I love Healthy Beginnings! After I found out I was pregnant I gave them a call, they scheduled my…read morefirst appointment within the week. I had a difficult pregnancy, I dealt with severe morning sickness for 8 of the 9 months; the healthy beginnings staff were very empathetic and provided the medical intervention that I desperately needed. The midwives work on rotation, no particular midwife is assigned to a patient, but I primarily worked with Matt and Kim. Both of them were very professional and knowledgable. I am significantly more comfortable when I understand the procedure, and I very much appreciated that they would take the time to talk with me and explain what they were doing. My happy, healthy baby was delivered vaginally at St Mary's, and I could not have asked for a better experience! I took advantage of the nutrition counseling, emotional counseling, and every class offered by the clinic to prepare new moms (breastfeeding, birthing, and parenting classes). All of this was covered by Medi-Cal, and as compensation for learning about what I needed to know for free, they gave me hundreds of dollars worth of baby necessities (diapers, baby socks, milk bags etc.) The nurses and the ladies at the front desk are my homies. I've spent a large part of the last year getting to know the staff at Healthy Beginnings; I always got the impression that they genuinely wanted to provide good care and did what they thought was best for my baby. 10/10, would recommend.

It's so crazy that this place never answer their phone and when they do they put you on hold…read morewithout even telling you, it's also funny because I called to make an appointment with my primary care doctor she said I have to call my primary care office girl wtf this is my primary care office not only did I get care here for my pregnancy still getting it for my postpartum but how is Maria the girl who answered the phone gonna tell me I can't but when I told her well why I can't Bc when I called and made an appointment for my brothers physical it was fine mind you me and them have the same plan and have the same insurance also the same primary doctor but once I mention that she changed her words and said yes I can make an appointment for my physical where are the medical directors of this place ? Obviously the office manager doesn't care training these employees for how to properly answer the phone or how to even give right information I'm a medical assistant and even I know this is not how to operate a medical clinic very unprofessional especially front office girls! Update: it just keeps getting worse so when I made the appointment she told me Dec 7th I'm looking at the app they have it's called providence it tells me there that my appointment is on the dec 14th like really Maria why would you tell me Dec 7th like I said these girls don't know what they doing and when I called and confirmed she said oh yea it's Dec 14th what a dumbass I swear ‍

Lois is the best! I have seen her with all three of my babies and was able to breastfeed…read moresuccessfully for 3+ years. I have seen many lactation specialists and Lois is the best. Not only that, she has five babies of her own who were all breastfed. I always send friends and family's to her. Also, I love her as a person!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Lois is responsible for my success in nursing my…read morechildren! I am very grateful for the encouragement and knowledge that she shared with me and I always encourage new mamas to pay her a visit. Thank you Lois!

I found out about Kari through my encapsulation lady. I was venting to her about how I just had my…read morebaby 2 days ago (at the time) and was having trouble knowing if he was breastfeeding correctly. I was damn near in tears texting her that I wanted to give up trying because I felt like I was not adequate enough for him. I was so distraught over him not using the restroom enough at 2 days old and him losing weight; I just knew something was wrong. She quickly referred me to Kari. I emailed and texted Kari desperate to get any sort of help and she went above and beyond! She texted me and e-mailed me back immediately. She was so kind and caring even through text and e-mail. She said she could come that same day and sure enough, she did. As soon as she arrived to my house she was instantly helpful. I was a mess, postpartum and just so emotional about my baby not using the restroom enough and him looking thin. Sure enough, Kari evaluated him, weighed him, and then asked me key questions. I could tell instantly she had a genuine passion for this and cared! She calmed me down and reassured me that we would figure things out and get to the bottom of it. After having a session with her, she discovered that my baby was not latching correctly and that my milk supply had still had not fully come in. So it made sense as to why he was fussy and not using the restroom enough- he was not getting enough. She reassured me again that we would work on this together and that I would be able to breastfeed my baby. She gave me so much information and even after she left, she would text me to check on baby and I. I even sent her pictures asking for her opinion and advice on certain things. Kari texted me right away and was very detailed. My milk supply did come in and thanks to her my now 1 month old baby is eating sooooo good and his pediatrician was impressed with how the breastfeeding is going. He has since, gained his healthy weight that the pediatrician wanted to see and is less fussy. I do not know what I would have done without Kari. She is truly a gem! I HIGHLY recommend her and wish more people would utilize her, that way they will not give up on breastfeeding their babies. I would have paid any price at that vulnerable point, so let me mention that Kari has very good prices! It is rare to find someone so knowledgeable, caring, attentive, and charges very good prices. If you are even thinking about learning more about breastfeeding, having trouble breastfeeding, curious about breastfeeding, and/or know someone who is expecting or going through anything above, contact Kari! I wish I had known about her while I was pregnant and saved myself the hassle of what I went through. Thank you Kari for all of your help.

Kari reached out to me when I desperately posted my need for help on Facebook. She came to my home…read morethe next day. I didn't have any concerns with covid as she took all the precautions. She was very helpful and I felt comfortable with her. She has been available by text whenever I've had a question. I'd def recommend her to any new mommas who need some help because breastfeeding is hard!

Cannot stress how grateful I am to have Dawn in my village and on my team as I navigate motherhood…read more She has helped me learn so much about my body and feeding my baby. She is warm and empathetic. I really appreciate that she is funny, light hearted, and casual (something I think is excellent to have in the room when talking about milk squirting out of your boobs and dealing with little babies) while also being incredibly knowledgeable and capable of holding space for challenging moments and big feelings. 10/10 recommend you add her to your support system.

I came to see Dawn with my 5month old and was experiencing dropping supply. She made we feel…read morerelaxed and welcomed in her space. She was open, empathetic, and filled with knowledge. She had so many tricks up her sleeve to help me on my journey. I can't say enough how at ease and peaceful I felt talking with her. My only regret is not finding her earlier.

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.

Dr. Miranda is personable, caring, gentle and informative. It is a relaxing and comfortable…read moreexperience during my scheduled appointments.

Excellent place! I came here initially for a lactation specialist and ended up with dr Miranda and…read moreI've been seen her since I was pregnant and she is amazing a life saver now I bring my mother and my son she is an amazing chiropractor the best!!

I have been taking the Pump Hero and Lady Leche supplements consistently for almost 2 months now. I…read morehave been able to keep up with feeding my LO and pumping at work which has been a journey. The emergency brownies have been a milk saver for those dips in milk supply from extra stress. At first, I thought the items seemed pricey but knowing that the products work makes it worth the price. There are sales here and there to help those who may not be able to pay full price. Milky Mama has very helpful posts on Instagram and sends helpful information through their email subscriptions. If you're struggling with milk production/supply or just want some helpful tips, I highly recommend checking out their products/posts. It has made being a first time mom less daunting and made the breast feeding journey less stressful.

Spent $100 plus going to try products out, brownies and cookies. Told me 60 days to make a claim…read morebecause it wasn't sent to the right address. Waste of money, time, bad customer service m. Don't buy from here, scam. If they say they really want to help they would have helped instead of sending me to this claim run around.

I completed a series with my son of parent and me classes and had a really positive experience. Our…read moreguide, Denise, was so lovely and really fostered an environment that was welcoming for all of us and our little ones. It is a great way to meet other local families, for little ones to socialize, and discuss topics specific to motherhood and more broadly parenthood as dads are welcome too! I also did a few mommy and me yoga classes I enjoyed as well. Community places like this are so important and I'm glad I found this place!

My wife and I have been attending with our son for about 2 years and we absolutely LOVE IT. Gia is…read morethe ABSOLUTELY BEST and Elsa is awesome with the kids (and fluent in English and Spanish!) We love Gia and dread the day we won't be able to go anymore because our kid will "age-out". We have been raving about this place to every young parent or parent-to-be we meet.

We appreciate a good place to eat And live in Golden Hills…read moreTehachapi.. Great country Bakery with a eye for Service and Hospitality this is a Perfect spot to get a bite. Always a joy to visit. The best Tiramisu I've had... yet. Doc Sommers & family.

If I'm ever visiting Tehachapi, a visit to Kohnen's Country Bakery is a must. I highly recommend…read morestopping by. The moment you enter this quaint German bakery, you're met with the delightful scent of baked goods! They always have such cute decorations, but it's especially cute during the fall! We got in line and checked the case to see what delicious pastries we could get. Unfortunately the last few times I've had the chance to stop by have been a few hours before closing, so they tend to be out of a lot of pastries and the breads that I wanted. I ended up getting their Sun Dried Tomato Bread and Cherry Mini Cheesecake. The Sun Dried Tomato Bread was ok, but not something I'd get again. The Cherry Mini Cheesecake is delicious and very filling. Hopefully they won't be out of my favorite pastries on my next visit!