Mary Teske - Grandstaff, Midwife

Midwife (Science of Midwifery), NRP, BLS, CPR, CLC, CPST


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Mary brings over 16 years of experience in healthcare, with a dedicated focus on labor and birth throughout her career. For 10 years, she served as a doula, supporting birthing individuals and their families with care and compassion during one of life’s most important moments. This foundation led her to pursue midwifery school, where she deepened her expertise in providing holistic care.

Mary’s approach centers on listening attentively to the needs of the birthing person while prioritizing the well-being of the entire family. Her commitment is to offer personalized, compassionate support that promotes positive birth experiences and strengthens family bonds.

Meet Your Midwife, Mary

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A modern approach to Midwifery Care Rooted deep in tradition

As a new, modern homebirth midwife, my approach centers on personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each client. With the understanding that every birthing experience is different, and it’s essential that our clients connect with a birth team who aligns with their preferences and birth vision.

Instead of following a one-size-fits-all model, I have developed a system that prioritizes understanding each patient’s individual circumstances and desires. This allows me to thoughtfully recommend who from our team will provide the best support and guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My goal is to create a trusting and supportive partnership, ensuring clients feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way.

Meet Mary’s Family

Mary is a dedicated mother of five children and a supportive wife to her husband, Jeffrey. Together for over 12 years, Mary and Jeffrey have raised one son, Kainan (18), and four daughters: Mariah (14), Makayla (13), Melody (11), and Harmony (5). Their home is lively and full, shared with three dogs—Bella, Pinky Dinky Doo, and Bailey—and a cat named Fluffy.

Mary and her family have a deep appreciation for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, camping, grilling, and gathering around bonfires. They also cherish spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, and embracing the slower pace of country and farm life. Mary finds particular joy in the summer and fall seasons.

In her personal quiet moments, Mary enjoys listening to birds, walking nature trails, and reflecting through worship music, and connecting spiritually with God. Her passion for birth and holistic care is central to her work as a midwife, where she brings her love and experience into supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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Midwife Mary - Serving Van Buren County, Kalamazoo County and parts of St. Joseph County, Allegan County, Berrien and Cass County in Michigan as a Homebirth Midwife.
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Certificate of completion awarded to Mary Teske for a program in midwifery research, dated June 26th, 2023, with signatures and logos from midwifery education organizations.
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Certificate from Honor Society awarded to Mary Teske, effective May 17, 2025, with a gold embossed seal and the Honor Society logo at the top.
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