When I became pregnant with my second son I knew that I wanted a natural home birth after feeling disregarded during my first son's birth at the hospital. I did a little research and spoke to 3 midwives. However there is something special about Amanda and choosing her as my midwife was a no brainer. For one, she offered to have our first meeting at my house. Second, upon meeting her, she had such a calm demeanor and soothing voice that my worries and anxiety regarding a home birth went away. From then on my interactions with Amanda became more meaningful. I always brought my first son to all my appts and Amanda was so sweet at letting him play with her stethoscope. During these appointments she talks to your baby as she is checking baby's heartbeat. She looks at your health holistically, and even allowed to me to talk about stress and worries that I was experiencing at the time. I feel this was so important for my overall pregnancy health. The day I have birth I was already experiencing intermittent labor and my water was leaking out. Amanda came over and offered different options on how to get my labor to progress, and was so patient with me as I was able to dictate what I wanted to do and not do. She gave me the space to listen to my own body. She was incredibly patient and calm and guided my husband and I every step of the way. And let me remind you, her voice is so soft and soothing that when you are in the thick of labor contractions, she is all you will want to hear. Several hours later, my son was born and Amanda was by my side! Amanda is truly a caring person and it is evident that she loves what she does. Her energy is so warm and inviting. When my baby met her, he just melted into her, as if he knew her. This entire experience was nothing short of incredible for me, and I really have Amanda to thank for that. I encourage anyone looking for a midwife to consider Amanda. read more

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I am so happy to have found Amanda! My family and I absolutely love her, and I would recommend her to anyone planning a natural birth. Her passion for what she does shows, and she'll care for your baby like her own. This was my second birth, and when compared to the coldness and unfamiliarity of the hospital, I can't imagine giving birth any other way! I also want to mention that Amanda is prepared for hiccups. My baby got stuck in-between my legs, and Amanda was calm when helping baby and I get through it. She managed to untangle the cord, encourage me to continue pushing, and grab the resuscitator incase baby needed it. Amanda works calmly, swiftly, and effectively. Also, I'm convinced my baby already knew who she was! Baby could recognize her voice, and Amanda's loving energy because she was/is as calm in Amanda's arms as she is in mine. If we were to have another baby, we wouldn't hesitate to call her. She's worth every penny and much more. She is such a genuine person. Her support does not end the day baby is born, she continues to check in on the well-being of you and baby. I feel so fortunate to have had her as my midwife! read more

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Amanda is amazing Best birth experience I've had by far. She was welcoming and friendly from our first meeting. Her office is very family friendly my 4 and 2 year old always looked forward to our appointments. Amanda was great with my 2 kiddos she would involve them in finding the heartbeat. She made me feel so comfortable and confident in myself and my decisions. We are so grateful for her and so happy with our choice to have her as our midwife. I always recommend Amanda to any friends or family who are interested in home births. read more

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My prayers were answered when I found Amanda. Finding a midwife who aligns with your beliefs and feels like family isn't an easy thing, but when I met Amanda I knew instantly that she was who I wanted to help bring my son into the world. Amanda provided care like no other- she was always there for all of my questions throughout my pregnancy, is extremely knowledgeable, and was the most amazing leader of my birth team. I had a very long labor at home (50 hours!) and she supported me unlike I could have ever imagined and gave me the courage to keep going when I didn't think I could go anymore. She has a true calling for what she does and she genuinely cares about her clients. My family is eternally grateful for her and I hope she is in our lives for years to come! If you are wanting to do a home birth you will not find better than Amanda. read more

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Amanda is AMAZING! She was always there for me and my family whenever we needed her, even through our miscarriages and birth of our baby girl. Our home birth experience was awesome with Amanda, she made the environment perfect and gave me the confidence I needed in each moment of doubt. We love Amanda, we highly recommend her! read more

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My wife and I are new parents, and when we first met with Amanda we were looking into a homebirth, but we weren't sure if we would be able to do it because it was our first time. Amanda was AWESOME. After our first meeting with Amanda, my wife knew that she wanted to work with her. She made us feel confident about my wife's ability to birth at home (and my ability to support her). She also pointed us in the direction of some helpful classes to get us more educated on the homebirth experience. Amanda gave us resources and information to help us make our decisions. She never forced anything onto us, never judged us for any choices particular to us as a couple, and made us feel truly cared for. As a husband, I would highly recommend Amanda to any couple that is considering a homebirth. She is knowledgeable and helpful, and she will make your wife feel supported and capable. read more

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From the minute I left Amanda's office after our first meeting I knew she was the one that would help bring our third child into the world safely. I had two hospital births previously, but had always been curious about having a home birth. At the beginning of this pregnancy I was not receiving the care I deserved through Kaiser, so I began to look into all the midwifery services in my area. I found Amanda through a yelp search and set up an appointment to meet her. She was compassionate, friendly & welcoming. She took her time answering my questions and right away I knew there was something special about her. If you are looking for a midwife to guide you through your pregnancy & delivery in the most loving way possible than look no further. This entire experience has changed me as a person & I have Amanda to thank for that. This is truly her calling in life & I am so grateful that I got to experience bringing my son into the world with her by my side. I could not of gotten through my 5 hour labor of my posterior son without her. It was the hardest, most beautiful experience I've ever had & I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Now she just needs to convince my husband on baby number 4 so I can relive this again! read more

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It is difficult to come up with the words to describe Amanda and the care she provides. Having her as our midwife was the best decision we made. Amanda is patient and calm. She allows you to make decisions about your care and gives you truly informed consent about every test or intervention. I felt so comfortable having my prenatal care in my own home with my husband at every single appointment. She made us both feel confident about our pregnancy. Amanda was always there to answer a question via text or call as needed. I was so happy to have her at the birth of our Son. Her calm confidence gave me the strength I needed when labor got tough. She always had the words to say to get me to focus on the goal. She encouraged my husband and gave him direction when he caught our baby. My favorite aspect of our birth experience with Amanda was how she allowed me to make the decisions. I was not forced or coerced into any intervention. She also did our baby's newborn exam in the comfort of our bed only when I was ready to let him come off my chest. She was patient and sweet to our baby as she checked him over as not to stress him out. Our postpartum check ups have been stress free as she comes to us. Amanda is so encouraging and helpful with us both as we navigate the first few weeks of life with our Boy. I could go on and on about how amazing she is. Thank you for giving us the birth I always hoped for, Amanda. Baby G, Blake, and I love you forever and ever. read more

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My family and I LOVE Amanda. If you are considering having a home birth I highly recommend her. At 35 weeks pregnant the hospital regulations made my husband and I feel very uneasy about a hospital birth so we reevaluated our options, did our research and found Amanda. After our first consultation we immediately knew we wanted to continue with a home birth under her care. I felt cared for and never rushed during our appointments - she always took her time with us and made sure every one of my questions were answered. She even encouraged my mom, who was unsure about homebirth, to come for a visit so that she can answer any questions or concerns that my mom had. During the early stages of labor, Amanda was in constant contact with me and my husband. She gave me several exercises and positions to go through during the day and made sure I was moving, staying hydrated, and eating! During that final stage of labor she was so calm and gentle. She reassured me and encouraged me the whole time and brought so much peace during my labor. My labor was pretty smooth and uncomplicated. Amanda used the doppler thorughout the labor to monitor the baby, never once did I feel like my baby's life was at risk. I was able to give birth in the birthing tub and it was so nice to lay in there with him on my chest for a while once he was born. Amanda helped me into bed after birth and she and her assistant had everything cleaned up within 2 hours. There's nothing better than being able to recover in the comfort of your own home, it's seriously the best! I couldn't imagine giving birth any other way. Amanda came back to check on us the next day, one week after, and again at six weeks. From the moment I was under her care to the weeks after I gave birth, Amanda went above and beyond to make sure the baby and I were doing well. Amanda's genuine love and passion for moms and babies is so evident by the way she cared for us, and she will care for your baby like her own. I feel so blessed to have had Amanda as my Midwife and I'm excited to do it all again with her someday. If you're contemplating a home birth, look no further! Amanda is the best of the best. read more

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Amanda exceeded our expectations in so many ways. She was there for every step of the way, with the upmost kindness and sincerity. She fosters lasting relationships with her clients and truly cares about the family, the mother and especially the baby. My wife had a grueling 35+ hours of labor and Amanda and her assistant Shari were there providing the best support for my wife. Even when my wife thought she couldn't push anymore, Amanda gave her new techniques and the courage to keep going. We successfully had our little boy at home which is exactly what we had hoped for. I highly recommend Amanda. She has a servants heart and will treat you like a family member. We are so thankful for her! We love you Amanda :) read more

I'm so grateful that my dream for a homebirth brought Amanda into our hearts. Her love for being a midwife was so apparent when she first came and met with me and my family. She is compassionate about everything she does and is so gentle with each check up. During my delivery Amanda was so calm and was able to find pressure points in order to make the contractions bearable. As I was pushing my little one out she got mild shoulder dystocia. Amanda knew exactly what had to be done and told me exactly what I needed to do in order to make sure my baby girl made a smooth entrance into the world. Once she arrived it was so quiet and peaceful. The way she handled her with such grace was a moment I won't forget. She respected my birth plan as a mom and what I wanted. This was my second baby but first unmedicated homebirth. Had it not been for Amanda educating me and reassuring me along the way I don't know if I could have done it. Even after delivery she checked up on us making sure baby is adapting smoothly in the world. I had some post delivery infections that didn't present itself until 8 days after birth. She came to my home and immediately was able to identify that there was an infection going on and to get medical attention in order to receive the proper antibiotics. Her knowledge and being able to tell me this without making it seem scary and making sure I stayed calm was beyond what I could have asked for. She made sure to message me to find out how I was feeling or of any updates even after my short hospital stay. All future babies of mine are going to to be graced by her presence. read more

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I don't know even where to start. When I decided to research having a Homebirth I reached out to Amanda she came and spoke with my husband and I about what a home birth looked liked and the benefits. I have had three previous Hospital births but with Covid restrictions I was really hoping for a different experience. Amanda has an amazing knowledge about pregnancy and postpartum and was always so kind and helpful with all of my inquiries. She helped ease all the nerves that I had because of doing something different. BONUS! My husband felt at ease knowing that Amanda was in control which is huge. When it came down to the big day Amanda and her assistant were amazing calm peaceful presents took care of everything I couldn't of asked for a better delivery in the comfort of my own home. And Amanda gave me the tools to have the confidence to do so. I would Highly recommend reaching out to Amanda if you're considering a natural home birth experience read more

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Amanda is truly the definition of the champ midwife. We couldn't just insert one word to describe her best, but I can assure you that she's best at what she does as a midwife. My partner and I are Deaf, and we are native ASL users, which means we both do not speak or hear. When we found out I was pregnant, I already had my mindset on the natural birth approach, so we searched and found the birth center we liked. The next step was to find a midwife to work with us throughout my pregnancy and birth. When we were introduced to Amanda, we just connected easily that we decided we wanted her to work with us right there. Additionally, how often would we find a midwife that already has a bit or some knowledge of our language (ASL) and culture? RARE! As first-timers who never experience pregnancy and birth before, we both felt completely comfortable, supported, and safe in Amanda's care. With her guidance, I was able to have the unmedicated/natural birth experience that I wanted. We loved how Amanda balanced the natural, holistic approaches and medical knowledge, and we were impressed by her passion for midwifery and the care and support she has for us. We are so happy that we had this kind of prenatal care, labor and delivery, and post-birth experience. For the Deaf community, we highly recommend Amanda for prenatal care, labor, and delivery, as well as post-birth. In the beginning, we did have the ASL interpreter to facilitate the communication and the vast amount of information in depth related to pregnancy and birth. And then, my partner and I decided that we can proceed without the ASL interpreter. The feels that we felt completely "normal" in the visiting room with a hearing person without the interpreter... couldn't be justified. We always appreciated her efforts in ensuring my partner and I received full access to our dialogues when she was unsure how to sign for the specific content. Amanda deserves this review besides the fact that no words can express our gratitude for this fantastic midwife. My new family and I are so grateful that we connected with Amanda through our birth center. I can't imagine having a more positive and empowering birth experience than what Amanda supported us to create, and I believe because of that, both baby and I are thriving postpartum stage, aka 4th trimester. We were actually sad when we wrapped up our last session. We always appreciate that she took the time to reach out and check in with us to see how baby and we were doing. She always offers the best support she can, which we truly appreciate, especially as first-timers. Thank you, Amanda, for all you did/do for our mini family! read more

After 4 hospital births with various interventions, leading to long painful labors I knew there was a better alternative. My husband encouraged me to seek out a midwife and have a home birth with our next baby. Once I got pregnant I knew that's what we wanted to do. I found Amanda after several people had recommended her and after having our last baby with her I see why. The quality of care with her was like none other. She was kind, relatable, and really made us feel comfortable and knew we were safe in her care. There were a hand full of things I was specifically looking for and she met all those needs/wants. She provided us with all her medical knowledge to make the best decisions for us and our baby, and ultimately allowing us the medical freedom to make our own decisions with her support. Amanda also was also concerned with my diet, exercise and overall health and making sure I was getting the proper nutrients for a healthy pregnancy, which was a breath of fresh air as opposed to traditional OB care. She provided us with the best prenatal care leading up to a wonderful and successful home birth. We are so thankful for her as a midwife and that she was able to provide us with the most enjoyable pregnancy and birth experience. I can't sing her praises enough or the experience of having a home birth. I wish I would have done it with my other 4 babies. read more

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Amanda brings such a presence of peace and knowledge to each appointment. She really cares about making sure you have the birth you want to have. I'll be forever thankful that she was part of the birth of our baby boy! read more

Amanda became our midwife at about 21 weeks after leaving Kaiser. From the first phone call and conversation, we knew she was the right and perfect fit for our first born. It can be scary to have a homebirth with child but she made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole journey. She make sure your families feel heard, loved, and confident in having a homebirth with her by your side. We had a long labor but all I wanted was her there at the end. We will be forever be grateful for Amanda and can't wait to have her there with us on our next baby read more

Where do I begin with how amazing this woman is!? She had attended my first home birth while she was still in school and she was the most hands on (when I needed her to be) but then knew when to give me that space and let me labor the way I needed to. After that experience I knew I wanted her to deliver my next baby! Three years later & here we are! My care from the beginning to the end was more amazing than I could have ever asked for! My baby was almost 2 weeks late but Amanda's quiet confidence, encouragement and love helped me to know everything would be okay. I birthed a 10.5 pound baby at home in the water with no complications and it was the most amazing day ever! I couldn't recommend Amanda enough! She has a God-given gift and loves what she does to her core. She goes above and beyond in her care for her clients and my family and we will never forget her! read more

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March Informed, happy, confident and calm! This is how I felt throughout the entire process with Amanda. She's an incredible midwife. We are so thankful we found her! The appointments were great. Always on time and family friendly! My kids loved going to the appointments too. The birth was wonderful! Amanda came as soon as I called. Her presence was calming and I knew we were so safe! A healthy comfortable home birth exactly how we wanted. All the care before, during and weeks after was amazing. I am forever thankful! read more

I loved working with Amanda! From the first time we met, she put me at ease and made me feel comfortable and confident in her skills and experience. Amanda has a warm, friendly, calm personality and throughout my appointments and delivery she made me feel comfortable and cared for. I enjoyed all my appointments with her and she addressed every issue and symptom I brought up with helpful ideas and natural treatment options. She is easy to talk to and is a good listener, whether it's about pregnancy or anything else. I have several other children and worked with several midwives (in other cities) and I had a truly fantastic experience with Amanda. By the end of my pregnancy, she felt like a friend who not only helped with a smooth delivery but truly shared in our joy at the birth of our daughter. My delivery ended up being very fast at the end and baby was born very soon after Amanda's arrival, but she helped me to keep calm over speaker phone while she drove to me and then she jumped into action as soon as she arrived. I had such a sweet birth experience and Amanda's postpartum care was thorough and caring. I'm thankful for her knowledge, experience, and warm personality that made this birth such a special memory for us! If you're looking for a midwife who has both skill and care, I highly recommend Amanda! read more

Today we had our 6 week check up for my baby boy, and I could cry thinking about this whole experience being over! Amanda is truly incredible, and the bond we created over the last 10 months is so special. Choosing her as our midwife was the best decision we could have made. Throughout my pregnancy she was just a dial away, which made me feel so content. She was always there to answer my questions and she has so much knowledge! Amanda has the biggest heart, and if you work with her you will feel that from the very first appointment. She's so gentle and kind, and that's exactly what I needed in labor. My birth was incredible, I labored with my arms wrapped around my husbands shoulders almost the entire time and Amanda was so good about sneaking in to monitor me without disrupting my labor space, AND she caught my baby over the toilet... talk about impressive, LOL. I would recommend Amanda to anyone going through a pregnancy and birth. You will NOT regret it one bit, I promise you. She is truly amazing and I'm forever grateful that she was apart of this incredible journey. Love you Amanda! read more

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When I think about people with true callings in life Amanda is at the top of the list. Not only is she incredibly smart and kind she's very in tune with both mother and baby. During my pregnancy and birth she allowed me to trust myself and make well informed decisions that were best for myself and family. Amanda became like family for us, our beautiful, dream birth wouldn't have been possible without her. We will forever be grateful we chose Heritage Midwifery to be by our sides during this sacred time. read more

All I can say is Amanda Latham is best! I had my 3rd baby with Amanda as my midwife. After having my 1st 2 kids at the hospital, I was adamant about having my 3rd child at home. I did not want to deal with the hospital & their protocol. I wanted to have a completely natural water birth with no one to intervene with how my body was meant to deliver a baby! With Amanda, you don't get treated as a number at a gynecologist office. Amanda is someone my family & I will know for life & someone who truly cares about babies & moms. It was the greatest experience I have ever had giving birth at home. It was so much calmer, peaceful & stressfree being at home. I wish I had Amanda as my midwife for my other 2 births instead of going to the hospital. The world is so crazy nowadays, having someone who loves their job & truly cares about your well being & your baby is so special. My family & I feel so blessed having met Amanda & having her take care of my baby & I the way she did. read more

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I could not be more pleased with the experience Amanda provided for us in preparing for and welcoming our baby earth side. Wholesome, comfortable, personal, loving are just a few of the words that come to mind when it came to prenatal visits and the day baby arrived. Amanda was always calm and reassuring and made the birthing process so much more spiritual. My family and I will be forever grateful that we made the decision to home birth with her. read more

At 34 weeks pregnant and in the midst of Covid, I was forced to reevaluate my options regarding my birth as hospital rules/mandates/regulations made me very uneasy in the circumstances surrounding my birth. After lengthy research, I found Amanda. After our first consultation, I immediately knew I made the right choice switching to a home birth under her care. At each appointment I was reaffirmed in that choice as I felt more and more peace as time went on. She addressed all of my concerns and met each of them way above my expectations. When it came time to deliver my baby, she was gentle and reassuring the entire time. She remained calm in a situation that seemed anything but calm. There were some complications to my birth as I was pushing and Amanda's quick response made all of the difference. She remained collected and knew exactly what she was doing. At the end of it all, we had a healthy baby boy and we're very happy with our experience. I could not recommend her more. read more

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Amanda was at the homebirths of my first two children. Ever since we first met her, there was an immediate connection in personality, temperment and values. When I found out that I was pregnant with my third child, there was no question in my mind that I wanted Amanda to be my midwife. After contacting her, I was extremely pleased to find out that my unborn child was going to be Amanda's first as a fully licensed midwife. There is so much that was right about this pregnancy and labor because of Amanda. She fully embodies natural homebirths and the power of a woman to know what is best her for and her baby throughout pregnancy and delivery. Amanda is truly a godsend! read more

Amanda is so easy to work with, very sweet and kind. She encapsulated our placenta, answered all our questions and had a quick turnaround time! Highly recommend! She even included a placenta print and cord keepsake. Thanks again Amanda!! read more

If you're looking for the kindest, most compassionate and knowledgeable midwife out there- Amanda is it. She's the kind of person that will answer your questions with grace and honesty- no matter what time of day or how silly the question may be. She is the kind of person that makes you feel at ease as soon as you hear her voice. There is something about her presence that makes you feel like everything is going to be ok...no matter what! I felt as if Amanda were my rock during pregnancy and labor. She made me feel like I could do anything! And I did! With Amanda as my midwife in 2017 and 2020 I was able to birth two healthy babies! Whom she continues to check in on to this day. Because no one loves babies more than Amanda Latham. This girl has a heart and drive for midwifery unlike anything I've ever seen. It's incredible how much passion she puts in to her moms-to-be and the babies she goes on to deliver! I love Amanda very much and could go on raving about her forever. Amanda is truly as good as they come. read more