Jessica L. Blumin, CNM MSN| Midwifery | MedStar Health
About me
Jessie Blumin, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC (she/her) is the Chief of Midwifery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She joined the Midwives of MedStar in 2018 as a staff midwife and feels grateful to have found a clinical home with a wonderful midwifery team.
Jessie first became fascinated by birth when she was eight years old and attended the birth of her youngest brother. She started her career in healthcare as a birth doula, where she fell in love with supporting families through labor and major life transitions. She then worked for several years as both an ER nurse and a Labor & Delivery nurse before becoming a midwife. Prior to joining Midwives of MedStar, Jessie provided full-scope midwifery care as a fellow at George Washington University Hospital. She is passionate about providing trauma-informed prenatal care, preventive care, and sexual health education.
Jessie completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in Gender/Sexual Studies at Haverford College before receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Johns Hopkins University. She then received a Master of Science in Midwifery and Women's Health at Georgetown University. She is also a board-certified lactation consultant and enjoys supporting people through their lactation journeys.
Jessie lives in Takoma Park with her family and two cats, Fern and Paleta. In her spare time, she loves to be with her children, hike, garden, and swim.
Clinical areas of focus
- Postpartum Infections
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Dysmenorrhea
- Early Pregnancy Loss
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstetric Trauma
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Postpartum Infections
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
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
- Iud (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)
- Lactation Consultation
- Mammogram Referral
- Menopause Counseling
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Examination
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- 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
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- OA Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst EPO
- Network OA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Navigate
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Basic
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Choice POS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- First Health PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- POS OA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HighMark
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Graduate: Georgetown University School of Nursing (2016)