Midwives at Elmhurst Clinic

A personalized experience

The team of certified nurse midwives at Midwifery and Women’s Health of Elmhurst Clinic support choice in birth, so you can take control of your birthing experience, instead of letting the experience happen to you.

Count on your midwife to support your personal choices, cultural preferences and unique needs. The result: an empowering, personalized experience.

Our midwives care for all people with gynecological and prenatal needs in an inclusive and affirming environment. They also provide preventive healthcare and overall gynecology services for patients at every stage of life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond.

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Julie Brown, CNM, MSN, APRN

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Brown's education and credentials include:

Education: University of Illinois-Chicago, 2018
Society: American College of Nurse Midwives
Certifications: Midwifery

"My philosophy of care is to provide reproductive and gynecologic healthcare throughout a patient’s lifespan. I believe in empowering patients, partnering with them and providing individualized care so that they may make informed decisions regarding their healthcare and attain optimal health."

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Michelle Jackowski, CNM, MS, APRN

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Jackowski's education and credentials include:

Education: University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010
Certifications: Midwifery

"As a certified nurse midwife I provide individualized care to women throughout their childbearing years. I believe in partnering with my patients to develop a plan to assist them in achieving optimal health."

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Tina Mingo, CNM, DNP, APRN

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Mingo's education and credentials include:

Education: University of Illinois, Chicago, 2005; University of Illinois, Chicago, 2019
Society: American College of Nurse Midwives; American Midwifery Certification Board; National Certification Corporation
Certifications: Midwifery

Mingo provides primary care to women throughout the lifespan including annual exams, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, testing and treatment, uncomplicated pregnancies, childbirth, and postpartum care. She supports women in choosing best approaches based on informed consent.

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Mary Saracco, CNM, MM, APN

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Saracco's education and credentials include:

Education: Philadelphia University, 1999
Society: American College of Nurse Midwives
Certifications: Midwifery

"As a nurse midwife and advanced practice nurse I believe that all women deserve dignified and individualized care. Caring for women throughout their reproductive years with respect is hallmark in my practice."

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Marybeth Waldorf, CNM, M.S., APN

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Waldorf's education and credentials include:

Education: University of Illinois, Chicago, 2008
Society: American College of Nurse Midwives
Certifications: Midwifery

"As a board certified nurse midwife, I specialize in providing individualized care for women throughout the childbearing years. I believe each woman is unique and requires attentive and personalized care to assist in attaining a holistic balance of health."

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Midwife services we offer

Our midwives specialize in low-risk pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care, as well as gynecological care and well-care services at all stages of life:

Family/birth planning and preconception counseling
Reproductive medicine, including infertility evaluation
Comprehensive prenatal care (testing, ultrasound)
Birth care – continuous support during active labor
Breastfeeding support
Annual exams (Pap, HPV tests)
Breast exams, mammography referral
Birth control options
Gynecologic care and surgery, minimally invasive options
Menopause care
STD screenings
Urinary incontinence screening and treatment

Convenient locations

Our nurse midwives deliver babies exclusively at Elmhurst Hospital, and our offices are conveniently located in:

Elmhurst (1200 S. York Street, Suite 4120)
North Elmhurst (755 S. York Street)
Lombard (130 W. Main Street)
Oak Park (1100 Lake Street, Suite 230)

We are taking every precaution to keep our patients safe during their visits. Virtual visits are also offered. Call 331-221-9009 or schedule your appointment online today.

EXPERT, PERSONALIZED CARE FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS

How our midwifery care stands out

We will partner with you to meet your pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum goals. Our advantages include:

Nationally certified and licensed nurse midwives (APRNs)
Prenatal visits close to home with four convenient locations
Exclusively deliver babies at Elmhurst Hospital, offering:
- Private birthing suites in the hospital’s Family Birthing Center
- On-site OB-GYNs work with our midwives should complications arise
- On-site anesthesiologists should you desire pain medication, epidural
VBAC-supportive environment for those who had a previous C-section*
Alternative comfort measures/pain relief options* during labor and birth:
- Hydrotherapy/warm water immersion in whirlpool/tubs
- Birthing balls, massage, position changes, relaxation
- Medications, epidural and nitrous oxide for pain/anxiety relief (also adopted by hospital’s OB-GYNs)
Inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ patients

*Your midwife will assess your situation to determine if you meet the criteria to safely receive certain care options.

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