Prenatal Care Centered On You

Personalized, relationship-based care for Kansas City families - from your first positive test to your fourth trimester.

Your pregnancy deserves time, attention, and a provider who truly listens. Glow Midwifery offers evidence-based prenatal care designed around you - your body, your baby, and your birth preferences.

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Why Families Choose Glow Midwifery

Pregnancy is a deeply personal journey — your care should be too. Our midwives provide thoughtful, relationship‑centered prenatal support designed to help you feel confident and cared for every step of the way.

  • Longer Visits: We take time to listen, answer questions, and support your physical and emotional well‑being.

  • Holistic Midwifery Care: Evidence‑based care that honors your body, your choices, and your pregnancy experience.

  • Continuity of Care: You’ll see the same midwives throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

  • Collaborative Support: We coordinate labs, ultrasounds, and hospital care when needed to ensure seamless support.

How We’re Different

  • We know you—not just your chart.

  • We spend time listening, not rushing.

  • We educate so you feel confident, not overwhelmed.

  • We care for the whole woman, not just the pregnancy.

  • Our relationship continues beyond birth.

Our scope of care includes:

  • Personalized prenatal and postpartum care

  • Drawing & ordering labs & ultrasounds

  • Medical referrals to other professionals or perinatology consultations

  • Supportive services are provided for labor & delivery

While Glow does not currently hold hospital privileges, your Certified Nurse Midwife can attend your labor in a supportive role if you choose, helping you navigate the experience!

What Families Are Saying

“Throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, I felt fully supported, well informed, and cared for by my midwife team. From prenatal appointments to my hospital birth, where my midwife Kristin joined me during my (quick) 4-hour labor, I always felt well guided and confident in my care. The continued support after delivery made the entire experience positive and reassuring for both me and my family. I hope to use Glow Midwifery for all my future babies!”

~Jordan

“Before and after delivery, this midwife team was exactly what I needed for my first pregnancy and baby. They were supportive of my desires to have a minimal intervention/all natural birth; they took the time to answer every single question. And I had a LOT! They were incredibly respectful of my husband and gave him ideas on how he could best support me before, during, and after delivery - something that other clinics didn’t do earlier on in my pregnancy. Throughout all of my experience, I felt so at peace with my decision to work with this team because they always left me feeling confident, capable, and comforted. At my six-week checkup, this team was so good at taking care of me and giving me the information I needed to care for myself. Absolutely loved my experience here!”


~Haleigh

"Mary and Kristin were an incredible team during my delivery. As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to expect, but they made me feel supported and confident every step of the way. They truly listened to my wishes and helped create the birth experience I had hoped for. Because of their care and guidance, I never felt out of control—I felt empowered throughout the entire process."

~ Savannah

Meet Your Care Team

Pregnancy is easier when you trust the person caring for you.

Our midwives are:

  • Licensed, experienced, and deeply committed to personalized care

  • Known for compassion, communication, and building real relationships

  • Trusted by families across the KC metro area

Mary Sarmento Leite

Certified Nurse Midwife

Mary combines clinical expertise with genuine warmth, helping women feel confident and cared for throughout their wellness journey. She values longer visits, meaningful conversations, and evidence‑based support. Her approach empowers women to understand their bodies, make informed choices, and receive personalized care that honors their unique needs.

Meet the Team

Kristin brings a calm, reassuring presence to every visit. She’s known for truly listening, offering thoughtful guidance, and creating a safe space for women to feel supported. With extensive experience in women’s health and prenatal care, she’s dedicated to providing compassionate, relationship‑centered care for every stage of life.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Kristin Schwartz

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first prenatal appointment is designed to help you feel confident and supported.

You’ll receive:

  • A full health history review

  • Early pregnancy guidance

  • Nutrition + wellness support

  • Time to ask every question

  • A personalized care plan

  • Point-of-care ultrasound for pregnancy confirmation

  • A warm, welcoming environment

You’ll leave with

  • Clarity

  • Confidence

  • A midwife who knows you

  • A plan for your pregnancy

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  • A Confident Start to Pregnancy

    Those first weeks can be exciting, emotional, and overwhelming. Between nausea, fatigue, lab work, ultrasounds, and endless questions, it's easy to feel like you're navigating pregnancy alone.

    At Glow, we make sure you never have to. We like to see you as early as a positive test to help you navigate those early pregnancy days.

    You'll have longer visits with a provider who takes time to answer your questions, explain what's happening in your body, and help you make informed decisions from day one. We coordinate your labs and ultrasounds, discuss nutrition and symptom relief, and help you understand what to expect—not just at your next appointment, but throughout your pregnancy.

    Why Glow is Different

    ✓ Longer appointments so you never feel rushed

    ✓ Direct access to a provider who knows your story

    ✓ Personalized education instead of generic handouts

    ✓ Compassionate support for both your physical and emotional well-being

  • Feel Supported as You Grow

    As your energy returns and your baby begins to grow rapidly, your appointments become about more than measurements—they're about preparing you for birth and parenthood.

    This is where relationships matter.

    Instead of feeling like another patient on the schedule, you'll continue building trust with the same care team throughout your pregnancy. We help you understand every milestone, discuss birth preferences, answer questions about exercise, travel, nutrition, pelvic health, and prepare you for the months ahead.

    Why Glow is Different

    ✓ Care that adapts to your individual pregnancy

    ✓ More time for meaningful conversations

    ✓ Shared decision-making—not one-size-fits-all recommendations

    ✓ A provider who truly knows you before labor begins

  • Prepare for Birth with Confidence

    As your due date approaches, questions become more important than ever.

    What happens if labor starts early?

    How do I know when to go to the hospital?

    What does my birth plan actually look like?

    At Glow, we spend time preparing you—not just checking boxes.

    You'll receive education about labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn expectations, and the decisions that matter most to your family. Our goal is for you to walk into birth feeling informed, supported, and confident.

    Why Glow is Different

    ✓ Birth planning tailored to your goals

    ✓ Education that reduces uncertainty

    ✓ Continued emotional support as labor approaches

    ✓ Midwife guidance focused on your preferences and informed choices

  • You're Never Just Another Delivery

    Birth is one day—but the relationship you've built throughout pregnancy makes all the difference.

    While Glow does not currently hold hospital privileges, your Certified Nurse Midwife can attend your labor in a supportive role if you choose, helping you navigate the experience with a familiar face by your side. We also coordinate with your healthcare team to help ensure your wishes are communicated and your care remains centered around you.

    Why Glow is Different

    ✓ Continuous guidance from someone you know

    ✓ Support that complements your hospital team

    ✓ Advocacy for your birth preferences

    ✓ Calm, experienced reassurance during one of life's biggest moments

  • Care Doesn't End After Delivery

    The weeks after birth are often when mothers need the most support—but receive the least.

    Your postpartum visits are about far more than healing. We check in on your physical recovery, emotional wellness, breastfeeding concerns, hormonal changes, sleep, and your transition into motherhood.

    Because your health matters too.

    Why Glow is Different

    ✓ Personalized postpartum recovery care

    ✓ Emotional and mental wellness support

    ✓ Breastfeeding guidance and education

    ✓ Continued relationship with the provider who knows your journey

Your Prenatal Care Journey

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