Midwives that Accept Cigna in Texas

Heather Carmody, LM, CPM, is a Licensed Midwife with more than 25 years of experience serving families across East Texas. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the newborn period, with a focus on safety, informed choice, and individualized support. Heather is committed to improving maternal and infant outcomes in underserved and rural communities, integrating clinical excellence with compassionate, family-centered care. Through her leadership in both clinical practice and education, she works to expand access to high-quality midwifery services while empowering parents to approach birth with confidence and clarity.

We provide all you need to comfortably bring your baby into the world. The birth center midwives provide all of your prenatal care appointments, help you during labor and birth, and continue care for six weeks for you and baby. When you come to the birth center in labor, the deep soaking tubs help you relax. You can also choose to labor on one of the birthing stools, in a yoga sling, or on one of our exercise balls. Each birth suite has color changing lights, smart tvs, smart speakers, and oil diffusers to create a calm birth environment.

Hello! My name is Crystal Strawn. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife in Arlington, Texas. I attend birth center births at Birth and Wellness Center of Arlington and home births throughout the DFW area. I have been a midwife since late 2021 with a 10 year history as a labor and delivery nurse prior to becoming a midwife. I am an advocate for natural, physiologic birth. I want each of my clients to feel heard, empowered, and supported throughout their pregnancy and birth. It is an absolute honor to walk alongside my clients throughout their birthing journeys. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be apart of their birth team to support and empower them in bringing new life into the world! In addition to care during pregnancy, I offer well woman care including pap smears, contraceptive counseling, and preconception care.

I am a certified midwife in both Europe and the US, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a Natural Family Planning coach with the Marquette Method. With over 20 years of experience in holistic birth, I’ve worked in Belgium, France, and the US, including hospitals, private practice, and Birthing Center. ​ My husband and I moved from France to Austin, Texas, in 2012 with our two eldest children, and our youngest son was born right here in Austin. Talk about a Texan welcome! I’m also a certified Haptotherapist, having received my certification from CIRDH in 2012. Haptonomy, widely used in Europe, helps parents-to-be function as partners in parenting before birth. I’m proud to be the only practicing Haptotherapist in the US. ​ Here are some of my certifications: Certified Nurse Midwife ( EIULB 2000-2204 Bruxelles Belgium) Pre-Postnatal Aquatic Childbirth Education (Aquarius @Ostende Belgium, 2005) Haptonomy therapist Certification (CIRDH, 2012 Paris) Certified Professional Midwife (NARM 2016, US) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2023, US) Marquette Method NFP Teacher (2024, US) Certified Low Milk Supply Specialized Healthcare Professional (2025, US) ​ My passion for motherhood and birth drives me to help others experience a calm and stress-free birth. I love being a midwife and Lactation consultant; supporting and empowering women is my true calling. I am dedicated to guiding mothers through their breastfeeding journey. Helping them overcome challenges and ensuring they have a positive and successful experience with breastfeeding is incredibly fulfilling. ​