The Midwife Center

12/29/2025

Check out this opportunity to help guide and shape future reproductive health research through the University of Pittsburgh's EMBRACE and CONVERGE projects!

As a participant, you would provide insight based on your lived experience, offer feedback to researchers, and help ensure that research reflects what local communities actually need. Apply by December 31:

We’re growing our Reproductive Research Advisory Board, and you could be part of it! If you’re passionate about advancing reproductive health research, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Apply by: January 1, 2026
👋 Orientation: Before January 15, 2026
📅 First meeting: Before January 31, 2026

Join EMBRACE & CONVERGE in shaping research that truly reflects our communities.

12/29/2025

For Brynn, a Midwife Center client, lactation was a source of anxiety. Working with The Midwife Center’s lactation consultants, however, turned a difficult experience into a rewarding journey.

“Your gentle and kind care allowed me to blossom at a pace that was healthy for my baby and I. One day I’ll share this story with my sweet baby. Breastfeeding was what I was most nervous about navigating, but with the hands and wisdom of Simone and Alaina, we conquered my fears, anxieties, and physical challenges and I am so grateful!”

Lactation support - including breastfeeding support immediately after birth, postpartum phone calls with a nurse, and lactation consultations - is one way we help our clients and their babies thrive during the postpartum period.

Will you make a donation to support our lactation services and other programs so clients like Brynn can receive the compassionate care they need and deserve? https://bit.ly/give-tmc

[Image description: Two photos detailing Brynn's story - full alt text is available via Facebook's alt text tool.]

12/26/2025

🌼 Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program TODAY! 🌼

Every Friday, you can walk into our center in the Strip District for quality gynecological health care!

Need STI testing, birth control, or your annual exam? Have an urgent gynecological problem? We can help! You can stop in for primary gynecological care at The Midwife Center every Friday from 1:00-6:00 PM. Appointment sign-in starts at 12:00 PM. We will not take any walk-ins after 5:00 PM. Appointments are first come, first served.

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.]

12/25/2025

Reminder: The Midwife Center is closed today, December 25th. Happy holidays - we'll see you tomorrow!

12/24/2025

The Midwife Center is closed today, December 24th, and Thursday, December 25th, in recognition of the holidays.

Happy holidays - we'll see you on Friday!

12/23/2025

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Want to treat yourself to a cozy hoodie to get you through the winter? Our Midwife Center merch has you covered!

Check out our online merch store for shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, and tote bags: https://bit.ly/TMC-bonfire

[Image description: A graphic that says "Holiday gift guide (last minute edition)" with pictures of a TMC crewneck, hoodie, tote bag, short sleeve t-shirt, and long sleeve t-shirt.]

12/22/2025

“From the very beginning of my first pregnancy, I was taken care of with gentle hands and loving hearts. From prenatal appointments, testing, birth and postpartum, the staff at [The Midwife Center] is unmatched.” - Aubrey, TMC Client

Clients like Aubrey need and deserve compassionate, holistic care. Will you help us meet this need with a gift before the year ends? Give here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/the_midwife_center

Thank you for your support!

[Image description: Two photos of Aubrey during her labor and birth at TMC with quotes about her experience. More text is available via Facebook's alt text tool.]

12/19/2025

REMINDER: Wellness Walk-In Fridays is cancelled this week. There will be no walk-in hours today, Friday, 12/19. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please call us at 412.321.6880 to schedule an appointment, or visit us during walk-in hours next Friday. Thank you for your understanding!

12/18/2025

Are you making a resolution to begin therapy in 2026? Jumpstart your mental health journey with free, short-term counseling sessions with Marley Parker, a Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology from Point Park University

Marley received her BA in Psychology at Point Park University. Throughout her undergraduate experience, she fell in love with working in community empowerment settings. She has spent the past several years working and volunteering with youth from 3rd to 8th grade and is now excited to work with and better understand the parent perspective.

Marley will be available for sessions in-house or virtually Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 412.321.6880 to schedule!

[Image description: Promotional image for free counseling services with our behavior health intern, Marley Parker, a doctorate student currently studying at Point Park University]

12/17/2025

“TMC is a unique escape from the traditional medical model allowing individuals to receive the care they desire and deserve.” -Emily McGahey, DM, MSN, CNM, FACNM, Clinical Director

As we approach our milestone 10,000th birth, we are reflecting on all that you have helped us build. In the face of a chaotic world, challenges affecting our mission, and the ongoing maternal & infant health crisis, The Midwife Center offers a peaceful place for our community to receive personalized gynecological, prenatal, birthing, and postpartum care.

With your support, we provide holistic care - including lactation support, free postpartum support groups, resource counseling, and sliding scale fees - so our clients and their families can thrive.

Before the year ends, will you donate to ensure our tiny bit of peace is here for our 10,000th birth and every client who follows? Make your gift today: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/the_midwife_center

Thank you for supporting The Midwife Center this holiday season!

[Image description: A photo of Emily (right), with Nia Graziano - current TMC midwife, left and DeJané Dozier - former TMC midwife, middle. Emily is holding DeJané's baby. The photo is on a purple and light orange background with Emily's quote.]

12/17/2025

Partners need support too! If you're working on being a better parent and partner, you don't have to do it alone!

The Fathers/Partners Support Group returns on Thursday, December 18th from 6-8 pm in the third floor classroom

Co-facilitated by Andre Scott and Alex Antonucci and open to all, the FPSG is a space dedicated to building community and solidarity among fathers and partners

Learn more and reserve your spot by visiting ww.tiny.cc/fpsgdec25

12/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and snow last Thursday to join us for our first ever Building a Better Birth Community Dinner!

Over 40 community members, from expecting parents to midwives, doulas, lactation specialists, maternal health organization representatives and more engaged in thoughtful conversations over a delicious meal provided by Carmi's.

We cannot think of a better way to celebrate the end of a year and look ahead to what we hope for in 2026. Special thanks to the Heinz Endowment for supporting this event and to Brooke Barry Childcare for providing childcare for the families in attendance.

[Image description: Several photos taken at the Midwife Center of community members at the Building a Better Birth Community Dinner, including dinner shots and one picture of the childcare room]