Hello! I'm Heather!

A fellow mom on a journey to provide quality midwifery care
MY CREDENTIALS
I am a State Licensed Certified Professional Midwife (LM + CPM) and I have been attending births as a midwife’s assistant or apprentice since 2011, when I began my first apprenticeship. Since then, I have worked with 6 different midwives in the metro Detroit area and surrounding communities. I enjoy working alongside different midwives and my practice is a good melting pot of midwifery styles.
 
I am a current member of the Michigan Midwives’ Association, a certified Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and an adult / child / infant CPR provider. In April 2018 I attained my Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential from the North American Registry of Midwives.
 
MY STORY
I have been married to my college sweetheart, John, since 2004 and we have 4 children together! I gave birth to my first child in a “normal, induced hospital birth” in 2005. It was a “typical” American birth and while becoming a mother for the first time was joyous in itself, her birth left me feeling like I had missed out on something.
 
My transition to motherhood was complicated with the feelings that my birthing experience could have been different, better, special. Not something I needed to be rescued from, but something I needed to experience fully and in my own way. This led me on the path to exploring home birth.
 
When I gave birth to my second child at home in 2009, I felt that there was nothing I could not do!
 
It was during my third pregnancy in 2011 that I felt the calling to birth work and midwifery. I feel all women should have the choice to birth how, where and with whom they want. Normal labor and birth is not an emergency and does not have to be a medical event.
  • Vanessa
    I would HIGHLY recommend Heather and the Blue Water Midwifery team to anyone who is pregnant and looking to have a wonderful home birth experience. Heather was patient, compassionate, kind, and very knowledgeable before, during and after the baby's delivery!
    Vanessa
  • Alexis LaVell
    If you need a midwife I would absolutely and 100% recommend Heather 100 times over. She is reassuring and confident with a wealth of knowledge.
    Alexis LaVell
  • Marissa Bloom
    After having a bad experience in the hospital with my first born, I immediately looked for another option as a second time mom. Heather made me feel extremely comfortable from our first appointment until our last. I had a fast and peaceful labor and delivery at home and it was a beautiful experience.
    Marissa Bloom
  • Alexis Strunk
    Heather was everything I was looking for in a midwife to assist our home birth. The journey from month 1 of pregnancy and beyond was so incredible as Heather is thoughtful and only wants what’s best for you! She is truly amazing!
    Alexis Strunk
12+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MIDWIFE
450+
BIRTHS
4
CHILDREN OF MY OWN
13
YEARS OF BREASTFEEDING EXPERIENCE

Your Birthing Team

While you will experience prenatal appointments with me (Heather), during birth and delivery I always bring along an assistant to make sure you have the best care possible.

Heather Lemanski, LM, CPM

Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife

Your midwife expert! You can read about my credentials, experience and personal birth story up above if you haven't already.

Brittany Cali

Brittany is a dedicated mother of three who has always been passionate about birth. While pregnant with her third daughter, she decided to become a labor doula to help other mothers experience the joy and beauty of birth. Her love for birth only grew stronger as she assisted in births as a birth assistant for Blue Water Midwifery. With her expertise and compassionate nature, Brittany is committed to empowering mothers and families to have a positive birth experience.

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