Our directory currently includes 2 source-checked midwife listings in Madison, Wisconsin: 2 Certified Professional Midwives. We also list 4 midwives in other Wisconsin towns nearby, shown below with approximate distances. 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 Madison
Madison currently has 2 published midwife listings: 2 Certified Professional Midwives (CPM). Source records do not confirm every practice's current birth setting, licensure, service area, or availability. Confirm those details directly.
Midwife Listings Near Madison
These Wisconsin listings are in nearby towns. Distances are straight-line from Madison and are approximate. Home birth midwives often travel to clients, so ask each practice whether it serves your address. Only Wisconsin listings appear here because midwifery licenses do not carry across state lines.
- Connie Jordan Lambeth, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Monona, WI · about 4 mi
- Annmarie Ida Rian, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Middleton, WI · about 8 mi
- Raquel Shoemaker, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Middleton, WI · about 8 mi
- Angela Hunstiger, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)Mazomanie, WI · about 21 mi
Home Birth Cost in Madison
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 Wisconsin
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 Madison
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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin licenses midwives through the Department of Safety and Professional Services under Wis. Stat. ch. 440, subchapter XII. The Licensed Midwife credential is unusually broad: an applicant may qualify with either a valid NARM CPM credential or a valid CNM credential. State rules require written informed-consent disclosures at the initial consultation covering training, malpractice coverage status, and a client-specific emergency and hospital transport protocol. Nurse-midwives license separately through the Wisconsin Board of Nursing; verify either credential at dsps.wi.gov.
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 Madison?
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 Wisconsin?
BadgerCare Plus covers home birth by ForwardHealth-enrolled Licensed Midwives for dates of service since January 1, 2017. The policy pays fee-for-service; HMO members need an LM who contracts with their specific HMO, so confirm plan type and network status with ForwardHealth before hiring. Confirm current benefits and participating providers with the specific plan because coverage can differ by plan and provider credential.
Does every listed Madison 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 Madison 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 Wisconsin?
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 Madison, WI?
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. Wisconsin licenses midwives through the Department of Safety and Professional Services under Wis. Stat. ch. 440, subchapter XII. The Licensed Midwife credential is unusually broad: an applicant may qualify with either a valid NARM CPM credential or a valid CNM credential. Verify each midwife's license before hiring. Our midwife interview guide lists questions to ask.
Nearby Cities in Wisconsin
Browse source-checked midwife listings in nearby Wisconsin cities, closest first. Confirm each practice's current service area and birth settings directly. Search all states and cities.