Best Midwives in San Antonio, TX
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 San Antonio, Texas.
60+ midwives found in San Antonio, TX
Angela James
Angela James
Tracy Devon Brown
NP
Linda E Schmidt
NP
Megan Noble Brister
CNM
Gloria Jean Nichols
RNC, WHNP
Alyssa Nichole Orozco
FNP
Jessica Lynn Balstad
CNM
Jessica Lynn Balstad
CNM
Jessica Lynn Balstad
CNM
Cassandra Lee
Cassandra Lee
Robin Janette Rabenschlag
LM CPM
Robin Janette Rabenschlag
LM CPM
Erin Schleicher
CNM, ARNP
Erin Schleicher
CNM, ARNP
Erin Schleicher
CNM, ARNP
Naomi Rae Thomas
LM, CPM
Naomi Rae Thomas
LM, CPM
Carissa Baumgartner
LM, CPM, RN
Carissa Baumgartner
LM, CPM, RN
Joi Raye Brock
LM, CPM, LMT
Joi Raye Brock
LM, CPM, LMT
Erika a Brown
LM, CPM
Erika a Brown
LM, CPM
Jordan Nicole Brown
CPM, LM
Jordan Nicole Brown
CPM, LM
Carley Renee Hall
LM
Carley Renee Hall
LM
Cindy D Lockhart
LM, CPM
Cindy D Lockhart
LM, CPM
Alisa Voss Godfrey
LM, CPM
Alisa Voss Godfrey
LM, CPM
Janet Dirmeyer
LM, CPM
Janet Dirmeyer
LM, CPM
Olivia Green
CNM
Olivia Green
CNM
Olivia Green
CNM
Katy Sherree Smolik
BSDH, LM, CPM, IBCLC
Katy Sherree Smolik
BSDH, LM, CPM, IBCLC
Heather Hilton Johnson
CPM, LM
Jessica J Arno
CPM
Jessica J Arno
CPM
Julie Bernardini
RM CPM LM
Julie Bernardini
RM CPM LM
Amber Lashea Gaddy
CPM
Amber Lashea Gaddy
CPM
Jessica Ann Gregory
CPM, LM
Jessica Ann Gregory
CPM, LM
Jinhuan Yu
Doula
Karlina Ann Perry
R.N., N.P.
Savannah Jacqueline Laneaux
APRN-CNM
Savannah Jacqueline Laneaux
APRN-CNM
Monica Yvette Barrientes
LM
Monica Yvette Barrientes
LM
Mayra G Pena
WHNP-BC
Monica Nicole Garza-vickery
L.M., NARM C.P.M.
Monica Nicole Garza-vickery
L.M., NARM C.P.M.
Crista Marie Elizondo
LM
Crista Marie Elizondo
LM
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 San Antonio
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 Texas
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 San Antonio
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 San Antonio
Building your care team often involves more than one type of provider. Families in San Antonio also search for:
OB-GYN Providers in San Antonio
OB-GYNs are physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
Birth Doulas in San Antonio
A birth doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery.
Lactation Consultants in San Antonio
Lactation consultants are specialists in breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Childbirth Educators in San Antonio
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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