Best Midwives in Las Vegas, NV
Midwives are licensed healthcare providers who offer comprehensive prenatal care, attend births, and provide postpartum support. They practice in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. Browse verified profiles and connect with midwives serving families in Las Vegas, Nevada.
60+ midwives found in Las Vegas, NV
Tiffany Garcia
Tiffany Garcia
Martha Julia Cisneros
NP
Marcia a Clevesy
APN
Melanie Joyce Hazen
APN
Chantal Kavgazoff
APRN
Clarissa Lynn Christensen
CNM
Clarissa Lynn Christensen
CNM
Clarissa Lynn Christensen
CNM
Joanna Sue Dunleavy
CNM
Joanna Sue Dunleavy
CNM
Joanna Sue Dunleavy
CNM
Mary Louise Engelhardt
APRN-CNM
Mary Louise Engelhardt
APRN-CNM
Rachel Marie Matthews
Rachel Marie Matthews
Rachel Marie Matthews
Melissa Anne Fletcher
APRN
Stacey Marie Ferkin
Becky R Gonzales
APN
Adria Kathleen Morris
APRN
April Lavergne
APN
Karen Navarro
APRN
Valerie Jordan
Valerie Jordan
Valerie Jordan
Elizabeth Melancon
CPM
Elizabeth Melancon
CPM
Achamma Anderson
A.P.N.
Sherrica Blackmon
Sherrica Blackmon
Sabrina Eisinga
APRN
Roberta Robin Trout
RN, BSN, APN
Suzannah C Franco
CPM, LM
Suzannah C Franco
CPM, LM
Romina Lizaso
Romina Lizaso
Marcie Webb
Midwife
Marcie Webb
Midwife
Tikva Darvish Butler
RN, APN
Layna Ann Williams
CNM
Layna Ann Williams
CNM
Layna Ann Williams
CNM
April M. Clyde
APRN
Mary Ann Cole
Nachell Tenise Escobedo
CNM
Cynthia L. Sitar
APRN
Jacquelyn Webster
NP
Ruthann Devereaux
Kristin S Gray
Kristin S Gray
Sarah Slobody
CD
Sarah Slobody
CD
B. Allyson Juneau-butler
CPM
B. Allyson Juneau-butler
CPM
Kim Trower
D.E.M.
Jazmyne Turner
Earnestine Ellis
APN
Margaret Ortiz Mall
APRN
Luanna Durden
CNM
What Does a Midwife Do?
Midwives manage the full scope of pregnancy care for low-to-moderate risk pregnancies: prenatal exams, lab orders, ultrasound referrals, birth attendance, and postpartum checkups. Their approach tends to emphasize physiologic birth, shared decision-making, and continuity of care — meaning you often see the same midwife throughout pregnancy and at your birth. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) can also prescribe medications and have hospital privileges. Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) specialize in out-of-hospital births.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Midwife in Las Vegas
Understand the credential types: CNMs are registered nurses with graduate midwifery training; CPMs complete accredited midwifery programs focused on out-of-hospital birth; CMs have a graduate degree in midwifery without a nursing background.
Choose based on your birth setting preference — hospital, birth center, or home. CNMs practice in all three; CPMs primarily attend out-of-hospital births.
Ask about their collaborative physician relationship. Midwives who work with OBs can quickly transfer care if complications arise.
Discuss their philosophy around interventions, pain management, and informed consent.
Ask how many midwives are in the practice and who will attend your birth if your primary midwife is unavailable.
Cost and Insurance for Midwives in Nevada
Typical cost
Midwifery care in hospitals and birth centers is typically billed through insurance like any provider visit. Homebirth midwife packages usually range from $3,000 to $7,000 and cover prenatal care, birth attendance, and postpartum visits.
Insurance coverage
CNM services are covered by most insurance plans and all state Medicaid programs. CPM coverage varies significantly by state — some states mandate coverage, others do not. Birth center births are increasingly covered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Midwives in Las Vegas
What is the difference between a CNM and a CPM?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse who earned a graduate degree in midwifery. They can practice in hospitals, birth centers, and homes, prescribe medications, and order tests. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) completed an accredited midwifery education program focused on physiologic birth and primarily attends births outside the hospital setting.
Do midwives deliver babies in hospitals?
Yes. CNMs have hospital privileges and attend births in hospitals across the country. Many large hospital systems have midwifery practices. The midwifery model of care in a hospital setting offers the safety net of medical resources with a focus on physiologic birth.
Does insurance cover midwife care?
Most insurance plans, including all state Medicaid programs, cover CNM services because they are licensed healthcare providers. CPM coverage varies by state — some states mandate insurance coverage for CPMs, while others do not. Always verify with your specific plan.
Is midwifery care safe?
Yes. Research consistently shows that midwife-attended births for low-risk pregnancies have outcomes comparable to physician-attended births, with lower rates of interventions like cesarean sections and episiotomies. Midwives are trained to identify complications and transfer care to physicians when needed.
Can a midwife manage a high-risk pregnancy?
Midwives specialize in low-to-moderate risk pregnancies. If you have a high-risk condition (multiples, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes requiring insulin, etc.), your midwife will typically co-manage your care with an OB-GYN or maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Some conditions may require transferring to full physician care.
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