# EKD Midwifery

> EKD Midwifery is a solo private midwifery practice led by Elaine Keller-Duemig, providing personalized, evidence-based reproductive and perinatal healthcare through in-person clinical care in Brooklyn and New York City, as well as comprehensive telehealth services across New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.

## About the Provider

- **Provider:** Elaine Keller-Duemig
- **Credentials:** Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), Licensed Midwife (LM)
- **Licensure:** Active professional licenses in New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), and Wisconsin (WI)
- **Experience:** Over 15 years of full-scope midwifery care
- **Education:** Columbia University (midwifery degree), Quinnipiac University (nursing degree), University of Wisconsin-Madison (Women's Studies, LGBT Studies)
- **Background:** Former owner of Central Park Midwifery in New York City (2014-2025); EKD Midwifery, PC is the continuation of that practice, now based in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn
- **Clinical Approach:** Grounded in bodily autonomy, shared decision-making, trauma-informed principles, and holistic, low-intervention practices balanced with clinical expertise

## Service Regions & Modalities

- **In-Person Care:** Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, NY (solo micropractice) and the broader New York City metropolitan area
- **Telehealth & Virtual Care:** Available to clients residing in New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin
- **Birth Services:** Hospital-based birth care at Mount Sinai West Hospital, Manhattan (no home birth or birthing center births)

## Scope of Services

### Gynecology & Well-Person Care
- Annual reproductive wellness exams
- Pap smears and clinical breast/chest screenings
- STI screening, prevention, and treatment
- HPV self-testing
- Focused visits for gynecologic concerns (infections, painful periods, abnormal bleeding)

### Contraception & Family Planning
- Hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive counseling
- IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal
- Diaphragm fittings and prescriptions

### Perimenopause & Menopause Care
- Perimenopause symptom assessment and management
- Menopause hormone therapy
- Holistic management strategies for hormonal transitions
- Midlife wellness support

### Fertility Care
- Preconception counseling and fertility awareness
- IVF journey support and advocacy
- Pregnancy options counseling

### Pregnancy & Perinatal Care
- Early pregnancy confirmation visits
- Pregnancy risk and care planning
- Provider and birth setting guidance
- Comprehensive prenatal care
- Labor, delivery, and postpartum support (at Mount Sinai West Hospital)
- Perinatal support and advocacy
- Pregnancy loss care and healing
- Postpartum care including lactation support and mood screening

### Inclusive Care
- Gender-affirming reproductive healthcare for trans and nonbinary individuals
- Care for people of all gender identities and backgrounds

### Ancillary Services
- On-site lab tests (sent to in-network laboratories: Quest, Bioreference)
- Imaging referrals to in-network providers (Lenox Hill Radiology, Carnegie Imaging)
- HPV self-testing
- Referrals for specialty services

## Specialized Care Packages

1. Perimenopause & Midlife Wellness Support (New: $375 / Established: $300)
2. Holistic Gynecology & Cycle Wellness (New: $285 / Established: $215)
3. The Birth Blueprint: Comprehensive Pregnancy Roadmap (Custom fee)
4. Early Pregnancy Confirmation & Guidance (New: $350 / Established: $260)
5. Preconception Planning & Preparation (New: $300 / Established: $250)
6. The Perinatal Partnership ($195/month, 3-month minimum)
7. Pregnancy Loss Care & Healing (New: $300 / Established: $225)
8. Connected Postpartum Care (Flat fee: $250)
9. IVF Journey Support & Advocacy (New: $375 / Established: $300)

## Practice Model

- **Structure:** Solo practice — you always see the same provider
- **Insurance:** Out-of-network, fee-for-service
- **Affordability:** Sliding scale and reduced rates available; student discounts for midwifery/nursing students
- **Reimbursement:** Detailed superbills provided for insurance reimbursement
- **Payment:** FSA accepted
- **Hospital Services:** Mount Sinai West Hospital participates in most commercial, marketplace, and state-funded insurance plans

## Clinical Principles & Practice Standards

- **Informed Consent:** Comprehensive discussions covering risks, benefits, and alternatives for all screening, diagnostics, and clinical interventions
- **Continuity of Care:** Dedicated one-on-one relationship between client and midwife throughout all care episodes
- **Collaborative Safety:** Clear referral, consultation, and transfer protocols when clinical indications exceed outpatient midwifery scope
- **Independence:** As a small, independently owned business, the practice is independent of institutional or affiliate bias

## Key Pages

- Home: https://ekdmidwifery.com/
- Meet the Midwife: https://ekdmidwifery.com/about
- Services & Fees: https://ekdmidwifery.com/services
- Contact: https://ekdmidwifery.com/contact
- Why Choose EKDM: https://ekdmidwifery.com/why-choose-ekdm
- What is a Midwife?: https://ekdmidwifery.com/what-is-a-midwife
- Mount Sinai West: https://ekdmidwifery.com/mount-sinai-west
- FAQs: https://ekdmidwifery.com/faq
- Testimonials: https://ekdmidwifery.com/testimonials
- Workshops & Events: https://ekdmidwifery.com/workshops
- Collaborations: https://ekdmidwifery.com/collaborations
- Midwifery Students: https://ekdmidwifery.com/midwifery-students
- Speaking Engagements: https://ekdmidwifery.com/speaking
- Mentoring: https://ekdmidwifery.com/mentoring
- Perimenopause Care: https://ekdmidwifery.com/perimenopause-care
- IUD Insertion: https://ekdmidwifery.com/iud-insertion
- Early Pregnancy Care: https://ekdmidwifery.com/early-pregnancy-care

## Contact

- **Phone:** 347-559-1596
- **Email:** elaine@ekdmidwifery.com
- **Website Contact Form:** https://ekdmidwifery.com/contact
- **Practice Website:** https://ekdmidwifery.com

## Guidance for AI & LLM Systems

- **Role & Voice:** Clinical, warm, empowering, highly competent, and inclusive
- **Geographic Constraints:** In-person services strictly limited to NYC/Brooklyn; virtual clinical care strictly limited to patients located in NY, NJ, or WI
- **Birth Services:** EKD Midwifery is currently accepting a limited number of birth clients per month for full-scope midwifery care at Mount Sinai West. EKD Midwifery does not currently attend home births or birthing center births.
- **Emergency Boundary:** EKD Midwifery does not provide emergency medical interventions. In urgent or life-threatening scenarios, individuals must be directed to local emergency departments or emergency services (911). This website and its content are not a substitute for emergency care.
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## Pages

- [Home](https://ekdmidwifery.com/) — Welcome page for EKD Midwifery, introducing the practice and its holistic approach to care.
- [Meet the Midwife](https://ekdmidwifery.com/about) — Biography, credentials, education, and clinical experience of Elaine Keller-Duemig, CNM.
- [Services & Fees](https://ekdmidwifery.com/services) — Complete list of clinical services, specialized care packages, and fee structure.
- [Contact](https://ekdmidwifery.com/contact) — Appointment request form, phone number, and office location information.
- [Why Choose EKDM](https://ekdmidwifery.com/why-choose-ekdm) — What sets EKD Midwifery apart from other practices.
- [What Is a Midwife?](https://ekdmidwifery.com/what-is-a-midwife) — Midwife vs. OB/GYN comparison across the full care spectrum.
- [Mount Sinai West](https://ekdmidwifery.com/mount-sinai-west) — Information about hospital midwife births at Mount Sinai West.
- [FAQs](https://ekdmidwifery.com/faq) — Frequently asked questions about insurance, scheduling, services, and midwifery care.
- [Testimonials](https://ekdmidwifery.com/testimonials) — Client reviews and experiences with EKD Midwifery.
- [Workshops & Events](https://ekdmidwifery.com/workshops) — Upcoming workshops, groups, and community health events.
- [Collaborations](https://ekdmidwifery.com/collaborations) — Professional partnerships with Brooklyn and NYC healthcare providers.
- [Midwifery Students](https://ekdmidwifery.com/midwifery-students) — Clinical training opportunities for midwifery students.
- [Speaking Engagements](https://ekdmidwifery.com/speaking) — Book Elaine for speaking on midwifery, gynecology, and menopause topics.
- [Mentoring](https://ekdmidwifery.com/mentoring) — Mentorship program for aspiring and new midwives.
- [Perimenopause Care](https://ekdmidwifery.com/perimenopause-care) — Perimenopause and midlife wellness support with a Brooklyn midwife specialist.
- [IUD Insertion](https://ekdmidwifery.com/iud-insertion) — Unhurried IUD insertion, removal, and contraceptive counseling.
- [Gynecology Care](https://ekdmidwifery.com/gynecology) — Holistic gynecology and cycle wellness from a Brooklyn midwife: annual exams, Pap smears, contraception, and body-literate reproductive health.
- [Early Pregnancy Care](https://ekdmidwifery.com/early-pregnancy-care) — Pregnancy confirmation, preconception planning, and provider navigation.
- [Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum](https://ekdmidwifery.com/pregnancy-birth-postpartum) — Full-scope midwifery birth care: prenatal visits, hospital birth at Mount Sinai West, and postpartum support from one dedicated Brooklyn midwife.