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Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

4 ★★★★☆ 54 Google reviews · Obstetrician-gynecologist · Women's health clinic

Midwife-led Accredited Mentions insurance/Medicaid Natural & Unmedicated BirthLactation SupportChildbirth Classes supportive midwiveschildbirth classes

Contact

1212 Pleasant St Suite LL5
Des Moines, IA 50309

+1 515-309-6011

Mentions insurance/Medicaid — verify your specific coverage directly with the facility and your insurer.

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Hours

Monday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
Sunday

Accreditation & credentials

Accreditations and credentials mentioned on Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines's website or in parent reviews:

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)American College of Nurse-Midwives

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What this center offers

Services and options at Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines that families mention in their own reviews. Offerings change and eligibility depends on your situation — confirm anything that matters to your birth plan directly with the facility and your provider.

🤱 Midwife-Led Care 51 mentions

“) I really like that you see all the midwives before birth; allowing you to get to know each one.”

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📚 Childbirth Classes 2 mentions

“The nurses who instruct the child birthing classes are so amazing and have made my husband and I feel so much more confident navigating upcoming labor and delivery.”

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What parents say again and again

The things reviewers keep coming back to across 54 Google reviews — with their own words as the evidence.

🤱 supportive midwives 5 mentions

“I had a great experience with the midwives and nurses here. I found them to be supportive and good about answering questions.”

📚 childbirth classes 3 mentions

“The nurses who instruct the child birthing classes are so amazing and have made my husband and I feel so much more confident navigating upcoming labor and delivery.”

What parents say

Best clinic ever and I am so glad I found them when I was frantically searching for a provider at 14 weeks pregnant…We had tried another clinic before that & they wouldn’t let us get seen the day of our appointment since our insurance didn’t cover even though we had set up the appointment weeks in advance.

★★★★★ — Hannah, 2023-06

I had a great experience with the midwives and nurses here. I found them to be supportive and good about answering questions. At around the 32 week mark, they were concerned about possible fetal growth restriction.

★★★★★ — Kalynn, 2024-11

The nurses, providers and front desk staff are all excellent. I have always felt cared for, listened to, and had full understanding of my plan of care. The staff is EXTREMELY helpful with faxing all those annoying forms for insurance and FMLA. (Shout out to Christine!

★★★★★ — Jillian, 2024-12

I can't say enough how much I loved my experience with the midwives. They are all wonderful from their bedside manor, appointments, to how encouraging they are during labor whether you plan on an epidural or not. Susan delivered my daughter and I honestly couldn't ask for a better experience.

★★★★★ — A, 2018-05

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Frequently asked questions

Is Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
Their public listing categorizes them as obstetrician-gynecologist and women's health clinic, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
Does Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines offer water birth?
Water birth isn't mentioned in the public information we have for Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines. If a birthing tub matters to you, ask the facility directly — options change, and our data may not capture everything they offer.
Does Midwife Services of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines accept insurance or Medicaid?
Their public listing or website mentions insurance or Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan and by service, so verify your specific plan directly with the facility and your insurer before you commit.
How do I get in touch or see the facility?
Call +1 515-309-6011 or use the website link above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and parent reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Is this your facility? Claim your listing — it's free.