Prenatal Care
Unhurried, relationship-based visits focused on a healthy pregnancy and confident, informed choices — with 24/7 phone access to Jana.
Midwife near Mishawaka, IN
Midwifery & home birth for Mishawaka families
Mishawaka, the "Princess City" on the St. Joseph River, is about 35 minutes northwest of Happy Stork. Mishawaka families choosing midwifery-led care get a calmer, more personal birth experience - unhurried visits, true continuity with one midwife, and the choice of a peaceful birth-center delivery in Nappanee or a planned home birth in their own home. Postpartum support continues through the tender weeks after birth, including a super-bill at six weeks to help with insurance.
What we offer
Midwifery & women's care, close to home
Birth Center & Home Birth
For low-risk pregnancies — a peaceful birth-center delivery in Nappanee, or a planned birth in your own home. You stay in the lead.
Limited Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound imaging through your pregnancy, offered right where you already feel comfortable.
Postpartum & Women's Health
Attentive support after birth, plus year-round women's primary care, annual exams, and family planning — a super-bill is provided at six weeks for insurance.
Questions from Mishawaka families
Common questions
Does Happy Stork serve Mishawaka for home birth?
Yes. Jana Schenkel, CNM provides home-birth midwifery for low-risk pregnancies to families in Mishawaka and across St. Joseph County. She travels to your home for the birth and your postpartum visits, with 24-hour phone access to her throughout your care.
How far is the birthing center from Mishawaka?
Blessed Beginnings Care Center in Nappanee is about a 35-minute drive from Mishawaka (via US-6 and US-31), and the Wakarusa office is close by for prenatal visits. Many Mishawaka families plan a birth-center delivery, while others choose a home birth in Mishawaka.
Can I get prenatal care and ultrasounds near Mishawaka?
Yes - prenatal visits and limited ultrasound are provided at the Wakarusa office and Nappanee birthing center, with home primary-care visits available for Mishawaka-area families. Care is offered fluently in English, Russian, and German.
How much does a home birth or birth-center delivery cost?
Most pregnancies are an all-inclusive plan of $3,300 - covering all visits, blood work, a viability ultrasound, and the professional delivery cost. There is a $300 discount if paid by 37 weeks, payment plans are available, and a super-bill is provided at six weeks postpartum.
Does insurance cover a midwife or home birth?
Some insurance plans reimburse for midwifery and home birth, but you are responsible for verifying your own coverage. Many families choose the simple all-inclusive self-pay plan - either way, we provide a super-bill at six weeks postpartum to help you file with your insurer.
Ready to start the conversation?
Reach out for a no-pressure chat about your pregnancy or your care. Visits are by appointment.