Options for Care

Midwifery

What is a midwife? 

Midwives are trained health professionals who offer health care services to women ranging from pregnancy, family planning, routine gynecological care, childbirth, and postpartum. Midwives are able to deliver babies in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. 

Resources

https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-a-midwife-twins#1

Michigan Midwife locator

doulamatch.net

*Contact your insurance provider to find an in-network provider for Midwifery care. 

Obstetrician 

What is an obstetrician? 

An obstetrician specializes in all aspects of pregnancy, from prenatal care to postpartum care. 

Resources

https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-an-obstetrician-twins

*Contact your insurance provider to find an in-network provider for obstetric care. 

Family doctor

What is a family doctor? 

A family doctor is a medical doctor who is trained to provide primary care to patients of any age and gender. 

Resources

https://www.familycarenetwork.com/provider-types/what-is-a-family-physician-md#:~:text=A%20family%20physician%20is%20a,preventive%20care%20and%20OB%20care.

*Contact your insurance provider to find an in-network provider for primary care. 

Birth center

What is a birth center? 

A birthing center is a healthcare facility, staffed by nurse midwives, midwives and/or obstetricians, for mothers in labor, who may be assisted by doulas and coaches. 

Resources 

Accredited Birth center locator:

American Association of Birth Centers 

https://www.birthcenters.org/

Ascension Birth Center of Michigan

https://www.getascensioncare.com/obstetrics/michigan/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtN02UHBFVo8YLy57LYxagdvBwnVeTwbzEEH5CXcgKh7vpVmgczOyPBoChmwQAvD_BwE

Birth Center at UM Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital 

https://www.uofmhealth.org/our-locations/mott-vv-labor-and-delivery-birth-center

*Contact your insurance provider to find out if a birth center is an option of care for you. 

Home birth 

What is home birth?

Home Birth is defined as giving birth in your place of residence. 

Who can have a home birth? 

Home birth is usually utilized by women who are in good health with a low-risk pregnancy. Talk to your doctor for more information about how a home birth could be right for you. 

Resources

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/home-birth/art-20046878#:~:text=You%20can%20prepare%20for%20a,integrated%20and%20regulated%20health%20system.

https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hw194333

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