Midwives That Accept Tricare in Olympia Washington
If you're a military family living near Joint Base Lewis-McChord and expecting a baby in Olympia, Washington, you’re probably asking around for recommendations on midwives who accept Tricare. We’ve seen the questions appear again and again in spouse groups and local threads, especially at this time of year as families prepare for winter babies. That’s why I pulled together this guide to make things easier and give you a head start in your search.
What to Look for in a Tricare-Accepting Midwife in Olympia
When starting the process of finding a new provider, especially during pregnancy, it can get overwhelming quickly. It helps to first check whether the midwife is listed as an in-network option through Tricare. After that, the most important part is finding someone you actually feel comfortable with.
Here are a few questions to ask when meeting or calling a potential midwife:
Do you accept Tricare (Prime or Standard)?
Where do you attend births (at home, birth centers, or hospitals)?
Have you worked with military families before?
Many midwives in Olympia have experience working with JBLM families, which makes for easier conversations and a smoother process.
Military Spouse Recommended Midwives in Olympia
We’ve gathered recommendations from local military spouses to help you with your search. These midwives are repeatedly mentioned in local forums and friend groups for their care and willingness to work with Tricare. Always call ahead to confirm their network status, since plans and provider lists can change.
-This is a birthing center in Tacoma that now has a CNM, Kay Jackson, who is accepts Tricare.
2. Midwifery Center at St. Joes
-This is a birthing center located next to St. Joes hospital. In the event of an emergency you would be taken over to L&D next door but the midwifery care here its a great option in-between a free standing birth center and a hospital birth, especially since the CNM there accepts Tricare.
3. Yelm Family Birth Center is in network with Tricare at their gorgeous new birthing center in Yelm.
-Shannon Smith CNM is a military spouse and Carolyn Johnson, CNM used to be a L&D nurse at St. Peters so you are in good hands.
3. Anacortes Midwifery Care is in network with Tricare for birth at IslandHealth and soon Anacortes Birth Center.
-This location is a distance from JBLM but for some families its definitely worth looking into.
Keep in mind that some midwives work through group practices or birth centers, while others operate independently. Some families have mentioned midwives who support home births, while others prefer birth centers with established midwifery teams. Olympia offers a mix of both, so you can find a plan that fits whatever vision you have for your baby’s arrival.
Doulas in network with Tricare
Wintertide birth services is the only doula in the area that is in network with Tricare. She services from Auburn to Olympia and up to Bremerton. Having doula support covered by Tricare for anyone birthing outside of a military hospital is a phenomenal option and Keigha can be contacted directly with any questions, www.wintertidebirthservices.com
Documenting Your Growing Family in Olympia
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Cherishing Your Birth Journey with Confidence
No matter what kind of support you choose, your birth story matters. It’s part of your family’s beginning and the chapter that brings you to a new season. Having a midwife who takes Tricare and works in Olympia, Washington allows you to focus on what’s important, like staying present and finding comfort during this time.
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