We don't have a verified Black Certified Professional Midwife listed yet. The guide below and the city links are a good place to start.
What to know about Black Certified Professional Midwife care
Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) are out-of-hospital midwives credentialed by NARM (North American Registry of Midwives). They attend births at home and in free-standing birth centers. For Black birthing people with low-risk pregnancies, out-of-hospital birth with a CPM may lower exposure to the systemic bias that contributes to the 3 times maternal mortality disparity in hospital care. Licensure varies by state.
What CPMs cover
- Prenatal care (usually longer visits than OB)
- Home birth and birth center birth
- Postpartum home visits in first 6 weeks
- Newborn care in first days
- Lactation support
Advocacy prompts
- What's your transfer rate, and how does transfer to hospital work if needed?
- Is CPM practice licensed in my state, and what does my insurance cover?
- What's your experience with VBAC at home?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Certified Professional Midwife Provider in the US?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Certified Professional Midwife Providers in the US. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Certified Professional Midwife Provider is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Certified Professional Midwife Providers serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Certified Professional Midwife Providers serving the US?
Yes. Many Black Certified Professional Midwife Providers 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 Certified Professional Midwife Provider 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 Certified Professional Midwife Provider often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Certified Professional Midwife Provider 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 Certified Professional Midwife Providers in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Certified Professional Midwife Providers 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.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same verified providers on this page.
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