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Katharine Aldrich, CM

CM

Advanced Practice Midwife

Aldrich Midwifery

455 OCONNOR DR, SUITE 300, San Jose, CA 95128(408) 287-444119 years practicing
91/100
Top Established
NPI1790806388

Is Katharine Aldrich, CM a Good Midwife?

Katharine Aldrich, CM has a trust score of 91/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified midwives in San Jose, CA. With 19 years of practice (above the local average of 15), they have solid experience.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Aldrich's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Katharine Aldrich, CM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a advanced practice midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Katharine Aldrich, CM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

19

Years practicing

15

Avg in San Jose

49

midwives in San Jose

CM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

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Quick Facts

Focus
Advanced Practice Midwife
Credential
CM
Gender
Female
NPI Since
04/02/2007

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