Corinne Westing - Midwife

About Corinne

I am a solo practice Certified Nurse Midwife with over 12 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.

Midwife packages and pricing

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 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 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 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

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.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Nurse Midwife (2013)

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Midwifery (2012)

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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.