Best Midwives in Salem, OR
Midwives are licensed healthcare providers who offer comprehensive prenatal care, attend births, and provide postpartum support. They practice in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. Browse verified profiles and connect with midwives serving families in Salem, Oregon.
20+ midwives found in Salem, OR
Elizabeth Anne Ribbeck
RN, CNM
Renee Bisnaire
MSW, LDM, LCSW
Lennon Lonnie Clark
CPM
Lennon Lonnie Clark
CPM
Eva Corbett
Eva Corbett
Laura Michele Giles
CNM
Laura Michele Giles
CNM
Meredith R. Klein
CPM, LDM
Meredith R. Klein
CPM, LDM
Laura Christine Tanner
Laura Christine Tanner
Crystal R Dutra
CPM, LDM
Crystal R Dutra
CPM, LDM
Anja D Farin
CPM, LDM
Anja D Farin
CPM, LDM
Pamela Christine Hines-powell
CPM
Betty Fay Griffith
LDM
Betty Fay Griffith
LDM
Jenna Marie Bealer
MSM, CPM, LDM
Jenna Marie Bealer
MSM, CPM, LDM
Abigail Quinn Lindsey Peterson
CPM
Abigail Quinn Lindsey Peterson
CPM
Hannah Mae Wegand
Hannah Mae Wegand
Stephanie Wadsworth
CPM, LDM
Stephanie Wadsworth
CPM, LDM
What Does a Midwife Do?
Midwives manage the full scope of pregnancy care for low-to-moderate risk pregnancies: prenatal exams, lab orders, ultrasound referrals, birth attendance, and postpartum checkups. Their approach tends to emphasize physiologic birth, shared decision-making, and continuity of care — meaning you often see the same midwife throughout pregnancy and at your birth. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) can also prescribe medications and have hospital privileges. Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) specialize in out-of-hospital births.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Midwife in Salem
Understand the credential types: CNMs are registered nurses with graduate midwifery training; CPMs complete accredited midwifery programs focused on out-of-hospital birth; CMs have a graduate degree in midwifery without a nursing background.
Choose based on your birth setting preference — hospital, birth center, or home. CNMs practice in all three; CPMs primarily attend out-of-hospital births.
Ask about their collaborative physician relationship. Midwives who work with OBs can quickly transfer care if complications arise.
Discuss their philosophy around interventions, pain management, and informed consent.
Ask how many midwives are in the practice and who will attend your birth if your primary midwife is unavailable.
Cost and Insurance for Midwives in Oregon
Typical cost
Midwifery care in hospitals and birth centers is typically billed through insurance like any provider visit. Homebirth midwife packages usually range from $3,000 to $7,000 and cover prenatal care, birth attendance, and postpartum visits.
Insurance coverage
CNM services are covered by most insurance plans and all state Medicaid programs. CPM coverage varies significantly by state — some states mandate coverage, others do not. Birth center births are increasingly covered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Midwives in Salem
What is the difference between a CNM and a CPM?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse who earned a graduate degree in midwifery. They can practice in hospitals, birth centers, and homes, prescribe medications, and order tests. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) completed an accredited midwifery education program focused on physiologic birth and primarily attends births outside the hospital setting.
Do midwives deliver babies in hospitals?
Yes. CNMs have hospital privileges and attend births in hospitals across the country. Many large hospital systems have midwifery practices. The midwifery model of care in a hospital setting offers the safety net of medical resources with a focus on physiologic birth.
Does insurance cover midwife care?
Most insurance plans, including all state Medicaid programs, cover CNM services because they are licensed healthcare providers. CPM coverage varies by state — some states mandate insurance coverage for CPMs, while others do not. Always verify with your specific plan.
Is midwifery care safe?
Yes. Research consistently shows that midwife-attended births for low-risk pregnancies have outcomes comparable to physician-attended births, with lower rates of interventions like cesarean sections and episiotomies. Midwives are trained to identify complications and transfer care to physicians when needed.
Can a midwife manage a high-risk pregnancy?
Midwives specialize in low-to-moderate risk pregnancies. If you have a high-risk condition (multiples, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes requiring insulin, etc.), your midwife will typically co-manage your care with an OB-GYN or maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Some conditions may require transferring to full physician care.
Related Care in Salem
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OB-GYN Providers in Salem
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Birth Doulas in Salem
A birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Lactation Consultants in Salem
Lactation consultants are specialists in breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Childbirth Educators in Salem
Childbirth educators offer classes in evidence-based birth preparation, covering labor stages, pain management options, breathing techniques, partner support, and informed decision-making.
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