Are the obstetrical fees higher or lower for nurse-midwifery services?
A. No, because we are a group practice we have one universal fee for pregnancy and birth care. There are no additional charges for midwifery labor support or for having physician back-up available at all times. Overall, your bill may be lower because typically midwife births involve fewer interventions such as medications, vacuum assisted birth or C-sections. Q. Will my insurance cover nurse-midwifery services? A. Most private insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care programs cover nurse-midwifery care. The Iowa insurance code requires that all Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners be paid for their services. Q. Am I a candidate for midwifery care? A. Midwifery care is best for women who anticipate an uncomplicated pregnancy, those who want a low intervention approach to labor and birth, those who appreciate a wellness approach to health care, those who desire a relationship with their caregiver, personal support during labor, or women who prefer to see one provider fo
