Pediatric Care that’s warm, unhurried, and personal
Mitten Pediatrics & Lactation is a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in Grand Rapids, MI, where Dr. Anita Sebastian knows your family, answers your calls, and never rushes a visit. Same-day sick appointments. No copays. A kid’s doctor who actually picks up the phone.
✓ For families with kids of all ages
✓ Direct access to Dr. Sebastian
✓ Now accepting new patients
HOW Pediatric DPC WORKS
Medicine the way it used to be
Direct Primary Care means you pay a simple monthly membership — no insurance, no copays, no waiting rooms. Just a doctor who knows your child.
Same or next-day visits
Dr. Sebastian holds time every day for members who need her.
Text Dr. Sebastian directly
Ask a quick question at 7pm, send a photo of a rash, get a real answer from the doctor who knows your child.
A doctor who knows your family
Patient panel capped so Dr. Sebastian can truly know every child and family.
Time for every concern
Dr. Sebastian prides herself on addressing everything you bring to the visit. Longer appointments mean no question goes unanswered.
Transparent lab pricing
We pass lab costs directly to you at our discounted rate — no surprises.
Keep insurance for the big stuff
DPC covers primary care. Keep insurance for hospitals, specialists, and emergencies.
Comprehensive Primary Care for Every Stage of Childhood
A monthly membership covers your child's primary care — well visits, sick visits, direct access to Dr. Sebastian, and more. The Warm Mitten Package, Standard Membership, and lactation consultations are available separately. See the full details on our pricing page.
Pediatric Care
Age-based monthly membership for children from birth through age 18. Covers all primary care — well visits, sick visits, physicals, labs, and direct access to Dr. Sebastian. Family discounts available for two or more children.
BEST FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
The Warm Mitten Package
Physician-led newborn care and IBCLC-certified feeding support in your home during the 4th trimester. For expecting and new families who want expert care without leaving the house.
BEST FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Lactation Consultations
Lactation support for every family—no membership required. Physician-led, IBCLC-certified, and available as a standalone service or add-on to any pediatric membership.
BEST FOR PREGNANT OR NURSING MOTHERS
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Care That Grows With Your Child
From the third trimester through adolescence, your child deserves a pediatrician who is fully present. Mitten Pediatrics was created to offer families protected time for care, direct access when questions arise, and support that extends beyond the clinic visit.
This isn't a practice built around volume. It's built around relationships — the kind that let a doctor truly know your child, anticipate your concerns, and be there when it matters.
Every service we offer — from newborn home visits to integrated lactation care to same-day sick appointments — flows from one belief: that children thrive when their families feel supported and heard.
From before birth through age 18
Prenatal enrollment, newborn home visits, and care that continues through adolescence — with one doctor who knows your child at every stage.
Unlimited direct access
Unlimited messaging and video access directly with your pediatrician — real answers to your questions, whenever they come up.
Preventive care and proactive planning
Developmental guidance, behavioral support, and care decisions made with your family in mind — at every stage of your child's growth.
MEET DR. ANITA SEBASTIAN
She left the traditional healthcare model to practice medicine the way she always envisioned
She wanted to practice medicine her way — real time with patients, a doctor who calls you back herself, and care decisions made for your child rather than for insurance companies.
Dr. Anita Sebastian is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) — a rare combination in today’s healthcare landscape.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
IBCLC-certified
NABBLM-C (Boards Pending)
Grand Rapids
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Cascade Township
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Ada
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Forest Hills
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East Grand Rapids
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Kentwood
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West Michigan
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Grand Rapids ∙ Cascade Township ∙ Ada ∙ Forest Hills ∙ East Grand Rapids ∙ Kentwood ∙ West Michigan ∙
SERVING WEST MICHIGAN
A pediatrician for Grand Rapids families and the communities around it
Mitten Pediatrics is located in Cascade Township and serves families throughout the Grand Rapids metro — including Cascade, Ada, Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and surrounding West Michigan communities. We welcome children birth through 18, and offer same-day sick appointments, direct access to Dr. Sebastian, and no-copay primary care for members.
Your First Step Is a Meet and Greet With Dr. Sebastian
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A free, no-commitment conversation to learn about the practice, ask your questions, and find out if Mitten Pediatrics is the right fit for your family.
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Whether you start with the Warm Mitten Package (prenatal care) or enroll directly in a monthly membership for older children, Dr. Sebastian will walk you through what makes the most sense for your family.
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From your first visit on, you have a direct line to Dr. Sebastian, her number, her time, and a doctor who will know your child by name.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Care that's personal, accessible, and built around your family
Schedule a free 20-minute meet & greet with Dr. Sebastian. No commitment, no pressure — just a chance to ask your questions and see if Mitten Pediatrics is the right fit.