Best Midwives in Oakland, CA
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 Oakland, California.
60+ midwives found in Oakland, CA
Eleanor Wood
Eleanor Wood
Carmen Young
Carmen Young
Marsha Balian
R.N.N.P.
Yvette M Beasley
NP
Linda Margaret Franz
RNNP, MSN
Judith B. Gottlieb
Marea Goodman
LM, CPM
Marea Goodman
LM, CPM
Liesl Flora Piccolo
RN LM CPM PHN FNP-C
Liesl Flora Piccolo
RN LM CPM PHN FNP-C
Hannah Weiss
LM, CPM
Hannah Weiss
LM, CPM
Asatu Michelle Hall
LM
Asatu Michelle Hall
LM
Devorah Cohen Roisman
C.N.M., W.H.N.P
Debra Lynn Walter
RNC, NP
Amber Charles Bell
CNM, RN, IBCLC
Amber Charles Bell
CNM, RN, IBCLC
Jessica a Christen
LM, CPM, IBCLC
Jessica a Christen
LM, CPM, IBCLC
Barbara Ann Douglass
CNM
Barbara Ann Douglass
CNM
Rachel Meigs Hoopes
CNM
Rachel Meigs Hoopes
CNM
Katherine Adams Mckee
CNM
Katherine Adams Mckee
CNM
Katherine Adams Mckee
CNM
Karen E. Meyer
CNM
Karen E. Meyer
CNM
Alyssa C. Nevin
CNM
Alyssa C. Nevin
CNM
Candy Arabeli Ramirez-hale
CNM, WHNP
Candy Arabeli Ramirez-hale
CNM, WHNP
Janelle K. Streich
CNM
Janelle K. Streich
CNM
Mollie Frances Sullivan
LM, CPM
Mollie Frances Sullivan
LM, CPM
Ann Marie Tuttie
CNM
Ann Marie Tuttie
CNM
Sonia Van Braden
CNM
Sonia Van Braden
CNM
Sonia Van Braden
CNM
Dayna A. Yearwood
CNM
Dayna A. Yearwood
CNM
Cecilia Estranero Young
CNM
Cecilia Estranero Young
CNM
A'maya Ettien
LM
A'maya Ettien
LM
Esther Healey
L.M., C.P.M.
Esther Healey
L.M., C.P.M.
Emily Chana Wolfe-roubatis
CNM, WHNP
Emily Chana Wolfe-roubatis
CNM, WHNP
Renee Lepreau
LM, CPM, IBCLC
Renee Lepreau
LM, CPM, IBCLC
Amina a Sulaiman
L.M.T, N.D
Tenaya Jackman
L.M.
Tenaya Jackman
L.M.
Michelle Borok
L.M., C.P.M.
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 Oakland
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 California
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 Oakland
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.
Related Care in Oakland
Building your care team often involves more than one type of provider. Families in Oakland also search for:
OB-GYN Providers in Oakland
OB-GYNs are physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
Birth Doulas in Oakland
A birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Lactation Consultants in Oakland
Lactation consultants are specialists in breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Childbirth Educators in Oakland
Childbirth educators offer classes in evidence-based birth preparation, covering labor stages, pain management options, breathing techniques, partner support, and informed decision-making.
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