Midwives in Des Moines, IA
15 midwives listed in Des Moines: 7 practices and clinics and 8 independent midwives.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesCan Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Iowa?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Iowa?
In Iowa, Iowa Medicaid covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 220% of the federal poverty level (about $47,608 a year for a household of two); Medicaid postpartum coverage lasts 12 months.
Income limits as of January 2026.
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Iowa reduced its Medicaid income limit for pregnant individuals from 375% to 215% FPL (220% with the 5-point disregard); KFF's January 2025 figure was 380%.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (7)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 282-2200Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 343-1000Independent midwives (8)
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Carey Ryan
Cosette Boone
Dana Ericson
Katherine Ward
Khara Keegan
Melissa Koch
Sarah Sorvillo
Susan Hernandez
Midwives near Des Moines
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Having a baby in IowaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 220% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveNoMedicaid pays for a doulaNoSee IowaChoosing a midwife
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