Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in New Bedford, MA

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Average rating from 70 reviews

14

Midwife providers near New Bedford

17

Families requested a midwife nearby in the last 90 days

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Midwife rates near New Bedford

Prices midwives list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $1,500–$6,675

$2,750 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $35–$35

$35/hr median

Based on 11 package prices from 7 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of New Bedford, MA.

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14 midwives near New Bedford, MA

Rophe Mason

Hanover, Massachusetts 6 years of experience

5.0 (58 reviews)

Rophe Mason Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Massachusetts, last 60 days

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From an early age, Rophe was drawn to birth work and the beauty of the experience. Rophe is passionate about advocating for couples and giving them the education they need to make informed decisions to take charge of their births. She believes strongly in the beauty and strength of a women's body and its intended design for birth. Melissa’s earliest memory of delighting in the birth process was as a child visiting the Science Museum. She remembers watching videos, one of a mother dancing in her labor room, another surrounded by her young family, while another escaped into a birthing pool to focus inwardly. It was not until Melissa became a mother herself that she realized just how empowering the birth space can be.

Price
Packages from $2,000
Taking new clients Due Dec 2026 – Aug 2027
Recent review

Andrea supported us for the birth of our first child, and I was able to have the unmedicated birth I hoped for. She was available leading up to the birth for emotional preparation, and helped me labor through the night at home so I arrived at the hospital already in active labor — a real accomplishment for me. She was in our room minutes after we checked in, interfaced beautifully with my medical team, and paid close attention to my cues, offering well-timed suggestions that kept me calm and progressing. When we hit a few unexpected bumps, she helped me stay steady rather than anxious. I'd recommend her without hesitation — she was kind, respectful of my birth preferences, and easy to trust during such a vulnerable time.

- Galina Koh

Cynthia Bean

Milford, Massachusetts 15 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Cynthia Bean

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

My midwife story began with the home births of my own children. They inspired me to share the transformative experience of owning my birth, finding my own path, and becoming Me. I began my home birth midwifery journey through traditional apprenticeship, where I was more or less self taught. I embarked on a journey which took me halfway across the world to a charity birth clinic in the Philippines. Then I returned again to my mini-farm in Connecticut where I raised and home schooled my three children and ran a small community practice. Over a span of 15 years, my experiences included solo practice, busy group practice, and birth center, blending of traditional midwifery with formalized education. In 2025, I graduated from Midwives College of Utah and earned my credential as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). Currently I work in solo practice, supporting families in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and eastern Connecticut with holistic, personalized pregnancy care, home birth, postpartum and newborn care with all visits in your own home.

Price
Packages from $200
Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – May 2027, Jul – Aug 2027
Recent review

When I was looking for a midwife for my second pregnancy and first home birth, I wasn’t sure what to look for. After interviewing a few midwives, Cynthia really stood out to me. From the beginning, I felt like she genuinely wanted to get to know me and understand my previous birth experience. She made me feel heard and supported right away. I especially appreciated that she offered a FaceTime meeting so I could see her beforehand, and I loved how she included my daughter in that first interaction. Having a three-year-old, it made such a difference that Cynthia offered home visits, it took away the stress of bringing a child to appointments. I knew I wanted a home birth, but I had never truly envisioned what that would look like. Cynthia was incredibly patient and helped guide me in creating the birth experience I wanted. She supported me in having the kind of pregnancy and birth that felt right for me. She is very knowledgeable and was always available to answer questions or just talk things through. One of my favorite parts was how she included my daughter in every appointment, letting her help, listen to the baby’s heartbeat, and taking the time to talk and play with her. It made the experience so special for our whole family. When it came time for my birth, I had a “go with the flow” mindset, and Cynthia fully supported me in that. I felt safe, respected, and cared for the entire time. I also truly appreciated the postpartum care. It was personal, calming, and far more attentive than the standard six-week follow-up. Cynthia made sure both baby and I were doing well with multiple visits after the birth. I had such a wonderful experience with Cynthia. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering a home birth, and I will absolutely be using her again in the future.

- Sierra McILwain

Ranee LaPointe

Athol, Massachusetts 13 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Ranee LaPointe

NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hello, I am a wife of 30 years a Mother of 7 and a Mimi of 7. I have been a Midwife of more than 13 years and have had the honor and blessing of being a part of more than 650 birth stories. I am a Christian Midwife who beleives in placing God at the core of my practice and love providing all in home care to my client's! I am a full spectrum Midwife who provides loving compassionate care from preconception to birth and beyond and pray that you would consider me to be a part of your story. I look forward tochearing from you!

Price
Packages from $7,500
Taking new clients Due Jan – Sep 2027
Recent review

Ranee helped me give birth to my son a week ago. I began this pregnancy receiving prenatal care from a hospital local to me. During my time with the hospital, they made me feel scared about my birth due to my age, and history of high blood pressure in my first pregnancy. Each appointment was very short and I never felt like I mattered to the provider. The final straw of me leaving the medical model was the doctor pushing the rhogam shot on me even after I explained that my husband and I both have negative blood types so we don’t need the shot. The doctors reply was to ask me if I am sure the baby is my husbands and then pushed third trimester ultrasounds on me to see if my placenta was old, the fluid too little or the baby too big, none of which has evidence based benefit to get a late term ultrasound. I left my final appointment feeling insulted and that I wasn’t listened to. This is when I found Ranee. From the very beginning of our interaction, she gave me evidence based options and made me feel confident in my ability to birth my baby naturally. She made sure to monitor my blood pressure, levels in my blood and my glucose levels. Each prenatal appointment, she spoke to me as someone she cared about and was very thorough to look into my diet and water intake and solve problems before they develop. I enjoyed the hands on approach as she felt my baby’s position, could estimate the fluid levels and heard the heart beat of my son as he moved to ensure the placenta was working as it should. The one difficult part about this model of care is the need for the mother to be understanding of Ranee’s changing schedule. Ranee has clients in all different stages of care and when someone is dealing with pregnancy loss, giving birth or other emotional factors in their life, Ranee is there with them providing care. This is both a negative and a positive because it means when you are dealing with something difficult, she will be there for you too. When it came time that I was in labor, we were set up with everything we needed. My husband was able to make a beautiful sacred space with candle light, incense and Gregorian chants in the background. It was so beautiful and relaxing. When I was ready to give birth, Ranee was there helping me to relax and reassuring me that I could do it. I gave birth to my son in a birthing pool with my midwife standing by watching over me and providing hands on help as needed. Between the two models, I would choose to give birth at the house with Ranee standing by every time. I know if she tells me I need to transfer to the hospital it would be for good reason and not because my birth became inconvenient for her. The birth of my son is a moment I will remember forever with fondness.

- Rebecca M.

Karen V. M. Smith

Bridgeport, Connecticut 4 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Karen V. M. Smith

I am a sole practitioner providing relief of Prestress tension and inflammation of joints. B*B ( Before Birth) I offer Reiki Healing ( only if requested), Breathing techniques and natural pain medicine D*B ( During Birth) I come with calming teas , mind control exercised and herbal remedies for Postpartum stress. A*B ( After Birth) I have 30 years of Natural Therapies under my belt. Providing a peaceful environment comes naturally. I've developed a 6 step program to heal mind, body and soul called " The Recovery plan" . Ways to heal yourself It involves, * Breathing exercises, mind control technics, self massage, pressure points , self circulation, examples of natural hygiene and cold water solutions, identifying vitamin and minerals in your backyard.aka Garden Salad, dance and vocal cord therapy. (To alleviate stress and provide pure joy) My motto is " get in where you fit in" so I will blend my gifts with yours and create a wonderful birthing experience together with 💘

Price
Packages from $700
Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – Aug 2027
Recent review

Let me start off by saying, Karen was heaven sent. My experience with with her was something I never thought I needed, if you’re looking for a doula she’s a perfect fit. I 1,000% recommend her, 10/10. I feel her work is something every mom to be should experience. I feel she helped heal my mind body and soul in a matter of 3 days. My baby girl and I will for ever be grateful for your help in our life, and when I’m ready to have another baby i have you on speed dial. I really do appreciate the time and energy you put into us.

- Vernice J.

Birth doulas near New Bedford, MA

Birth doulas give non-medical support during labor and birth, alongside your midwife or doctor.

Midwife rates near New Bedford

Midwives set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near New Bedford
$2,750 $1,500–$6,675
Massachusetts
$2,750 $1,500–$5,025
United States
$3,000 $800–$6,000

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near New Bedford
$35/hr $35–$35
Massachusetts
$35/hr $35–$35
United States
$60/hr $40–$125

Based on 11 package prices from 7 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of New Bedford, MA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent midwife reviews near New Bedford

5.0

70 reviews of 14 midwives

October 2026

I can’t recommend Tanya enough as a doula! She was incredibly supportive, caring, and attentive throughout my entire birth experience, going above and beyond to make sure I felt prepared, supported, and empowered. Tanya provided helpful exercises and tools to prepare me for labor, offered both physical and emotional support throughout the birthing process, and helped me navigate the different stages of labor. She also translated and explained things with the medical team so I could better understand what was happening. Most importantly, she helped me stay focused on my birth preferences and advocated for me when I needed it most. She has such a warm and calming presence while also being confident and assertive when necessary. I had a challenging labor without an epidural, and Tanya’s physical and mental support made such a huge difference in helping me get through it. She helped me feel stronger, more grounded, and more confident throughout the experience. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side during such a meaningful and intense experience. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated doula who will truly go above and beyond for you, I wholeheartedly recommend Tanya!

— Yael Yoffe Derby, review of Tatiana Vaiser

October 2026

Tanya was exceptional! She helped my journey and explained things to me like no other person has so that I could understand better and have success. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!

— Hannah Martins, review of Tatiana Vaiser

October 2026

Tatiana is truly exceptional and helped me so much with my first baby and my breastfeeding journey. I connected with Tatiana through a friend of mine who highly recommended her during my pregnancy and it was the best decision! Tatiana is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, patient, compassionate, and always made me feel comfortable and heard. She took the time to answer every question, explain everything clearly, and provide so many helpful insights about the baby and to myself even beyond the lactation part. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared — it never felt like “just an appointment.” She truly wants to help succeed every mom and family with their baby and she was there for us every step of the way. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Tatiana. She truly went above and beyond for us and made such a difference during a time when we really needed support. We are incredibly grateful for everything she did for our family and would recommend her without hesitation to any new parent looking for lactation support. I keep using all the methods that she taught me with my baby and it provides me with such confident and comfort especially as a first time mom.

— Karin Santon, review of Tatiana Vaiser

Hospitals for giving birth near New Bedford

The nearest hospitals to New Bedford, MA with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation, within 20 miles.

  • Southcoast Hospitals Group

    Fall River · 12.0 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

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