Corinne Westing
Category
Midwife
Average star rating
N/A
Experience
11 years
Corinne Westing
Midwife
11 years of experience
N/A
Oak Park, Illinois
Corinne Westing
Midwife
Oak Park, Illinois
11 years of experience
About me
I am a solo practice Certified Nurse Midwife with over 10 years of experience attending births and providing well person care in various settings in the Chicago area. Half of my midwifery career has been in several different types of hospitals; and the other half in home birth and at a free-standing birth center. My passion is to provide individualized, holistic, trauma-informed care to individuals and families seeking personal, loving support on their pregnancy, birth, and reproductive wellness journeys. Clients in my care will note that I am very knowledgable, warm, confident, and offer my service in the spirit of partnership with my clients. Anti-oppression is very important to me, and clients will find that my practice is inclusive, aware of the impact of social issues on health outcomes, and that I embrace a Health at Every Size approach. As a solo practice midwife, I keep a low volume, so as to provide excellent focus on my clients; and I offer extensive postpartum care to protect this vulnerable and important time.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Midwifery (2012)
Certification and training
Certified Nurse Midwife (2013)
Memberships and affiliations
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Queer and Trans Midwives Association
Association for Size Diversity and Health
Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Directory
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
Evidence-Based Birth Academy
Credentials
APRN
CNM
MS
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age
Anxiety and Depression
Birth and Lactation
Birth Trauma
Breastfeeding Support
Cervical Dysplasia
Evidence-Based Care
Family Planning
HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach
Healthy Eating
Home Birth
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
LGBTQ+
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Natural Birth
Natural Childbirth
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Newborn Care
Newborn Exam
Newborn Screening
Nutritional Counseling
Parenting
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Postpartum Care
Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy Loss
Prenatal Care
Preventative Care
Reproductive and Parenting
Reproductive Mental Health
Screening for Cervical and Breast Cancer
Self-Compassion
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Health
Sexual Issues
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing and Treatment
Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Support in Pregnancy Loss
Telehealth
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Water birth
Well-Woman Care
Languages
English, Spanish
Service introduction
I offer comprehensive midwifery care across the reproductive lifespan -- from adolescence, to preconception health or reproductive life planning, to well person care, to menopause; and my specialty is offering my care for clients seeking home birth midwifery. I see clients for hour-long office visits for any of my services; and provide loving, evidence-based, and holistic support during labor, birth, and the postpartum. Additionally, I offer in-home intrauterine insemination (IUI) to clients seeking to build and grow their families using donor sperm.
Packages
Home Birth Midwifery
Comprehensive midwifery care, including office visits at the standard schedule (monthly for the first 2 trimesters, then every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks; then weekly until birth); a home visit at 36 weeks to prepare for the birth; and my team (myself and my assistant and possibly a student) attending your birth at home. We also provide 2 home visits postpartum: at 24-36 hours, and at 4-6 days, where we offer all care that is standard for newborns, as well as follow up with the birthing client. The package also includes a 2-week postpartum telehealth visit and 6-week postpartum office visit with the midwife.
Package does not include labs, ultrasounds, or medications for the newborn. Clients may use PPO insurance to bill labs/ultrasounds.
Clients may receive a Superbill to send to their insurance to utilize out-of-network benefits with PPO insurance; or they may request help applying for a PPO waiver, if they do not have a high ($4,000+) deductible, to use in-network benefits.
We do accept Care Credit for deferred-interest payment plans (no interest if paid in full by 6 months); and we accept payments on a fixed schedule.
$6,000.00
USD Flat rate
Reproductive Wellness Care (first visit)
Office visit to establish care with the midwife. Initial visit includes review of the health history and possibly of previous records; labs for preventive health if needed (labs may be billed to insurance if the client has a PPO), including screening for cervical cancer (Pap/HPV testing), lipids, diabetes screening, etc.
The midwife works with the client on their stated health goals, and brings expertise in nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, and metal health.
Follow-up visits with the midwife are $150.
Telehealth is also available.
Brief telehealth care available for established clients for $50
$300.00
USD Flat rate
Family Building for LGBTQIA and Solo Parents
Looking to grow your family and not feeling seen in the traditional fertility industry? We've got you! Our practice is focused on providing low-intervention support for conception in the comfort of your home (or our very cozy non-medical-feeling office!).
The foundation of our work is to work with you to learn your body's unique fertility signs and prepare for conception and early pregnancy by supporting your health. Close support from the midwife through the process will help you feel confident and cared for.
The typical course of care looks like this:
* Free consultation to evaluate fit
* Office or telehealth visit to discuss preconception health, order labs if needed, and provide education on learning your cycle (new client visit $300)
* You spend 2-3 months cycle-tracking so we can identify your ideal time to conceive
* Follow-up visit with the midwife (usually via telehealth) to review cycle charts and make a plan of care for your insemination ($50 visit)
* One well-timed insemination per cycle. An average of 4 cycles is typical to result in a pregnancy. ($600 for first cycle; $500 for each subsequent cycle)
$950.00
USD Flat rate
Home Birth Midwifery
Comprehensive midwifery care, including office visits at the standard schedule (monthly for the first 2 trimesters, then every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks; then weekly until birth); a home visit at 36 weeks to prepare for the birth; and my team (myself and my assistant and possibly a student) attending your birth at home. We also provide 2 home visits postpartum: at 24-36 hours, and at 4-6 days, where we offer all care that is standard for newborns, as well as follow up with the birthing client. The package also includes a 2-week postpartum telehealth visit and 6-week postpartum office visit with the midwife.
Package does not include labs, ultrasounds, or medications for the newborn. Clients may use PPO insurance to bill labs/ultrasounds.
Clients may receive a Superbill to send to their insurance to utilize out-of-network benefits with PPO insurance; or they may request help applying for a PPO waiver, if they do not have a high ($4,000+) deductible, to use in-network benefits.
We do accept Care Credit for deferred-interest payment plans (no interest if paid in full by 6 months); and we accept payments on a fixed schedule.
$6,000.00
USD Flat rate
Reproductive Wellness Care (first visit)
Office visit to establish care with the midwife. Initial visit includes review of the health history and possibly of previous records; labs for preventive health if needed (labs may be billed to insurance if the client has a PPO), including screening for cervical cancer (Pap/HPV testing), lipids, diabetes screening, etc.
The midwife works with the client on their stated health goals, and brings expertise in nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, and metal health.
Follow-up visits with the midwife are $150.
Telehealth is also available.
Brief telehealth care available for established clients for $50
$300.00
USD Flat rate
Family Building for LGBTQIA and Solo Parents
Looking to grow your family and not feeling seen in the traditional fertility industry? We've got you! Our practice is focused on providing low-intervention support for conception in the comfort of your home (or our very cozy non-medical-feeling office!).
The foundation of our work is to work with you to learn your body's unique fertility signs and prepare for conception and early pregnancy by supporting your health. Close support from the midwife through the process will help you feel confident and cared for.
The typical course of care looks like this:
* Free consultation to evaluate fit
* Office or telehealth visit to discuss preconception health, order labs if needed, and provide education on learning your cycle (new client visit $300)
* You spend 2-3 months cycle-tracking so we can identify your ideal time to conceive
* Follow-up visit with the midwife (usually via telehealth) to review cycle charts and make a plan of care for your insemination ($50 visit)
* One well-timed insemination per cycle. An average of 4 cycles is typical to result in a pregnancy. ($600 for first cycle; $500 for each subsequent cycle)
$950.00
USD Flat rate
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Frequently asked questions
I'm over 40. Am I too high risk for a home birth?
Not at all! Home birth can be a great option at all ages, as long as you don't have other major health issues. I offer clients information on supporting a healthier pregnancy at any age, but you can have an empowered home birth experience without all of the fear-mongering and over-medicalization you might experience with a hospital-based provider and birth setting.
Do you have a BMI cutoff?
No way! Home birth can be safe for people of all sizes, and there is no reason to limit access to home birth or midwifery care based on body size. Plus, BMI is a terrible marker of "health." I embrace a Health at Every Size (TM) approach and am body-positive and weight-neutral.
What do you mean when you say you're holistic?
To me, holistic means that I work with you to take a comprehensive approach to your health and wellness goals. I work to support you in mind and body to promote your body's wisdom, by addressing your lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, hydration, and mental health. While I can prescribe medication if needed, I also promote using natural remedies whenever possible.
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