Midwives in Baton Rouge, LA
18 midwives listed in Baton Rouge: 4 practices and clinics and 14 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 Louisiana?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level and CHIP up to 214% (about $46,310 a year for a household of two); Medicaid postpartum coverage lasts 12 months.
Income limits as of January 2026.
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Between 138% and 214% FPL, coverage is through CHIP's From Conception to End of Pregnancy option, which covers the pregnancy (the unborn child) regardless of the parent's immigration status; benefits and postpartum coverage under this option can be narrower than full Medicaid.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (4)
Sources: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals; CABC accredited birth centers. Data as of July 2026.
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 752-2470Birth Center of Baton Rouge
277 Rue De LA Vie, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 761-1200Independent midwives (14)
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Amanda Branch
Elizabeth Fontenot
Jaquencia Johnson
Jimi Aucoin
Kelli Lewis
Lois Doyle
Meghan Bardwell
Paige Falgout
Robyn Foxworth
Shelby Brauer
Stefanie Jobe
Tykeisha Jordan
Tyronique Ingram
Wendy Gerhardt
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Having a baby in LouisianaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 214% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveVoluntaryMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee LouisianaChoosing a midwife
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