Our directory lists 24 home birth midwives in Brooklyn, New York: 16 Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM), 6 Certified Midwives (CM) and 2 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 Brooklyn
9 of the midwives above are listed as enrolled New York Medicaid fee-for-service providers in the NYS Department of Health Medicaid Enrolled Provider Listing dated November 2, 2026. Enrollment does not confirm they take new Medicaid clients or your managed care plan, so ask directly. See all New York Medicaid-enrolled midwives in our directory.
Midwife Listings Near Brooklyn
Another 5 midwives practice in nearby New York towns, listed below with rough distances.
These New York listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Brooklyn and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only New York listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Sorayya Kassamali Rickicki, Certified Midwife (CM)New York, NY · about 4 mi
- Jenna Sood, Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)New York, NY · about 4 mi
- Kimm Jianjin Sun, Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)New York, NY · about 6 mi
- Tanya Wills, Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)New York, NY · about 9 mi
- Kellie Leveille, Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)Nyack, NY · about 29 mi
Planning a Home Birth in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has more listings than most cities in our directory, and Manhattan practices are a short distance away. Home birth midwives usually travel to the family, so a practice based in Manhattan or another borough 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. Looking for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota? See Minneapolis area home birth midwives.
Licensing. New York issues a single Licensed Midwife credential through the State Education Department, covering both nurse-midwifery and direct-entry pathways; the CPM credential alone does not qualify anyone to practice midwifery in New York. Verify a license at op.nysed.gov before hiring.
Medicaid. See the New York Medicaid home birth guide, and ask each practice whether it is an enrolled provider for your plan.
Cost. We know of no published survey of Brooklyn 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. NYC Midwives keeps a find a midwife directory that can be filtered by location of delivery, including home birth.
Home Birth Cost in Brooklyn
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 New York
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 Brooklyn
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 New York
New York issues a single Licensed Midwife credential through the State Education Department under Education Law Article 140, covering both nurse-midwifery and direct-entry pathways since 1992. Licensure requires a master's degree in midwifery plus a national certifying examination, so the NARM CPM credential alone does not qualify anyone to practice midwifery in New York. Licensed Midwives practice without a written physician practice agreement and may attend planned home births. Verify the license at op.nysed.gov before hiring.
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 Brooklyn?
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 New York?
Medicaid must cover care from certified nurse-midwives in every state. New York's medical assistance regulation on licensed midwife services, 10 NYCRR 85.36, says those services may be provided in a hospital, a treatment and diagnostic center, the midwife's or collaborating physician's office, or the recipient's home. Ask your New York Medicaid plan, in writing, whether it pays for a planned home birth, whether the midwife is enrolled, and whether prior authorization is required.
Does every listed Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 New York?
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 Brooklyn, NY?
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. New York issues a single Licensed Midwife credential through the State Education Department under Education Law Article 140, covering both nurse-midwifery and direct-entry pathways since 1992. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Which Brooklyn midwives attend home births?
A directory listing does not by itself confirm home birth services. Ask each Brooklyn practice whether it currently attends home births at your address and around your due date, and verify the New York license at op.nysed.gov.
Is there a midwife near Cobble Hill or Park Slope?
Home birth midwives usually travel to the family rather than seeing you only at an office, so neighborhood matters less than service area. Give each practice your address and ask whether you are inside it.
Nearby Cities in New York
Browse midwife listings in nearby New York cities, closest first. Confirm each practice's current service area and birth settings directly. Search all states and cities.