What does collaborative OB/Midwifery care look like at Millie?
The vast majority of pregnancies (an estimated 80-85%) are considered “low risk”, with Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) as the ideal care provider for the best outcomes. CNMs specialize in holistic pregnancy care and physiologic birth.
At Millie, we therefore believe that: 1) everyone needs a midwife, 2) some people need an OBGYN too, and 3) everyone should have access to both.
What does this look like in practice? When you establish care at Millie, you will meet with one of our CNMs. You can choose who to work with, and they will be your primary clinician over the course of your pregnancy care.
If your pregnancy is considered higher risk, your Millie midwife will co-manage your care with a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician (an OB GYN specializing in high risk pregnancies) via additional consultations, and work alongside the hospitalist OB GYNs at Alta Bates to deliver your baby. If your pregnancy is determined to be too high risk for care at Millie we will transfer your care to an OB GYN in the community and ensure a seamless transition of care.
At Millie, you can rest assured that you will receive complete, continuous, and compassionate care with all the benefits of both OBGYN and Midwifery approaches.
Other frequently asked questions
About Millie
What does Millie do?
Millie is a new kind of maternity clinic that offers complete, collaborative, and culturally sensitive care from pregnancy through labor & delivery, postpartum, and beyond. For a deeper dive into what makes our care model unique, check out our about page!
We also offer in-person and virtual gynecology care including annual wellness exams, birth control, and more.
Where is Millie located?
Our clinic is located in Berkeley, CA at 2999 Regent St, Suite #524. Stay tuned for announcements about more locations across the Bay Area and other markets.
Is Millie accepting patients?
Yes! You can book appointments at our Berkeley clinic or for our virtual services on our Services page. Sign up for our email list and be the first to know when we add additional services and locations!
What Millie services are available to me if I reside outside California?
Millie's clinic-based services are currently limited to California. Our virtual care providers for preconception counseling and mental health are currently licensed to provide personalized medical advice and write lab / medication prescriptions only for California residents, but they can provide helpful guidance around relevant care options for non-California residents. Our other virtual care services are available nationally.
How can I contact you if I have questions?
Please email us anytime at support@millieclinic.com and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
For a deeper dive into what makes our care model unique, check out our about page!
I really need Millie’s services but need flexibility on payment terms. Is that possible?
We are committed to making better care accessible for all. Please write to us at support@millieclinic.com.