Our directory lists one home birth midwife in Meridian, Idaho, a Licensed Midwife (LM). Before you hire anyone, ask about her license, the area she covers and her openings near your due date.
Midwife Directory Listings in Meridian
Midwife Listings Near Meridian
Another 8 midwives practice in nearby Idaho towns, listed below with rough distances.
These Idaho listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Meridian and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only Idaho listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Tawnya Marie Hughes Guimond, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Eagle, ID · about 5 mi
- Susie Ellis, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Boise, ID · about 7 mi
- Jayme Crockett, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Boise, ID · about 9 mi
- Julianne Bornia Robinson, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Boise, ID · about 9 mi
- Alyse Sarah Powell, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Nampa, ID · about 10 mi
- Rebecca Lynn Holmstead, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Nampa, ID · about 10 mi
- Robin Allec, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Middleton, ID · about 10 mi
- Darcy Danielle Clark, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Boise, ID · about 11 mi
Home Birth Cost in Meridian
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 Idaho
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 Meridian
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 Idaho
Idaho licenses CPM-credentialed midwives as Licensed Midwives under the Midwifery Practice Act, Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 55. Effective July 1, 2024, the Board of Midwifery was consolidated into the Board of Nursing, and the program is administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Idaho law defines the drugs a licensed midwife may obtain and administer, including IV fluids and anti-hemorrhage medications, and sets the conditions requiring transfer. CNMs are licensed by the Idaho Board of Nursing; verify either credential at dopl.idaho.gov.
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 Meridian?
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 Idaho?
Idaho Medicaid pays enrolled Licensed Midwives and CNMs for home birth under a global fee, with risk-based eligibility rules that exclude some pregnancies. Confirm the midwife's Idaho Medicaid enrollment and your own eligibility before signing. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific Medicaid plan.
Does every listed Meridian 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 Meridian 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 Idaho?
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 Meridian, ID?
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. Idaho licenses CPM-credentialed midwives as Licensed Midwives under the Midwifery Practice Act, Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 55. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Nearby Cities in Idaho
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