Margaret Lynn Montgomery, CNM MS
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Obstetrics And Gynecology
Languages: English, Haitian Creole, French
(202) 877-5400
About me
Margaret Montgomery, CNM, MS, is a faculty midwife in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Ms. Montgomery is actively involved in the teaching and clinical practice of obstetrics, and in gynecology from a midwifery perspective.
Prior to joining the Hospital Center, Ms. Montgomery founded midwifery services in Johnstown and Somerset, Pennsylvania. In full scope midwifery practice, she served as a preceptor to midwifery students and attended nearly 3,000 births. Ms. Montgomery has also been involved in the Midwives for Haiti Project, assisting with curriculum development as well as teaching lifesaving midwifery skills.
Ms. Montgomery's research interests include the application of the Optimality Index-US, a measurement tool developed to analyze aggregate perinatal data. This statistical instrument recognizes that low rates of intervention will reflect a confluence of both optimal process and optimal background condition.
Ms. Montgomery likes to spend free time on her farm where her large family gathers for winter skiing, summer swimming, biking and boating in nearby state parks. She enjoys gardening, long walks with the dogs, great literature and dark chocolate. She volunteers in support of Haitian midwifery education.
Additional Training, Education and ResearchMs. Montgomery received a bachelor's degree in anthropology-sociology from West Chester State University, Pennsylvania, in 1972. In 1973, she received an associate degree in nursing from Gwynedd-Mercy College, Pennsylvania. Ms. Montgomery earned national midwifery certification from the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York in 1979. She received a master's degree in midwifery from Philadelphia University in 2008.
Ms. Montgomery has supplemented her training with the following courses:
- Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Women's Health Professionals, Philadelphia University, 2009
- Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics, 2004 and 2009
- Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing Preceptor Training, 1993
- Basic Colposcopy and Electrosurgery, 1992
Ms. Montgomery is a contributing author to Tharpe, N. & Farley, C.L. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery & Women's Health, fourth edition. Sudberry, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, under development. Also, she authored the article Analysis of a Rural Midwifery Practice Using the Optimality Index-US, published in the Philadelphia University Final Projects Database 2008.
Honors, Awards and Society MembershipsMs. Montgomery is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Childbearing Centers, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), D.C. Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and D.C. Chapter of Holistic Moms. She served on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Midwives from 2007 to 2009. Ms. Montgomery was also president of the ACNM Western Pennsylvania chapter, and now serves as its legislative liaison and liaison to the Board of Medicine until 2009.
Practice FocusMs. Montgomery delivers midwifery services that emphasize caring, compassion and case management, focusing on safety of and sensitivity to the mother. Her approach to obstetrics appreciates advanced technology as a servant of safety, while empowering each woman to make her own choices.
Clinical areas of focus
- Postpartum Infections
- Pregnancy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Fetal Development And Growth
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Cervical Abnormalities In Pregnancy
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications During Childbirth
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Ectopic And Molar Pregnancy Complications
- Failed Induction Of Labor
- False Labor
- False Labor Pain
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fetal Abnormalities
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Fetal Malpresentation
- Fetal Problems In Pregnancy
- Fetal Stress
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Induction Of Labor For High
- Infection After Transplant
- Infertility
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Labor Pains
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Long Labor
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Maternal Postpartum Care
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Gestations
- Natural Childbirth
- Nausea And Vomiting In Pregnancy
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Perineal Tears And Lacerations During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Care And Examination
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Postpartum Infections
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Induced Anemia
- Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Retained Placenta
- Retained Placenta And Membranes
- Second Trimester Bleeding
- Urinary System Disorders In Children
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Infections
- Uterine Malformations
- Uterine Prolapse
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Bleeding In Pregnancy
- Vaginal Dryness In Pregnancy
- Vaginal Infections
- Weeks Of Gestation
Procedures I perform
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cervical Exam
- Cesarean Delivery
- Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
- Episiotomy
- External Cephalic Version
- Fertility Counseling
- Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gynecological Examination
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Iud (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)
- Lactation Consultation
- Mammogram Referral
- Menopause Counseling
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Examination
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Palliative Care Referral
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- Vaccinations
- Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
- Well-Woman Exam
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA EPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- OA Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare FFS
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Choice POS
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Navigate
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- HighMark
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- First Health PPO
- Optimum Choice
- First Health PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- TRICARE for Life East
- TRICARE East Select
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- POS OA
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
Education
Board Certification: American College of Nurse Midwives, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Graduate: Philadelphia University School of Science & Health (2008)
Graduate: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine (1979)