May Macgregor Wheelwright, CNM MSN| Pediatrics, Midwifery | MedStar Health
About me
May Wheelwright, MSN, CNM, is a midwife at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is part of a team that provides full-scope midwifery care, including well-woman care, contraceptive counseling, preconception family planning, prenatal care, labor and birth support, and postpartum care. She is proud of the fact that MedStar Washington follows a “baby friendly” initiative that broadens the scope of specialists women have access to, like lactation consultants.
May received a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles, before completing a Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery at Frontier Nursing University.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wesleyan University. Before joining Midwives of MedStar, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for nine years at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles and then MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
She first became interested in women’s health while studying the folklore of pregnancy during her study abroad program in Venezuela. May is fluent in Spanish.
Philosophy of Care
“My role is to educate, listen, and review choices. When women fully understand their options, they’re able to make the best choices for themselves and their families.
“Women’s health is tightly linked to the health of society because of the role women play in families. For this reason, a large part of my practice involves understanding each woman as a whole, emotionally and psychologically, in addition to her physical well being.
“As a mom of two, I understand that each birth is unique. Having practiced labor and delivery in two different parts of the country, I have gained perspective and experience that influence my current practice.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Pregnancy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Abnormalities
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Incompetence
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Congenital Malformations Of Uterus And Cervix
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Discharge From Vagina
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Failed Induction Of Labor
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hormonal Imbalance
- Hpv (HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS)
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Infertility
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Tubal Pregnancy
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uterine Prolapse
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
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
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna HMO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HighMark
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UHC Passport
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-POS
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Beech Street PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Medicare Direct
- Employee Health Plan
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- TRICARE East Prime
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Network OA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- POS OA
- Navigate
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-Open POS II
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- First Health PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA EPO
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Graduate: Frontier Nursing University (2017)