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About Home Birth Partners

Home Birth Partners is a directory of certified home birth midwives across all 50 states. Every midwife listed here holds a current credential verified through the National Provider Identifier registry: Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), or Licensed Midwife (LM).

The directory is free for families. Search by city or state, see who practices near you, and contact them directly.

Why we built this

Finding a home birth midwife is harder than it should be. There is no central directory. Most midwives don't advertise. Word of mouth works if you know the right people, but most first-time parents don't.

We built Home Birth Partners so families could see who is available in their area without making a dozen phone calls. Every listing includes the midwife's name, credential, location, and phone number. Midwives with completed profiles also show their availability, insurance, cost, specialties, and a bio in their own words.

How listings work

Every credentialed midwife in our NPI database has a basic listing on the site. These include name, credential type, city, and phone number. This information is public record.

Midwives can complete their profile to include a photo, bio, availability by month, insurance accepted, cost range, specialties, and more. Completed profiles give families the information they need to know it's a good fit before they call.

If you're a midwife and want to update or complete your listing, visit the profile page to get started.

What we are not

We are not a hospital, a medical practice, or an insurance provider. We do not give medical advice. We do not recommend one midwife over another. The content on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance from a licensed healthcare provider.

Families should always verify a midwife's credentials, discuss their specific medical situation directly with the midwife, and consult their own healthcare provider before making decisions about their birth plan.

Our content

We publish evidence-based guides on topics families search for when they're considering home birth: what it costs, who is a good candidate, how to evaluate a midwife, what questions to ask, and what the research says. Every article cites primary sources and is verified by the Home Birth Partners editorial team. See our editorial process for details on how we research, source, and review content.

Our goal is to give families the same quality of information a friend who is a midwife would give them: honest, specific, and grounded in reality.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or feedback: [email protected]

Get matched with a midwife in your area
Free Midwife Matching
Find a midwife in your area
Step 1 of 8
When is your baby due?
This tells us if midwives have availability in your window.
Step 2 of 8
Tell us about your pregnancy history
This helps us match you with the right credential and experience level.
Step 3 of 8
Has your provider mentioned any of these?
Select all that apply. These affect which midwives are right for you.
None of these
Twins or more
Placenta previa or low-lying placenta
Preeclampsia or high blood pressure
Gestational diabetes requiring insulin
Step 4 of 8
Have you talked to your doctor or midwife about your interest in home birth?
Most midwives like to know your current provider is in the loop.
Step 5 of 8
What's your insurance situation?
This helps us understand whether insurance fit should be part of the match.
Step 5b of 8
What's your insurance plan name?
This is useful for finding a midwife who can bill your plan, but you can continue if you do not know it yet.
You can find this on your insurance card, your employer's benefits portal, or by calling the member number on the back of your card.
Step 6 of 8
Where are you in your decision?
Helps us prioritize your match request appropriately.
Step 7 of 8
Your details
So we can send you your match and stay in touch.
Step 8 of 8
One last thing
What's drawing you toward a home birth? This helps us find a midwife whose approach matches yours.
Please tell us what's drawing you to home birth. This is the most important part of your referral.
Example: "My hospital birth felt rushed and impersonal. I want to be in my own space, with someone who actually knows my name when I walk in the door."
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Come back once you have a confirmed due date

Most midwives begin taking clients at 8 to 12 weeks. Leave your email and we'll send you a timing guide, plus a reminder to come back when you're ready.

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Your insurance plan name unlocks the right match

It's the single most useful piece of information for finding a midwife who can actually bill your plan. Here's how to find it in 2 minutes, then come back and we'll do the rest.

How to find your insurance plan
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We'll be here when you're ready

Midwives in your area book out 4 to 6 months. When you're ready to move forward, come back and we'll match you in 1 to 2 days. Leave your email and we'll send you our guide in the meantime.

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Based on your answers, a hospital birth is likely the right setting

This isn't a dead end. A hospital-based CNM can give you a midwife model of care inside a hospital. Here's what to ask your provider.

Read: Am I a good candidate?
Your request is in.
We'll be in touch within 1 to 2 business days.
What we know about your situation
We share your referral summary and contact details only with selected midwives for matching.
Free for families. We only share your details with the midwife we match you with.