How Much Does a Midwife Cost in Lakeland, FL?

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Median package price

$900

Typical range $300–$1,500

Median hourly rate

$40/hr

Typical range $35–$75/hr

Near Lakeland Florida United States
Median package $900 $1,000 $1,200
Typical package range $300–$1,500 $350–$1,600 $500–$1,825
Median hourly rate $40/hr $40/hr $45/hr

Based on 207 package prices from 68 providers listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Lakeland, FL. Updated August 2026.

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The cost of a midwife in Lakeland, FL can be influenced by several factors:

  • Type of Midwife

    Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) who work in hospital settings may have different pricing than Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) who attend home births or birth center deliveries.

  • Birth Setting

    Hospital births with a midwife typically cost less out-of-pocket when covered by insurance, while home births and birth center deliveries may have different fee structures.

  • Scope of Services

    Many midwives offer comprehensive packages that include prenatal visits, labor and delivery support, and postpartum care, which can affect the overall cost.

  • Insurance Coverage

    Whether insurance covers the cost of a midwife in Lakeland, FL, depends on your specific insurance plan and the midwife's credentials. Many insurance companies cover midwifery care, especially if the midwife is a licensed or certified nurse-midwife (CNM) and works within a hospital or birthing center that is in-network. However, coverage may vary for home births or services provided by direct-entry midwives or certified professional midwives (CPMs). It's essential to check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage details, including any copays, deductibles, or restrictions, and to verify that the midwife you choose is covered under your plan.

  • Experience and Specialization

    Midwives with extensive experience, additional certifications, or specializations such as VBAC support or water birth may charge higher rates.

  • Geographic Location

    Midwifery costs can vary based on the cost of living and demand for midwifery services in your specific area.

When considering hiring a midwife in Lakeland, FL, it's advisable to research and interview several midwives to find one who aligns with your birth plan, preferences, and budget. During consultations, you can discuss their specific services, insurance acceptance, and pricing structure to ensure you have a clear understanding of what is included and the associated costs.

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Found 125 Midwives in Lakeland, FL

Sophia Antoine

Arcadia, Florida

5.0 (1 review)

Sophia Antoine

21 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $1,500

Hi there. My name is Sophia and I am a Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant, and Sleep Coach. I am dedicated to supporting families through all phases of their birth journey – from preconception to postpartum, and every transformative step in between. The birth journey belongs to you and your family; however you choose to define it. It is my mission to support you in having a calm, peaceful, and autonomous birth experience. Giving birth is a transformational and empowering experience and parents should have a say in how it plays out. I am supportive of all family structures. I specialize in providing safe and competent care for my clients. Everyone is welcome.

Recent review

From the moment we started working with Sophia at Devout Doula Services, it was clear that we had made the right decision. She not only provided us with emotional and physical support but also with an incredible depth of knowledge and resources that empowered us throughout our birth. She was there for us every step of the way, from early pregnancy to postpartum, offering guidance on everything from nutrition to birth plans. Sophia respected and listened to our wishes, ensuring that we felt heard, seen, and genuinely cared for. The personalized tips and continuous availability via text and calls helped alleviate our anxieties. The prenatal visits were not only informative but also incredibly reassuring. During labor, She advocated for us with the medical staff, ensuring that all actions were in our best interest. Her support was not just professional but deeply personal. We recommend Sophia without reservation to anyone looking for a doula who will respect, empower, and support you throughout your birthing process.

- Tyreuna L.

Ruth Wallace-Williams

Grand Island, Florida

5.0 (3 reviews)

Ruth Wallace-Williams

32 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Ruth, originally from Jamaica, is a dedicated professional working in her community to directly impact the lives of young children and their families. She is a G. R. O. W trained doula extending her expertise as a traveling doula across central Florida. With a comprehensive skill set, Ruth provides invaluable support to create a positive prenatal experience where her clients feel seen and empowered. Ruth’s naturally calming presence, unique ability to blend emotional and physical support with practical advice, empathy and kindness is why she’s known as a “Soul Rebel for Serenity”. Ruth has a deep commitment to inclusion ensuring no birthing person feels alone during the most profound, magical experience.

Recent review

Where do I begin…… If there’s one thing The Most High will do is cover HIS daughters I must say I couldn’t have asked for a better doula. I didn’t expect I was going to actually obtain a doula so last minute (8 months) within my pregnancy but also one that understood my birth plan. Ruth made it her business to support me in my boundaries set for medical care when possible changes had arised within the delivery. She is beyond helpful and knowledgeable in this field of care and made me feel comfortable and confident to bring in my first born son with her unconditional support. Never would I have imagined her to be able to be there for the 36 hrs of delivery but she was intentionally in ensuring my bonus daughter was tended to throughout those hours and I was cared for properly following within delivery and following his birth. Although the staff within hospital were very unbecoming with Ruth and the support of my family I couldn’t have asked for a better birth experience and it’s genuinely was because of her attentiveness to my care and the care of my son without any hesitation to tell staff what I needed when I needed it. I pray for every birth of my children in future in able to have her there to support me. Much love and respect for her purpose in this difficult field of care. I would recommend her 1000% over and over again. Ruth is a phenomenal woman and I’m so beyond thankful I was able share my birth experience with her ♥️

- Khiara C.

Jayde Schou

Lakeland, Florida

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jayde Schou

3 years of experience
Packages from $900

Hello there! My name is Jayde and I am a wife, mother of 2, and Certified Birth Doula for the central Florida area. Assisting others in feeling safe, supported, and empowered throughout their birth is my passion and I would love nothing more than to do so for you! I provide emotional, informational, and physical support for every birth type whether that be in a hospital, birth center, or homebirth setting. I believe it's important each person find the right fit for them, so I provide a free meet & greet interview to all potential clients. Every mom deserves a doula, and every baby deserves a peaceful and happy welcome on their birthday.

Recent review

Jayde is a true gem in the world of birth support, and her presence can truly make a difference in your birthing experience. I recently welcomed my baby girl unmedicated, in the quiet environment of my own home. I couldn’t have done this without the unwavering support of Jayde as my doula. Jayde is nothing short of phenomenal. Since the first day we met, she showed up prepared to listen, understand my needs, talk over my fears and doubts, and offered many resources to prepare for D-day and postpartum. During the birthing process, Jayde knew how to guide me to follow intuitively what my body needed, offered various options to ease and soothe the labor intensity. Her repeated affirmations and physical strength supported me in pushing through many physical and mental edges of labor. She also skillfully created a space that allowed my partner to actively participate while providing the physical cues and mental strength needed to navigate the process. Jayde is selfless; she is fully present and focused on supporting her clients. This, and more, makes her an outstanding, reliable doula to add to your team.

- Sofi S.

Menita Brown

Lakeland, Florida

5.0 (4 reviews)

Menita Brown

5 years of experience
Packages from $2,000 · $75/hr

Hello, I’m Menita Aka Nita , a certified doula and the heart behind Royal Goddess Doula. With a background in childcare. I’ve spent the last year and half passionately supporting families through one of life’s most transformative experiences: bringing a new soul into the world. My journey into doula work was inspired by my two best friends and their journey to motherhood and support and scary situations they were in during labor and delivery . I realized that every family’s birthing journey is profoundly unique and deserves individualized emotional, physical, and informational support. I offer a variety of services tailored to your needs, including prenatal consultations, continuous labor support, and postpartum care. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practice and a deep respect for the natural process of childbirth. I aim to provide a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for you and your family, helping you make informed choices that align with your personal birth plan. I’d be honored to be a part of your birthing team and support you in creating the birth experience you desire.

Recent review

Menita is an incredible doula. She truly brings you comfort, confidence, charisma and makes you feel like the Goddess you are. Having her for your birth experience is incredible, she sets up an ambience of warmth, soothing music, dim lights and just the right amount of encouragement to bring the beautiful life into the world. Not only does she support you and guide you through prenatal care, labor and delivery, she also tenderly cares for you during postpartum. When you need that nurturing and empathy the most, she is right by your side. I Highly recommend to have Menita as your doula.

- Kristin B.

Celebrate Birth Lakeland

Lakeland, Florida

5.0 (1 review)

Celebrate Birth Lakeland

31 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Celebrate Birth is an independent midwifery practice with the only birth center in Polk County, FL. Our staff is honored to serve women in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We offer women a variety of options for prenatal care, all designed to best meet their needs and preferences while maintaining the health and safety of their baby. Our clients can feel empowered through being an active participant in their pregnancy and childbirth experience. We are so honored to be a part of this beautiful season of a woman’s life! Lactation support at Celebrate Birth is available to everyone in our community, regardless of where they have chosen to receive prenatal care or deliver their baby. We are proud to staff International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who have undergone advanced training in oral function, restrictions, and habilitation of the newborn baby. Our caring IBCLCs are ready to listen, assess, and create a unique feeding plan that best fits both you and your baby’s needs. Whether your goal is to breastfeed for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or beyond, you have our support! Please reach out by phone (863-680-2229) or direct email (celebratebirth@live.com) to chat more about your options with our practice. We look forward to getting to know you!

Recent review

I have had three experiences through Celebrate Birth! A birth center, home birth and prenatal only (due to a low lying placenta). They have been truly the most amazing care providers I could have dreamt of! They feel like family and I look forward to every time I get to use them! Knowledgeable, family like, care for everyone and pour into our family. They truly care about you and your growing family.

- Devon K.

Leah Sykes-Ologbo

Haines City, Florida

Leah Sykes-Ologbo

3 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $100 · $40/hr

As a seasoned doula, birth advocate, and mother of nine children — six boys and a set of triplet girls — I bring a rare blend of clinical knowledge, lived experience, and intuitive understanding to every family I serve. My journey through nine pregnancies, each with its own lessons and challenges, has shaped the way I support mothers today. I know the emotional terrain of pregnancy, the physical demands of labor, and the sacred transformation that happens when a new life enters the world. My work is rooted in the belief that every mother deserves informed, compassionate, and culturally grounded care. Over the years, I have supported families across a wide range of birth experiences, always centering their voices, their choices, and their dignity. My approach blends evidence‑based education with the kind of wisdom that only comes from walking the path myself many times over. A core part of my philosophy is the importance of consistent, proactive prenatal care. I have seen firsthand how early support, education, and monitoring can reduce complications and lower the likelihood of medical inductions — especially those involving Pitocin. While Pitocin is a valuable medical tool when truly necessary, I help families understand how nurturing the body throughout pregnancy can support natural hormonal progression and increase the chances of spontaneous labor. My goal is to empower mothers with knowledge, confidence, and the tools they need to advocate for themselves long before labor begins. Through Royal Empress Doula Services, I serve families with a commitment to excellence, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering support. Whether I am guiding a first‑time mother, supporting a family through a high‑risk pregnancy, or helping a parent heal from a previous birth experience, I show up with the same steady presence that carried me through my own births. My mission is simple: to help families feel seen, supported, and strengthened — from the first prenatal visit to the first moments of life and beyond.

Joricely Blue

Davenport, Florida

5.0 (2 reviews)

Joricely Blue

6 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $150

Hi! My name is Joricely, I am a certified Birth & Postparum Doula. Having birthed two children of my own in & out of the hospital system, I quickly discovered the challenges between expecting families and healthcare providers. My goal is to provide evidence based education so that the families I support feel confident in making informed decisions for themselves and their baby. I believe that birth is a sacred experience and it should be treated as such !

Recent review

Being a 3rd time mom and not previously using any support other than my obgyn and others in the medical field for my pregnancies i thought i had it all down packed as far as my plan through out pregnancy & labor. Until i ran into Jori with Madre Doula and she helped me understand that there’s so much more options out there than what your doctors offer you. That you’re not obligated to schedule an induction or a C-section at 40 weeks. That our bodies know exactly what it is doing. She helped me become better informed about all my options. She helped me come up with my entire birth plan According to what made ME feel comfortable despite what the doctors recommended or wanted to force upon me. She showed up during the active labor part of labor to make sure my birth plan was being stuck to and she made sure that i was feeling comfortable, and being supported. We forget how much pain & in a daze you can be and your mind can be in when it’s all happening. This is why you honestly need someone To be able to be there to advocate for you and your choices. I loved having her as my peace of mind. With her as my doula It didn’t end at labor, She also made sure to check up on me post partum and see how everything was going. I still had so many new questions that came up for me although having experience child birth before and she was able to provide me with support & comfort. Again I’d recommend her over and over again. For experienced moms and first time moms!

- Shanick Y.

Payton Kaar

Lake Wales, Florida

5.0 (2 reviews)

Payton Kaar

5 years of experience
Packages from $1,000 · $50/hr

Hi, I’m Payton I’m a full spectrum doula who supports families through fertility, birth, postpartum, abortion, and loss. My heart work is helping women step into their innate power and knowledge so they can birth confidently and autonomously. In postpartum, I find joy in nurturing and nourishing mama so she can focus on healing and rediscovering herself. My goal is to bring back community care, traditional healing practices, and ancient wisdom.

Recent review

We were so fortunate to have Payton with us during our triplet girls’ first year of life. She began as our overnight doula when they were newborns and later transitioned into their full-time nanny while we worked. Caring for three babies at once is no small task, yet Payton handled it with consistency, dependability, and so much love. She has a calm, soft-spoken presence that was incredibly comforting in those early months. Her experience with newborns truly stood out as she seemed to know exactly what each baby needed and provided the highest level of care. Beyond caring for the girls, she also kept our kitchen tidy and made sure supplies were always stocked, which lifted a huge weight off our shoulders as new parents. What stood out most was the joy Payton clearly took in caring for the girls, and how much they adored her in return. The bond she formed with them was so special, and we always felt complete peace of mind knowing they were in her hands. We are deeply grateful for her support during such an important season of our lives and couldn’t recommend her more highly.

- Jacob L.

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