!

    
    
    • on March 28, 2016 at 8:36 am | Reply Bethany

      Yes! Your first comment went through, life was just a little crazy for a bit so I hadn’t had a chance to approve your comment. Thank you for the information! Adding your site and the other two right now. 🙂

      
      
      • on March 28, 2016 at 5:02 pm Charity Catlin, CPM, LM

        Thank you! Wasn’t sure if my Internet cut out before it went through the first time. 🙂

        
        
59. on June 20, 2016 at 8:36 pm | Reply specialdeliverywomensservices

    Hi! I just found your blog. My name is Kris Harper. I am a CPM in North Mississippi. My webpage is http://www.MSMidwife.com . Can you please add me? Thanks!

    
    
    • on June 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you Kris! I’m so happy to see another midwife in Mississippi. Love your cover photo…pregnant women are stunningly beautiful. Have a great weekend! ~Beth

      
      
60. on June 24, 2016 at 8:59 pm | Reply Kimiko Noriyuki-Hagmann

    Hello there I have two for you to add to California!!! Both are beautiful birth centers!

    http://www.thrivebirth.com/ Santa Rosa, CA

    http://santarosabirthcenter.com/ Santa Rosa, CA

    
    
    • on June 25, 2016 at 7:01 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks!

      
      
61. on July 31, 2016 at 4:59 pm | Reply Vicki Penwell

    To Add in Boise, Idaho:
    Mercy Birth Center
    http://www.mercybirthcenter.com

    
    
    • on August 5, 2016 at 11:19 am | Reply Bethany

      Thank you! It’s been added. 🙂

      
      
62. on August 30, 2016 at 9:09 am | Reply Robin Lavis

    Hi,
    I’m a CPM in Northern Michigan and would like to be park of your site.

    
    
    • on September 6, 2016 at 12:53 pm | Reply Bethany

      Absolutely! I just need a link to your website and I will add you. Apologies for the delayed response. I’ve been on vacation and without internet access for a while.

      
      
63. on September 16, 2016 at 2:55 pm | Reply Sarah

    The Midwives of NJ as well 🙂

    
    
64. on September 20, 2016 at 10:29 pm | Reply Genny Gauck

    I want to say thank you for all the time it took you to find all of these wonderful people and make the list, but some of the ones you have listed for Indiana are actually Iowa. I just thought I would let you know so you can put them in the right spot.

    
    
    • on October 7, 2016 at 12:16 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks, Genny! I will look at that today!

      
      
65. on October 25, 2016 at 9:03 am | Reply Rachel Harris

    Hi, I am a certified nurse midwife starting a homebirth practice in New Lenox, IL. Rachel Harris at midwivescare.org

    
    
    • on December 31, 2016 at 10:48 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thanks! Have you up there!

      
      
66. on January 12, 2017 at 11:36 am | Reply Michelle

    Any chance you could add me to the Tennessee list? I am 5 miles over the Tennessee state line and the majority of my clients are in the Chattanooga area.
    http://www.journeymidwifery.com
    Thanks!
    Michelle Ray, CPM-TN

    
    
    • on February 7, 2017 at 1:58 pm | Reply Bethany

      I now have you listed under Tennessee as well. Thanks for contacting me!

      
      
67. on February 6, 2017 at 8:43 pm | Reply Dianne Sellers

    Hi, I am wondering if you could add my practice!
    Sacred Journey Birthing Services, I serve Maryland.

    
    
    • on February 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm | Reply Bethany

      Thank you, Dianne! I have your website up. Have a great week!

      
      
68. on February 6, 2017 at 8:44 pm | Reply Dianne Sellers

    My website is sacredjourneybirthing.com
    Thank you

    
    
69. on June 11, 2017 at 9:27 pm | Reply Brianne Hill

    I need a cheap midwife or obgyn near princeton indiana. I live in princeton, indiana and i might be around 5 months pregnant. Im working on insurance right now and I dont have a way to get anywhere. I cant find anyone that is cheap enough to help me with me only having a very low income job. Can anyone help me please!!!

    
    
    • on July 8, 2017 at 5:09 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Brianne! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m not totally familiar with that area, but if you contact one of the midwives I listed, I’m sure she can direct you if she isn’t close enough or charges too much.

      
      
    • on July 8, 2017 at 5:11 pm | Reply Bethany

      Check for a midwife who takes CHP as well. I knew of one years ago when I lived in Denver, but am not sure of other states.

      
      
70. on July 7, 2017 at 6:27 pm | Reply Lex

    Due to the unexpected surprise of #3.. I am on the lookout for a Midwife, OB, Birth Center, or facility that offers water birthing in or very close to the Ashland, KY area. I am getting discouraged as I had medicated births with my last two children over 6yrs ago.. and with this being my last.. would LOVE to have the birth I have always dreamed of.. But after hours of searching.. I am beginning to think this won’t happen.

    
    
    • on July 7, 2017 at 6:33 pm | Reply Lex

      Also forgot to mention I could also make the 15min drive to Huntington, WV if we needed to! We live in the TriState area..

      
      
      • on July 8, 2017 at 7:11 pm Delia Camp

        I have no idea if this group is good or not, but here is a possibility http://www.familycarewv.org/providers/
        http://www.familycarewv.org/womens-services/

        
        
    • on July 8, 2017 at 5:13 pm | Reply Bethany

      Congrats on your surprise! I don’t know the KY area very well, but if the listed midwives aren’t what you need, maybe try contacting the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition to see if they have any suggestions? Best of luck to you!

      
      
71. on September 21, 2017 at 9:17 pm | Reply Suzanne

    hey everyone! I am desperately trying to find a midwife in central alabama. I live in tuscaloosa and have had terrible experiences in hospital births (this is number 4!) I really need help finding someone. Unfortunately, because licensing laws just recently changed to allow midwives here, those practicing tend to stay under the radar and are thus hard to find. This is something I TRULY want. Please help me!!! I have called everyone i can find on my own. No luck.
    Thanks!
    Suzanne

    
    
    • on September 22, 2017 at 11:41 am | Reply Bethany

      Hi Suzanne! I’m sorry it’s been difficult for you to find! The Alabama Midwives Alliance has some midwives listed, but I’m assuming you probably called all of them. I would personally try to find crunchy mom groups for the area (Facebook tends to have them, and mothering.com forums have good info threads sometimes). I’m hoping another local mother can give you some direction!

      
      
      • on September 23, 2017 at 7:42 am Suzanne

        Thanks for the ideas! Any suggestions on search terms for the Facebook groups?

        
        
      • on September 23, 2017 at 11:21 am Bethany

        I would try variations of your city, county, or area name along with “natural moms”, “crunchy mamas”, “attachment parenting”, “natural parenting”, etc., and any combination of those. If you type “Tuscaloosa natural”, a list of suggestions may come up. You could also search doulas to see if a natural birth group comes up. 🙂 Hope you can find something!

        
        
72. on November 4, 2017 at 1:11 am | Reply Alia

    Hi the link for Bozeman midwives without websites is broken. Can you please fix or email me the list!? Also there is The Birth Center in addition to The Birth Place. Both have websites. Thank you!

    
    
    • on November 6, 2017 at 12:09 pm | Reply Bethany

      Hi Alia! Thank you for commenting! I have updated the link, but it looks like the number of midwives listed on it has shrunk. I also added another home birth midwife in Bozeman, and am looking for more. 🙂

      
      
      • on June 18, 2018 at 12:20 pm Alia

        Hi Bethany,
        Thank you for the reply! We ended up choosing Stacey Haugland at The Birth Place. She was fantastic, and we feel blessed she is in Bozeman. Highly recommend her 110%.

        
        
73. on February 14, 2018 at 11:58 pm | Reply Sonia Moorehead

    Thank you so much for the tips you shared us pregnant specially to those who are first timer in giving birth. This is good to know first what to do and what is not to,great job Bethany!

    
    
74. on March 12, 2018 at 4:03 am | Reply Sonia Moorehead

    Pretty article and I love the information you shared. I love to see and read update of this article.

    
    

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