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Heather Allen, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
ATLANTA, GA
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Accepting patients
Black Cnms in GA
1 provider across GA
Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated June 2026
Cities in GA with Black Certified Nurse-Midwife providers
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are master's-prepared nurses with midwifery specialty training and full prescriptive authority. Black birthing people with CNM care have 23 percent lower C-section rates (J Midwifery Womens Health, 2021). That is a meaningful statistic given Black women's C-sections happen at 36 percent nationally and come with higher risk of severe morbidity. Less than 2 percent of CNMs are Black.
What CNMs cover
- Prenatal care with longer visits
- Birth in hospitals and birth centers
- Postpartum care (typically through 6 weeks)
- Well-woman care, contraception, Paps
- Newborn care in-hospital
- Menopause care (in many practices)
Advocacy prompts
- What's your C-section and transfer rate?
- What physician do you collaborate with for complications?
- What's your continuity-of-care model? Will you be at my birth?
1 provider found
Few Black Certified Nurse-Midwifes listed in GA yet. Here is how to still get care.
Our directory is growing. In the meantime, the options below can connect you with care from verified Black certified nurse-midwifes regardless of where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Cnm in GA?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Cnms in GA. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Cnm is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Cnms serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Cnms serving GA?
Yes. Many Black Cnms offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black Cnm matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Cnm often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Cnm before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black Cnms in GA accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Cnms listed in this directory accept major insurance plans and some accept Medicaid or Medicare. Use the insurance and Medicaid filters on this page to narrow your search. Contact the provider directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling.