Our directory currently includes 2 source-checked midwife listings in Clearwater, Florida: 1 Certified Nurse-Midwife and 1 Licensed Midwife. We also list 8 midwives in other Florida towns nearby, shown below with approximate distances. Source records do not guarantee current licensure, home birth services, availability, or service area, so confirm each item directly with the practice.
Midwife Directory Listings in Clearwater
Clearwater currently has 2 published midwife listings: 1 Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and 1 Licensed Midwife (LM). Source records do not confirm every practice's current birth setting, licensure, service area, or availability. Confirm those details directly.
Midwife Listings Near Clearwater
These Florida listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Clearwater and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only Florida listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Zulgeil Elaina Ruiz Gines, Licensed Midwife (LM)St Petersburg, FL · about 2 mi
- Michaela Danhousen, Licensed Midwife (LM)Saint Petersburg, FL · about 4 mi
- Rowan Christine Smith, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Saint Petersburg, FL · about 4 mi
- Anne L. Hirsch, Licensed Midwife (LM)St Petersburg, FL · about 7 mi
- Indira Latoya Herbert, Licensed Midwife (LM)Saint Petersburg, FL · about 8 mi
- Karin E Kearns, Licensed Midwife (LM)Tampa, FL · about 11 mi
- Charlie Rae Young, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Tampa, FL · about 14 mi
- Erica Lea Dibartolo-Barclay, Licensed Midwife (LM)Tampa, FL · about 14 mi
Home Birth Cost in Clearwater
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 Florida
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 Clearwater
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 Florida
Florida licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Department of Health's Council of Licensed Midwifery under Florida Statutes Chapter 467, the Midwifery Practice Act. The national CPM credential alone is not sufficient; Florida law requires the state LM license. CNMs are licensed by the Florida Board of Nursing. Verify either license at flhealthsource.gov before signing a contract.
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 Clearwater?
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 Florida?
Florida Medicaid covers home births attended by licensed midwives (CNM and LM) enrolled as Medicaid providers. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific plan because coverage can differ by plan and provider credential.
Does every listed Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Florida?
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 Clearwater, FL?
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. Florida licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Department of Health's Council of Licensed Midwifery under Florida Statutes Chapter 467, the Midwifery Practice Act. The national CPM credential alone is not sufficient; Florida law requires the state LM license. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Nearby Cities in Florida
Browse source-checked midwife listings in nearby Florida cities, closest first. Confirm each practice's current service area and birth settings directly. Search all states and cities.