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

Emily McGahey, DM, MSN, CNM, FACNM, our Clinical Director, presented alongside Melissa Patti, MSW, LCSW, Director of Mat...
04/29/2026

Emily McGahey, DM, MSN, CNM, FACNM, our Clinical Director, presented alongside Melissa Patti, MSW, LCSW, Director of Maternal Health Initiatives at the March of Dimes at today's Pennsylvania Community & Public Health Conference!

Their presentation focused on increasing access to midwifery care and birth centers in Pennsylvania as a key tool in reducing maternity care deserts. In 2023, March of Dimes found that 7.5% of counties in PA are maternity care deserts - meaning that people in those counties lack access to quality prenatal and maternal healthcare. Investments in midwives, birth centers, and other healthcare providers can help change this.

Thank you to the conference organizers for creating space for this important conversation!

[Image description: Emily (right) standing with Melissa (left) in front of a screen that shows their presentation on Maternity Care Deserts.]

If breastfeeding is a part of your parenting journey, you may have questions along the way!Fortunately, TMC has two lice...
04/29/2026

If breastfeeding is a part of your parenting journey, you may have questions along the way!

Fortunately, TMC has two licensed lactation specialists here to help you! Our specialists will sit down with you and your baby for a full 80 minutes and cover all of your concerns, helping you to recognize what's going well and work through what's not.

Whether you are a current client or simply a new parent looking for guidance, lactation appointments are available for the whole community. Call 412.321.6880 to schedule yours!

🚧 IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧ATTENTION CLIENTS: The Pittsburgh Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 3rd. Road clo...
04/28/2026

🚧 IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

ATTENTION CLIENTS: The Pittsburgh Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 3rd. Road closures along Penn and Liberty Avenues will make getting to The Midwife Center a bit challenging. Clients who may need to travel to TMC on Sunday should plan for traffic to be heavy.

TMC has been in communication with P3rmovespgh so they know that clients will need access to our parking lot behind our building. Clients should navigate to Smallman Street, and then turn up either 28th or 29th Street toward Penn Avenue. If barricades are in the way, clients should drive around them.

Visit our website for more details: https://midwifecenter.org/news_posts/pittsburgh-marathon-5-4-25-penn-and-liberty-road-closures

[Image description: Image 1 includes info about the road closures as shared in the above post. Image 2 shows a close up map of TMC, the marathon route in red, and the best route to TMC in green.]

You deserve a safe, supportive, personalized experience for every step of your pregnancy and birth. Join The Midwife Cen...
04/27/2026

You deserve a safe, supportive, personalized experience for every step of your pregnancy and birth. Join The Midwife Center for our weekly virtual orientation every Tuesday at 7 PM to learn about what makes care at our birth center special.

Hear from a Midwife Center nurse all about the care we provide and get all your questions answered. Friends and family are always welcome. Learn more: https://midwifecenter.org/events/orientation-virtual

Find upcoming dates - including in-person orientation sessions - on our calendar: midwifecenter.org/classes



[Image description: A graphic that says "where birth is a partnership, not a procedure" over a photo of a TMC client in a birth tub holding her newborn alongside her partner.]

🌼 Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program TODAY! 🌼Need STI testing, birth control, or your annual exam? Have an urgent gynecolo...
04/24/2026

🌼 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.]

The Midwife Center is thrilled to be hosting the Flock Artist Collective: An Art Exhibition of Artist / Mothers from May...
04/23/2026

The Midwife Center is thrilled to be hosting the Flock Artist Collective: An Art Exhibition of Artist / Mothers from May 15-June 26! Join us for the opening reception on May 15 from 7-9 PM to view the art, connect with the artists, and get to know The Midwife Center. Light refreshments will be available.

The Flock Artist Collaborative is composed of artist/mothers whose practices unfold within the often unseen realms of labor and caregiving, and amidst the broader complex scope of living and parenting through a turbulent cultural moment. The exhibit will feature work in multiple mediums from 12 different artists. Flock Artist Collective is generously donating a portion of all art sold during the exhibit to The Midwife Center.

Please register for this free event here: bit.ly/flock-tmc

[Image description: 4 graphics highlighting the opening reception, the participating artists, and an overview of the collective. More information available via the alt text tool. The first image shows artwork by (from left to right) Sophia Cardillo, Aimee Bungard, and Carrie Smith Liebman.]

NOTICE: Tonight's Fathers/Partners Support Group has been cancelled. We apologize for the short notice!The group will be...
04/23/2026

NOTICE: Tonight's Fathers/Partners Support Group has been cancelled. We apologize for the short notice!

The group will be meeting on 5/7 in-person at The Midwife Center. Please visit our website for more details: https://midwifecenter.org/events/fathers-support-group

Thank you for your understanding!

NOTICE FOR CLIENTS: The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and we are expecting increased traffic a...
04/22/2026

NOTICE FOR CLIENTS: The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and we are expecting increased traffic and limited parking throughout the city and near The Midwife Center. There will be road closures downtown and along the North Shore starting today, April 22nd. Please plan for extra time to get to The Midwife Center today through Saturday.

For more information, Visit Pittsburgh has a helpful guide on road closures during the NFL Draft: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/nfl-draft-pittsburgh/nfl-draft-central/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-guide/nfl-draft-road-closures-traffic-changes/

[Image description: 1: A notice to prepare for increased traffic and road closures. 2: The official map of road closures showing that several streets in Downtown and the North Shore will be closed starting on April 22.]

Did you get your 10,000th birth merch yet?? These limited time designs are only available through 5/10! They would make ...
04/20/2026

Did you get your 10,000th birth merch yet?? These limited time designs are only available through 5/10! They would make the perfect Mother's Day gift for the Midwife Center moms and parents in your life 💜

Get yours today: bonfire.com/store/the-midwife-center/

All proceeds go directly towards supporting our programs and services so that more families can benefit from midwife-led care at our nonprofit, independent birth center.

[Image description: 3 graphics showing the different merch styles, including t-shirts, infant onesies, crewnecks, and more in multiple colors.]

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, April 17. Wellness Walk-In Fridays is at capacity...
04/17/2026

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, April 17. 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!

NOTICE FOR CLIENTS: The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and we are expecting increased traffic a...
04/17/2026

NOTICE FOR CLIENTS: The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and we are expecting increased traffic and limited parking throughout the city and near The Midwife Center. There will be road closures downtown and along the North Shore starting on April 22nd. Please plan for extra time to get to The Midwife Center during this time.

For more information, Visit Pittsburgh has a helpful guide on road closures during the NFL Draft: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/nfl-draft-pittsburgh/nfl-draft-central/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-guide/nfl-draft-road-closures-traffic-changes/

[Image description: 1: A notice to prepare for increased traffic and road closures. 2: The official map of road closures showing that several streets in Downtown and the North Shore will be closed starting on April 22.]

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, April 17. Wellness Walk-In Fridays is at capacity...
04/17/2026

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, April 17. 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!

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🌼 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.]

Address

2831 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14123216880

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