The Midwife Center

The Midwife Center TMC promotes wellness by providing exceptional, client-centered primary gynecological and birth care. for anyone seeking day-of gynecological care.
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The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health is southwestern Pennsylvania's only licensed and accredited freestanding birth center offering primary gynecological care, prenatal care and childbirth in a warm and supportive birth center. Our goal is to provide safe and satisfying care that is personalized to meet the needs of the client. We are guided by the philosophy that a person should be in co

ntrol of their own health care, including their birth experience. The Midwife Center accepts the following payment methods for primary gynecological, prenatal and childbirth care:
– Most PA medical assistance plans, including UPMC for You, Gateway and United Community Plan
– Most local and national private insurance plans, including UPMC, Highmark*, United and Aetna
– If you do not have insurance, we can assist you in applying for medical assistance. If you do not qualify for medical assistance you may be eligible for sliding-scale care. The Midwife Center also offers payment plans.

*If you are pregnant and have Highmark, please visit our website at midwifecenter.org or call 412.321.6880 to learn more. Our home-like facility is conveniently located on Penn Avenue in the Strip District. The first floor of our Center houses three nature-themed birth suites, each with its own large bathroom with a whirlpool bath, and our family kitchen. Upstairs is a large waiting room, three exam rooms and administrative offices. Our extensive video and book library is available here as well. Care at our facility is provided by Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) who are registered nurses with additional education in midwifery. As all CNMs, our midwives are certified by examination through the American College of Nurse-Midwives or the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council and licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine. TMC is a private, non-profit practice, supported in part by patient fees, United Way Contributors Choice, and tax-deductible contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations. TMC accepts most insurance plans and is a member organization of Adagio Health, which enables the Center to provide gynecological care to clients for free or on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. The facility is licensed by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC). Please visit our website to learn more about our services, including weekly Wellness Walk-In Fridays program from 12:30-5:00 pm. http://www.midwifecenter.org

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Simone Peterson, BSN, RN, IBCLC ⭐Our next feature is Simone Peterson, BSN, RN, IBCLC!1. Why did you...
05/27/2026

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Simone Peterson, BSN, RN, IBCLC ⭐

Our next feature is Simone Peterson, BSN, RN, IBCLC!

1. Why did you decide to become a nurse?
"I became a nurse because at the time I wanted to continue forward to midwifery school; I learned I got much joy out of being a labor and delivery nurse, then also as a lactation consultant, and I’m happy where I’m at with it all."

2. What is one of your favorite hobbies?
"By far, my favorite hobby is dancing."

3. What is your life theme song?
"My life theme song would be Free Spirit by Khalid."

4. What is your go-to coffee/tea order?
"My top tea order is a London Fog."

We are so grateful to Simone for all she does for The Midwife Center as a nurse and lactation consultant! 💜



[Image description: 3 graphics with the answers to the above questions and photos of Simone, including one with her sitting in a tree and another with her using a crocheted model for lactation support.]

For those who are looking for effective HIV prevention, the Midwife Center is proud to now be offering PrEP!PrEP has bee...
05/27/2026

For those who are looking for effective HIV prevention, the Midwife Center is proud to now be offering PrEP!

PrEP has been proven to significantly reduce chances of contracting the HIV virus. Available in pill or injectable form, PrEP is safe, effective and covered by most insurance plans. PrEP is an option for adults and adolescents who are HIV negative and may be exposed to HIV through s*x or injection drug use. PrEP may also be an option to help protect pregnant people and their babies from getting HIV while trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding.

More information - including how to know if PrEP is right for you - available at https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/prevention/prep.html

If you're interested in PrEP, call TMC at 412.321.6880 to make an appointment to discuss options with a provider.

[Image description: A graphic that says, "The Midwife Center now offers PrEP" on a teal background with an image of a PrEP pill.]

Clients come in and out of our office Monday-Friday, but sometimes they leave a little something behind...Thankfully the...
05/26/2026

Clients come in and out of our office Monday-Friday, but sometimes they leave a little something behind...

Thankfully the TMC Lost & Found keeps your items safe until you're able to come by and retrieve them. See something familiar in these photos? Give us a call or stop by during regular office hours!

Items left unclaimed by the end of the month will be donated.

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The Midwife Center is CLOSED today, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. As always, our midwives and nurses are on c...
05/25/2026

The Midwife Center is CLOSED today, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
As always, our midwives and nurses are on call 24/7 for labor and emergency. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, May 26th.

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Christine Croce, BSN, RN ⭐Next up in our series is Christine Croce, BSN, RN!1. Why did you decide t...
05/23/2026

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Christine Croce, BSN, RN ⭐

Next up in our series is Christine Croce, BSN, RN!

1. Why did you decide to become a nurse?
"I became a nurse because I never wanted to be anything else! It sounds sort of crazy— but it’s true. My favorite book was called “Some Busy Hospital” as a toddler and I even went as a nurse for Halloween one year (remember the baby pictures?! That one was me!). I have always felt very called into this profession and remain very grateful to continue to love nursing!"

2. What is one of the most memorable experiences you've had working at The Midwife Center?
"My most memorable moment(s) at TMC are having my kiddos here! All 5 were born here and cemented my love for TMC and the work we do and all of the amazing staff here."

Thank you Christine for being part of our team and all you do for The Midwife Center! 💜



[Image description: 3 graphics with photos of Christine, including one with her family and one as a child in her nurse costume, and her answers to the questions shared above.]

to some of TMC's staff at the Pittsburgh Riveters SC home opener last season ⚽💜📣 This Saturday (5/23) is Midwife Cente...
05/22/2026

to some of TMC's staff at the Pittsburgh Riveters SC home opener last season ⚽💜

📣 This Saturday (5/23) is Midwife Center Night at the Riveters and there's still time to get tickets! A portion of tickets purchased at our link will support our programs and services: https://www.gofevo.com/event/MC0523

We'll be there tabling + handing out fun swag and you'll find some of our team in the stands cheering on the Riveters as they play Flower City 1872 at the beautiful Highmark Stadium. See you there!

[Image 1: From left to right, Simone, Annetra, Brittany, and Emily in the stands at Highmark Stadium. Image 2: From left to right, Annetra, Haru, Tahel, and Emily at Highmark Stadium. Image 3: A graphic about Midwife Center Night at the Riveters game.]

Urgent call for support from our Midwife Center community!Contact your Members of Congress TODAY and urge them to protec...
05/22/2026

Urgent call for support from our Midwife Center community!

Contact your Members of Congress TODAY and urge them to protect the midwifery set-aside in the final FY 2027 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill. This funding is vital for sustaining and growing the midwifery workforce that so many communities rely on. Without it, accredited midwifery education programs—which prepare Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, and Certified Professional Midwives and expand access to midwifery-led care—are at risk.

Spread this urgent message to everyone who cares about maternal health and believes in expanding access to midwives, birth centers, and midwifery-led care.

There is no time to lose—urge Congress now to preserve the midwifery set-aside funding in the final FY 2027 appropriations bill. Every voice makes a difference.

Visit https://www.birthcenters.org/news/advocacy-alert--protect-midwifery-funding for more information and to take action now!

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, May 22nd. Wellness Walk-In Fridays is at capacity...
05/22/2026

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, May 22nd. Wellness Walk-In Fridays is at capacity.

Please call us at 412.321.6880 to schedule an appointment, or join us next Friday for walk-in hours.

Thank you for your understanding!

🌼 Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program TODAY! 🌼Need STI testing, birth control, or your annual exam? Have an urgent gynecolo...
05/22/2026

🌼 Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program TODAY! 🌼

Need STI testing, birth control, or your annual exam? Have an urgent gynecological problem? We can help! Every Friday from 1:00-6:00 PM you can walk into our center in the Strip District for quality gynecological health care!

How it works: Appointment sign-in starts at 12:00 PM and are first come, first served, so there may be a wait before you can be seen. We will not take any walk-ins after 5:00 PM. You can always call us at 412.321.6880 to get an update on wait times.

Staff will mask upon request for any client. TMC is an antiracist, SOGI-affirming (Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity) Healthcare Provider.

More info: https://midwifecenter.org/pages/wwf



[Image description: The background is a photo of TMC. Over this is text: "Wellness Walk-in Fridays" and "Primary Gynecological Care - No Appointment Needed." The middle reads: "Have an urgent gyne concern? Interested in birth control? Need STI testing?". Below this is information about time and location.]

All Pennsylvania residents who identify as women are invited to respond to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women s...
05/21/2026

All Pennsylvania residents who identify as women are invited to respond to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women statewide survey! Your input will inform Pennsylvania’s 2026 State of the Woman Report, which can serve as a guide to inform statewide priorities on women’s health, economic opportunity, and safety.

Don't miss your chance to influence these important topics and help shape the future. Survey closes May 30: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofthewoman

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Shannon Williams, RN, CLC ⭐We're keeping going all month, and our next featured nurse is Shannon Wi...
05/20/2026

⭐ Nurse Spotlight: Shannon Williams, RN, CLC ⭐

We're keeping going all month, and our next featured nurse is Shannon Williams, RN, CLC, Lead Nurse!

1. Why did you decide to become a nurse?
"I became a nurse after about a decade of being a birth doula. I have two midwife-caught daughters and always knew I wanted to work at TMC. I became a nurse to be a TMC nurse :) Nursing's foundation is in social justice, advocacy, respect, altruism, and human autonomy; nursing is a career that makes me a better person the better I am at it. "

2. What is your life theme song?
"Cannonball by the Breeders"

3. What is your go-to coffee/tea order?
"Americano with one cream :)"

4. What is your favorite thing about being a nurse at The Midwife Center?
"I love so many things about working at the Midwife Center! I love providing labor support and helping people feel comfortable. I love the people I work with. I love our philosophy of care. I love being a part of this tradition in Pittsburgh."

5. What is one of your favorite hobbies?
"I'm happiest working with my hands. I knit, crochet, and quilt. Also love board games, hikes, laughing really hard, and dancing. Also physics, poetry, cats, and spaghetti."

We are so lucky to have Shannon on our team at The Midwife Center! 💜



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2831 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14123216880

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