Browse licensed midwives by county across the Sunshine State
Florida Midwife Directory by County
Florida Loves Midwives maintains the most comprehensive directory of licensed midwives across all 67 Florida counties. Whether you are planning a home birth, birth center delivery, or seeking a CNM for hospital-based care, our directory connects you with qualified practitioners in your community.
Select your county below to find midwives in your area, learn about local birth options, and get the information you need to make an informed choice about your care.
If you are in a rural or underserved area, consider reaching out to a traveling midwife. Many licensed Florida midwives are willing to travel to serve families in areas with limited local coverage. You can also use the Find a Midwife search tool for additional options.
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Visit our main directory or browse traveling midwives who serve multiple counties.
Start by browsing the Florida Loves Midwives county directory below. Select your county to see midwives practicing in your area. You can also verify any midwife's license status through the Florida Department of Health's online licensure lookup.
Consider reaching out to 2–3 midwives for initial consultations. Most offer free or low-cost interviews so you can find someone whose philosophy and style align with your birth goals.
Licensed midwives practice in all major Florida counties. Urban areas like Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Orange, Broward, and Palm Beach have multiple active practitioners. Mid-size counties like Alachua, Leon, Sarasota, and Lee also have established midwifery communities.
Rural and smaller counties are typically served by traveling midwives who cover wider geographic areas. No matter where you live in Florida, midwifery care is accessible to you.
Licensed Midwives (LMs) in Florida are licensed under Chapter 467 of the Florida Statutes. They complete an accredited direct-entry midwifery education program and pass the NARM exam. LMs typically attend home births and may work in birth centers.
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are registered nurses who hold a graduate-level midwifery credential. They practice across all settings — hospitals, birth centers, and homes — and often have admitting privileges at local hospitals, which can be important if a transfer becomes necessary.
Many Florida insurance plans, including Medicaid and most major carriers, cover midwifery care for qualifying pregnancies. Coverage depends on the type of midwife, birth setting, and your specific plan. CNMs in hospital or birth center settings are most consistently covered.
Some Licensed Midwives bill insurance directly, while others provide a detailed superbill that you submit for potential reimbursement. Ask your midwife about their billing process and contact your insurance provider to clarify your benefits before beginning care.
Key questions include: What is your current license status? How many births have you attended? What is your hospital transfer rate and protocol? Do you have a backup midwife for when you are unavailable? What equipment do you bring to births?
Also ask: What is your philosophy on fetal monitoring, interventions, and pain management? What is included in your fee and what services cost extra? Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans? How quickly do you respond to after-hours calls?
Begin your search as early as possible — ideally in the first trimester (weeks 6–12 of pregnancy). Many popular Florida midwives book several months in advance, especially in high-demand areas like Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida.
Starting early gives you time to interview multiple midwives, check references, review their credentials, and make a thoughtful decision without feeling rushed. If you are already further along, don't worry — reach out right away and ask about availability.