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Home Birth Midwives in San Tan Valley, Arizona

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Two home birth midwives in San Tan Valley are Kayla Padgett, a Licensed Midwife, and Melissa S Peteris, a Certified Professional Midwife. Most of the other midwives who may serve the East Valley are based in Mesa and Phoenix. Mesa has 12, and 10 of Phoenix's 20 midwives practice within about 40 miles. Verify a midwife license on AZ Care Check before you hire.

Last updated November 10, 2026

Midwife Directory Listings in San Tan Valley

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Kayla Padgett
Licensed Midwife (LM)
San Tan Valley, AZ
Kayla Padgett is a Licensed Midwife (LM) practicing in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Accepting: Unknown Insurance: Unknown VBAC: Unknown
480-275-1397 View profile
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Melissa S Peteris
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
San Tan Valley, AZ
Melissa S Peteris is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) practicing in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Accepting: Unknown Insurance: Unknown VBAC: Unknown
602-228-9235 View profile

Midwife Listings Near San Tan Valley

These Arizona listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from San Tan Valley 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.

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Midwives listed in San Tan Valley

Kayla Padgett is a Licensed Midwife. Melissa S Peteris is a Certified Professional Midwife.

Look each one up on AZ Care Check, or with the Arizona State Board of Nursing if the license is a nurse-midwife license, before you hire. You can also get a free midwife match or browse the Arizona midwife directory.

Mesa has 12 midwives, about 11 miles from San Tan Valley in a straight line. Phoenix has 10 midwives within about 40 miles, the closest about 31 miles away, and 20 midwives in all on the Phoenix page. Queen Creek and Chandler have one apiece, Gilbert has two, Tempe has one and Scottsdale has three. All of those cities sit within about 40 miles of San Tan Valley. A Mesa or Phoenix midwife may be close on the map, but still ask whether she serves San Tan Valley before you book.

What Arizona licenses

Arizona licenses midwives through the Arizona Department of Health Services, under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 7 [1]. A.R.S. 36-752 says no person may act as a midwife without being licensed under that article, with listed exceptions [1]. Those exceptions include a physician licensed under Title 32, a registered nurse certified by the state board of nursing as a qualified nurse-midwife, and a person acting under the direction and supervision of such a physician. They also include a student of midwifery in an internship, preceptorship or clinical training program under a midwife licensed under that article, a person who delivers a baby in an emergency without a prearranged agreement, and a mother or father delivering their own infant [1]. A.R.S. 36-759 makes it a violation for a person who is not licensed under that article to use the title licensed midwife or the abbreviation L.M. [1].

Verify a midwife license on AZ Care Check before you hire [1]. Ask each midwife which credential she practices under, and confirm the state license with the board that issues it. The Arizona midwife guide has the state-level sources.

What a home birth costs in San Tan Valley

Ask each practice for a written quote, and compare what the fee includes. Nationally, a 2021 survey of 129 U.S. practices found an average of $4,650, a median of $4,400, and fees from $2,000 to $9,921 [2]. The home birth midwife cost guide has the national survey tables.

AHCCCS and home birth

Ask your plan, in writing, whether it pays for a planned home birth, which credentials it enrolls, and whether prior authorization is required. Medicaid must cover care from certified nurse-midwives in every state, but that federal rule does not say where the birth happens, so payment for a birth at home depends on your AHCCCS plan [3]. Then ask the midwife whether she is enrolled and accepting Medicaid clients. Our Arizona Medicaid home birth page has the state-specific sources.

Hospitals nearby

A hospital being near you does not mean a given midwife transfers there. Ask each midwife which hospital she uses and who goes with you if you transfer.

Nearby hospitals include Banner Ironwood Medical Center at 37000 North Gantzel Road, in the Town of Queen Creek.

Questions to ask a midwife in San Tan Valley

When you call, these are the questions that matter most in San Tan Valley:

  • Ask whether she serves your part of San Tan Valley, including if you live toward Queen Creek, Gilbert or Mesa.
  • Ask which hospital she uses if you transfer, and whether she has worked with Banner Ironwood Medical Center.
  • Ask her to confirm a current Arizona midwife license, and check it on AZ Care Check.
  • If you use AHCCCS, ask in writing whether the plan pays for a planned home birth with her credential, and ask her whether she is enrolled and accepting Medicaid clients.
  • Ask for a written fee quote that lists what is included, and whether she has room around your due date.

For a longer list of questions, see questions to ask a midwife. To get help finding a midwife, use the free matching form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home birth midwife cost in San Tan Valley?

Ask each practice for a written quote, and compare what the fee includes. Nationally, a 2021 survey of 129 U.S. practices found an average of $4,650, a median of $4,400, and fees from $2,000 to $9,921.

Does Medicaid cover home birth in Arizona?

Ask your plan, in writing, whether it pays for a planned home birth, which credentials it enrolls, and whether prior authorization is required. Medicaid must cover care from certified nurse-midwives in every state, but that federal rule does not say where the birth happens, so payment for a birth at home depends on your AHCCCS plan. Then ask the midwife whether she is enrolled and accepting Medicaid clients.

How many midwives are in San Tan Valley?

San Tan Valley itself has 2 midwives, and 30 more practice within about 40 miles. Check each one's license on AZ Care Check or with the Arizona State Board of Nursing, and ask about her availability for your due date.

Does every listed San Tan Valley midwife attend home births?

No. A listing does not tell you whether she currently attends home births, serves your area, holds a current license, or has an opening. Ask her those questions directly.

What should I confirm before contacting a San Tan Valley midwife?

Confirm an Arizona midwife license or a Board of Nursing license before you hire, and ask about home birth services, whether she serves your San Tan Valley area, fees, insurance, and availability around your due date.

How do I choose the best midwife in San Tan Valley, 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.

Are the Mesa midwives close to San Tan Valley?

Yes. Mesa has 12 midwives, about 11 miles from San Tan Valley in a straight line, and Phoenix has 10 within about 40 miles, the closest about 31 miles away, along with other Arizona cities inside 40 miles named above. The Phoenix page has 20 midwives in all. Ask each San Tan Valley practice, and any nearby practice you contact, whether your address is inside her service area.

Sources

  1. Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 7, Midwifery, including 36-751, 36-752 (licensure and exceptions) and 36-759 (use of title), and AZ Care Check. https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00752.htm, https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00759.htm and https://azcarecheck.azdhs.gov/s/
  2. Anderson and Gilkison. The Cost of Home Birth in the United States. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 (survey of 129 midwifery practices in 49 states). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8507766/
  3. Social Security Act § 1905(a)(17), on Medicaid coverage of nurse-midwife services. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title19/1905.htm

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.

Queen Creek1 midwifeGilbert2 midwivesChandler1 midwifeMesa12 midwivesTempe1 midwifeScottsdale3 midwivesPhoenix20 midwives
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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
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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.

Your details go only to the midwives we match you with. We never sell them.

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."
📅

Come back once you have a confirmed due date

Most midwives begin taking clients at 8 to 12 weeks. Leave your email and ZIP and we'll send local directory options plus a timing guide.

By requesting this guide, you agree to receive related home birth planning emails, including occasional product recommendations. Unsubscribe anytime.

💳

Your insurance plan name unlocks the right match

It's a useful detail for billing fit. Leave your email and ZIP and we'll send local directory options while you check your plan name.

How to find your insurance plan

By requesting this guide, you agree to receive related home birth planning emails, including occasional product recommendations. Unsubscribe anytime.

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We'll be here when you're ready

Midwives in your area book out 4 to 6 months. Leave your email and ZIP and we'll send local directory options plus planning guidance while you research.

By requesting this guide, you agree to receive related home birth planning emails, including occasional product recommendations. Unsubscribe anytime.

🏥

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
When there is a referral fit, we share your summary only with selected midwives. If not, we send directory listings to contact directly.
Free for families. We only share your details with selected midwives for your request.