Find the Best Midwife in Santa Cruz, CA
Midwives are trained healthcare professionals who provide prenatal care, attend births, and offer postpartum care. They can practice in hospitals, birth centers, and homes.
22 midwives found in Santa Cruz, CA
Mireille Gayle Cervelli
Karen H Ehrlich
Wendy Penelope Green
Nancy Jean Greenwood
Joscelyn Michaela Grote
Emily Ann Hites
Laura P. Maxson
Kara Ann O'loughlin
Sharon Frances Potteiger
Serena Russell
Jennifer Sunshine Tomlin
Cindy M Bacon
Nathalie Lukin
Kelly Olmstead
Lily Prenter
Cristy Solomon
Sarah Jean Swanson
Sneha Sri Bathina
Alice Bowland
Kathe Marie Gibbs
Shannon Leigh Purpuri
Karen Whippy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a CNM and a CPM?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse with a graduate degree in midwifery who can practice in all settings. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) specializes in out-of-hospital births and completes an accredited midwifery program.
Do midwives deliver babies in hospitals?
Yes. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) have hospital privileges and attend births in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. Many hospitals have midwifery practices.
Does insurance cover midwife care?
Most insurance plans cover CNM services since they are licensed healthcare providers. CPM coverage varies by state. Medicaid covers midwifery care in most states.