Millie and El Camino Health to Open Clinic in 2026
The Palo Alto maternity clinic will open in December 2026 to provide holistic care for patients.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Pregnancy
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Millie and El Camino Health will open a co-branded maternity clinic in Palo Alto this December 2026. The facility will integrate midwifery-led care with existing labor and delivery services.
Why it matters
Health systems are adopting new care models to address OB shortages and meet patient demand for holistic birth journeys. By partnering with Millie, El Camino Health aims to expand capacity for low-to-moderate risk pregnancies.
Over 80% of pregnancies are classified as low-to-moderate risk, and patients can access a 24/7 AI agent named Maia for appointment management. The clinic accepts the same insurance plans as El Camino Health.
The players
Millie
Founded in 2022, this organization provides specialized care for pregnancy and menopause using a team of nurse-midwives, doulas, and nurse practitioners.
El Camino Health
This hospital system provides labor and delivery services and specialist networks in the Bay Area.
The details
The new site offers care from preconception to menopause, utilizing a team of nurse-midwives, doulas, and family nurse practitioners. Clinical staff will use ambient documentation tools to streamline data, and patients will benefit from post-birth home visits.
Timeline
Millie was founded in 2022.
The Palo Alto maternity clinic opens in December 2026.
Culture Shift
This partnership reflects a broader societal move toward holistic and midwifery-led birth models that prioritize patient-centered care. It signals a shift away from traditional obstetric care as health systems seek to adapt to staffing shortages through modernized, collaborative approaches.
Expectant parents in the area can expect access to specialized midwifery care and post-birth home visits under their current El Camino Health insurance plans. The clinic's 24/7 AI agent will also provide round-the-clock answers and administrative support for patients.
The takeaway
Patients navigating the perinatal period should prioritize care teams that offer both clinical expertise and integrated support systems like postpartum home visits. Integrating technology with traditional care models can provide better accessibility for routine pregnancy management.
Further reading
For more information on birth support options, visit our Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FierceHealth.
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