Samantha L Mehaffey
Home birth midwife

Samantha L Mehaffey

Licensed Midwife (LM)
Richland, Michigan
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Service area
Southwest michigan
Openings
Sep 2026, Oct 2026 + 4 more
Payment
4500
Experience
3 years / 250
About Samantha

I believe the Lord called me to midwifery in all aspects of it, supporting women in pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and teaching new midwives.

Availability
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Openings can change quickly. Contact Samantha directly to confirm fit around your due date.

Services and specialties
Water birth VBAC First-time parents Birth pool rental Postpartum doula referral Newborn screening Trauma-informed care
Fees and insurance
Package cost
4500
Insurance and payment
Self-pay Sliding scale
Included in care
  • All prenatal visits
  • Birth attendance
  • Birth assistant
  • Postpartum home visits
  • 6-week postpartum visit
  • Newborn assessments
  • Birth pool rental, labs, ultrasound, and disposable supplies are an additional cost.
Credentials
Credential
Licensed Midwife (LM)
NPI
1871205591
License state
MI
Education
I have a Mercy In Action Bachelors of science in Midwifery, I love Jesus, I was a doula for 13 years, and now train doulas myself.
Professional memberships
MMA board member, FIMR board member
Experience
3 years in practice, 250 births attended
Location and fit
Primary location
Richland, Michigan
Service area
Southwest michigan
Backup hospital
Usually Bronson Kalamazoo
Languages
English
VBAC experience
Yes, I attend VBACs at home
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