Midwife Services

At Covenant Health, every birth journey is unique, and so is every mother’s care. Our midwives provide compassionate support that honors your choices and keeps you and your baby safe.

What Is a Midwife?

A midwife is a trained healthcare professional who provides care during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. At Covenant Health, all of our midwives are Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) — licensed providers with advanced training in women’s health and midwifery.

Our CNMs care for women across all stages of life, offering gynecologic services, reproductive health care, and wellness support. They work closely with OB/GYN physicians to ensure every patient receives safe, coordinated, and compassionate care.

What Does a Midwife Do?

Our midwives offer a full range of women’s health services, including:

Family planning and contraception counseling
Prenatal care and education
Labor and birth support, including natural pain‑management techniques
Postpartum care, newborn care, and breastfeeding support
Annual exams and routine screenings
Menopause care and wellness services

Doula vs. Midwife

Doula	Midwife	OB/GYN
Non-medical support person	Licensed healthcare provider	Medical doctor
Provides emotional and physical support	Provides prenatal care, attends births, offers postpartum care	Manages low- and high-risk pregnancies
Cannot provide medical care	Can prescribe medications	Performs surgeries, including C-sections
Works alongside midwives or doctors	Ideal for low-risk pregnancies	Required for high-risk or complex pregnancies

Midwife vs. OB/GYN

Midwife	OB‑GYN
Focus on low‑risk pregnancies and natural birth experiences	Specialize in both low‑ and high‑risk pregnancies
Emphasize personalized, holistic, and family‑centered care	Offer medical and surgical expertise, including cesarean deliveries
Spend more time on education, support, and shared decision‑making	Provide comprehensive care with access to advanced medical procedures
Collaborate with OB‑GYNs when complications arise	Lead care for high‑risk or medically complex situations

Types of Caregivers: Who May Care for You?

Understanding the difference between nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives helps patients choose the right level of care.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Provides bedside care and education
Supports laboring patients
Does not diagnose or manage medical conditions

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

Advanced practice provider
Offers gynecologic care, contraception, and wellness visits
Does not attend births

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Advanced practice provider with specialized midwifery training
Provides prenatal care, attends births, and offers postpartum and lifelong women’s health services
Can prescribe medications

Covenant Health employs Certified Nurse Midwives, ensuring patients receive the highest level of midwifery training available.

How to Get Midwife Care at Covenant Health

Patients can choose midwifery care when scheduling prenatal appointments.

Ask for a Certified Nurse Midwife when you call to schedule
Or request a referral from your OB/GYN
Midwives and physicians collaborate, so you can switch or combine care at any time

Cost & Insurance

Most insurance plans cover midwife services, including prenatal care and delivery. Coverage varies by plan, so patients should check with their insurance provider for details.