This review is long overdue. I'll begin by stating that Christy successfully delivered our…read morebeautiful daughter Saturday, January 18th 2025. This is was not my first homebirth, prior to this my 3 sons were all born using South Coast Midwidery (SCM), their births were Dec. 2009, Dec. 2013 and Dec. 2015. The very first birth in 2009 was a great experience and SCM provided a great experience, but the following 2 homebirths left a lot to be desired. The compassion, love, care and humanity had left their practice by 2013. Having had this experience, when we became pregnant with our daughter 10 years after my last home birth, I knew I would need to find a new Midwifery/Midwife to work with. We did interview 1 other Midwife who we decided not to pursue care with, and I also reached out to Lindsey from OC Midwifery who I heard back from once, but not again (after multiple attempts) after mentioning we were in the "trying" stage of having a baby. When we discovered Christy it felt like a Godsend, it was coincidental, but driven by more than pure coincidence; it felt more as fate. Christy was quick to respond to our inquiry. When we had our initial video call with Christy we immediately knew she was our midwife. She embodies compassion, positive energy, care, enthusiasm, humanity and friendship that I believe every pregnant women needs! An impressive characteristic Christy owns is she in present and listens to mom and dad from beginning to end. She takes it all in and becomes the physical manifestation of what her client is in search of. Needless to say every in home appointment would build on the previous one and a bond was formed by all of us, but most importantly the bond of trust between mom, baby and Christy. Christy gave my wife the empowerment of being confident she was more than capable of birthing at home. (Read Steph T.'s review, that's my wife). We all felt the birth would go quickly, and it did when baby's birthing time came. We used the knowledge we gained at Christy's Bradley Class and although we had a slight complication, we were never concerned, worried or scared. We had all faith in God and Christy's experience and expertise. Christy put her game face on and delivered our baby girl earth side and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. Christy did have an assisting midwife, by the name of Ana, who we met several times, weeks before our "guess date". Ana was also great and of course she was, because Christy chose her and I wouldn't have expected any different. Now, fast forward a little over a year later and we have a very healthy baby girl who is thriving. We are pregnant again and excited to have our second birth with Christy as our midwife. This time our bond is much stronger, which I believe will serve as the catalyst of creating a similar birth as before, or possibly even better. I hope this review reaches any mom and/or dad looking for a midwife; who may be unsure of who to go with. The birth of our daughter this year (2026) will be my 5th homebirth experience and I will confidently vouch for Christy as the right midwife to choose every time.

Christy was so amazing! I am so thankful we took this class before our first child. Although our…read morebirth plan didn't go how we wanted, I was extremely prepared and had back up plans. So thankful! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a more natural, holistic route- even if it doesn't end up that way.

I happily drive from LA County to Orange County for all my prenatal visits because Lindsey and her…read moreteam are absolutely worth it. She delivered both my second and third daughters, and I truly wouldn't trust anyone else to guide me through a home birth. Every single visit felt so warm, loving, and filled with genuine care -- Lindsey makes you feel like family. One moment I'll never forget is when my second daughter was breech. In just one visit, Lindsey was able to gently turn her from a sideways position to facedown. That kind of skill and confidence gave me so much peace as a mom. My husband and I felt completely safe in her hands, knowing she was fully prepared for any situation. We're beyond grateful to have had Lindsey as our midwife. She and her team supported us every step of the way, and thanks to them, I had beautiful, empowering home birth experiences. If you're looking for a midwife who truly cares and knows her craft, Lindsey is the one.

I don't even know where to begin. I was recommended to Lindsey by a dear friend and I always knew I…read morewanted to do a home birth but the fear that something bad would happen always stood in the way. I researched the heck out of home births and once I decided I wanted to go that route I never looked back. First meeting with Lindsey was magical because she is so charismatic and she really made me feel comfortable around her environment and in my own skin. I have never felt so much love and support during my pregnancy as I did with her! She is an array of information. Any questions I had she answered. Leading up to my birth I made sure I stayed present in the moment and took it one step at a time. As soon as I knew something was happening my husband called Lindsey and she showed up right away letting me go through what I needed to. I can't express how grateful I was for all the love and support that was in that room that early morning. She lifted me up and made me feel so powerful and capable to bring my son into the world naturally. Lindsey is the kind of person you want by your side. Not just for your birth as a loving and caring midwife, but as a friend. She is a rockstar and I was so blessed to have had that experience with her. I would 100 percent do it over again and again.

Most amazing midwife…read more I do plenty of research and thinking before doing almost anything. My plan was to interview the few midwives that we had picked to decide who to hire. Our first meeting was with Melissa. Her passion for natural birth just oozes out of her. You KNOW this is her calling. Needless to say we canceled all other interviews. We had some challenges with our birth plan and it was difficult at times. We asked lots of questions and sometimes questioning things. She was very patient with us. Very loving at each step of the way. From day one to prenatal visits and all the way till post delivery visits. I could not recommend her enough, look no further. I am grateful to have met her. She will be in my life and heart for ever- not just for helping bring my son to the world but because she truly is an amazing person!

I found Melissa through a mutual friend. She was so reassuring and calm and my husband and I felt…read moretotally comfortable with her during our first meeting. Melissa is an amazing lady and mama who totally "gets it" and will support you through the whole birth process.

Lia was an amazing resource for my husband and me as we prepared for the birth of our son. If…read moreyou're in Long Beach and interested in a natural birth experience or simply want to feel informed and prepared for labor and childbirth, I highly recommend her. She empowers her clients with information and helps them feel confident making the best decisions for themselves. Her kindness and support extended beyond class hours. When I went into labor, she promptly responded to texts from my husband, answered his questions, and offered guidance and reassurance. She helped him better understand how to support me during labor, and that made all the difference in our experience. Birth is beautiful, wild, and unpredictable. Lia helped us feel confident in our birth plan while preparing us to navigate the process as it unfolded. We're so grateful for her knowledge, warmth, and support. Highly recommend!

I took Lia's childbirth class during my first pregnancy in 2023. I live in South Orange County, so…read morethe drive was a bit of a commitment, but it was absolutely worth it. Being in class with other expectant couples created such a supportive environment, and the course was incredibly comprehensive. It gave me the knowledge and confidence to navigate a hospital birth and make informed decisions about the many interventions that are commonly offered. At 38 weeks, my water broke unexpectedly while I was riding a stationary bike. I immediately reached out to Lia for guidance. Since I wasn't experiencing a fever or any signs of infection, she explained that I had options: I could either go to the hospital right away or stay home and wait for labor to begin naturally. She also educated me about the fact that the body continues producing amniotic fluid and that, in some cases, a small rupture in the membranes may even reseal. Knowing that going to the hospital before labor started would likely lead to an induction (which wasn't aligned with my goal of having an unmedicated birth) I chose to stay home and monitor myself. The night before my 39-week OB appointment, I was feeling anxious. I knew that if my provider confirmed my water had broken before labor had started, induction would almost certainly be recommended. I reached out to Lia again, and she suggested trying the Miles Circuit. I followed the stretches that evening, and to my surprise, I went into early labor around 1:00 a.m. Whether it was the Miles Circuit, my body simply being ready, or a combination of both, it gave me the confidence to keep trusting the process. In January 2024, I welcomed a healthy baby girl through the unmedicated birth I had hoped for. While my hospital experience was unfortunately traumatic, the education Lia provided made all the difference. There were many moments when my husband, my doula, and I had to advocate for my birth preferences, and it wasn't always met with respect. Without the knowledge and confidence I gained from Lia's class, I truly believe my birth could have unfolded very differently. I'm now pregnant with my second baby, and one of the first things I did was sign up to retake Lia's class. One of the biggest perks is that once you've taken her course, you can retake it as many times as you'd like for free. Childbirth education isn't something you only benefit from once, and I love having the opportunity to refresh everything I've learned before welcoming another baby. I'm incredibly grateful for everything Lia taught us. Her class empowered me to make informed decisions, advocate for myself, and approach birth with confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend her course to any expecting parents, especially those hoping for an evidence-based, physiologic birth. Even if you have to drive a little farther to attend like I did, it's worth every mile.

I cannot recommend Gigi enough! She helped us for a week with our newborn and could not have been…read moremore helpfull, patient or kind to us and our baby. We are beyond grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone!!

We had Holly for our night doula and she exceeded all of our expectations! She is very nurturing,…read moreprompt, trustworthy and has taken great care of our newborn boy while are able to get some good sleep. She has also helped with other household tasks during the night. As a mother herself has great knowledge about babies as well as with older kids, schooling etc to think about for the future. I highly recommend Holly to anyone looking to make those early newborn weeks more manageable and knowing your baby is in great hands.

So grateful that I found this amazing doula team and mama community!…read more Krista Jawin worked closely with my husband and I to prepare us for the birth of our first child. She has truly been the guiding light through our journey into parenthood. We had the amazing, magical, beautiful, empowering home birth that we visualized during our birth education sessions with Krista. We know we would not have had this experience if it were not for her guidance before, during and after the birth of our baby. Thank you Krista for the amazing selfless work you do for mamas, babies, and families!!!!

I love Maureen and the team at In One Breath Center! I'm so thankful that I was referred to…read moreMaureen: I was halfway through my first pregnancy and my yoga instructor encouraged me to become educated about labor, birth, and postpartum life. I am SO glad I received that encouragement and Maureen's name from her. I had interviewed a couple doulas who I found on Yelp, but my 3rd call was Maureen and I knew by the end of our first phone conversation that she was the one who would be my teammate and would be there to witness the birth of my first baby! We opted to do a hospital birth (although I loved the idea of a midwifery center or a home birth, my husband's desire was to have our son born in a hospital setting) and I knew that I wanted the wisdom and support of a birth doula to assist my husband and I in making the best decisions possible during the labor & delivery process. My goal was to have a natural birth and I knew that might be challenging in the hospital setting. As a side-note, I had previously thought birth doulas were mainly for people who had extra money laying around - but now I don't know why I had that idea because it's not true in the least bit! We made a point to save where we could so that we could spend some on a doula. Before "The Day" arrived, we met with Maureen in person. She asked great questions about our wishes, fears, uncertainties and she helped us to write a very simple birth plan (or 'birth preferences'- since most of the time things DON'T go exactly as you plan for with birth!). She was in contact with us often in the weeks leading up the my due date, especially because at 34 weeks I needed to go to the hospital Triage due to intense/frequent Braxton Hicks and we also found out that baby was breech and would need to turn - and soon! She and Krista gave me excellent advice that I wouldn't have otherwise received - little suggestions and tricks for taking care of myself at home leading up to my due date. We wanted to keep the baby in the womb until he was closer to (or at) 40 weeks and we were hopeful he would flip around, too! So, Maureen advised me to rest, calm my mind, listen to hypnobirthing mp3s, etc. We kept in touch regularly for the 3-4 weeks before my water broke at 37 weeks + 1 day - baby boy waited until he was considered full-term and then wouldn't wait a day longer! He was placed in my arms 37 hours later! For the actual labor & delivery she met us at Hoag while we were still trying to get labor going (unsuccessfully) and then she supported us as the nurses suggested Pitocin to get things going. PItocin wasn't in our "Plan", but with Maureen's support, my husband and I asked that we start the process very slow & steady... LONG story short, I was able to deliver the baby vaginally without any drugs or intervention with exception of the Pitocin. Thank God we had Maureen - she helped with massaging, bathroom trips, various labor positions, pep talks, and she really supported my husband. I think that's the biggest takeaway- my husband had the confidence to tell the hospital staff our desires (when needed) because Maureen was his teammate when I was out of my usual mind during the labor process. Maureen is sincere, hard-working, loving, and just an all-around JOY to be around. God knew what he was doing when he set us up together. It's been nearly 6 months since my son was born (another pregnancy isn't in our imminent future) and when the time is right I know I will be dialing Maureen as soon as we make plans to have Baby #2. I encourage anyone who read this long-winded review to connect with Maureen before making your final decision if a birth doula is right for you! As my husband has told several other of our expecting couple-friends: "Talk to Maureen (or any doula you're considering), it's the best money we chose to spend during this season!"

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Sarah is!!! I first met Sarah when I was…read morepregnant with my first baby in 2023 through a birth center, and I was beyond thrilled when she was the midwife on call the night I went into labor and delivered baby #1! She had such a calm and steady presence, that I myself felt calm and steady delivering my first baby into the world. When I became pregnant with baby #2, I learned that Sarah had started her own midwifery practice and I knew I HAD to have her!!! Sarah is the most knowledgeable, kind, caring, gentle, loving, patient, sweet, intelligent and empowering midwife out there - she is fantastic to work with, spends quality time with you and your family to fully get to know you and deliver customized care, which is worlds beyond what many women receive through pregnancy and postpartum. She always made me feel so seen, safe and confident, always answering my questions with extensive knowledge & wisdom, and empowered me as a mother and as a woman. Her faith-based approach made me feel uplifted and secure, bringing forth a sense of tranquility that is not often experienced through pregnancy and labor/delivery in today's world. She is truly gifted in the work that she does. Her home visit appointments made it so easy on me and my family, and she always included my first born in what we were doing, allowing her to rub aloe vera on my belly and use the Doppler to listen to her sister's heartbeat, as well as check my BP. My daughter absolutely adored her, which meant everything to me through such a transitional period of being pregnant with our second baby. She has so many wonderful personalized touches to what she provides as well, such as adorable custom umbilical cord ties, beeswax candles, magnesium salts, a packed labor & postpartum bag with everything that you need during and after labor, herbs to use in your peri-bottle, herbal padsicles, and even a postpartum massage therapist! She just provides fantastic and thoughtful touches to her care of you during and after pregnancy - truly amazing. After baby #2 was born, she was so supportive and attentive to me to the point where I didn't have to worry about a thing. She went above and beyond to handle some extra stressors I had and made my time of recovery so much easier so I could focus all of my energy on our newest baby. She would always check in on me and make sure we were doing well - she truly made us feel so loved. Sarah is family, and I cannot say enough about how absolutely wonderful she is. If you are considering a home birth, Sarah is 10000% your midwife! If we have a 3rd baby, I absolutely know who I will be calling! We love you so much Sarah!!!

Sarah and her team have delivered two of our babies, and we've always felt so cared for by them…read more She is kind, compassionate, and truly invested in the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Our home appointments were meaningful and never rushed I always felt seen and supported, not just like another patient. At both of my water births, Sara brought such a calm, steady presence, and her team was incredibly sweet. If you're looking for a midwife who will make your birth experience feel safe, personal, and well cared for, I would happily recommend her again and again.

Angela has played a major role in our birth preparation with her Hypnobabies course. Being a…read morechiropractor I have learned a lot about human development and the birthing process. With that said I was taken back on how much information was still unknown to me. The hypnosis will put your body into a parasympathetic state and allow for you and your birth partner to have another tool in your tool belt when it is game time. You will soon find out that this is Angela's calling. Is is a healer, a mentor, a educator, and has the joy of preparing mothers and fathers for the biggest day of their lives and beyond. I firmly believe that this course should be mandatory for new mothers. Know your rights, formulate a birth plan and learn the lingo of the docs before you go to the hospital. As always thanks again for your valuable time Angela it was truly life changing.

Angela is a gift and an incredible Doula. We did her Hypnobabies course which was amazing. I felt…read morelike a first time mama, even though this was my 5th baby. My husband and I learned so much in Hypnobabies with Angela. My husband loved it as well. Angela makes the class what it is though. As for Angela, my Doula, wow. We did so much work together in my monthly chats with her. It was like my own therapy session that I didn't know I needed. I did so much healing in the months I worked with her. She prepared my husband and I for birth so well. She has so much to offer! She doesn't leave anything unchecked. She will be your best advocate! She had a big hand in helping redeem all of my past birth experiences. I'll forever be grateful for Angela!