Lineage Midwifery LLC

Lineage Midwifery LLC Licensed midwife providing home and birth center birth in northeast Michigan.

Lineage Midwifery LLC is an independent practice providing home birth and birth center options to northeast Michigan. We follow the midwifery model of care, center famlies, and support a diverse clientele with varying needs. Valerie Meharg, CPM, LM graduated from the direct entry midwifery program at Southwest WI Technical College and completed a rigorous, hands-on apprenticeship where she served

families all over Michigan. Valerie's core philosophy is that birth is a normal physiologic process and an important life event- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Her mission is to provide respectful and supportive care that is based on the newest evidence as well as tradition.

A Million Reasons to Work for Yourself:August Edition w/ Angela Kristie LLCYou can conduct business meetings via paddleb...
08/20/2026

A Million Reasons to Work for Yourself:
August Edition w/ Angela Kristie LLC

You can conduct business meetings via paddleboard whenever you want🌊

In all seriousness though, having time to cut loose and relax outdoors gives us the brain space and the inspiration to continue offering high quality care and support.

It seems like transformation is in the air- and not just the seasons. Some I can explain with words and some I just feel. But, we adapt. We change. We grow and get stronger.

Good things are coming, keep paddling ❤️

And yep I had already fallen in lol

Miss Shelby is our fave!
08/12/2026

Miss Shelby is our fave!

📚💙 STORYTIME AT THE MARKET! 💙📚

We’re excited to welcome Shelby Carrier of Lakeside Language LLC as our Guest Reader this Friday! 🌻

As a speech-language pathologist, Shelby helps children build communication and language skills—and she’s bringing that love of learning to storytime! 🗣️📖✨

📅 Friday, August 14th @ 10 AM. Meet at the picnic tables behind the market sign!

Bring the kiddos and join us for a fun storytime at the Market! 🥖🍎🌻

Dr. Angers is an incredible provider ✨️💜✨️
08/11/2026

Dr. Angers is an incredible provider ✨️💜✨️

We're proud to share that Dr. Deanna Angers will join Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Women's Health this September.

As women's healthcare needs continue to grow across Northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare remains committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Dr. Angers brings valuable experience and a dedication to exceptional care that will help us continue serving women and families throughout the region.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Angers to the Munson Healthcare team.

Love it when past clients visit 💜 Especially the funny ones 🤣
08/07/2026

Love it when past clients visit 💜
Especially the funny ones 🤣

07/14/2026

Several of my favorite days of summer, the hot miserable ones that my beloved Michigander friends and family can't tolerate, were absolutely wasted on possibly having this GI issue that seems to be exploding (pun very much intended) across Michigan.

This thing is NO JOKE. Like Oregon Trail you have died of dysentery type illness.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or health compromised in any way and come down with this, be careful with yourself. If you aren't any of these things but know people who are- check on them!

It is going to be super hot for a little while- stay indoors.
You will need electrolytes and lots and lots of fluids.
If you have any signs of severe dehydration (rapid heart beat, dizziness, confusion, discolored skin, or very low urine output) please see a doctor immediately.

They say they don't have a source pinned down yet. Personally I am avoiding restaurants for the time being, washing everything throughly, and buying local produce whenever possible.

Be safe friends 🙏

05/16/2026

💙💙Two all night births in three days

🍒☀️Grateful for warm sun and a bowl of cherries

😍We still have some availability for November and December due dates, home birth or birth center

☎️Questions about midwives? Reach out!

📣URGENT📣call for help in the way of public comment:Michigan Medicaid has proposed coverage for licensed midwives. Many o...
04/30/2026

📣URGENT📣call for help in the way of public comment:
Michigan Medicaid has proposed coverage for licensed midwives. Many of my clients have asked about this, others have not been able to become clients because it didn't exist.
There are two proposed policies. You can read them here:

Fee-for-Service Coverage of Licensed Midwifery Services. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Assistance-Programs/Medicaid-BPHASA/Public-Comment/2026/2609-Maternal-P.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgWFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVWXVjbktlaXdlUmJqY1Jxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgnnaZb2Nh9-nJfEysXSTg2ZgTaK7vMiI-6hlfB-uZVqj5Z-j9SNZjT-VtF1_aem_sLT9wS97DbrN3kigKxKXYg

Coverage of Planned Homebirth Services and update to Medicaid Covered Doula Services.
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Assistance-Programs/Medicaid-BPHASA/Public-Comment/2026/2608-Maternal-P.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgWIhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVWXVjbktlaXdlUmJqY1Jxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjKGxmbEq74wS4qUIahppzVJ1pwQT71ZKC7unomAX5SMDw_2Bu05a02OmX3z_aem_zCFbnuyVripM4uNNYl2xQw

There is an email on the first page of each for Janelle Troutman. PLEASE send comments on the proposed policies to her by May 13.
It would be wonderful to increase access for Medicaid carrying families, however, there are some concerns with the policies. Especially how they limit the scope of the midwife pertaining to things like multiple gestation (twins) and breech delivery. We are allowed to attend these births in the state of Michigan, and midwives fought hard for that. Please let the state know you do not want your access to quality midwifery care limited because of insurance policy. Another issue raised by many is the low reimbursement rates for all providers. You could also let them know about that!

If you are concerned about increasing health care costs and the burden on the system, SO AM I. Please know this does NOT add anything to the Medicaid budget. About half the births in this country are already paid for by Medicaid, this bill and others like it will not increase that. If anything, midwifery care will improve outcomes, leading to healthier families who need less healthcare.

04/24/2026

Loving these LOUD peepers on the way home from a prenatal

Awesome ✨️❤️✨️
04/21/2026

Awesome ✨️❤️✨️

✨ MOMMY MAKEOVER GIVEAWAY ✨

Becoming a mom has been the most beautiful, life-changing experience… but also one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. 💛 This is my first full year of being a mom, and wow—it takes everything out of you some days.

We pour so much into our babies that we forget to take care of ourselves… and that matters too.

So I want to give one amazing mama the chance to feel like her again. 💇‍♀️✨

I’m giving away a FULL Mommy Makeover (hair) — customized just for you!

🤍 This includes:
• Color or refresh
• Cut
• Style
• All the pampering you deserve

To enter:
1. Like this post
2. Comment “ME” (or tag a mama who deserves this!)
3. Share this post

Winner will be announced May 10 on Mother’s Day ! 🎉

Mamas—you are doing an incredible job, even on the days you don’t feel like it. You deserve to feel confident, refreshed, and taken care of too. 💕

Love, Kayla

💫Magical offer for Lineage Midwifery clients💫When I say magical, I mean it. Michele is the only person allowed to photog...
04/09/2026

💫Magical offer for Lineage Midwifery clients💫
When I say magical, I mean it. Michele is the only person allowed to photograph me 😎

Address

196 S 3rd Street, Unit# 1
Rogers City, MI
49779

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19893065175

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