Midwifery services that provide fair and equitable care to all people.
Midwifery Services
Mary Teske, Midwife (Science of Midwifery), NRP, BLS, CPR, CLC,CPST
Serving Southwest Michigan with dedication and care, Mother Mary Midwifery Services is led by a newly licensed midwife who graduated with high honors from a Direct-Entry Midwifery program on May 17th, 2025. Providing compassionate care for home and birth center births across Van Buren, Kalamazoo, and parts of St. Joseph Counties, the practice draws on 16 years of healthcare experience and over a decade of birth-related work, including nearly 10 years as a birth doula.
With a deep commitment to supporting mothers, babies, and families throughout their birth journeys, this midwife’s passion for birth and reproductive health began in childhood and has evolved into a lifelong calling. The mission is to guide families toward safe, natural births while actively working to reduce maternal and infant mortality, morbidity, and birth trauma.
Mother Mary’s Midwifery Services is also dedicated to addressing systemic racism in healthcare by providing inclusive, respectful, and culturally sensitive care to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Midwifery Services Include:
Mary Teske Homebirth Midwife – Midwifery Services in Southwest Michigan
Serving Kalamazoo and surrounding communities
Pre-Conception & Prenatal Care: Comprehensive support to optimize health before and throughout pregnancy.
Birth and Postpartum Care: Continuous care through birth and the first 6 weeks postpartum.
Newborn care: for 6 weeks after delivery
Newborn Hearing Screens, CCHD & Bloodspot Screenings
Lactation Support: Professional breastfeeding assistance and consultations.
Childbirth Education: Classes to prepare families for labor, delivery, and early parenting.
Anatomy Scans:early & mid trimester (Referal to MFM or First Glimpse)
Support Groups: Including free grief and loss support for families facing difficult circumstances.
Car Seat Safety: Educational courses and installation of car seats or bases by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).
Car Seat Assistance: Voucher program available for low-income families to ensure safe travel for infants and children.
Laboratory Services & Gynecological Care: Pap smears, STD testing, and other labs.
Birth Control: Education and options with referrals, supported by 24/7 availability for questions and guidance.
Placenta Encapsulation: Offered by Charis for $300, preserving postpartum wellness.
Doula Support: Birth and postpartum doula services, including sibling support.
In-Home Visits: Personalized care and support in the comfort of your home.
Nutrition Counseling: Guidance to support maternal and infant health through proper nutrition.
Bereavement Support: Compassionate care and counseling for families experiencing loss at no cost to you.
Mother Mary’s Midwifery Services is dedicated to providing holistic, personalized care tailored to the needs of each family throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Birth Center Fee is $3,000.
Home Birth Fee is $4,500.
Prenatal appointments take place at the birth centers unless you choose to upgrade for in-home prenatal care at an additional cost.
Meet your possible birth team options
Ellen Murphy CPM, LM, 8 years of birth work and 5 years as a midwife, she’s attended over 500 births.
Samantha Mehaffey, CPM, LM Bachlors in a science of Midwifery Mercy in Action
Charis Fritzpatrick
Student Midwife, 3rd year, Mercy in Action, a licensed massage therapist, birth assistant & provides placenta encapsulation services. (primary working with her preceptor Star) May occasionally assist in births in Kalamazoo County.
Ashley Jungjohan
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM)
Gwyn Rusk
Student Midwife of 2 years, NRP and CPR Certified, doula certified, 11 years of experience as a birth worker.
FAQs
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Midwifery care at home involves professional pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support provided by a licensed midwife in the comfort and privacy of a family's home. This care includes prenatal check-ups, education, and preparation for birth, skilled assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum care for both the birthing person and newborn. Midwives monitor the health and well-being of mother and baby throughout the process, offering personalized attention and natural birth options. Home midwifery care emphasizes a holistic and family-centered approach, promoting comfort, familiarity, and autonomy in the birthing experience while ensuring safety through thorough risk assessment and emergency planning.
Gynecological care such as Pap smears, STD testing etc. birth control education and options w/ referrals and 24/7 support
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Pre-Conception & Prenatal Care: Comprehensive support to optimize health before and throughout pregnancy.
Birth and Postpartum Care: Continuous care through birth and the first 6 weeks postpartum.
Lactation Support: Professional breastfeeding assistance and consultations.
Childbirth Education: Classes to prepare families for labor, delivery, and early parenting.
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Birth Center Fee is $3,000.
Home Birth Fee is $4,500.
Prenatal appointments take place at the birth centers unless you choose to upgrade for in-home prenatal care at an additional cost. -
With over 16 years of experience in healthcare, Mary has attended hundreds of births and empowered women and families throughout Southwest Michigan. Having worked as a birth doula for more than a decade, she has supported women in home birth settings, hospitals, and birth centers. She graduated with high honors from the top-rated, Aspen Prize-winning direct-entry Midwifery program of 2025, recognized as the nation’s leading college in this field.
Her approach is grounded in respecting individual autonomy and promoting informed decision-making. She is committed to compassionate, culturally competent care that honors each family's unique needs. As a mother of five, she brings a personal understanding to her practice, allowing her to connect deeply with her clients. Her passion for birth work began in childhood and has grown exponentially, making this calling the foundation of her professional life.
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If you have to transfer either emergently or non emergently, I will still be in contact with you and your family. In most cases, I will attend your birth and be present for you regardless of where your care takes place. Homebirth Midwifery care doesn’t stop at the hospital doors and I believe in continuing your care as much as possible.
Courtney J - Client
Mary is amazing! The amount of support I received from her when my son passed away at Bronson was so helpful and healing. She was my support person (Bereavement doula) during that time. When I got pregnant with my daughter, I was terrified, but Mary was there with me every step of the way. My daughter came so quickly and was healthy and beautiful and we are so blessed.
Elaine - 3rd time mom