Maternity care that puts you at the center
Millie is a new kind of maternity clinic located right here in South Bay. Get individualized support, continuous guidance, and better birth experiences and outcomes.
All births take place at Good Samaritan Hospital with your Millie care team present.
MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED, INCLUDING some MEDICAID
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With you before, during, and after pregnancy
Maternity
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.
Gynecology
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.
Classes & Other Support
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
Or pregnancy
For whom: for persons that are less than 8 weeks pregnant.
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
Or pregnancy
For whom: for persons that have been 8+ weeks since their 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 preconception counseling? Explore our gynecology care.
Our model
Midwifery-led care backed by OBs 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, 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
"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.
Meet our expert clinicians
Amy Kane
MD
Medical Director & 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 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.
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.
We define “high risk” pregnancies as:
- preexisting health conditions (for example, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders like lupus or multiple sclerosis), or
- pregnancy-related health conditions (for example, fetal birth defects or fetal genetic conditions, severe preeclampsia, twins or triplets, or gestational diabetes managed with insulin).
Please note that being over 35 years of age does not constitute a “high risk” pregnancy by itself unless there are other conditions at play.
For more information, see our page on clinical eligibility for prenatal care.
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.
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 Alameda Alliance for Health (AAH).
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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