Traci Santangelo - Midwife

About Traci

With nearly a decade of experience serving women in the DFW area, BirthPointe stands as a premier women’s health and birth center. Our facility features three exquisitely designed birth suites, and our dedicated certified nurse midwives are here to provide compassionate care. Additionally, we offer monthly educational classes to support and empower women throughout their journey. Traci Santangelo MSN APRN CNM: Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University and started my career working in a local Labor & Delivery Unit. I then married a Yankee (don’t hold it against me), and he moved me to Detroit, Michigan, then to Miami, Florida, and finally to Chicago, Illinois—all for his exciting career. It was at the University of Illinois at Chicago that I received my Master’s in Nursing with a Midwifery designation and developed a deep desire to move back to the Lone Star State. I was tired of being cold! During that time away, I had two children (who have my heart completely), worked in some incredible hospitals as a Labor Nurse, and really developed a desire to serve women. Birth has always been my passion. I love every part of it! From the first positive pregnancy test, to watching a mother hear her baby’s heartbeat for the first time, to hearing that same baby cry at birth—I find all of it exciting and am in constant awe of how perfectly we are made to carry and birth a baby. I am a complete geek when it comes to the physiology of human development and can’t help but talk about developmental milestones because they are fascinating. Why wouldn’t you want to know everything about your baby?! I never tire of it. And I never tire of a woman’s need to feel validated, heard, and respected. You deserve that—you are a woman, for goodness’ sake! It is my great pleasure to serve women such as yourself at this time in your life. I want to give you the very best care I can provide, and I would be honored for the opportunity. Theresa Stryk MSN, APRN, CNM: Theresa grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved to Texas to pursue her Biology degree at the University of Dallas, where she also played volleyball. She received her BSN from Texas Woman’s University and worked in Labor & Delivery at Parkland before getting her Master’s in Nursing from Texas Tech University and becoming a CNM. She is married to her wonderful husband, Logan, and they have two daughters, Julie and Helen. Theresa has had the privilege of previously working in a NaProTechnology office, where she gained valuable insights into the remarkable benefits of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) for so many women. Through her experience, she has seen how these methods empower women to understand and manage their reproductive health. At BirthPointe, Theresa is dedicated to continuing her mission of educating others about FABMs, promoting awareness, and supporting women in making informed choices about their fertility.

Midwife packages and pricing

Birth Center all-inclusive package

BirthPointe’s fees are all-inclusive for a normal, low risk pregnancy. This includes: Initial physical exam, health history and review of records All prenatals according to our appointment schedule Routine prenatal lab work One anatomy and dating sonogram On-call for your birth Management of labor and delivery All birth supplies One birth assistant Newborn assessment/newborn screens Social Security and birth certificate paperwork Postpartum care Immediately after birth 2-day, 2-week and 6-week visits Lactation consultation Teaching and Initial latch 1 follow up visit (scheduled with your postpartum visit) Postpartum herbal bath kit Footprint keepsake Infant swaddle and hat

$7,950 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Birth belongs to women, not to doctors, not to midwives and not to insurance companies. Our Mission: Our mission is to be your guide on the most wondrous journey of growing your family. Birth belongs to women – not to doctors, not to midwives, not to hospitals and not to insurance companies. Your pregnancy journey is as unique as you are. This path you are taking, must align with your values as a woman and as a mother. BirthPointe is staffed by Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), with many years of experience and we only offer individualized care. BirthPointe is not a one-size fits all operation. It isn’t a transaction. That is not appropriate for birth and it is not appropriate in caring for women. We believe that you and your baby are the most important part of this equation, and we want to help you achieve the birth that you deserve.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

BLS (2025)
NRP (2025)

Education

University of Illinois (2012)
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2021)
Texas Women's University (2000)

Memberships and affiliations

AMCB

Languages

English

Credentials

APRN CNM MSN

Specialties

Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Family Planning Gynecology Midwife Support Natural Birth Postpartum Care Preconception Sexual Health Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Water birth Well-Woman Care

Frequently asked questions

What is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)?

A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), is a registered nurse that has received additional training to become a midwife. There is a significant difference from a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vs CNM’s can take care of girls when they start having periods and continuing caring for them all the way through menopause. We basically can care for you for your lifetime! CNM’s are considered primary care providers in the State of Texas, and have prescriptive authority (meaning we can write you a prescription if necessary). We collaborate with physicians and most CNM’s, work in hospitals.

When should I schedule my first appointment?

We like you to have a “Meet the Midwife” visit, so that you can make sure that a birth center birth is right for you. Once that has happened we can schedule your first appointment. We like to have a first appointment in the first trimester (before 12 weeks). But call us at any point you decide you might be interested in a birth center setting.