I can't speak highly enough about my experience with the team at the Natural Birth Place! I saw…read morethem for my fourth pregnancy and I wish I had found them sooner. I learned more about pregnancy and birth during my visits than all my other OB experiences combined. The appointments are so personalized and thorough and I felt informed every step of the way. I ended up being induced at the hospital but I was still able to have an unmedicated delivery thanks to my amazing birth team. I couldn't have done it without Maria's guidance. It was the first time I had a provider I knew beforehand in the room with me. I genuinely felt cared for throughout my labor and it was a game changer. I am recommending midwife services to all my pregnant friends from now on. I'm honestly sad this is my last baby - I would do it all over again with this team!

I cannot recommend Maria and her team enough! I learned more in the first few visits than my entire…read morefirst pregnancy with an OB. They were super thorough and our appointments never felt rushed. I had the birthing experience I dreamed of and it's 100% because of how supported and safe we felt during my entire pregnancy-- and especially during labor/delivery.

I decided to go the home birth route with my second pregnancy and choosing to go with Heather did…read morenot disappoint! She was referred to me from a friend, yet I still did my own research and interviewed a few other midwives before committing and I felt like she was the best fit. Each prenatal visit was at least an hour long - she gave me time to ask my questions and never made me feel silly or brushed me off. Having no previous exposure to a home birth, I had a lot of questions yet she answered them all gracefully and in great detail - giving my the confidence I needed to believe in myself that I could do this and that it is safe. Also included in the package was a prenatal massage around 36 weeks and when I tell you it was the best massage in my life - you have to believe me! It was amazing! That hour flew by and I was ready to book another one When I went into labor, I waited until almost the last minute to tell anyone, just to be sure it was the real thing. Well, it was the real thing and it was go time by the time my husband got home from work and Heather arrived. But she didn't waste any time, she jumped in and gave me the encouragement and reassurance I needed to get through transition and birth my baby girl. She was so amazing and was not afraid to get her hands dirty. My 3 year old was there and Heather included her in everything and never pushed her out of the way. Even though I was almost pushing as she walked through the door, she still handled everything with such a calmness and peacefulness that it made that crazy intense last part of birth go so perfectly. If I decide to have baby number 3, a home birth will definitely be my preferred route and Heather would be at the top of my list of midwives (but I would give a longer heads up next time ).

Heather is a beautiful soul who loves what she does. Being a trusted, highly trained, professional,…read morethorough midwife is her utmost desire. She guided me and my body through the pregnancy, birth and postpartum phases with such love and expertise. I will always recommend her to my friends, as I implicitly trust her to provide safety and comfort.

Karen Baker has been an amazing friend and midwife since we met her back in 2013! She helped…read moredeliver my daughter and her care through pregnancy/delivery/and postpartum has been such a blessing! With my 2nd pregnancy in 2015 she again made me feel so comfortable, she spent an hour with me each appointment talking about anything and everything that could help me prepare for baby #2. Karen truly cares for her clients and their families giving you the birth experience that you will cherish so deeply. Thank you Karen for you and all your students you teach. the love and passion you have.

Our loving midwife (Birth Mama ) of our two little boys. She is caring, loving, knowledgeable,…read morewise, very experienced, helpful, & just amazing at what she does. She makes me feel so comfortable as if she were my mother caring for me. To me she is like family. We just love her. And with our first born, he had problems breathing & she & her assistant Karen knew exactly what to do. I feel safe in her hands and having my babies in her hands as well. I look forward to my prenatal visits. So informative & love that I get a whole hour! With her. I just love Karen & her assistants . We know you will too.

We had our third child at home under the care of Lisa Marie and Richard. All our prenatal visits…read morewere in our home in south Orange County and involved our other children. Each visit was personal, not rushed, and thorough. We got to know them so well in the months leading up to our daughter's birth. The birth was beautiful, peaceful and exactly what we had been hoping for. We are so grateful for their expertise, gentle spirit and tender care throughout this pregnancy, birth and into postpartum.

I cannot talk more highly of Lisa Marie and Richard. Upon meeting them, I knew right away I would…read moreuse them as my birth team. They have assisted me for two pregnancies and births now and have always received excellent care. There is nothing like having them come to the comfort of your own home and support your family in this way. They have become family and will absolutely use them again in the future if that is what is the plans for us.

Wouldn't recommend this service to anyone! Our experience was very similar to Emily's experience…read more I'd say almost to the T with the exception of her assistant, Sally was great and is one of the reason my wife and son are alive today. My wife and I expressed concerns about her pelvis being too narrow but she brushed it off and we believed her. A mistake that nearly ended my new family. She would say that something was fine and then would say that the same thing was concerning. We chalked it up to her being a bit eccentric. On top of that, we only got reimbursed a little over $100 from insurance and we had Anthem PPO at the time. Not necessarily her fault but it added to the negative experience and expenses. My wife's labor ended up being 24hrs at home and 36hrs total which ended in a C-Section. She was little to no help and it was Sally that recommended we go to the hospital. Plug-in for Rancho Springs, amazing hospital and staff. It's not what we wanted but definitely what we needed and more. We didn't want a hospital birth but they have the best ward bar none. Only hospital me and my wife would go to for this. From our conversations with other people that used her in the past, I think she was once a great midwife but from our experience, I would highly discourage anyone from using her services. If you use her, you'll be playing roulette with you and your child's life.

Would not recommend Our son was born early September 2024…read moreand Anne was our midwife for the pregnancy. During our meetings we were constantly recommended to seek outside opinions from my OBGYN and medical facilities, causing us to spend thousands more during my pregnancy and birth on top of her fee for services ($6000). During my birth Anne and her assistants made the environment stressful when I expressed for my birth to be peaceful to my liking. Upon Anne's arrival she said that I was fully dilated at 6am. At 3pm Anne had checked me and told me that she had still felt some of my cervix (I WAS NOT FULLY DILATED). She had complained earlier in the day that her fingers were too short to check properly, so I'm not sure how she has been a midwife and her fingers be too short to check her clients. I was instructed to push while not being fully dilated. Anne appeared impatient and she didn't seem to know what to do to help me progress. After an hour and a half of pushing she recommended transfer to the hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital I was checked and was dilated to AN EIGHT. The hospital determined that my baby was too large to have naturally. During my pregnancy we brought up the size of my baby and Anne would discredit all the ultrasounds and weight estimates that we were given. I had my baby via c-section and was born at 11 pounds 1 ounce, he would never have been born safely naturally. After my hospital stay we returned home to a birth pool fully inflated and still containing the water from my labor, this was after I was told that everything would be cleaned up before our return. A warning to all, a contract is presented and must be signed that states once Anne shows up to your birth/labor there are NO REFUNDS of any sort. Ultimately I would not recommend Anne's services as a midwife. If you are looking for a midwife to trust as your expert and for a safe, comfortable birth, look elsewhere.

First time parents here to say that we absolutely adore Heather! Heather is very knowledgeable and…read morepatient. During our interview we asked a million questions and she took the time to answer them all and helped us decided if we would be a good fit for having a home birth. Our appointments were sweet, informative, and as long as needed. She educated us and helped inform us of our rights and options. Heather also made sure we were aware of how unpredictable birth is and the different ways it can unfold to make sure we were ready, comfortable, and safe. She is the perfect balance of friendly and professional. In July of 2024 our son was born at home and caught by his daddy. We are so thankful for all Heather did to prepare us to have an empowering home birth with our first. Needless to say we will be returning in the future with our next child!

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Alicia was my backup midwife, and I knew from the start that I had a high chance of birthing with…read moreher since my primary midwife was scheduled to be out of town (a detail I was aware of when hiring my care team). During my pregnancy, I had the opportunity to meet Alicia, and I immediately felt a familiar, grounding ease from her presence. Throughout my labor and birth, Alicia was everything I needed--empathetic and tender, yet knowledgeable, sturdy, and clear. She went above and beyond to support me through the natural highs and inevitable lows that come with the birthing process. Her steady, attentive care made me feel safe, seen, and empowered during such an intimate and transformative time. Alicia's detailed and thoughtful approach continued into my postpartum home visits, where her attention to both me and my baby's well-being was truly unmatched. She held space for me with such care and compassion, offering exactly what I needed during those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received care from three incredible midwives - Johanna - Julie and Alicia- throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Alicia holds a special place in our hearts for providing exactly the kind of support, care, and connection that made our experience unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any conceiving, pregnancy, birthing, lactation or well person need.

Right from the get go I absolutely loved working with Alicia and Julie. They were so knowledgeable…read moreabout any questions I had or were curious about. I'd never had a home birth before though this wasn't my first baby. They took safety measures that made me feel comfortable during such a stressful time period being pregnant during a pandemic. Many times when I arrived for my appointment they were sanitizing and always wearing their masks. They even allowed me to do appointments by zoom and drive to the parking lot of their office to do vitals in my car! This allowed me to bring the kiddos while keeping contact and exposure to a minimum. They were always available if any concerns took place or I had questions. This not being my first baby, he came very quickly and because they had prepared us so well, I still was able to follow my birth plan. I felt completely supported with everything I wanted and enjoyed visiting with them every appointment.

We had the most incredible experience with our midwife LaReina and the entire High Desert Birth…read moreServices team. From prenatal care through birth and postpartum, I always felt deeply supported, respected, and empowered. My birth ended up being a beautiful home water birth at 41 weeks 6 days. Labor moved quickly, and their calm presence allowed me to fully trust my body and surrender to the process. They created an environment that felt safe, grounded, and truly sacred. Our son was born partially en caul -- his head still veiled in the amniotic sac -- which was such a rare and awe-inspiring moment. The team handled everything with such skill, reverence, and calm. Watching them work reminded me how powerful and natural birth can be when you are surrounded by experienced, supportive care. They were attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable without being controlling, and truly honored the physiology of birth. After baby arrived, they continued to provide incredible care, making sure both baby and I were doing well and helping our whole family transition into those first precious hours. Choosing LaReina was one of the best decisions we made for our family, and I cannot recommend High Desert Birth Services enough to anyone seeking a safe, respectful, and empowering birth experience. We will always be grateful for the role they played in bringing our son into the world.

As a doula I L O V E working with LaReina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is very skilled with…read morepelvic + fetal anatomy which can be ESSENTIAL for achieving an uncomplicated vaginal birth. I would definitely recommend LaReina!