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 control 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

Interested in donating for the TMC Family Stuff Swap? Before you bring in your donations (between February 23-27), be su...
02/04/2026

Interested in donating for the TMC Family Stuff Swap?

Before you bring in your donations (between February 23-27), be sure to review what can and cannot be accepted!

Then don't forget to register to donate and/or attend the swap on Saturday, February 28th! Registration is open at www.tiny.cc/tmcswap

Q***r parent? Currently expecting? Adopting or in the process of IUI, IVF or surrogacy?No matter where you are in your f...
02/04/2026

Q***r parent? Currently expecting? Adopting or in the process of IUI, IVF or surrogacy?

No matter where you are in your family journey, we invite you to join us for the Q***r Family Community Group - TODAY - Wednesday, February 4 @ 6 pm in the third floor classroom of the Midwife Center

FREE and open to all. Let us know you're coming @ www.tiny.cc/tmcqfcg

10,000 Births: Growing community, one birth at a time 💜Jessica, a two-time Midwife Center client, shared these beautiful...
02/03/2026

10,000 Births: Growing community, one birth at a time 💜

Jessica, a two-time Midwife Center client, shared these beautiful photos of her two Midwife Center babies - Consetta, born in 2020, and Ember, born in 2025! Consetta and Ember are two of (nearly) 10,000th babies born at The Midwife Center since we opened in 1982.

As we approach our 10,000th birth, we're celebrating all the life-changing and life-giving stories that each birth represents. Was your birth one of 10,000? We'd love to hear from you! DM us or email k.phillips@midwifecenter.org.

Do you want to help us prepare for our next 10,000 births? Make a donation here: https://bit.ly/10k-births



[Image description: Three photos featuring Ember, Consetta, and their parents at The Midwife Center.]

Ready to help the Midwife Center with its mission of better maternal health outcomes and reproductive care for all?Wheth...
02/03/2026

Ready to help the Midwife Center with its mission of better maternal health outcomes and reproductive care for all?

Whether you're looking for a regular volunteer shift or just to help out once in a while, we've got volunteer opportunities for you! From in-house help to community outreach, special events and advocacy, we've got needs for every skill set and availability.

Get started by filling out the volunteer application at www.tiny.cc/tmcvolunteer

Do you know a high schooler with a special connection to The Midwife Center? High school artists are invited to submit o...
02/02/2026

Do you know a high schooler with a special connection to The Midwife Center?

High school artists are invited to submit original visual work inspired by the prompt, "10,000 Births: Growing Community, One Birth at a Time!"

Two artists will have their work featured on TMC merchandise for a limited-time campaign to raise money for our programs and services and receive a complementary t-shirt featuring their artwork. All submissions will be featured on TMC social media.

Open to all students in grades 9-12. Submissions are due by Friday, March 6 at 5 PM.

To learn more and submit artwork, visit www.tiny.cc/tmcartcontest2026

🌼 Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program TODAY! 🌼 Every Friday, you can walk into our center in the Strip District for quality...
01/30/2026

🌼 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.

Plus, Rhonda, our Community Health Worker, is offering drop-in hours from 1-4 PM. You can meet with her for assistance with doula referrals, Medicaid enrollment, utility bills, food assistance, accessing free cribs and other baby supplies, and more.

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. Below this is a photo of Rhonda with info about Community Health Worker drop-in hours.]

UPDATE: The Fathers/Partners Support Group session scheduled for tonight, Thursday, January 29, has been CANCELLED due t...
01/29/2026

UPDATE: The Fathers/Partners Support Group session scheduled for tonight, Thursday, January 29, has been CANCELLED due to the weather and road conditions.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit our website for upcoming dates: https://midwifecenter.org/events/fathers-support-group

Stay safe!

The Midwife Center and TMC Behavioral Health Intern Ru Emmons are excited to announce the Q***r Family Community Group (...
01/29/2026

The Midwife Center and TMC Behavioral Health Intern Ru Emmons are excited to announce the Q***r Family Community Group (QFCG), a new program every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from February through April.

This is a free, supportive, community space for LGBTQIA+ families and people who are building their families

Ru Emmons is a clinical mental health counseling student at IUP, a somatic experiencing practitioner, and a bodyworker. They are q***r and trans, and have been working with that population for 8 years. They are excited to hold space with you.

QFCG is free and open to ALL. Let us know you're coming by visiting www.tiny.cc/tmcqfcg

The Midwife Center is requesting proposals from solo consultants, teams of consultants, or consulting firms to produce a...
01/28/2026

The Midwife Center is requesting proposals from solo consultants, teams of consultants, or consulting firms to produce a new strategic plan that prioritizes financial sustainability as the foundation for mission fulfillment and equity advancement through a collaborative, communicative, and inclusive planning process where staff and board feel genuinely engaged.

Proposals are due on February 28, 2026 by 11:59 PM. Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/7U2Z50Y56iN

View the full RFP here: https://bit.ly/Midwife-Center-RFP

01/27/2026

NOTICE FOR TMC CLIENTS: The Midwife Center is open today. If you are driving, there is a pothole on 29th Street near Penn Ave that is being repaired. The best way to get to our parking lot is by taking Smallman Street to 29th Street to Mulberry Way, where you can access our lot. You can also enter via 28th Street but as of this morning, there is a little more snow on that end. Our lot has been cleared, but the best side to park is the downtown side. There is no street parking due to the snow.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month - a public health campaign to educate people about prevention, early detectio...
01/27/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month - a public health campaign to educate people about prevention, early detection screenings, and important role of HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer is caused by HPV or human papillomavirus, which is present in 99.7% of cervical cancers worldwide.

Leigh McGowan MSN, CRNP, our Lead Nurse Practitioner, answered some questions about cervical cancer and the services we offer to support you health - swipe to learn more or visit our website: https://midwifecenter.org/news_posts/cervical-cancer

Leigh and our other providers are here to help you understand your cervical cancer risk, address concerns, and provide routine screenings and HPV vaccinations. Give us a call at 412.321.6880 to schedule an appointment.



[Image description: A graphic introducing the Q&A, featuring a photo of Leigh, followed by graphics that each have a question and answer about cervical cancer. Alt text is available via Meta's alt text tool.]

**Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.**

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, January 23rd. Wellness Walk-In Fridays is at capa...
01/23/2026

UPDATE: We are not able to accept any more walk-in appointments today, January 23rd. 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!

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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