Can I ask questions or have a consultation before I’m pregnant?

Absolutely. You can schedule a free consultation to learn more about our services, home birth, our birth center, and midwifery care at any time.

Who do you serve?

Healthy, low risk people within a 30-45 minute radius of our Marne or Grand Rapids office, who desire to give birth at home. We also serve healthy, low risk people at our birth center located in Norton Shores. You must be within a reasonable distance of the birth center to use our services. When you inquire, we can discuss that range.

Can I switch to your care in the middle of my pregnancy?

Yes! If you are not happy with your current birth plan and desire to make a change, you can switch into our care at any point—as long as we have the availability.

Are your services covered by insurance?

No, our services are not directly covered by insurance, but we do have flexible payment plans available. We do require our clients pay us directly as we will not wait for insurance reimbursement. If you think your insurance will cover our services, you may want to contact an independent biller. We work closely with Artemis Billing and you can have a verification of benefits run through them. We suggest reaching out right away in pregnancy if you decide to pursue reimbursement. Click on the link to fill out the google form https://artemisbilling.wordpress.com/

When do I start care or have my first appointment?

You will receive a link to your Client Care portal as soon as you choose to begin working with us. This link will give you access to information and direct messaging with your midwives. If you desire an early ultrasound for dating, we recommend a first visit around 10 weeks of gestation. Otherwise, we will see you in the office at 11 or 12 weeks. At the first appointment, we will go over your personal and family health history.

What about testing and ultrasounds?

We can order laboratory testing and ultrasounds. You will have access to all standard, medically recommended testing through our office. If you have insurance coverage, these tests can be billed to your insurance through the lab. If you aren’t covered, these can be billed at a discounted, out-of-pocket rate. Included in our fee is an in-office, early dating scan and ultrasound for baby’s position.

Do you provide newborn screening??

We provide state-approved Newborn Screening, exactly as provided in the hospital. There are three parts of Newborn Screening: metabolic screening for blood spot testing, pulse oximetry screening for hidden heart defects, and a hearing screening. We provide each of these at your first two at-home postpartum visits. There is no additional cost for heart and hearing screenings. The metabolic screening is based on your income and paid to the State of Michigan.

What about the birth certificate and social security card??

We file both the birth certificate and social security number for you. The social security card will be automatically mailed to you. You can purchase your copy of the birth certificate through your county clerk’s office.

When do I take my baby to the pediatrician??

We will provide well baby care for the first six weeks, postpartum. It is up to you to schedule your baby’s first appointment with a pediatrician. When you do make an appointment, let us know and we will send on the records of your baby’s care and newborn screening results.

Why does wmm work as a team?

Sustainability! Our mission is to provide the highest level of midwifery care to women who desire a home birth. We aim to practice in a way that supports a healthy lifestyle and makes midwifery care, along with becoming and practicing as a midwife, sustainable and attainable for more people. We do this by working together as a team, sharing time on call. This ensures that the attendants at your birth are well rested and best-equipped to respond to your needs. We believe that more midwives are needed and in demand in our area. We want to practice in a way that creates more midwives by training students and involving them in the process. We desire to bring balance to the midwifery practice for midwives and families.