Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Chico, CA
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Average rating from 38 reviews
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Midwife providers near Chico
56%
Accept insurance
From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.
Midwife rates near Chico
Prices midwives list on Bornbir · November 2026
Packages
Flat rate · typical $900–$2,500
Hourly rate
Per hour · typical $60–$70
Based on 208 package prices from 90 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Chico, CA.
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Birth doulas near Chico, CA
Birth doulas give non-medical support during labor and birth, alongside your midwife or doctor.
Midwife rates near Chico
Midwives set their own prices on Bornbir.
Packages
Flat rateHourly rate
Per hourBased on 208 package prices from 90 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Chico, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.
Recent midwife reviews near Chico
38 reviews of 9 midwives
I want to share my experience because I think it’s important for other families to understand not only the care they may receive, but also how insurance and payment arrangements are handled. Before hiring Joanne, I specifically asked about TRICARE. I was told that she accepted TRICARE and that I would be provided with a superbill so I could submit the claim for reimbursement. Based on that information, I felt comfortable moving forward and paid out of pocket for six postpartum doula visits. Unfortunately, when I submitted the claims, TRICARE denied them. The Explanation of Benefits stated that the provider needed to have the appropriate labor doula specialty and a participation agreement on file. When I contacted TRICARE to understand the denial, I was told that the provider needed to have the required participation agreement and that the provider was responsible for submitting the claims. This was very different from what I understood before hiring Joanne. I had relied on the information I was given when deciding to proceed and pay for the services. Had I known there might be an issue with her TRICARE status, participation agreement, or claim-submission process, I would have asked additional questions and clarified everything before paying. I reached out to Joanne to explain what TRICARE had told me and to ask for clarification and assistance resolving the issue. I followed up by text and email, but I have not received a response. At this point, I have paid for the services and have been left trying to resolve the insurance issue on my own, without the clarification or assistance I requested. I want to be clear that my concern is not simply that an insurance claim was denied. Insurance coverage can be complicated, and I understand that reimbursement is not always guaranteed. My concern is that I specifically asked about TRICARE before hiring, made my decision based on the information provided, and then was unable to get a response when the billing issue came up. She has not been helpful or responsive to this matter and has been curt and rude in earlier response and has ghosted me now that I am trying to resolve this. I recommend that anyone considering hiring Joanne get clear, written confirmation before beginning services about whether she is currently eligible to provide covered services under their specific TRICARE plan, whether the required participation agreement is on file, who is responsible for submitting claims, and what happens if a claim is denied. I would also recommend confirming all payment and reimbursement expectations in writing. I’m sharing this so other families can make an informed decision and avoid finding themselves in a similar situation.
— Malia H., review of Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE
Lidiane was a true blessing during my first month postpartum. As a new mom, I was overwhelmed and struggling with the recovery, but she stepped in with so much grace. She didn’t just care for the baby; she supported me emotionally and made sure our home felt peaceful. We are so lucky to have found her.
— Megan M., review of Lidiane de Oliveira Santos
I can’t recommend Lidiane enough. When we brought our newborn home, everything felt like a whirlwind, but her calm presence changed everything. She was so gentle during the night shifts, allowing me to finally get some restorative sleep while knowing my baby was in the safest hands possible.
— Emily T., review of Lidiane de Oliveira Santos
Hospitals for giving birth near Chico
The nearest hospitals to Chico, CA with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation, within 20 miles.
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Enloe Health
Chico · 1.1 mi away
CMS rating 3/5
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