About Shamika
Mika is a Certified Nurse-Midwife. Prior to becoming a Certified Nurse-Midwife, she worked as a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse with cross-training in Labor and Delivery. Her early career work includes working as a Medical Laboratory Technician with an impressive and extensive research background. Midwife Mika has always had a passion for education and empowerment and is an avid supporter of informed consent, not informed compliance. She aims to utilize her extensive knowledge base to help clients find options that meet their desired needs and goals. Mika's path to midwifery started in 2014 as she sought out providers during her own fertility and pregnancy journey. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, she has helped numerous families in their desire to breastfeed their infants and set attainable goals during their nursing relationship, both in and out of the NICU.
Practice
Nouvelle Midwifery and Wellness
One of the best parts of Nouvelle Midwifery & Wellness is that WE COME TO YOU! All of our services are provided in the comfort and privacy of your home, so there is no rushing out…
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Openings can change quickly. Contact Shamika directly to confirm fit around your due date.
Services and specialties
Water birth
VBAC
First-time parents
Birth pool rental
Newborn screening
Fees and insurance
Package cost
The Global Maternity Fee for home birth is $6,500. A $650 nonrefundable retainer reserves space on the birth calendar. Because a limited number of clients are accepted each month, space is not secured until the retainer is received. The remaining balance is due by 35 weeks gestation.
Insurance and payment
Self-pay
Provides superbill for reimbursement
Included in care
- All prenatal visits
- Birth attendance
- Birth assistant
- Postpartum home visits
- 6-week postpartum visit
- Newborn assessments
- Birth supplies kit
Credentials
Credential
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Education
2023 - Masters of Nursing Science, Midwifery; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2018 - Bachelors of Nursing; Marymount University 2015 - Associates of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology; Greenville Technical College 2010 - Bachelors of Science, Biology; University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Professional memberships
ACNM, NBMA, AWHONN, SAAMA, ARISE
Experience
2 years in practice
Location and fit
Primary location
San Antonio, Texas
Service area
The service area is 30 minutes or 30 miles from the practice's primary address. We do still provide services outside of that range for an additional travel fee.
Backup hospital
Nouvelle Midwifery and Wellness does not have admitting privileges at any local hospitals. The transfer hospital, if needed, will be based on patient preference and proximity while also considering the nature of the transfer (emergent vs non emergent).
VBAC experience
Case-by-case
