Sarah Hakala, MS, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife. Sarah earned her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery from the University of Michigan.

Sarah has over 10 years of experience as a nurse and midwife. Her clinical interests include breastfeeding, shared clinical decision-making, holistic health promotion and supportive care after pregnancy loss. Sarah has additional certifications in neonatal resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support. She is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Philosophy Of Care

"I am passionate about ensuring that women have the opportunity to be active partners in making decisions about their health care and about how they wish to welcome their babies into the world. It brings me great joy to develop trusting relationships with women and their families throughout their lifespan."

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Timestamp	Rating	Comment
2019-04-30T00:00:00Z	5 April 29, 2019	Sarah Hakala is absolutely amazing! I am so pleased to be able to continue to get OB/GYN services from midwives, even without being pregnant. The best, most thorough, person-centered providers.
2019-04-09T00:00:00Z	5 April 8, 2019	Sarah was wonderful, respectful and engaged.
2019-02-25T00:00:00Z	5 February 24, 2019	I came to seek care @ IHA Nurse Midwives because I have been cared for by Sarah Hakala, previously. She provides the most excellent care and I will visit her again and again.
2019-02-07T00:00:00Z	5 February 6, 2019	Sarah is extremely patient and professional. We are glad to have her on our journey to childbirth!
2019-01-29T00:00:00Z	5 January 28, 2019	Sarah always goes above and beyond to discuss all health conditions and explore options for treating then.
2018-12-20T00:00:00Z	5 December 19, 2018	I had a wonderful first OB visit with Sarah!
2018-12-19T00:00:00Z	5 December 18, 2018	The nurse-midwife was great in trying to perform the more complicated tests while my husband was still around. She re-worked the usual order to help us.
2018-11-08T00:00:00Z	5 November 7, 2018	The midwives ALWAYS make me feel like I'm the #1 patient and I SO very appreciate that. They are personable & kind, attentive & realistic.
2018-11-07T00:00:00Z	5 November 6, 2018	Sarah was very thorough, sensitive & listened to my needs/answered my questions. She also provided excellent follow up communication after the visit.
2018-10-15T00:00:00Z	5 October 14, 2018	I really liked Sarah. I thought she listened to me & gave me great information I needed.
2018-09-23T00:00:00Z	5 September 22, 2018	The midwife, Sarah CNM was amazing. My husband and I are so happy to have made the switch to the midwife office.
2018-09-14T00:00:00Z	5 September 13, 2018	Sarah is incredible. I have referred many women to her care because she is an amazing midwife.
2018-09-12T00:00:00Z	5 September 11, 2018	Sarah Hakala is fantastic! She is so compassionate, communicative & knowledgeable.
2018-07-30T00:00:00Z	5 July 29, 2018	I love this office.
2018-06-29T00:00:00Z	5 June 28, 2018	I came in due to a lump in my right breast. Sarah did an exam, confirmed what I had felt & found a possible lump in the left while the right lump turned out to be a cyst. The left will be biopsied next week. Had Sarah not found it & prepared me emotionally on what to expect, I'm 100% certain my already stressful experience would have been 100 x worse. I am SO thankful for everyone in your office, but especially Sarah!!
2018-06-29T00:00:00Z	5 June 28, 2018	Sarah is great!
2018-06-26T00:00:00Z	5 June 25, 2018	Sarah really took the time to listen to my questions as we plan to try for children next year. I look forward to seeing her again as we begin to start our family!