Washington D.C. currently has 2 source-checked midwife listings, including 2 CPM/LM/other midwife records and 0 Certified Nurse-Midwife records. Browse local listings and confirm current licensure, birth settings, service area, and availability directly.
Home Birth Midwives in Washington D.C.
The directory contains 2 source-checked midwife listings in Washington D.C.. The largest listing groups are in Washington.
Registry and directory records do not establish current state licensure, home birth practice, availability, or service radius. Confirm those details directly.
Licensing and Legal Status in Washington D.C.
The District licenses Certified Professional Midwives through DC Health under the Certified Professional Midwife Amendment Act of 2020, with an advisory committee on certified professional midwives overseeing the credential. DC also licenses Certified Midwives, the graduate-level non-nurse credential from the American Midwifery Certification Board, and licenses CNMs through the DC Board of Nursing. All three credentials may attend planned home births within their scope of practice. Confirm the credential type and active license status with DC Health before hiring.
Ask which credential or license applies to the services offered and verify it with the relevant state board or credentialing organization. Directory source checks do not replace current license verification.
How Much Does a Home Birth Cost in Washington D.C.?
Use this range only as planning context. Request a current written quote and confirm insurance or HSA/FSA eligibility with the relevant plan administrator or tax professional.
Medicaid coverage varies by provider credential and plan. Read the state-by-state Medicaid guide →
Home Birth Midwives by City in Washington D.C.
Browse source-checked midwife listings by city. Contact each practice to confirm its current service area and birth settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every listed Washington D.C. 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.
How current are the directory details?
Listings are source-checked before publication, and claimed profiles may contain provider-submitted updates. Time-sensitive details should still be confirmed directly.
What should I confirm with a Washington D.C. midwife?
Confirm credentials, current license status, birth settings, service area, availability, fees, insurance policies, and contact information directly with the practice.