Gynecology, Maternity & Parenthood Blog - Millie
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Millie's grand opening celebration
Please join us this Friday from 3pm to 5pm PT in Bateman Mall Park to celebrate the grand opening of Millie, a new maternity clinic in Berkeley. No need to RSVP — just show up and we'll see you there!
Meet Millie: A New Model for Maternity and Gynecology Care
At the center of Millie's care model are Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), who serve as the primary clinicians for the majority of patients. CNMs are advanced practice clinicians who complete graduate-level nursing programs and are nationally board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. They specialize in managing low- to moderate-risk pregnancies, physiologic labor, birth, and non-surgical gynecology.
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Why Mental Health Should Be Front and Center in Prenatal and Postpartum Care Delivery
Nobody needs to tell you that pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood are experiences that come with massive changes.
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The Differences Between an OB-GYN and a Midwife (and Why There's Room for Both)
What type of pregnancy care is best? The two medical practitioners typically involved in pregnancy and birth are obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYN) and midwives, but what’s the difference? And do you have to choose one or the other?
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What You Need to Know About Fertility, Infertility, and Trying to Get Pregnant
The truth about trying to get pregnant is that it may not happen immediately for most people — and many people in the U.S. experience trouble conceiving and staying pregnant.
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Birthing While Black in America: A Black Mother's Experience Building a Strong Perinatal Support Team
When I set out to write this article, I would have loved to have said that as a Black birthing person I selected an all-Black birthing team to meet my needs. But the reality is that there aren’t enough Black reproductive healthcare professionals. So, I selected a team of birth-work and mental health professionals who listened to me, who made me feel seen, and who were not afraid to engage in a discussion about my experience as it pertains to my race and identity.
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Navigating U.S. Pregnancy Care as a Transgender Man
I am a Black, gay, transgender man, and seahorse dad. I gave birth to my first daughter on January 9, 2014 — four years after beginning my medical transition. Six years later, I gave birth to my second child on July 21, 2020. Neither pregnancy was planned.
The Millie Clinic Story: Better Maternity Care for All
I am Anu Sharma, the founder and CEO of Millie. Together with Talia Borgo, Millie’s Clinical Director (who was also my midwife), and Sarah Reynolds, our Chief Technology Officer, we’re on a mission to improve the U.S. maternity care system from the inside out.
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Millie and UCSF Health Expand Access to Coordinated, Technology-Enabled Maternity Care in Northern California
Millie, a maternity and women's health clinic, announced a partnership with UCSF Health, as the clinic continues to expand access to high-quality pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care in collaboration with leading health systems.
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Millie Launches First-of-its-Kind AI Solution to Transform the Women’s Health Care Ecosystem
Maia, Millie’s New AI Agent, Delivers Smarter Clinical Insights and Personalized Patient Support
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Millie Launches Perimenopause and Menopause Care Offering, Extending Support Across Every Stage of Women’s Health
The Hybrid, Midwifery-Led Clinic Broadens Its Services to Include Comprehensive Care For Women Across Life Stages
Millie Secures $12M Series A to Continue Closing Gaps in Maternal Healthcare
The Capital Enables the Hybrid Maternity Care Company to Scale Through Tech Advancement and Physical Expansion
New Millie Report Finds Hybrid Maternal Healthcare Model Improve Deliveries, Patient Engagement and Cost Savings
The Maternity Clinic Releases Data Exceeding National Benchmarks, Proving the Efficacy of its Future-Forward Care