Midwives in Spokane: A Local Guide

Thinking about midwifery care? Here are the birth centers, home birth midwives, and hospital midwives serving Spokane and North Idaho, from a local doula.

THE SHORT ANSWER

  • Midwives are medical providers who care for you through pregnancy, birth, and the weeks after.
  • In the Spokane area you can work with a midwife at a birth center, at home, or in some hospitals.
  • A doula is not a midwife. Many families have both, since they do different jobs.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Always talk with your doctor or midwife about your own care.

Types of midwives

  • Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are nurses with advanced training. They often deliver in hospitals.
  • Licensed midwives (LMs) and certified professional midwives (CPMs) often attend births at birth centers and at home.

Birth centers and home birth midwives

  • Spokane River Midwives: Spokane River Birth Center at 915 N Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, plus limited home birth
  • Spokane Midwives: birth center at 127 E Euclid Ave, Spokane, plus home birth
  • The Catching House: Andrea Durham, CPM, IBCLC, home birth midwife at 22 E Sinto Ave, Spokane, also serving Coeur d'Alene
  • In The Vine Midwifery: Andrea Roltgen, home birth plus the Peony Birthing Suites in Post Falls, Idaho

Practices and availability change, so contact each one directly. You can also browse the Bornbir directory of Spokane midwives.

Hospital midwives

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene has certified nurse midwives who deliver babies at its Family Birth Center. Some Spokane OB practices also include midwives, so ask when you call. See my Kootenai Health guide for more.

How a doula works with your midwife

Your midwife handles your medical care. As your doula, I give non-medical support: comfort measures, emotional support, and help understanding your options. I support families at birth centers, at home, and in every hospital in the area. Read more in Doula vs. Midwife and my home birth guide.

Questions families ask

How do I find a midwife in Spokane?
Start with the birth centers and home birth midwives listed on this page, or browse a directory like Bornbir. Ask each one about availability for your due date.
Can I have a home birth in Spokane?
Yes. Several licensed midwives in the Spokane area attend home births. Your provider can talk with you about whether it fits your pregnancy.
Do I need a doula if I have a midwife?
You don't need one, but many families choose both. A midwife provides medical care, and a doula provides continuous non-medical support.

Keep reading

Doula vs. MidwifeHome BirthKootenai HealthWhat Is a Doula?Services & Pricing

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