May Macgregor Wheelwright, CNM MSN| Pediatrics, Midwifery | MedStar Health
May Macgregor Wheelwright, CNM MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Pediatrics, Midwifery
Languages: English, Spanish
(202) 877-5400
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
- 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
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-POS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Sentara Health
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Network OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HighMark
- Aetna Classic 3500
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- POS OA
- CIGNA EPO
- Navigate
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Choice POS II
- TRICARE East Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna HMO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Fund PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OA Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- First Health PPO
- IH-PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst EPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Choice POS
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- UHC Passport
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Basic
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- IH-EPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Graduate: Frontier Nursing University (2017)