Laurel Coates, CPM

Laurel Coates, CPM has a trust score of 79/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in Berkeley. With 13 years of practice (above the local average of 12), 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 Coates's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

Prenatal visits with Laurel Coates, CPM 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 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 Laurel Coates, CPM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.