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 ‍

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!

I had a VBAC with my second daughter at the hospital. With Amber's comfort measures, advocacy, and…read moresupport I had a beautiful birth experience. She guided and helped educate my husband and I through our last trimester of pregnancy, was present for the birth of my daughter, and checked in with us during the early postpartum months. She is incredibly caring and patient and is exceptionally communicative; promptly answering our many questions. We are so grateful for Amber's dedication to our birth preferences and her assistance during labor. Her presence and experience was instrumental in the birth of our beautiful rainbow baby. We feel so blessed to have worked with Amber and if we were to welcome another baby, we will definitely contact Amber again! Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation Amber! -Panha, Lucas, and baby girl

Having Amber as my Doula was such a blessing! She helped me deliver my 2nd born (after 12years) &…read morealthough my hospital birth didn't go as I had in mind (epidural wore off) she knew exactly what to do to help & comfort me. Throughout my pregnancy she always made herself available via txt or phone call. She provided so much knowledge to any questions or concerns that I had.Amber even checked on baby and I after birth. As if that wasn't enough, she encapsulated my placenta which has tremendously helped me with postpartum. Stop your search if you're looking for a Doula because amber is IT!

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.

I love this doctor so much! I've been pregnant 7 times and 8 babies, Ive experienced major…read moreheartache and he's always been there and is very supportive. Has a great office that clean and decorated beautifully He even saved my life when I needed emergency surgery. I trust this dr with my life! Now that I'm done have all my babies have 4 living, I actually miss going to see him more often! Great guy!

The worst OBGYN EVER!!!! The nurses were moving like they were high on drugs. We were literally the…read morefirst on the list and the nurses called everyone else first. Even one of the receptionist, when we notified her, went off on the nurses in the back wondering why they never called us and we were first on the list. Not only that but the nurses were making us feel uncomfortable asking my wife if she did drugs and when she said know her and another nurse just looked at each other and smiled. She was treating my wife like she was incompetent asking her the same questions slowly and slower each time. The professionalism of this place needs to be reevaluated and I'm not the only one who feels this way. There's other pregnant women in the office being neglected

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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I don't usually write reviews, but this one is long overdue…read more I was just 16 years old when I became pregnant, and that was one of the most vulnerable and overwhelming times in my life. Dr. Prakash was my doctor through that experience, and later for my second child as well. I will never forget the level of care, compassion, and professionalism he showed me. What stood out most was how he treated me as a person. He never made me feel judged or ashamed for being so young. Instead, he made me feel supported, respected, and safe. At that time, I didn't always have reliable transportation, and there were days I was late or struggled to get to my appointments. Dr. Prakash would actually stay late so I could still be seen once I found a ride. That level of understanding and dedication meant everything to me. That kind of care is rare. Both of my children are now grown and healthy, and I truly believe the care I received played a big role in that. Years later, he also cared for my grandchildren, which speaks volumes about the trust I have in him and the consistency of his care over time. Even now, I still remember how kind and attentive he was. He didn't just do his job, he made a lasting impact during a critical time in my life. If you are looking for a doctor who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely compassionate, Dr. Prakash is exceptional.

The worst doctor and aftercare is zero stars the whole experience left me with complications and…read morepain and no care whatsoever the only thing you will see is.the bill

I love Dr Villarosa great Dr he always listened to what I needed when I was pregnant and not…read morepregnant. He even even helped us to get pregnant with our daughter yes he is a little strong well but he is professional and understanding and gets what we needs to be done. He is always asking questions so he can get to the bottom of our cause. I highly recommend him, yes sometimes I did have to wait a little, because mind you he was delivering babies so I had to wait a period of time which is very understandable because he is Delivering BABIES remember you are not the only one having a child as a Dr that shows me he treats everyone equally and he love delivering babies so its kind of hard to jugle both I never minded waiting for him because I rather be patient and wait for a Dr that cares and can get clinical treated correctly unlike others Drs. Like Dr Ahmadinia. Dr Ahmadinia keap doing Vaginal biopsies which was not needed after knowing that I had a negative result for cancer he is one crazy dr I think dr Ahmadinia was just trying to make a quick buck and not care about people like Dr Veillrosa he really wants the best for you in your pregnancy and as a women with women problems because I just recently seen him again just for my women issues not babies and he attended to me like he always has since I first met him so thank you for giving us our miracle baby because with out you we wouldn't have our beautiful baby girl and he is very quick on responding to you through phone as well so I would not look at that second review ooh my delivery with Dr. Villarosa was so amazing unlike my other 2 births I wish I new him in the past because I really feel like my deliveries would of been just as wonderful as our miracle baby that he gave us I still commend him for that THANK YOU THANK YOU you are a blessing to our family sorry for the big novel but this man-dr needs recognition I would write a book about how good of a Dr he is and the girls like Michelle in front are very sweet and professional love them 2.

Our experience with Dr. Villarosa was deeply traumatic and borderline reckless. From the moment we…read morewalked into his clinic, it was clear his equipment was outdated--but we never imagined how dangerous that would be. During a critical ultrasound, Dr. Villarosa used what looked like a decades-old machine that struggled to show anything clearly. He barely spent thirty seconds scanning before saying bluntly, "There's no fetus, no sac." Without any follow-up, no additional testing, and no second look, he told us it must be a miscarriage. Then, with zero empathy, he asked my wife if we'd prefer to "scrape it out" or take medication. Yes--he literally used the word "scrape." That's how casually he dismissed what could have been a viable pregnancy. He then told my wife to wipe herself off--like the whole thing was routine and insignificant. The coldness, the carelessness, and the outdated tools combined into one of the most horrifying experiences we've ever had. It felt like our baby's life didn't matter. We went to get a transvaginal ultra sound at a facility at st Mary's and luckily found that the fetus had a heart beat and is healthy. This is not medical care--it's malpractice waiting to happen. Avoid Dr. Villarosa at all costs. If you're already under his care, get a second opinion immediately. How many kids has this guy killed???