Kimberly Fields Hudson, CNM
CNMCertified Nurse Midwife
Fields Hudson Midwifery
1396802575Is Kimberly Fields Hudson, CNM a Good Midwife?
Kimberly Fields Hudson, CNM has a trust score of 91/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified midwives in Louisville, KY. With 19 years of practice (above the local average of 14), 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 Fields Hudson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What to Expect & Cost
Prenatal visits with Kimberly Fields Hudson, CNM 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 certified nurse 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 Kimberly Fields Hudson, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.
Before Your First Visit
- • Confirm the credential type — CNM 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
14
Avg in Louisville
420
midwives in Louisville
CNM
Credential
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Fields Hudson's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Credential
- CNM
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/03/2007