Midwives provide care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and post-birth. They offer support and education to expectant mothers and their families and provide a range of services, including prenatal care, childbirth support, and postpartum care. Midwives work in hospitals, birthing centers or provide home birth services. They can also offer gynecological care.

In Miami, becoming a midwife requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, an associate degree in nursing, or completion of a midwifery program. Florida also requires midwives to be certified and licensed by the state. To become a certified nurse midwife, an advanced degree in nursing and certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) is required. The time to become a midwife can vary depending on their chosen training path. A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in midwifery, which takes about 6-8 years. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) typically requires completion of a midwifery education program and clinical training, which takes about 2-4 years.

A good midwife should have empathy and compassion towards their patients so they can offer a great bedside manner, strong communication skills to effectively discuss options and procedures with patients, an eye for detail and good observational skills to identify potential issues or complications and the ability to remain calm under pressure and handle emergencies. They should also have knowledge of the latest research and developments in the field of midwifery to provide the best possible care and a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Below you'll find providers we consider to be the best midwives in Miami.