Your best birth experience
Millie is a modern maternity & gynecology clinic providing evidence-based, holistic pregnancy care.
Conveniently located in San Jose, with births at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED, INCLUDING some MEDICAID
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"Five stars are too few to describe my incredible journey at Millie! From the pregnancy confirmation appointment to my labor and delivery experience, the Millie team has gone above and beyond to address every question and concern I had, work with me to find personalized treatment options, and deliver the best quality of medical, physical, and emotional care possible."
- Oishika P.
“Millie has been fantastic so far. I am 20 weeks along and would highly recommend Millie to other couples looking for alternative care. I really appreciate not having to navigate a cold/uncomfortable hospital system for appointments, and all of the staff and midwives have been great."
- Andrea W.
“I only have all of the very best things to say about my experience at Millie. I was with Millie from preconception counseling all the way through the birth of my daughter, and now postpartum and women’s wellness. This was my second child and exactly the care I was looking for. I felt so listened to and supported.”
- Alison M.
"After several poor experiences at standard hospitals and clinics, it was a breath of fresh air to find Millie. A friend recommended them to me after I struggled to find a competent queer provider. They were patient and informative and addressed all my concerns with deep compassion. Thank you Millie for redefining what care can feel like 🥰💕"
- Marianne G.
"I decided to use Millie for my annual women's health wellness visit, and it was a great experience! The midwife took the time to listen, talked through options, and advised me on all of the elements of women's health while encouraging me to be an active participant and decision maker in my own health care. The clinic is beautiful, relaxing, and well-appointed."
- Molly L.
"I switched my care from a previous provider to Millie at 20 weeks pregnant, and am so grateful that I did. The entire team that I worked with at Millie, from the front desk to the midwives and doula, made me feel so reassured and looked after throughout my pregnancy and during my birth experience. I truly cannot recommend the Millie Clinic enough."
- Elaine H.
"Millie has been amazing during my first pregnancy. Every time I have questions or concerns the midwives are super attentive and helpful. I would definitely recommend this clinic. Made me feel comfortable and excited for this new chapter in my life. Looking forward to my next upcoming visits."
- Getse J.
With you before, during, and after pregnancy
Complete care that starts as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. Longer, more frequent appointments, birth planning with a doula, hospital birth, a home postpartum visit, and evidence-based resources in the Millie app, plus support through the first year.
Compassionate gynecology care with in-person and virtual services including annual wellness exams, preconception counseling, fertility assessments, IUD/birth control options, and miscarriage care. Open to anyone, not just Millie maternity patients.
Workshops, classes, and support groups that prepare you for birth and parenthood, plus specialist appointments with lactation consultants, nutritionists, and therapists when you need more support.
Millie in the press
“Millie’s unique pregnancy care model offers one-stop-shopping for expectant mothers”
Start your maternity care with Millie
Virtual / 20 Minutes
0-7 weeks
Of pregnancy
For whom: if you are less than 8 weeks pregnant or wish to transfer care
What to expect: during the Zoom consult we’ll discuss your options and answer questions
This visit will be billed to insurance
Book consult
in person / 40 minutes
8+ weeks
Of pregnancy
For whom: if it's been more than 8 weeks since your last menstrual period
What to expect: during the in-person visit we’ll confirm your pregnancy via lab tests and ultrasound and get to know you holistically.
This visit will be billed to insurance
Book consult
Transfer your pregnancy care to Millie. Book a free info call.
Looking for fertility assessments, preconception counseling or gynecology care? Explore our gynecology options.
Our model
Collaborative OB/Midwifery care, supported by doulas and specialists
Certified Nurse Midwives
The primary clinicians for gynecology and maternity at Millie, with OB-GYNs co-managing care when more is needed. Trained and licensed as both registered nurses and midwives. Known for their intimate knowledge of pregnancy and labor and their minimal-intervention approach.
Extensive research shows that CNMs are the ideal care providers for most pregnancies. When midwives are involved in pregnancy care, there are fewer unnecessary medical interventions, higher rates of vaginal births after cesarean section, and higher patient satisfaction.
OB-GYNs
Doctors and surgeons trained to perform cesarean sections, vacuum or forcep deliveries, and other procedures in more complex pregnancies. Some OBs further specialize to become Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists or perinatologists.
At Millie, clinic and hospital-based OB-GYNs co-manage care alongside Millie midwives when additional expertise is needed to manage your pregnancy.
Doulas
Professionals trained to provide educational and emotional support throughout the experience of having a baby. Every patient at Millie is paired with a Millie Guide, a practicing doula who meets with you each trimester to go over key topics like creating birth preferences and postpartum planning.
Your Millie Guide is also available to answer questions that come up between visits through the Millie app.
Specialists
An integrated team of lactation consultants, nutritionists, therapists, and other specialists who are available for appointments when needed to help make sure you and your baby are thriving.
Driving better birth experiences and outcomes
Meet our expert clinicians
Amy Kane
MD
Medical Director & OB-GYN
Anisha Sarma
DO
OB-GYN
Talia Borgo
MS, CNM, WHNP, RN
Co-Founder and Clinical Director
Mackenzie Douglass
CNM, RN, MSN, BSN
Nurse-Midwife
Katie Millar
CNM, MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC
Nurse-Midwife
Above and beyond typical maternity care
Routine Care
Care starts earlier (as soon as you’re pregnant)
More visits with longer duration
Your care team is present at
your birth
Extensive postpartum care (3 visits, including one at home –plus weekly drop-in office hours)
Proactive monitoring between visits to catch risks and concerns early
Easy to reach between visits when you have questions (24x7 via phone)
1:1 guidance on birth preferences and postpartum care needs with a doula
Evidence-based resources for each stage of pregnancy via the Millie app
Workshops and classes that prepare you for birth and parenthood
Integrated wraparound supportive care (e.g. lactation, nutritionists, therapists)
What is a midwife?
There are many types of midwives, but at Millie, we employ Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). CNMs are medical experts who are trained and licensed as both Registered Nurses and Midwives. They are known for their intimate knowledge of pregnancy and the labor process, and their minimal-intervention approach that promotes physiological birth.
What is a midwife vs. an OB, and why do both matter?
Certified Nurse Midwife
There are many types of midwives, but at Millie, we employ Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). CNMs are medical experts who are trained and licensed as both Registered Nurses and Midwives. They are known for their intimate knowledge of pregnancy and the labor process, and their minimal-intervention approach that promotes physiological birth.
Extensive clinical research shows that CNMs are the ideal care provider for low-to-moderate risk pregnancies in terms of positive birth outcomes. They are trained to meet 80% of the clinical needs that come up during pregnancy and childbirth. In fact, they are the primary frontline care providers for maternity care in countries like the UK, Canada, Germany, and Israel. In the United States, CNMs are often seen working alongside OB-GYN care for low-to-moderate risk pregnancies in progressive hospitals around the country.
OB-GYN
OB-GYNs are medical doctors and surgeons who are extensively trained to perform procedures such as cesarean delivery, vacuum or forcep deliveries and gynecologic procedures like hysterectomies. They are the ideal clinician when the pregnancy requires a higher level of care. Some OB-GYNs go on to further specialize in the treatment of medical complications associated with high risk pregnancies, and are called Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists or perinatologists.
Why both matter
OB-GYNs and midwives bring different skills and perspectives to the table, but they have the same overarching goal: healthy pregnancies, safe births, and healthy babies. How much of which type of care provider you need really depends on what your pregnancy needs.
What does collaborative OB/midwifery care look like at Millie?
The vast majority of pregnancies (an estimated 80%) 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 Good Samaritan Hospital 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.
Does Millie follow the same care protocols as standard OB practices?
Yes – we follow the same care protocols in terms of visits, labs, imaging and other testing as standard OB care and we are equally committed to your safety and the baby’s health. But we go further – with more hands-on support on labor & delivery, robust postpartum care (3x visits, including one at home), educational resources, and wraparound support.
Midwives, who lead care at Millie are known for their holistic approach to pregnancy care and expertise in physiologic birth outcomes. When more is needed, clinic and hospital-based OBs co-manage care alongside midwives to deliver healthy outcomes for you and baby.
Is my pregnancy a good fit for Millie?
The vast majority of pregnancies are considered low-risk (an estimated 80%) and an additional 10-15% are considered moderate-risk. Millie care is designed for this population and is therefore a good fit for most pregnancies.
We are not currently accepting high-risk pregnancies, but we would be happy to make a referral.
For more information about what would make your pregnancy high-risk, see our pages on clinical eligibility for prenatal care at our Berkeley clinic and our South Bay clinic.
Who will be at my birth and deliver my baby?
All births take place with your Millie midwife present. The Millie midwives and hospitalist OB GYNs at Good Samaritan work together to ensure that you and your baby are surrounded by a team of experts who are ready to meet your care needs in every scenario. We share clinical protocols and a common patient record, facilitating a seamless transition from pregnancy to delivery and postpartum care.
If your delivery needs a c-section or another type of intervention, the hospitalist OB GYNs will perform the procedure in collaboration with the Millie midwives.
Can I get an epidural if I’m a Millie patient?
Yes - you have access to all the same pain relief options - including epidurals - that you would in a standard OB care setting. Your care team will help you understand your choices and support whatever birth plan works best for you.
How does Millie support the labor & delivery experience?
When it’s time to deliver, your Millie team is there with you in the hospital’s labor and delivery unit, providing hands-on support and continuity of care.
We work seamlessly with the hospital team to ensure you have both the personal attention you expect from Millie and the full medical resources of the hospital.
Do you take insurance? Which plans?
We are currently accepting all PPO and HMO plans (HMO only via Brown & Toland, now called Altais) from the following insurance companies: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, HealthNet, as well as some local networks. We also accept plans offered by Medi-Cal via North East Medical Services (NEMS).
We know insurance can be confusing and would be happy to look up your plan to confirm coverage or point you to in-network options if you are considering switching plans. Write to us at sanjosesupport@millieclinic.com.
What will I pay for my care?
All your clinical appointments at Millie, lab tests, ultrasounds, and labor and delivery experience at Good Samaritan Hospital are billed to your insurance.
We also offer in-network lactation services. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid.
We do not charge anything extra for the Millie app, remote monitoring devices (e.g. blood pressure cuff), or group sessions and messaging with your Millie Guide — a practice-embedded doula who supports Millie patients with birth and postpartum planning, helpful local resources (e.g. birth doulas, acupuncture, pelvic floor physical therapy), and the many questions that come up as you navigate pregnancy.
Consultations for supportive care like educational classes and workshops, postpartum groups, therapy and nutrition are currently not covered by insurance and are paid out of pocket (they may be HSA/FSA eligible depending on your plan).
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