Best Midwife in Elkhart
Finding the right midwife in Elkhart means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of midwife — 12+ verified midwife are listed below.
12 midwife in Elkhart

Lora D Defreese, CNM
4.5Lora D Defreese · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave Suite 100(574) 293-2893
Patricia Jo Chapman, CNM
4.5Patricia Jo Chapman · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave(574) 293-2893

Tara Christine Jones, CNM
4.5Tara Christine Jones · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave(574) 293-2893
Michelle F Kaufman, CNM
4.5Michelle F Kaufman · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave Suite 100(574) 293-2893
Esther Rose Schatte, LICENSED MIDWIFE
4.5Esther Rose Schatte · Midwife
2600 Links Dr Apt 3B(903) 571-3133
Heather A. Hostetler, CNM
4.5Heather A. Hostetler · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave Suite 100(574) 293-2893
Beacon Medical Group, Inc..
4.5Beacon Medical Group, Inc.. · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave Suite 100(574) 293-2893

St. Joseph Community Hospital
4.5St. Joseph Community Hospital · Advanced Practice Midwife
229 W Marion St(574) 295-9146
Samantha Lynn Jester, CNM
4.5Samantha Lynn Jester · Advanced Practice Midwife
1215 Lawn Ave Suite 100(574) 293-2893
Midwife in Elkhart by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
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About finding a midwife in Elkhart
Elkhart has midwife practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a midwife in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart
How much does a visit to a midwife cost in Elkhart?+
In-network midwife in Elkhart typically run $120–$300 for an initial visit before insurance. Out-of-network rates can be 3–5× higher. Use the insurance filter above to see Elkhart midwife who list your specific plan, and confirm acceptance directly with the office before booking.
Are Elkhart midwife accepting new patients?+
Most Elkhart listings indicate new-patient status on the profile. Wait times vary by specialty and insurance; calling the office directly is the fastest way to confirm same-week availability.
Which insurance plans do Elkhart midwife list?+
Major plans in include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings show plans the provider has indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before your appointment.
Do I need a referral to see a midwife in Elkhart?+
Most PPO plans in allow direct booking. HMO and many Medicare Advantage plans require a primary-care referral first. Confirm with your insurer or the office before booking.