Browse certified nurse midwives in Hawaii.
32
Certified Nurse Midwives
100%
Accepting patients
19%
Most common: CNM
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Hawaii has 32 licensed certified nurse midwives, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is CNM (19%), which stands for Certified Nurse-Midwife. CPM is the second most common at 13%.
University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include The Queen's Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, and Tripler Army Medical Center. Health systems such as The Queen's Health System, Hawaii Pacific Health, and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii employ many of the state's certified nurse midwives.
Patients with Med-QUEST should verify coverage directly, as not all certified nurse midwives participate.
Hawaii consistently ranks among the healthiest states and has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the nation.
Hawaii has 32 licensed certified nurse midwives. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of certified nurse midwives in Hawaii are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A prenatal visit copay is $20 to $50. A hospital birth (midwife fee) costs $2,000 to $5,000. A birth center birth costs $2,000 to $6,000. A home birth costs $3,000 to $8,000 (may be out of pocket). A well-woman visit copay is $0 to $50. Actual costs in Hawaii depend on the provider and your insurance plan. All insurance plans must cover CNM maternity care. Birth center births are covered by most plans. Home birth coverage is less consistent; check your plan. Midwife-attended births tend to cost less overall due to fewer interventions.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Hawaii has 32 certified nurse midwives. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some certified nurse midwives in Hawaii accept Med-QUEST, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers CNM services in all states. About 50% of births nationally are covered by Medicaid. Midwife-attended births are fully covered. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Med-QUEST participation before scheduling.
Prenatal visits follow the standard schedule: monthly through 28 weeks, biweekly from 28 to 36 weeks, and weekly from 36 weeks until delivery. Midwife visits tend to be longer (30-60 minutes vs. 15 minutes with an OB). Postpartum visits at one to two weeks and six weeks. With 32 certified nurse midwives in Hawaii, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Certified Nurse Midwives in the area may have trained at University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Major hospitals in the area include The Queen's Medical Center, Straub Medical Center, and Tripler Army Medical Center. Many certified nurse midwives maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
All insurance plans are legally required to cover certified nurse-midwife (CNM) services. Medicaid covers CNM care in all states and is the payer for about 50% of births nationally. Hospital births with a CNM are covered at the same level as physician births. Birth center births are covered by most plans. Home birth coverage varies by insurer and state. Verify your plan covers the specific birth setting you prefer. Midwife-attended births tend to cost less than physician-attended births due to fewer interventions.