Our directory lists one home birth midwife in Garrison, North Dakota, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). Before you hire anyone, ask about her license, the area she covers and her openings near your due date.
Midwife Directory Listings in Garrison
Midwife Listings Near Garrison
Another 3 midwives practice in nearby North Dakota towns, listed below with rough distances.
These North Dakota listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Garrison and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only North Dakota listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Arian Navickas, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Lansford, ND · about 67 mi
- Jade Monica-Marie Stacey, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Mandaree, ND · about 78 mi
- Courtney Tanner, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Arnegard, ND · about 86 mi
Home Birth Cost in Garrison
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 North Dakota
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.
Midwife Licensing in North Dakota
North Dakota licenses no direct-entry midwife credential. CNMs are licensed by the North Dakota Board of Nursing as advanced practice registered nurses, and the Nurse Practices Act requires no physician supervision or collaborative agreement. CPMs practice without state licensure, which means there is no state license to verify and no board oversight if something goes wrong. Verify NARM certification at narm.org, and check whether the midwife also holds a Minnesota license, as many practitioners serving the Fargo area do.
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 Garrison?
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 North Dakota?
ND Medicaid covers CNM services as a federal mandate but publishes no guidance confirming home as a covered birth setting. Treat home-birth payment as unconfirmed and verify billing with ND Medicaid and the CNM before committing. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific Medicaid plan.
Does every listed Garrison 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 Garrison 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 North Dakota?
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 Garrison, ND?
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. North Dakota licenses no direct-entry midwife credential. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.