The Midwife Center

"Financially, we were going through a big hardship [...] TMC cared for my wellbeing in every way: helping me find support, making sure my mental health was okay, telling me about government and community resources that I could take advantage of, as well as giving us incredible healthcare that supported me, my spouse and my unborn child.

- Victoria, Midwife Center Client

ABOUT US:

The Midwife Center (TMC) promotes wellness by providing exceptional, client-centered primary gynecological, pregnancy and birthing care in southwestern Pennsylvania's only independent birth center. In the midst of an ongoing maternal and infant health crisis, especially for Black families, The Midwife Center offers personalized, accessible, time-intensive, and evidence-based care. Our approach achieves significantly better health outcomes compared to national statistics and directly improves maternal, infant, and reproductive health outcomes in our region. 

Since 1982, our certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and nurses have cared for thousands of clients of all ages and their families and welcomed more than 10,000 babies. TMC accepts most private and public insurance and offers sliding scale services. Our building is accessible and we offer language and interpretation services. 

TMC is licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and is nationally accredited with the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC). 

OUR SERVICES:

• Primary gynecological care including cancer screenings, birth control, and STI testing, and weekly walk-in hours for clients who experience barriers to care
• Prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care with longer appointment times, personalized care, options for water birth, phone calls and visits with a nurse in the weeks following birth, and more
• IUI/ICI Family Building Services to help people grow their families
• Behavioral health and wellness services including in-house counseling and free Postpartum Support Groups
• Lactation support including immediate postpartum breastfeeding support and consultations with our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
• Comprehensive resource-counseling with our Community Health Worker to help clients and their families access the resources they need to thrive, including doula support, housing, food, and transportation assistance, free baby supplies, and more

OUR OUTCOMES:

The Midwife Center consistently experiences excellent health outcomes for birthing people and infants: