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    Blessed Beginnings Midwifery

    5.0 (38 reviews)
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    If you're looking for an incredible midwife that will always feel like family, look no further.
    Brigitte E.

    When it comes to midwifery care and home birth, there's just no better than Sue Gill. My husband and I had planned on interviewing many different midwives for our first baby to try to find the right fit. Sue was the first we met with and when we walked out we both agreed we didn't need to meet anyone else! She is so incredibly knowledgeable and wise, with tons of experience under her belt (which explains why she's got a constant handful of midwives-in-training on her team). She is so comfortable and confident in natural birth and your body's ability to birth your baby that you can't help but feel at ease in her care. I looked forward to every prenatal visit with her and her team. She addresses every aspect of your pregnancy - your physiology, baby's position (which she nails every time with a simple fetoscope and a few little palpations... it is seriously impressive), nutrition and supplements, emotional and mental wellbeing... everything. It never feels rushed and it's always a good time. She's straight-forward and honest and will tell you what you need to hear, because she truly wants the best outcome for you and your baby. She's so in tune with maternal and fetal health that she caught onto some subtle things that no one else did, early on, and helped me address them from the get-go - which helped us avoid a lot of complications that would have come up later. But birth is a whole other thing entirely. Birth (especially for your first) can feel so unknown and overwhelming and it's easy to get caught up in it (for moms and dads both!). But Sue's calm confidence made all the difference in the world. Despite my (unusually!) long and difficult birth, she had SO many tricks up her sleeve and is so well-versed in everything from techniques to move baby's position to homeopathics and other natural remedies, when to rest and when to walk, different positions to labor in.... etc. Having my baby at home was incredibly important to me, and Sue tirelessly (for 36 hours!) did literally everything possible to make sure that happened for us. And after all that work (i'm sure she was exhausted!!) she climbed up next to me on the bed, took my face in her hands, and told me, "I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!" That memory still makes me tear up! She is a personal hero of mine, and I don't say that lightly!! As if that that wasn't enough, she was by my side for the first week of my little girl's life as we struggled really hard through establishing breastfeeding. She worked closely with us on getting the latch and positioning down, brought us lots of helpful breastfeeding tools, and talked me through and encouraged me in one of the most difficult things I've done (seriously, I thought birth was hard...). She has been there for me any time I've had a question, a doubt, or a worry, from the time we started with her. And even now, my little girl is 2.5 and we live out of state - and she is still the first person I think of to ask questions, run things by, etc. She is STILL always there for us without hesitation. I'm expecting my second baby now. She was literally the first person I told! My husband and I honestly sat down together as soon as we found out to see if it was feasible to either go stay in California during my birth month or fly her here for the month... in the end it just wasn't doable financially and we've found someone locally, but there is seriously no one like Sue. SO - if you've made it through my novel (!), and you know you want an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable, hands-on, confident midwife that will and help you have a safe, successful birth and forever feel like family, look no further. (And yes, there are plenty of other great midwives in OC, but chances are really good that she trained them herself.) ;)

    The birth of my daughter was the best experience and it was because of Sue and Blessed Beginnings Midwifery. After six months with my former OBGYN, my husband and I were extremely dissatisfied with our prenatal care. I was adamant about having a birth without any drugs or interventions and I was feeling doubtful that it was possible with the path we had taken. So we started to research other birth options and midwives. When we came across Sue, we knew right away that she was perfect for our family. She is straight forward, intelligent, has years of experience, and is completely devoted to the families and babies she helps bring into the world. She is the most authentic person I've ever known. And to solidify our decision, her references were overjoyed to recommend her services. We started prenatal care with her late in the game but she is a very efficient practitioner and caught us up with no issue. Each prenatal visit was detailed, personable, and involved both my husband and me in the entire experience (he made this baby too, you know.) It was actually the first time my belly was touched and measured during these visits. And every time we had questions, she always educated us about all our options and allowed us to chose what was best for our family. Her midwifery is very family- and parent-centered. One of the best parts about having Sue through this journey was how easy it was to communicate with her. If I had a question about anything, she was one phone call or text away and she was quick with her responses. She is also very resourceful and has an amazing team of professionals she trains and partners with at her office, Backs, Babies & Bellies. The last couple months of my pregnancy, I felt truly taken care of. Most importantly, I felt heard. Sue and her team listened to how I wanted to give birth. And though there is always a chance plans can change, she supported my decisions, fully knowing what I was capable of and what her team was capable of. The birth of my daughter was amazing. After weeks of prepping us for labor and setting up for a water birth, we used all her advice as contractions started. She arrived quickly, set up with her team of student midwives (Tessa and Kimberly), helped me focus through each contraction, and helped deliver my healthy baby. She gave my husband and I time to embrace our new addition as their team cleaned up. Within a short few hours, Sue and her team took my baby's and my vitals and measurements, stitched me up, made an herbal perineal wash, created weeks worth of padsicles, prepared my placenta for smoothies, and taught us some baby basics. For the next three days, we did not have to leave the house for any check ups. Sue and Tessa came to us to do more measurements, check our vitals and my stitches, and help me master how to breastfeed. For weeks postpartum, we've been taking our daughter to the chiropractor (Dr. Brittney Cicon) she teams with. And even though we don't have an appointment with her, Sue still checks my daughter and I with each visit and even helps our daughter during her adjustments. She goes above and beyond for her families. Sue provides a whole package deal, caring for you before and after your pregnancy and the birth of your baby. My husband and I are so in awe of her and view her as part of our family now. She is one of the most important people in our daughter's life. We are forever grateful for her and all that she does for us. Without a doubt, Sue will be our midwife again in the future. We highly recommend her!

    Tiffany F.

    Sue is absolutely amazing. I used her for both my homebirths and have to say that I actually miss our pre and postnatal visits after my babies were born (you probably won't hear that about a OBGYN office). I never felt rushed or forgotten about while in labor and Sue was in control the whole time.

    Here's me in all my birthing glory but I just love this picture of my support team including Sue Gill and my Doula, Sue Coffman.
    Krista D.

    Sue Gill was amazing. I desired a VBAC at home and she guided me through my preparation to having the best alignment and position of the baby possible. Using Sue's advice and guidance and working with Britney Cicon the chiropractor in her office, I felt that I was doing all we could to have the birth I desired. During the birth Sue was so supportive and calm. She was knowledgable and wise and used her experienced skills to bring our very large baby safely into this world into her capable hands. My husband was skeptical of home birth in the beginning but is now a total believer and would use Sue in a heart beat if we had number 3.

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    You won't find a midwife that cares more about you and your baby than Sue. She is the best.

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    After a not so stellar experience with the local birth center for my first baby, I was so thankful to have Sue.

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    Miracle of Life Midwifery

    Miracle of Life Midwifery

    5.0(63 reviews)
    12.0 mi

    I am so glad that my husband and I were referred to Jessica for her midwifery services. It wasn't…read moreuntil halfway through our Bradley class that we decided we wanted to do a homebirth. At that point we were already 28 weeks pregnant and now had to find a midwife. Jessica was always so compassionate and helpful in answering all of our homebirth questions and concerns. She also invited family members to come to prenatal visits to feel more comfortable about our homebirth decision as well. That was a huge win for us! She took great care of me During pregnancy and each time we got to listen to our little girls heartbeat. I loved that she focused a lot on making sure I was getting great nutrition via food and supplementation to help make sure my body was as healthy it needed to be for delivery. When it came to Labor Day, Jessica's experience definitely prevailed! As I was slow to progress, she knew exactly what I needed to do in order to help Baby along. Her guidance and experience made our homebirth a reality. Her and her assistant were fabulous during our golden hour that we got to spend with our baby girl in our home. They took amazing care for me and the baby. Postpartum visits were so helpful and informative especially as a first time mom. Jessica took care / monitored both me and baby for six weeks. We put our full trust in her for caring for myself, our new baby girl and all our future babies.

    As soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to go the natural route and find a more…read moreholistic care provider. I had several midwife interviews lined up and Jessica was my first call. After talking to her, I instantly knew she was THE one and didn't even bother interviewing anyone else. I'm so glad I trusted my gut. Jessica provided the best holistic prenatal care and still continues to do so postpartum. I always looked forward to every appointment with her knowing that no matter what I was feeling I would walk out feeling comfortable, supported, and heard. She made my fiancé feel included throughout the process and always made sure all of his questions were answered too! During early labor she was in constant contact with my fiancé to check up on me. Unfortunately I didn't end up having the home birth that I had planned for, but Jessica was by my side every step of the way. When we ended up transferring to the hospital, she made sure to advocate for me, and thankfully, she was still able to be by my side throughout the rest of my labor and delivery. Mine and my son's health and safety was always her #1 priority through our entire journey. I am so grateful for her holistic approach throughout pregnancy, her informed consent for every single decision, and most importantly, her friendship. Jessica's passion for guiding mothers and bringing babies earthside shines through everything she does. Thank you, Jessica!

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    4.4(199 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    as soon as you walk into the doors here the environment is so supportive and organized. Everyone is…read morevery inclusive and has great communication with eachother about your care. Each client is respected in their own journey that it makes you feel that they understand just how special this experience will be. they're welcoming of family members to be included and accommodate your needs as best as they can. I've been to other centers for tours and this one is somewhere that makes you feel like you are exactly where you belong.

    Is there a difference between home birth and a birthing center? Well, kinda yes and kinda no…read more A Birthing Center is a place where families go to birth their babies unmedicated in water (or on the bed, on a birthing stool...). And like a home birth - you are getting "midwifery care", which includes prenatal and postpartum visits where you feel seen and heard. Unlike a home birth practice, you may not be able to choose your midwife BUT you do have the option of Nitrous Oxide. The key to a good birth experience is understanding the birthing center protocols BEFORE you commit financially, which is way before you go into labor. What most people fail to understand is that you are paying for "midwifery care" not an "outcome" - and that is the difference between midwifery and hospital care. And that care takes time. Time to get someone into labor, time to manage big feelings, time to make sure your nutrition is top notch, time to make sure you understand how to stay low risk... For example, you need understand the protocol difference between low and high risk pregnancy and show up to do your part to stay low risk (for context low risk can birth outside of the hospital and high risk has to birth in a hospital). You need to understand the birth center protocols for both when you arrive to the center (you must be in active labor) and how long you can stay (this is NOT a hospital - you don't stay overnight). So, if you are clear with your expectations you will have an AMAZING experience! If you don't understand how a birthing center works you may find yourself disappointed. Midwifery care IS a financial investment no matter where you birth - home or a center, but a birthing center might be less of a financial burden because the location (otherwise known as a "facility") may reduce cost. But again, you need to understand HOW your insurance works both for a successful birthing center birth or a successful transport where you birth at the hospital. (Either way you still get post partum care where you are seen and heard). Lorri is the OG of birthing center owners in SoCal, which means her experience level is undeniable. When you have this much experience as a midwife and navigating insurance it's a win/win for families that want a safe place to birth and (hopefully) get their insurance to pay something.

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    Midwives of Mission Heritage OBGYN

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    4.8(18 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Compassionate, caring, kind, communicative, warm, timely, knowledgeable, holistic, unhurried,…read morevalidating... just a few words that come to mind when I think of these incredible midwives (and their staff)! After a difficult birth experience with my first (at a different practice), I educated myself on the physiology of birth hoping for a different experience the second time around. I came across the Midwives of Mission and feel so fortunate I did! I wouldn't change one thing about my birth experience with Christina and doula Erika. I'm so so grateful to have been cared for by them and look forward to being a patient for years to come.

    These ladies gave me the best care during my pregnancy and birth. I desired to have my opinions and…read morechoices supported when it came to making my own decisions on tests, procedures, approaches, etc. and not only was this team of ladies more than willing to answer my questions and listen but support me and provide incredible resources within and outside of their facility. Their level of care and attentiveness to you as a woman and Mother is very detailed. I did not expect to feel as close to the midwives as I was with my doula when it came time to give birth. Even though I was deep into labor land when I arrived at the hospital, I was genuinely so excited and calmed to see each of the midwives that were there to help me. I will be staying under their care for the foreseeable future. Additional things that I liked: - They are easy to get ahold of via phone or online message - There was someone in office to help me file for disability insurance with EDD - I can continue to meet with them for my well woman exams and standard OB care - They advocated for me during birth and helped create a calm, safe, and peaceful birth experience while still being in a hospital and having medical resources close at hand if need be. Best of both worlds!

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    Gentle Womb Birth - Here to meet the growing needs of our community! -Midwife Ana

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    5.0(14 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Ana is a godsend. When I was planning to have my 5th baby, the one thing I knew for sure is that I…read morewanted to have him at home. I interviewed so many great midwives, but as soon as I met Ana, I knew she was the right fit. She took me on late in my pregnancy (27ish weeks), and onboarding with her was so easy. The care that I received from her was supportive, kind, compassionate and steady. I appreciate how calm and nurturing she is while staying firm in her knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and of a woman's body overall. Her care is holistic and evidence-based, and she makes her clients actual partners in their care. We never did anything that I was uncomfortable with (which is almost unheard of in a hospital birth). When I started to go overdue, she was there to reassure me, and because she genuinely trusts the process of birth, she helped me trust my body as well. I had an absolutely amazing birth experience that my husband and I wouldn't trade for anything. My baby is two now (sorry this is so late!), but I still think of Ana often and so fondly. She became part of our family for the time she was with us and I will always love her for helping me have the birth experience of my dreams (even at 43 years old). Thank you Ana!

    Ana is very professional and knowledgeable, yet deeply caring and respectful of your opinions and…read morevalues. Even though this was my third pregnancy, I learned so much about how to care for myself and my baby. I loved that she wasn't pushy, but gave us the facts and let us make our own decisions. We often covered the importance of exercise and nutrition, and I made changes from that, which I believe contributed to a smoother and easier pregnancy than my first two. She also was so calm and professional throughout my labor and delivery. My husband noted how much he appreciated her composure during the most intense moments of my labor. She's the kind of person you'd want by your side when you're not in the right frame of mind. She also collaborated very well with her assistant, respecting her skills and experience during my postpartum assessment. We loved having her as our first midwife and home birth experience and will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future!

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    Orange Coast Women's Group - Laguna Hills

    Orange Coast Women's Group - Laguna Hills

    3.4(322 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I am happy to share my great experience with Julie Hahn,NP from ocwmg in Laguna Hills. I had my…read moreannual gyn. exam. Julie Hahn is the most pleasant professional.Gentle,friendly,knowledgeable. Checking in was fast,front desk was very well organize. After only minimum wait I was called in .Physician assistant Brenda has done all the prep.work while chatting with me. I went on for mammogram next door.Same pleasant experience. The Ocwmg floor looks like a resort, soft pastel colors,clean lines, modern furnishings.... I highly recommend ocwmg !

    I've been with this group since 2021 and at the beginning I had a great experience. I still think…read morethey have great providers but their medical staff is severely undermining the experience with the practice as a whole. Recently I had an appointment scheduled with a provider who was an NP and apparently only a doctor was allowed to review my results with me from some tests I had done a month ago. Because of this they canceled my appointment the day of and rescheduled but did not schedule an appointment long enough to conduct an annual physical exam, which I asked for via messages in my Athena portal and when I scheduled my appointment on the phone. At my appointment I waited 20 minutes to have the medical assistant say "oh I was looking for you!" I was in one spot in the waiting room the whole time. Lastly they billed the wrong insurance policy and I received a bill for $800 for something I know is covered by my insurance. I am still rectifying this issues made by their staff and I'm really upset that I will likely have to find a new doctor because of the medical staff's inability to do their job.

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    Honey Midwifery

    Honey Midwifery

    5.0(215 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Christy is seriously amazing. Finding the right midwife was really important to me because birth is…read moresuch a personal experience, and I knew I needed someone I felt 100% comfortable with. From the moment we met her, we just knew she was the perfect fit for us. This was our first baby, and she guided us through everything. She answered all of our questions, made us feel so supported, and honestly exceeded every expectation we had. I also really loved that she's the perfect balance of holistic, but will absolutely speak up if something medical is needed. You can tell her top priority is always keeping both mom and baby safe. We also took her Bradley Method class, which was so helpful and made me feel way more prepared and confident going into birth. We learned so much, and I've already been recommending it to everyone. I fully trusted her the entire time, which made such a difference for me going into labor and birth. Throughout my labor, she was there at any time of day to answer my calls and questions, and she always helped me feel calm and educated about what was happening. On the day of the birth, she was calm, confident, and completely in her element. She made the whole experience feel so smooth and magical. I recommend Christy to anyone, and I already know I'll want her as my midwife for all of my future babies

    Taking the Bradley Method with Christy was really one of the best decisions my husband and I made…read moreto prepare for birth She's made us feel so much more confident going into doctor's appointments and being able to advocate for the type of birthing experience we're hoping to have. Even going into conversations with other people who have who have gone through pregnancy and birth--the confidence we have speaking about what we want, what we want to avoid, and why has been amazing to share with people who weren't given even the basic information/options by their medical team. Truly couldn't recommend Christy and her approach enough

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    Labor of Love Birth & Postpartum - 2023

    Labor of Love Birth & Postpartum

    4.8(120 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    I found Labor of Love by doing some of my own research online. And thank God I did! My doula,…read moreKaren, was my rock throughout my labor and was 100,000 percent amazing--I'll definitely be working with her for my second! A little backstory: I was overwhelmed and so nervous about finding "the one" person to be a part of the most important event of my life. After doing my research and reading through all these bios, I honestly was left feeling overwhelmed, especially knowing how indecisive I can be. I knew I just had to trust my intuition and my gut on this one! After looking at Karen's bio on their website, I had such a good feeling. Staci (the owner), who was super friendly and professional, helped me get connected with Karen, and I booked an interview right away! Karen was so sweet and asked me about my pregnancy experience so far. We discussed how I wanted my birth to go and any concerns I had. There wasn't any pressure to hire her, and it just felt like she was already invested in me, like I was already family. I even had her video chat with my husband to make sure we both felt comfortable and vibed well together--and we sure did! Overall, Karen ended up being the perfect balance of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. It was the most perfect amount of care I could have asked for. She was also such an advocate for my birth plan to work out. Before, during, and after my labor and birth, she was always naturally in tune with what I needed. She was never overbearing, worked so well with my husband, and gave him space to be a part of my support team as well. I am so grateful to have come across Labor of Love

    The business owner is quite the opposite of the type of person any vulnerable new mom should have…read moreto work with. My experience with Labor of Love was almost two years ago now but continues to upset me when thinking back on my experience. We hired Lauren as our doula, who made it clear she expected us to go far past my due date as a first time mom. While it's possible for that to happen, it didn't in my case. At 39 weeks and at 5am while in active labor and getting ready to head to the hospital, she let us know she had Covid. Her backup was Karen, who I wish we hired to begin with as she is far more caring and professional. Though unfortunately our experience still fell short and we ultimately delivered without Karen present. We were left feeling like we invested a lot of emotion and money into this process with ultimately no help. Staci has been incredibly rude to us since then and even revoked our access to watch her training videos, sending me a link to pay her once again when wanting to rewatch for our now second baby on the way. Karen herself even recommended we ask for a partial refund due to our experience, but Staci lacks the professionalism and courtesy to her clients. Truly mindblowing that she revoked access to the training videos after we had already paid for them. I would stay far away and recommend a more experienced and caring doula group.

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    Gold Soul Midwifery

    5.0(54 reviews)
    24.9 mi

    Having Jessie as a midwife enabled me to have the most beautiful pregnancy and birth experience. I…read morefeel so grateful that I had the ability to have a home birth because it was a life changing and transformative experience, and that was in no small part due to who Jessie is and how she works. Contrasting from OB care where every appointment is hurried and routine, Jessie invests in you as a person. Appointments are up to one hour and explore all aspects of health: physical, emotional, mental, etc. Jessie has a magical way about her in the way she advises you and listens that's non-judgmental but supportive. I felt so empowered and supported through it all. During the birth, I'll never forget when Jessie looked me in the eye as I neared the end and told me the only way out was through and I took a big breath and powered through. We did a home, water birth and it was the most special experience. I hope more and more women are able to navigate pregnancy and birth with Jessie or midwives like her. And overall I left this experience wiser about my own body and health, prepared to care for our baby, more confident and more.

    This review is long over due. First and foremost the quality of care you will receive from Jessie…read moreprenatally and postpartum is like nothing you will ever experience from a traditional OB/ Provider. She is genuinely caring, compassionate, nurturing and responsive. We had a few scares during our pregnancy that of course had to happen later at night and she was quick to answer and respond in a calm but urgent way. The same has been true postpartum. She ALWAYS has you & your babies health and best interests in mind when discussing options and care. She is informative and relays the perfect mix of holistic/ evidence based medicine and western medicine if needed. Once you have a conversation with her you'll understand why she is the best. Jessie, We love you so much and we are so grateful that you were with us every step of the way to bring our baby girl into the world happy and healthy.

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