Our directory lists one home birth midwife in Monroe, Washington, a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM). Before you hire anyone, ask about her license, the area she covers and her openings near your due date.
Midwife Directory Listings in Monroe
Midwife Listings Near Monroe
Another 8 midwives practice in nearby Washington towns, listed below with rough distances.
These Washington listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Monroe and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only Washington listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Anna Humphreys, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Snohomish, WA · about 6 mi
- Cassandra Hurd, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Snohomish, WA · about 6 mi
- Siri Ann Larson Iverson, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Snohomish, WA · about 6 mi
- Ellena Karpenko, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Lake Stevens, WA · about 12 mi
- Sadie A Whitten, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Everett, WA · about 14 mi
- Amy L Frazier, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Everett, WA · about 15 mi
- Jennifer Nicole Marsh, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Everett, WA · about 15 mi
- Britney Zell, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Kirkland, WA · about 15 mi
Home Birth Cost in Monroe
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 Washington
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 Monroe
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 Washington
Washington licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Department of Health under RCW 18.50, a licensing requirement dating to 1917 and rebuilt for direct-entry practice in 1981. The Washington LM credential is the state's pathway for direct-entry midwives and is the credential behind most planned home births here. State rules let licensed midwives obtain and use specified drugs and devices, including oxygen, IV equipment, and anti-hemorrhagic medications. CNMs are licensed by the Washington Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission; verify either credential through the Department of Health provider credential search.
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 Monroe?
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 Washington?
Apple Health covers planned home births attended by enrolled Licensed Midwives, CNMs, or physicians under HCA's billing guide, for low-risk pregnancies that pass risk screening. Confirm the midwife's HCA enrollment and your managed care plan's network before booking. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific Medicaid plan.
Does every listed Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Washington?
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 Monroe, WA?
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. Washington licenses non-nurse midwives as Licensed Midwives through the Department of Health under RCW 18.50, a licensing requirement dating to 1917 and rebuilt for direct-entry practice in 1981. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Nearby Cities in Washington
Browse midwife listings in nearby Washington cities, closest first. Confirm each practice's current service area and birth settings directly. Search all states and cities.