Our Approach to Your Care
My Mission and Vision
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My mission is to provide families with the best possible care they can receive. I want families to feel supported, advocated for and respected with not only their bodily autonomy, but their informed decision-making.
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I believe education is power, and I want my clients to feel empowered and informed to know all of their options! Then, the choice is theirs to make, without judgment.
I also, want to be able to serve Families regardless of their socioeconomic status. Finances should NOT be an obstacle or a reason you cannot have an out of hospital birth. We will work with you and your family to have income based rates available, when needed.
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My goal is to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rates, as well as reducing birth trauma, as much as possible. Systemic racism has been a problem in the hospitals for decades, and it’s time to start changing that! I want to serve a diverse clientele, who feel represented and respected.
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.
