IT IS FINALLY HERE!! ◡̈
Introducing the first comprehensive list of midwifery services in Oklahoma!
This is a list for women who want to birth outside of the medicalized system (i.e. hospital)
View Hospital Options page for hospital setting midwifery care and/or VBAC friendly hospital options.
Introducing the first comprehensive list of midwifery services in Oklahoma!
This is a list for women who want to birth outside of the medicalized system (i.e. hospital)
View Hospital Options page for hospital setting midwifery care and/or VBAC friendly hospital options.
I try to keep this list updated regularly. If you know a midwife not listed and/or you are a midwife and there needs to be updates please reach out.
I have a list of midwives I highly recommend (some on this list & some not on the list due to privacy reasons). If you would like to know that list please feel free to contact me.
Various midwives like to remain more private and have requested their information not be listed on a public page, but I can give you their information separately if you reach out to me.
MOST MIDWIVES TAKE CLIENTS WITHIN 1-1.5 HOUR RADIUS WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS OF MIDWIVES WITH A LARGER RADIUS FOR SERVICES.
It is usually advised to pick a few providers to interview to see which one is the best fit for you. Midwives in Oklahoma book up very quickly, so it is important to reach out early in your pregnancy to have more options available to you. Before choosing a midwife it is important to know that not every midwife is the same. Each midwife practices uniquely and each midwife has their own background of training. I have included an overview of the types of midwifery care available in Oklahoma.
Choosing a Homebirth or Birth Center Midwife in Oklahoma
Each pregnant woman has different desires for their birth and should choose a midwife whose philosophy lines up with their own to have the best birth experience. To do this, you should have a clear understanding of what is important to you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Maybe you are someone who wants a home birth but the only way that feels safe is to undergo all the standard medical testing and monitoring that is done in the hospital. If so, you’ll want a midwife who cares for you in that way. Maybe you are someone who wants less testing and you want a midwife who will support you in those informed choices. If so, you will want to choose a midwife who is comfortable operating under those circumstances. Maybe you have chosen to have a homebirth because you want to have one care provider providing your care from start to finish. If that continuity of care is important to you then you will probably want to choose a private practice midwife who operates that way versus a group practice where you won’t know for sure which midwife will be at your birth. To help you decide which midwife would be the right choice for you, I am providing a breakdown of the different categories of care providers supporting homebirth in Oklahoma.
What is a midwife? The word derives from Old English “mid”+”wif”, meaning “with woman”; one who assists other women in childbirth. A midwife is a trained professional who understands normal birth and supports women in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They operate under the Midwifery Model of Care which is based on respect for the intricacy of the natural physiology of childbirth and the belief that women’s bodies are well designed for birth. Midwives try to protect, support, and avoid interfering with the normal process.
Alternately, an obstetrician (OB) is a medical doctor and surgeon trained to manage complications in pregnancy and birth. They are more suited to handle high-risk patients. This medical management model views women’s bodies as imperfect at giving birth and calls for close monitoring and control of the process.
Different Types of Midwives:
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). The CNM is usually the most medically trained of all types of midwives. They started their career by earning a nursing degree and then went on to obtain an advanced degree in Midwifery. They are considered an advanced practice nurse (ARPN) and can prescribe medications. A CNM is a primary care provider who can provide a range of services from adolescence through menopausal years. Because they have usually been trained in a more medicalized setting, they tend to operate more in that mindset than other types of midwives, but not always. The CNM most often works in a hospital or birth center but can also serve as a homebirth midwife. There are very few CNMs providing home birth services in Oklahoma. CNM services will often be covered by insurance. This CNM credentialing began in 1925.
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). A CPM is someone who has completed extensive training and testing (which doesn’t require being a nurse) and has earned the CPM credentialing through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). CPMs can enter the profession through various routes including apprenticeship programs or educational programs. CPMs provide expert, ongoing care through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. CPMs do not maintain prescriptive authority but they can attain and administer certain medications. This credential demonstrates the person has attained a specific set of knowledge and skills. CPM training focuses on out-of-hospital birth, and they usually only provide care in a birth center or home birth setting. The CPM credentialing started in 1994.
Traditional Midwife. A traditional midwife is a midwife who is well-versed in the medical information, research, and culture of technocratic birth but she has chosen to provide more holistic care through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. These midwives have followed the long-standing path to serving women as midwives. Traditional midwifery is as old as childbearing itself. Before the formal education programs came along, midwives were historically women who were mothers themselves and started attending the births of neighbors and family members. Their expertise in normal birth at home has come through attending births doing an apprenticeship with an experienced midwife and sometimes completing a formal training program. Their training varies but most traditional midwives purposely choose to be unlicensed and/or have chosen to give up their licenses to serve women without the constraints of the law/state. Unlicensed does NOT mean untrained. They are often able to serve women with breech births, twin births, birth past 42 weeks, and/or VBAC which can be outside the scope of care for licensed midwives.
Birthkeeper or Radical Birthkeeper. These terms have various meanings but can indicate the provider does not have any formal education or training under the midwifery care model. It might mean they do not use any medical testing or surveillance. There is a lot of variation though, so it is important to learn more about the person’s path to birthkeeping. Sometimes women are specifically seeking this type of care provider because they want someone who has not been immersed in the current medical mindset or power dynamics that can sometimes happen in the other models. Women choosing this type of care provider may be looking for someone to walk the birth journey with them without intervening or providing guidance but simply holding space for women to access their own power. They will often serve women of varying “risk” levels and therefore provide more options for women in that category.
***Additional Terms with less clear meaning: Lay Midwife, Direct Entry Midwife
It’s important to know that in the state of Oklahoma, it is legal to operate as a Licensed or an Unlicensed Midwife. Prior to 2021, there was no Licensing of Midwives in Oklahoma. The law was put into place to attempt to provide a standard across the state for midwifery care to make midwifery safer for families and to protect midwives. Some families and midwives don’t agree with the rules and feel they do not serve women and limit both midwife's and women’s personal choice/autonomy. All CNMs and CPMs in the state of Oklahoma must obtain a midwifery license or forfeit that credentialing. Other providers legally have the option to apply for a license or choose not to obtain a license.
It is important to note that Unlicensed does not mean Untrained. A midwife can have formal training and complete an apprenticeship but choose not to pursue licensing. However, some women have no training and no license. This is why it is important to meet with the individuals and learn more about their experience, look over their business reviews, and visit with women who have been cared for by specific providers.
Different women want different types of midwives and should have options. There are wonderful midwives in each of these categories. Who you choose/trust in your space for prenatal care, birth, & postpartum matters. Hoping you find your person/people in this beautiful journey. Good luck with your search and Happy Homebirthing!
I have a list of midwives I highly recommend (some on this list & some not on the list due to privacy reasons). If you would like to know that list please feel free to contact me.
Various midwives like to remain more private and have requested their information not be listed on a public page, but I can give you their information separately if you reach out to me.
MOST MIDWIVES TAKE CLIENTS WITHIN 1-1.5 HOUR RADIUS WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS OF MIDWIVES WITH A LARGER RADIUS FOR SERVICES.
It is usually advised to pick a few providers to interview to see which one is the best fit for you. Midwives in Oklahoma book up very quickly, so it is important to reach out early in your pregnancy to have more options available to you. Before choosing a midwife it is important to know that not every midwife is the same. Each midwife practices uniquely and each midwife has their own background of training. I have included an overview of the types of midwifery care available in Oklahoma.
Choosing a Homebirth or Birth Center Midwife in Oklahoma
Each pregnant woman has different desires for their birth and should choose a midwife whose philosophy lines up with their own to have the best birth experience. To do this, you should have a clear understanding of what is important to you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Maybe you are someone who wants a home birth but the only way that feels safe is to undergo all the standard medical testing and monitoring that is done in the hospital. If so, you’ll want a midwife who cares for you in that way. Maybe you are someone who wants less testing and you want a midwife who will support you in those informed choices. If so, you will want to choose a midwife who is comfortable operating under those circumstances. Maybe you have chosen to have a homebirth because you want to have one care provider providing your care from start to finish. If that continuity of care is important to you then you will probably want to choose a private practice midwife who operates that way versus a group practice where you won’t know for sure which midwife will be at your birth. To help you decide which midwife would be the right choice for you, I am providing a breakdown of the different categories of care providers supporting homebirth in Oklahoma.
What is a midwife? The word derives from Old English “mid”+”wif”, meaning “with woman”; one who assists other women in childbirth. A midwife is a trained professional who understands normal birth and supports women in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They operate under the Midwifery Model of Care which is based on respect for the intricacy of the natural physiology of childbirth and the belief that women’s bodies are well designed for birth. Midwives try to protect, support, and avoid interfering with the normal process.
Alternately, an obstetrician (OB) is a medical doctor and surgeon trained to manage complications in pregnancy and birth. They are more suited to handle high-risk patients. This medical management model views women’s bodies as imperfect at giving birth and calls for close monitoring and control of the process.
Different Types of Midwives:
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). The CNM is usually the most medically trained of all types of midwives. They started their career by earning a nursing degree and then went on to obtain an advanced degree in Midwifery. They are considered an advanced practice nurse (ARPN) and can prescribe medications. A CNM is a primary care provider who can provide a range of services from adolescence through menopausal years. Because they have usually been trained in a more medicalized setting, they tend to operate more in that mindset than other types of midwives, but not always. The CNM most often works in a hospital or birth center but can also serve as a homebirth midwife. There are very few CNMs providing home birth services in Oklahoma. CNM services will often be covered by insurance. This CNM credentialing began in 1925.
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). A CPM is someone who has completed extensive training and testing (which doesn’t require being a nurse) and has earned the CPM credentialing through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). CPMs can enter the profession through various routes including apprenticeship programs or educational programs. CPMs provide expert, ongoing care through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. CPMs do not maintain prescriptive authority but they can attain and administer certain medications. This credential demonstrates the person has attained a specific set of knowledge and skills. CPM training focuses on out-of-hospital birth, and they usually only provide care in a birth center or home birth setting. The CPM credentialing started in 1994.
Traditional Midwife. A traditional midwife is a midwife who is well-versed in the medical information, research, and culture of technocratic birth but she has chosen to provide more holistic care through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. These midwives have followed the long-standing path to serving women as midwives. Traditional midwifery is as old as childbearing itself. Before the formal education programs came along, midwives were historically women who were mothers themselves and started attending the births of neighbors and family members. Their expertise in normal birth at home has come through attending births doing an apprenticeship with an experienced midwife and sometimes completing a formal training program. Their training varies but most traditional midwives purposely choose to be unlicensed and/or have chosen to give up their licenses to serve women without the constraints of the law/state. Unlicensed does NOT mean untrained. They are often able to serve women with breech births, twin births, birth past 42 weeks, and/or VBAC which can be outside the scope of care for licensed midwives.
Birthkeeper or Radical Birthkeeper. These terms have various meanings but can indicate the provider does not have any formal education or training under the midwifery care model. It might mean they do not use any medical testing or surveillance. There is a lot of variation though, so it is important to learn more about the person’s path to birthkeeping. Sometimes women are specifically seeking this type of care provider because they want someone who has not been immersed in the current medical mindset or power dynamics that can sometimes happen in the other models. Women choosing this type of care provider may be looking for someone to walk the birth journey with them without intervening or providing guidance but simply holding space for women to access their own power. They will often serve women of varying “risk” levels and therefore provide more options for women in that category.
***Additional Terms with less clear meaning: Lay Midwife, Direct Entry Midwife
It’s important to know that in the state of Oklahoma, it is legal to operate as a Licensed or an Unlicensed Midwife. Prior to 2021, there was no Licensing of Midwives in Oklahoma. The law was put into place to attempt to provide a standard across the state for midwifery care to make midwifery safer for families and to protect midwives. Some families and midwives don’t agree with the rules and feel they do not serve women and limit both midwife's and women’s personal choice/autonomy. All CNMs and CPMs in the state of Oklahoma must obtain a midwifery license or forfeit that credentialing. Other providers legally have the option to apply for a license or choose not to obtain a license.
It is important to note that Unlicensed does not mean Untrained. A midwife can have formal training and complete an apprenticeship but choose not to pursue licensing. However, some women have no training and no license. This is why it is important to meet with the individuals and learn more about their experience, look over their business reviews, and visit with women who have been cared for by specific providers.
Different women want different types of midwives and should have options. There are wonderful midwives in each of these categories. Who you choose/trust in your space for prenatal care, birth, & postpartum matters. Hoping you find your person/people in this beautiful journey. Good luck with your search and Happy Homebirthing!
Traditional Midwives
Bridget Ballenger - BB Birth Services
Norman
bbbirth.com
Brianna Lovelace - Wild Beginnings Birth
OKC Metro
wildbeginningsbirth.com
Danielle Lugrand - Agape Midwifery and Doula Service
Oklahoma City
agapedoulaservice.com
Crystal Enloe-Wright / Together Midwifery
Oklahoma City
togethermidwifery.com
AnneElissa D'Avis - Hands of Grace Birth Services
Oklahoma City
handsofgracebirth.com
Rachel Brown - Blackbird Birth + Wellness
OKC Metro
blackbirdbirthandwellness.com
Becky - Exodus 1:17 Ministries
OKC but travels statewide
[email protected]
exodus117ministries.org
Arhia Ramsey - The Village Sister
Oklahoma City
thevillagesister.com
Angie Taylor - The Balanced Birthy Life
Purcell
angietaylorfairygodmentor.com
Gwendolyn Posey - Peace Wellness
Prague
peacenaturopathic.com
Owon Johnson - Greenwood Midwifery and Integrative Health
Tulsa
Greenwoodmidwifery.com
Bridget Ballenger - BB Birth Services
Norman
bbbirth.com
Brianna Lovelace - Wild Beginnings Birth
OKC Metro
wildbeginningsbirth.com
Danielle Lugrand - Agape Midwifery and Doula Service
Oklahoma City
agapedoulaservice.com
Crystal Enloe-Wright / Together Midwifery
Oklahoma City
togethermidwifery.com
AnneElissa D'Avis - Hands of Grace Birth Services
Oklahoma City
handsofgracebirth.com
Rachel Brown - Blackbird Birth + Wellness
OKC Metro
blackbirdbirthandwellness.com
Becky - Exodus 1:17 Ministries
OKC but travels statewide
[email protected]
exodus117ministries.org
Arhia Ramsey - The Village Sister
Oklahoma City
thevillagesister.com
Angie Taylor - The Balanced Birthy Life
Purcell
angietaylorfairygodmentor.com
Gwendolyn Posey - Peace Wellness
Prague
peacenaturopathic.com
Owon Johnson - Greenwood Midwifery and Integrative Health
Tulsa
Greenwoodmidwifery.com
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
Taelor Bueno / Taelor-Made Midwifery
Oklahoma City - 90 mile radius
214-215-6958
[email protected]
Karen Quigley - Burgeon Birth
Shawnee
burgeonmidwifery.com / 505-459-1901
Deanna Norris - Holistic Birthing Services
Edmond
holisticbirthingservices.com
Taryn Goodwin - OKC Birth Center + Spirited Birth
Oklahoma City
spiritedbirth.com
Community Midwifery Services - Norman - cmsmidwife.com
Michelle Hernandez
Nicole Imes - Kindred Spirit Birth & CranioSacral / facebook.com/KindredSpiritBirthOK
Alyssa McKenzie - Levana Birth
Tulsa - 2 hour radius
levanabirth.com / 682-262-5805
Hilary Goodner - Way Maker Midwifery
Tulsa
waymakermidwifery.com
Special Delivery Birth Center - Tulsa
Grace Overson
Adlai Welfel
tulsamidwife.com
Tulsa Birth Center - Tulsa
Sarah Foster
Lydia Taylor
Annabelle DeMoss
Heather Forrest
Ashley Dougherty
tulsabirthcenter.com
Modern Village Midwifery - Tulsa
Rebecca Schulz
Sarah Tilford
Elizabeth Watts
modernvillagemidwifery.com
Kennedy Logan - Little Hollow Midwifery
Tulsa - OKC Metro
littlehollowmidwifery.com
Providence Midwifery Services / Duncan, OK - Bowie, TX
Wendy Fowler
Nichole Hackney
wendyfowlermidwife.com
Shade Tree Midwifery / Gainesville, TX - Ardmore, OK
Rebekah Lewis
Matison Davis
rebekahlewisbirthservices.com
Megan Prichard - Deep Roots Midwifery
Texoma - Denison, TX
903-421-1942
Charlotte Sanchez - Top Holistic MIdwife PLLC
Texas - Oklahoma Border
topholisticmidwife.com
Tayla Peters - Fruit of the Womb Midwifery
Paris, TX (3 hour radius)
940-535-4989
Lucy Ferguson - Heart to Heart Midwifery
Northeast OK
hearttoheartmidwifery.com
Teresa Fedosky - Destiny Bound, LLC
Tontitown, AR - Northeast OK
479-409-5479 / [email protected]
Meg Staires - Taproot Community Midwifery
Arkansas - Oklahoma border
971-409-9494 / [email protected]
Mallory Engel - BYOBaby
River Valley area - Alma, AR
byobaby.co
Christina Winton
Broken Bow, OK - DeQueen, AR
midwifechristina.com
Danielle McGraw
Eufaula
[email protected]
Jeannette Sharp - House of Peace
Spiro - Keota
midwifejeannette.com
Taelor Bueno / Taelor-Made Midwifery
Oklahoma City - 90 mile radius
214-215-6958
[email protected]
Karen Quigley - Burgeon Birth
Shawnee
burgeonmidwifery.com / 505-459-1901
Deanna Norris - Holistic Birthing Services
Edmond
holisticbirthingservices.com
Taryn Goodwin - OKC Birth Center + Spirited Birth
Oklahoma City
spiritedbirth.com
Community Midwifery Services - Norman - cmsmidwife.com
Michelle Hernandez
Nicole Imes - Kindred Spirit Birth & CranioSacral / facebook.com/KindredSpiritBirthOK
Alyssa McKenzie - Levana Birth
Tulsa - 2 hour radius
levanabirth.com / 682-262-5805
Hilary Goodner - Way Maker Midwifery
Tulsa
waymakermidwifery.com
Special Delivery Birth Center - Tulsa
Grace Overson
Adlai Welfel
tulsamidwife.com
Tulsa Birth Center - Tulsa
Sarah Foster
Lydia Taylor
Annabelle DeMoss
Heather Forrest
Ashley Dougherty
tulsabirthcenter.com
Modern Village Midwifery - Tulsa
Rebecca Schulz
Sarah Tilford
Elizabeth Watts
modernvillagemidwifery.com
Kennedy Logan - Little Hollow Midwifery
Tulsa - OKC Metro
littlehollowmidwifery.com
Providence Midwifery Services / Duncan, OK - Bowie, TX
Wendy Fowler
Nichole Hackney
wendyfowlermidwife.com
Shade Tree Midwifery / Gainesville, TX - Ardmore, OK
Rebekah Lewis
Matison Davis
rebekahlewisbirthservices.com
Megan Prichard - Deep Roots Midwifery
Texoma - Denison, TX
903-421-1942
Charlotte Sanchez - Top Holistic MIdwife PLLC
Texas - Oklahoma Border
topholisticmidwife.com
Tayla Peters - Fruit of the Womb Midwifery
Paris, TX (3 hour radius)
940-535-4989
Lucy Ferguson - Heart to Heart Midwifery
Northeast OK
hearttoheartmidwifery.com
Teresa Fedosky - Destiny Bound, LLC
Tontitown, AR - Northeast OK
479-409-5479 / [email protected]
Meg Staires - Taproot Community Midwifery
Arkansas - Oklahoma border
971-409-9494 / [email protected]
Mallory Engel - BYOBaby
River Valley area - Alma, AR
byobaby.co
Christina Winton
Broken Bow, OK - DeQueen, AR
midwifechristina.com
Danielle McGraw
Eufaula
[email protected]
Jeannette Sharp - House of Peace
Spiro - Keota
midwifejeannette.com
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Stephanie Rosekelly - Fruitful Oaks Midwifery
Duncan
fruitfuloaksmidwifery.com
Wichita Falls Birth and Wellness Center / Wichita Falls, TX + Ardmore, OK
Lenora Nepper
Lindsey McReynolds
wfbirth.com
Charlee Lacy - A Labor of Love Midwifery
Edmond
alaboroflovemidwifery.com
Ruth Cobb - Special Delivery Birth Center
Tulsa
tulsamidwife.com
Breathe Birth & Wellness - Tulsa
Kim Kmita
Regina Kizer
Bethany Garcia
breathebirthandwellness.com
Stephanie Rosekelly - Fruitful Oaks Midwifery
Duncan
fruitfuloaksmidwifery.com
Wichita Falls Birth and Wellness Center / Wichita Falls, TX + Ardmore, OK
Lenora Nepper
Lindsey McReynolds
wfbirth.com
Charlee Lacy - A Labor of Love Midwifery
Edmond
alaboroflovemidwifery.com
Ruth Cobb - Special Delivery Birth Center
Tulsa
tulsamidwife.com
Breathe Birth & Wellness - Tulsa
Kim Kmita
Regina Kizer
Bethany Garcia
breathebirthandwellness.com
Birthkeepers
Victoria Blankenship
Duncan
instagram.com/relearn_birth
Heather Dunahoo - Mothering A Mother Holistic Services
Lawton
theholisticcenterok.com
Miranda Jones - Sooner State Doula
Newcastle
soonerstatedoula.com
Courtney Gillaspia - Okie Babies, OKC Doula + Birth Photographer
Oklahoma City
okiebabies.com
Kate DeSirey - Intuitive Birth Journey
Tulsa
instagram.com/intuitivebirthjourney
Victoria Blankenship
Duncan
instagram.com/relearn_birth
Heather Dunahoo - Mothering A Mother Holistic Services
Lawton
theholisticcenterok.com
Miranda Jones - Sooner State Doula
Newcastle
soonerstatedoula.com
Courtney Gillaspia - Okie Babies, OKC Doula + Birth Photographer
Oklahoma City
okiebabies.com
Kate DeSirey - Intuitive Birth Journey
Tulsa
instagram.com/intuitivebirthjourney
