Best Midwife in Des Moines
Finding the right midwife in Des Moines means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of midwife — 25+ verified midwife are listed below.
25 midwife in Des Moines

Jessica L Bottenfield Biehn, ARNP/CNM
4.5Jessica L Bottenfield Biehn · Advanced Practice Midwife
3509 E 29Th St(515) 248-1600



Sharon Debora Squibb, CNM
4.5Sharon Debora Squibb · Advanced Practice Midwife
330 Laurel St Suite 2300(515) 643-6869
Rebecca Jean Schleuger Valadao, ARNP
4.5Rebecca Jean Schleuger Valadao · Advanced Practice Midwife
733 19Th St(515) 266-6712
Willowsong Midwifery Care
4.5Willowsong Midwifery Care · Advanced Practice Midwife
733 19Th St(515) 266-6712


Caitlin M Hainley, DNP, ARNP, CNM
4.5Caitlin M Hainley · Advanced Practice Midwife
3509 E 29Th St(515) 248-1600
Autum Jean Larsen, CNM
4.5Autum Jean Larsen · Advanced Practice Midwife
3714 Ingersoll Ave(515) 309-6011
Emily L Flahive, CNM
4.5Emily L Flahive · Advanced Practice Midwife
330 Laurel St Suite 2300(515) 643-6869
Des Moines Midwife Collective LLC
4.5Des Moines Midwife Collective LLC · Advanced Practice Midwife
3500 2Nd Ave Suite 1(515) 490-8047
Josie Michelle Rutherford, CNM
4.5Josie Michelle Rutherford · Advanced Practice Midwife
3714 Ingersoll Ave(515) 309-6011
Katie Elizabeth Bowling
4.5Katie Elizabeth Bowling · Advanced Practice Midwife
3509 E 29Th St(515) 248-1600




Cynthia Anne Hyde, ARNP CNM MPH
4.5Cynthia Anne Hyde · Advanced Practice Midwife
2679 Maury St(515) 244-6162
Mary Elizabeth Winters, CNM, ARNP
4.5Mary Elizabeth Winters · Advanced Practice Midwife
3509 E 29Th St(515) 248-1600
Mercy Clinics, Inc.
4.5Mercy Clinics, Inc. · Advanced Practice Midwife
330 Laurel St Suite 2300(515) 643-6869

Kayla Jolene Lawrance, CNM
4.5Kayla Jolene Lawrance · Advanced Practice Midwife
3714 Ingersoll Ave(515) 309-6011
Midwife in Des Moines by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Midwife in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near Des Moines — useful if your insurance network extends across the metro.
About finding a midwife in Des Moines
Des Moines has midwife practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a midwife in Des Moines, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Des Moines midwife list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about midwife in Des Moines
How do I find the highest-rated midwife in Des Moines?+
Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.
What if no Des Moines midwife accept my insurance?+
Try the surrounding metro — insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.
Are walk-in visits available with Des Moines midwife?+
Walk-ins are uncommon for most midwife. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.
How often is this Des Moines list updated?+
Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.