Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in St. Joseph, MO

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5.0

Average rating from 27 reviews

3

Midwife providers near St. Joseph

6

Families requested a midwife nearby in the last 90 days

67%

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Midwife rates near St. Joseph

Prices midwives list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $800–$1,500

$1,000 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $33–$41

$37/hr median

Based on 43 package prices from 21 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of St. Joseph, MO.

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3 midwives near St. Joseph, MO

Lydia Robinson

Kansas City, Kansas 13 years of experience

5.0 (26 reviews)

Lydia Robinson

Accepts insurance

I began my career as a birth professional in 2013 as a registered nurse, specializing in Labor & Delivery. I am also a certified doula and home birth midwife. I have worked as a travel nurse in different states, which has allowed me to learn a variety of useful methods and introduce them where beneficial to my birthing moms. It has been my pleasure to work with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them welcome their new baby into the world and fulfill their best possible pregnancy & birth experience. I enjoy working with women who labor with or without epidurals assisting them with massage, positioning, and breathing techniques to achieve a calming labor experience. I have attended over 2,000 births including water birth and cesarean deliveries. I completed my training and certification as a birth and bereavement doula through both the DONA International and Stillbirthday (bereavement) programs. I have also obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist women in their breastfeeding goals. As a Chocolate Milk Cafe facilitator I hold monthly meetings to provide Black women and their families with breastfeeding support and resources. I have received training as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor through Evidence Based Birth. Additionally, I have completed training to become a fertility and pregnancy and infant loss (PAIL) advocate. As a registered nurse I hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate & Advanced), and Safe Sleep. My goal is to help educate mothers and families to be as prepared as possible for the childbirth experience and help them to adjust thereafter. I offer hands-on support, as well as help mom understand each step of the labor/birth process so she may better voice her desires to her provider (MD/CNM). I am very open and willing to answer mom/family questions and address any expressed concerns. Sharing the birthing process and miracle of life is my passion. I know that the birthing process can be very overwhelming and my focus is to help diminish any sense of fear and replace it with knowledge and empowerment. I promise to hold your hand every step of the way so #Let’sHaveABaby! **I AM UNABLE TO SEE MESSAGES!** To connect Please schedule a consult via my website www.laboredwithlove.com 913-543-1077

Recent review

I highly recommend! Lydia is a midwife, experienced, and completely trustworthy midwife. She and her entire team do a fantastic job; they have been like my support system throughout my pregnancy and childbirth journey. I will definitely return to them in the future. My overall pregnancy birth and experience is happy and satisfied. I share my experience with my family and it has changed how they think about natural home birth. I came to Lydia at the beginning of my pregnancy and enjoyed everything about the whole process. All of the preparations we did with Lydia were important beginning to end. Having a midwife at the birth made me feel safe and more comfortable. They are experts, and you trust them and let them guide you. The midwife and doula care makes all the difference during pregnancy and childbirth. The preparation was very important for me and my baby, resulting in a peaceful and unique experience. I would undoubtedly do it again. I did placenta encapsulation and feel they helped me stay relaxed, focused and calm. Everything was excellent!

- Haydee

Ahyashah Ha Mahtarza

Independence, Missouri 4 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Ahyashah Ha Mahtarza

Accepts insurance

I own and operate a birthing practice in Missouri and Kansas. My birthing practice is named My Ancient Birthing to commemorate my love for my God and also to embody and recognize ancient birthing practices. I am also an activist for the fair treatment of minorities; therefore, my practice serves as a pillar in supporting this paradigm. I am an ante, intra and postpartum doula AND midwife, a fertility and birth practitioner through DONA and I specialize in small surgical circumcision(s), lactation coaching and maternal fitness. I have a plethora of accomplishments through my work in My Ancient Birthing, but among the greatest achievement was being interviewed by the Voyage Magazine on March 5, 2026. I was able to introduce my birthing practice to people who are not privy to it and be a reminder for those who were already aware. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Price
Packages from $1,000
Recent review

I would like to start by saying I am extremely pleased with the work provided by Ahyashah! She was my midwife and doula. She is DONA certified which is a HUGE plus! She is very knowledgeable in this line of work. She was willing to answer any and every question that I had and if there was something she wanted to confirm, she did her research and got back to my husband and I. She is very soft spoken, sweet, kind and knowledgeable. I know I said knowledgeable already but once you hire her, you will understand why I am expressing this more than once. My husband pointed out that he appreciated how she also ensured his understanding, not leaving him out of the loop like the doctors did in our first birth. We had a water birth. Ahyashah was there every step of the way! I was delighted to have her on my team and will definitely book again, if we have another baby! Thank you so very much Ahyashah!

- Tianna R.

Birth doulas near St. Joseph, MO

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

Aneliz Soto Vazquez

Kansas City, Missouri

5.0 (3 reviews)

Aneliz Soto Vazquez

Accepts insurance

My name is Aneliz Soto. My daughter Anaiah Bruno and I are a bilingual mother-daughter doula team trained with Dona International serving in Kansas City desiring to serve women through their birth journey. We want to support you with evidence-based information through your pregnancy so you can feel confident at the moment of birth. Through the labor and delivery process we want to help you with comfort measures and guidance as needed. During postpartum, we want to care for you and help you start your journey into motherhood with ease. Let us know how we can serve you! Me llamo Aneliz Soto. Mi hija Anaiah Bruno y yo somos un equipo de doulas bilingües, madre e hija, capacitadas por Dona International y con servicio en Kansas City. Queremos acompañar a las mujeres en su proceso de parto. Queremos brindarte información basada en evidencia durante su embarazo para que se sienta segura al momento del parto. Durante el proceso de parto, le ayudamos con medidas de confort y la orientación que necesite. Durante el posparto, queremos cuidarla y ayudarla a comenzar su camino hacia la maternidad con tranquilidad. Déjenos saber como podemos servirle.

Price
Packages from $50
Recent review

For me the presence of Aneliz was priceless, her experience with labor and her experience inside and outside the health system were very important and reassuring. Aneliz also brings her Christian Faith into the process, which for my wife and I was extremely helpful. Also, her Spanish speaking was hugely helpful for my wife. We can´t recommend her enough."

- John M.

Cassi Larson

Kansas City, Missouri

5.0 (1 review)

Cassi Larson

Hello! I am Cassi- the doula behind Wise Womb Doula Care. My journey into birth work started with my own path into motherhood, and it has become my greatest passion to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every birth is unique and every family deserves personalized, gentle care. My goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and truly supported as you step into this new chapter.

Recent review

My experience with Cassi was incredible! My first contact with her was when I was already around 30 weeks pregnant (if I’m not mistaken, haha), and she was extremely attentive from the very beginning. I had interviewed a few other professionals beforehand, and I believe that an important part of hiring a doula is connecting with the person. I felt that connection with Cassi from the very first moment, even though we had only met virtually during our initial interview. She demonstrated complete knowledge of the support that my husband and I were looking for, and that made me feel confident in hiring her. At around 36 weeks, we had our prenatal visit, and once again Cassi showed extensive knowledge of exercises that would be essential for labor preparation. She explained various positions and massage techniques that my husband and I could use during early labor and also left us with materials to follow. In addition, she remained on call from that moment on in case our little girl decided to arrive. During the birth, Cassi was essential in helping everything happen in a calm and safe way. Of course, as often happens, my birth "plan" did not go exactly as expected, but rather as it needed to happen. Having Cassi by our side during that time was undoubtedly very important and one of the best decisions we could have made. I wholeheartedly recommend her and hope that many women have the privilege of meeting her and having her support during such a special moment. Thank you so much, Cassi, for your support in welcoming our baby girl! I hope to see you again at future births. We wish you every success!

- Marieli C.

Monika Ana Shelby

Kansas City, Missouri 6 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Monika Ana Shelby

Accepts insurance

Greetings to you all! My name is Ana and I am a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor & Student Midwife located in the Kansas City Metro Area. I believe education in this field is continuous, not just from all the various certifications alone but from experience in how to lovingly handle the range of possible outcomes of birth. The perinatal time is precious as it cannot be recreated. It is the foundation on which the family's future healing is built, and careful empathetic care during that time can positively influence the way the family heals and integrates. Thus, I help my clients discover what they want and facilitate learning & a plan to accomplish it. My services are designed and tailored on an individual basis, specific to each unique pregnancy and desired birth experience. Embracing the whole and not just the parts to offer you the support you need to birth as you choose and to help you facilitate the right atmosphere for a calm & peaceful birth.

Recent review

The service that I looked over and read about is exactly what I recieved! She took her time explaining things to me wether it was options in health care or what things I could eat to better my health and also things high in nutrients that are needed for me and baby. She was super helpful with assisting me ensure all my questions and some I didnt think to ask were asked while at the doctor appointments. She helped me figure out a successful birth plan and sent me information (videos, articles, slideshows) as well to help me better understand why a birth plan is so important. Overall will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and helpful doula.

- Ariel W.

Midwife rates near St. Joseph

Midwives set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near St. Joseph
$1,000 $800–$1,500
Missouri
$950 $349–$1,425
United States
$1,200 $500–$1,950

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near St. Joseph
$37/hr $33–$41
Missouri
$44/hr $36–$50
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 43 package prices from 21 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of St. Joseph, MO. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent midwife reviews near St. Joseph

5.0

27 reviews of 3 midwives

July 2026

My experience with Cassi was incredible! My first contact with her was when I was already around 30 weeks pregnant (if I’m not mistaken, haha), and she was extremely attentive from the very beginning. I had interviewed a few other professionals beforehand, and I believe that an important part of hiring a doula is connecting with the person. I felt that connection with Cassi from the very first moment, even though we had only met virtually during our initial interview. She demonstrated complete knowledge of the support that my husband and I were looking for, and that made me feel confident in hiring her. At around 36 weeks, we had our prenatal visit, and once again Cassi showed extensive knowledge of exercises that would be essential for labor preparation. She explained various positions and massage techniques that my husband and I could use during early labor and also left us with materials to follow. In addition, she remained on call from that moment on in case our little girl decided to arrive. During the birth, Cassi was essential in helping everything happen in a calm and safe way. Of course, as often happens, my birth "plan" did not go exactly as expected, but rather as it needed to happen. Having Cassi by our side during that time was undoubtedly very important and one of the best decisions we could have made. I wholeheartedly recommend her and hope that many women have the privilege of meeting her and having her support during such a special moment. Thank you so much, Cassi, for your support in welcoming our baby girl! I hope to see you again at future births. We wish you every success!

— Marieli C., review of Cassi Larson

July 2026

We were fortunate enough to get one of the best night nurses out there. Nancy was incredible. From the first interaction over the phone, we felt totally comfortable with her. The first night she arrived and immediately sparked conversation around baby, and our dogs! She was so gentle, thoughtful, and without a doubt a life saver to my husband and I. We cannot recommend this service enough to families that are in the trenches. Nancy was there to guide me through uncertainties and was a positive light I didn't realized I'd need. Thank you KC Newborn Care for helping my husband and I establish a routine and get the needed sleep to be our best.

— Heather Rohaus, review of Samantha Moore

July 2026

Amanda was so wonderful and supportive. I fully trusted her to take great care of my daughter while I got some much needed rest. She helped me find solutions to my daughter’s sleep problems and was always available to answer questions when I had them. I appreciate this service so much and would recommend it to anyone who is struggling to show up how they want for their family because of lack of sleep. Thank you again, Amanda!

— Jessica LeCluyse, review of Samantha Moore

Hospitals for giving birth near St. Joseph

The nearest hospitals to St. Joseph, MO with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation, within 20 miles.

  • Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph

    Saint Joseph · 4.1 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

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