Midwifery Services

What is a Midwife?

Certified nurse midwives (CNM) are advanced practice registered nurses (RN) that specialize in women's reproductive health and childbirth.

They deal with pregnancy, birth, newborn care, and postpartum health. They often work closely with OB/GYNs. Midwife services are usually recommended for low-risk pregnancies. However, women with high-risk pregnancies can still receive midwifery care in collaboration with OB/GYNs.

Midwife Education Requirements

Certified nurse midwives are highly educated and experienced. They must first hold a registered nurse license, which requires an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).

They usually go on to earn a master of science in nursing (MSN) or even a doctoral degree, which requires at least 2 years of clinical experience.

What Does a Midwife Do?

Certified nurse midwives provide care for pregnant women and their babies during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They can practice at clinics, birth centers, hospitals, and even your home.

Midwives provide a variety of services, such as:

Assisting with pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
Prenatal services, such as ultrasounds and blood work
Education on reproductive health
Natural family planning services
Gynecological care
Pap tests and breast exams
STI screenings

Why Should I Work With a Midwife?

A certified nurse midwife (CNM) can be a great choice for women seeking holistic, personalized care on their pregnancy journey. Here are a few benefits of working with one:

Patient-centered care. Certified nurse midwives provide personalized care based on your preferences and desires, allowing you to create the birth plan that works best for you.
Expertise in natural childbirth. Certified nurse midwives honor the body’s natural processes. They are educated and trained to help women achieve vaginal birth with minimal interventions, if desired.
Communication and support. Certified nurse midwives are compassionate, supportive, and foster deep trust with their patients. This helps them to advocate for their patients and collaborate with physicians if complications arise.

Does Insurance Cover Midwife Services?

Yes! Midwife services are usually covered by multiple insurance providers.

Marisol Health currently accepts the following insurance plans:

AETNA
Colorado MEDICAID
Colorado Community Health Alliance
Rocky Mountain Health Plan
UCH (UCHealth) PLANS
United Healthcare (Community Plan, Student Resource, UHC West)
United Medical Resource (UMR)
United Health One (United Health Care)
TRIWEST
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans - aka Anthem BCBS (HMO, PPO)
CIGNA
Kaiser – non-prenatal
Christian Med-share Groups
Self-funded Plans

We are currently in the process of credentialing other insurance providers. If you don’t see your provider listed above, we may still be able to help! Please call us to learn more.