There is a whole list of things you can do for the best birth experience, but finding an Arizona midwife is top 5 on that list, without a doubt! If you’ve never had a midwife before, be prepared for a whole new experience of support, guidance and amazing healthcare. Your midwife is like your maternal bestie! They’ll ease your fears and stand up for you when you may not be able to do it for yourself during labor and delivery. Whether you decide on a hospital, home birth or birthing center for your delivery, they’ll be there for you. By the way, the care doesn’t stop once you’re holding your new bundle, either – your midwife will work with you postpartum, and give even more recommendations and guidance through your postpartum journey.

Simply put, a midwife you like and trust is well worth the research. Your midwife has to be perfect for you and your delivery! This list has midwives in Arizona who serve the general Phoenix area.

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Beyond Conception

Mary and Jenny are a midwife duo in Phoenix that balances naturopathic and modern medicine. This care is well balanced for you be able to follow your natural instincts during birth, and there is no wrong way for that! As midwives in Arizona, they keep a foundation of traditional and ancient midwife techniques and beliefs, while bringing the most relevant and up-to-date trainings for their clients. Of course they want you to be both comfortable and safe! They see your pregnancy and labor to postpartum as a transformative experience into motherhood. Find all of their information, as well as resources for your spouse to best support you, on their website.

Willow Birth & Wellness Center

Midwives Belinda and Dianne offer a boutique midwifery service and experience through their practice. These two midwives offer gentle care through well-rounded education and experience. If you’re looking for a water birth experience here, in the Phoenix area, their wellness center is a great option! They offer prenatal and postnatal yoga classes, among others. As a bonus, if you love the care Belinda and Dianne offer, they are family centered and see women of all ages. You can find all the information you need right here.

Babymoon Inn

This team of midwives offer a birth center in Phoenix for low-risk women and a stay and experience that feels like home. From annual exams to family planning, child birth education to water birth, you will build an incredible team with your midwife. And by team, they really mean it! You can bring the whole family for chiropractic care, acupuncture, cupping to name a few, and a bonus – prenatal massage for you. When it’s time for baby to arrive, leave everything you don’t need at home and enjoy the best support from your team, and the tools! The Babymoon Inn offers a garden for you to enjoy, a tub and other birth props at your fingertips. Don’t forget your snacks…well you can, actually, because they provide plenty for you, too! If this sounds like an absolute dream, join the Babymoon community here.

Canyon Midwifery

This midwifery in Phoenix provides 40 years of experience in one place, so you know you’re in the best hands when it comes to nurture and education. From well checks to postpartum, your midwife will support you and take your decisions to heart. Forget the cold and unfriendly clinic of your typical lady doctor and enjoy aromatherapy and homeopathic care. You can even find all the classes and extra support you could want through their resources. Whether you choose your home, the hospital or require a c-section, these midwives will be able to handle everything with grace. Get in touch with them here!

Firefly Birth Services LLC

If you’ve got a little bit of a special case with your newest addition to your family, this awesome midwife might just be your go-to! Specializing in VBAC, breech transfers and rural home births, Sarah is a powerhouse. She also has lots of knowledge and experience with surrogate birth! By working with other teams and midwives around Arizona, Sarah is able to ensure she gets the rest she needs to be fully attentive and on point for your labor and delivery. Make sure to contact her as soon as you can and get connected!

Family Tree Birth Services

For a midwife centered around holistic methods and a specialty in home and water births, you definitely need to get in touch with this midwifery in Scottsdale. Let them have your back, and even become your “village” if yours happens to live out of state! With a doula and  lactation consultant on their team, you’re set to be taken care of from prenatal to postpartum. Get in touch with them, here.

Call the (Arizona) Midwife!

But seriously! Your first appointment with your midwife should be within the first 10 weeks of your pregnancy, so the sooner you get in contact with your favorites from this list, the better! If you’re a planner like me, don’t forget to mark your calendar for when you will hit your second so you can schedule your maternity portrait session with a maternity photographer! You’ll want to schedule your session during your second trimester to make sure you get a date within the 28-32 week range. If you’re in or near Surprise, Peoria, Goodyear or Buckeye, send me a message! I’d love to be your photographer!

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