Our directory lists 20 home birth midwives in Phoenix, Arizona: 13 Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) and 7 Licensed Midwives (LM). Before you hire anyone, ask about her license, the area she covers and her openings near your due date.
Midwife Directory Listings in Phoenix
Midwife Listings Near Phoenix
Another 8 midwives practice in nearby Arizona towns, listed below with rough distances.
These Arizona listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Phoenix and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only Arizona listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Madeline Rose Judd, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Scottsdale, AZ · about 7 mi
- Robin Carmella Lommori, Licensed Midwife (LM)Scottsdale, AZ · about 7 mi
- Maddison Baca, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Peoria, AZ · about 9 mi
- Erin Michelle Garcia, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Peoria, AZ · about 9 mi
- Ashley Josephine Wilcox, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Scottsdale, AZ · about 10 mi
- Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Glendale, AZ · about 14 mi
- Megan Gibson, Licensed Midwife (LM)Tempe, AZ · about 15 mi
- Crystal Pena, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Mesa, AZ · about 16 mi
Planning a Home Birth in Phoenix and the Valley
Our Phoenix area listings include Scottsdale, Peoria, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, and Buckeye. Home birth midwives usually travel to the family, so a practice based in another Valley city may still serve your address. The nearby listings above show straight-line distance only; ask each practice whether your address is inside its service area.
Licensing. Arizona licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Arizona Department of Health Services, and Certified Nurse-Midwives are licensed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. You can look up a licensed midwife on AZ Care Check.
AHCCCS. See the Arizona Medicaid home birth guide, and ask each practice whether it is an enrolled AHCCCS provider.
Cost. We know of no published survey of Phoenix area home birth fees. A national survey of 129 home birth practices in 49 states reported an average fee of $4,650 and a median of $4,400, with a range of $2,000 to $9,921 (Anderson and Gilkison, IJERPH 2021). Ask each practice for a written quote.
More directories. The Arizona Association of Midwives keeps a find a midwife directory organized by region, including the West, East, and North Valley.
Home Birth Cost in Phoenix
Use this range only as planning context. Ask each practice for a current written quote that identifies included care, separately billed services, supplies, assistant fees, and refund terms. Confirm insurance and HSA/FSA eligibility with the relevant plan administrator or tax professional.
Insurance Coverage for Home Birth in Arizona
These summaries are starting points, not benefit guarantees. Coverage depends on provider credentials, network status, services, and the specific plan.
Verify benefits and participating providers directly with the insurer before signing a contract. Ask the practice what documentation it can provide for a coverage or reimbursement request.
Hospitals Near Phoenix
These nearby facilities come from our public hospital dataset. Their presence here does not establish a transfer arrangement with any listed midwife. Ask each practice to explain its current transfer plan and receiving facilities.
Midwife Licensing in Arizona
Arizona licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Arizona Department of Health Services under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 7. Most Arizona LMs hold the NARM CPM credential alongside the state license. CNMs are licensed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Verify an active LM license through the AZDHS midwifery program before your first paid appointment.
Directory source checks do not replace current license verification. Ask the practice which credential or license applies to its services and confirm it with the relevant state board or credentialing organization.
What to Confirm With Each Practice
Ask whether the practice currently attends home births in your ZIP code, whether it has availability around your due date, which credentials and licenses apply, what its package includes, and how it handles insurance and billing. Clinical suitability and care decisions should be discussed directly with a qualified health professional who knows your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a home birth midwife cost in Phoenix?
Our national sample ranges from $2,000 to $9,921, but local fees and included services vary. Request a current written quote from each practice.
Does Medicaid cover home birth in Arizona?
Medicaid must cover care from certified nurse-midwives in every state. Whether AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, pays for a birth at home depends on your plan. Ask your plan, in writing, whether it pays for a planned home birth, which credentials it enrolls, and whether prior authorization is required.
Does every listed Phoenix midwife attend home births?
No. A listing does not by itself establish a provider's current birth setting, service area, licensure, or availability. Confirm each item directly with the practice.
What should I confirm before contacting a Phoenix midwife?
Confirm current credentials, home birth services, geographic service area, availability, fees, insurance policies, and contact information.
What does a claimed profile tell me?
A claimed profile may include provider-submitted availability, insurance, pricing, service area, and practice details. Confirm time-sensitive information directly before making a care decision.
What is the difference between a CPM and a CNM in Arizona?
A CPM is a midwifery credential focused on out-of-hospital practice. A CNM is an advanced-practice nursing credential and may be used in hospital, birth center, clinic, or home settings. State licensing rules differ. Confirm each provider's current credential, license, and setting directly.
How do I choose the best midwife in Phoenix, AZ?
There is no official ranking of midwives, and Home Birth Partners does not rank the practices it lists. Families usually compare current license status, home birth experience, the emergency transfer plan and receiving hospital, fees and what they include, and availability around the due date. Arizona licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Arizona Department of Health Services under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 7. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
How do I find a home birth midwife near me in Phoenix?
Start with the listings on this page and the nearby Valley cities, then call or message practices with your address and due date. Ask whether they attend home births in your part of the Valley, and check the midwife's license on AZ Care Check.
Do Phoenix midwives serve the East Valley and West Valley?
Some do and some do not; each practice sets its own service area. Our directory has listings across the Valley, including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Peoria, Glendale, and Buckeye, so compare practices based near your home.
Nearby Cities in Arizona
Browse midwife listings in nearby Arizona cities, closest first. Confirm each practice's current service area and birth settings directly. Search all states and cities.