Our directory currently includes 1 source-checked midwife listing in La Grande, Oregon: 1 Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). 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 La Grande
La Grande currently has 1 published midwife listing: 1 Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). Source records do not confirm every practice's current birth setting, licensure, service area, or availability. Confirm those details directly.
Home Birth Cost in La Grande
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 Oregon
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 La Grande
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 Oregon
Oregon licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Direct Entry Midwives (LDMs) through the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery and the Health Licensing Office under ORS Chapter 687. The license was voluntary from 1993 and has been required since January 1, 2015, except for traditional midwives who use no legend drugs or devices, do not advertise, and give clients a state disclosure form. LDMs must hold the NARM CPM credential and meet Oregon requirements; a license is required for OHP payment. CNMs are licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Verify a license at oregon.gov/oha/ph/HLO.
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 La Grande?
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 Oregon?
OHP covers planned home birth for low-risk pregnancies attended by OHA-enrolled LDMs, CNMs, NPs, or NDs after OHA prior authorization; approval stays provisional until after delivery. Confirm your midwife's OHA enrollment and start care early. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific Medicaid plan.
Does every listed La Grande 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 La Grande 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 Oregon?
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 La Grande, OR?
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. Oregon licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Direct Entry Midwives (LDMs) through the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery and the Health Licensing Office under ORS Chapter 687. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Nearby Cities in Oregon
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