Rebekah took such wonderful care of our family. A friend who was pregnant at the same time as me…read morerecommended her and I'm so glad I was able to grab her last spot for August. Rebekah truly went above and beyond! This is definitely her calling. She's really chill, but highly professional, keeps it real, and keeps the focus on what needs to get done today or this week, while at the same time she was more than happy to answer my questions about what to expect for the future. I tend to focus so much on the future I neglect the present, so I loved this approach, it's very grounding. We really felt cared for at every appointment and she took the time to get to know us and our story, and gave us lots of opportunities to ask questions. She really helped put my concerns to rest. I love her approach to the mental/emotional aspect of giving birth, and how your attitude towards birth is what really determines your experience. (Now that I'm on the other side, I can confidently say that's 100% true.) She emphasized that the contractions can't be stronger than you because they are you. I was nervous about the whole home birth process but talking to her put me at ease. The whole process of preparing and gathering all the stuff and getting the house ready was very empowering, and I can honestly say I actually enjoyed my labor (!!) despite the intensity of it. Her assistants were great as well. I feel really confident in my decision and I'd be happy to do it again.

Originally we had done most of out prenatal care at a birth center in Santa Rosa. Our family was…read moredisplaced TWICE during the Santa Rosa/Napa fires of 2017. My wife was at 40 weeks, and ready to go into labor at any moment. We were forced to head east in search of a midwife that was available to take us in on short notice. Needless to say, this was stressful for me & heartbreaking for my wife. I searched & called around from Los Angeles up to Sacramento. Most midwifery's were unwilling or unable to help us. Rebekah was willing to take us in. And for that alone, my family will always be grateful. Anyone reading this should take a moment to let it sink in what a kind act it was for Capital Midwifery to come to our rescue. I'd say it says everything about who they are but it doesn't. The other reviews listed here on Yelp aren't hyperbole when describing Rebekah & Danielle. There is more... Capital Midwifery are incredibly good at their job & their facility is excellent. And I can say that with credibility being that (due to the fires & other circumstances) we were now on our 3rd birthing-center of our pregnancy. My wife had gone into this extremely sad that she couldnt use the midwives she'd formed a bond with during most of our prenatal care. But then we met with Capital Midwifery, and we gave each other a crash course to get caught up & familiar with each other. Both my wife & I left the initial visit both feeling like we'd found the perfect midwifes for us. Personally, for me, I wanted a natural birth but I also wanted direct answers & advice on the various options of labor. Throughout the pregnancy I had struggled to get the sort of direct guidance I was seeking (that you would normally find from a doctor/hospital) but from a holistic background. In Rebekah & Danielle, that was no longer an issue. Whether it was their style, or the nature of emergency get-to-know-each-other, or that they picked up on my vibe and they adapted to make me feel comfortable with their direct approach & knowledge. Whatever it was, their style matched what I was seeking all along. That's not to say anything negative about our previous midwives. It's just that there was something I knew that was different from the very first phone call and at every step of the process my intuition was confirmed. Just days after getting acquainted & finding a short term apartment to rent my wife would go into labor. Rebekah & Danielle handled the entire process with grace & professionalism. 19 hours later our baby girl was born. Rebekah & Danielle were total pro's throughout. While the journey to meeting our daughter came with wild twists & turns at every stage, Im ultimately glad it did because we ended up sharing the final stage of the process with the best people for the job. Thank-you Rebekah & Danielle for EVERYTHING. I wish you nothing but success & happiness for the rest of your lives. As far as I am concerned you are the absolute best at what you do and anyone still reading this would be crazy to choose anyone but you if given the option (or forced into making the decision due to fires, floods, locusts, or a zombie apocalypse).

I cannot put into words how wonderful Dr. Rutherford was. Her bedside manner was amazing. And the…read morework she did helped me so much in my 36 week of pregnancy.

Love love love her! Just has been a wonderful experience having Dr. Sarah work on me and my family…read moreespecially with a little one at home. She is kind, knowledgeable, and most of all I feel so much better after our session.

Madeliene is pretty much the Michael Jordan of midwives. Don't even bother interviewing anyone…read moreelse. You want this unicorn of a woman shedding her magical calming energy all over you. Things that I loved: -She came to my home for every prenatal appointment excluding the interview. -She speaks kind and encouraging words to children and sometimes found ways to involve them in the checkup. -She always asks for permission before touching you unlike some other healthcare "professionals" I've been in contact with. -She is knowledgeable and if there's something she's unsure of, she isn't too prideful to say "let me find out for you", which makes me trust her. -She is genuine when she asks how you're feeling, it's not all business. You really feel "seen" by her. -She took all of my concerns seriously unlike all three of the obstetricians I saw in my first pregnancy. There's a lot more, but I obviously have a baby to take care of so I'm going to stop there. My home birth was beautiful and I'm so grateful for Madeliene's support.

Wow, Maddy is a Jedi elder! Despite complications and changes beyond anyone's control, my wife and…read moreI felt enfolded within the embrace of complete care from our first visit through delivery and the longer than expected envelope of post natal home visits. Maddy is phenomenally wise, astute, thorough, experienced, prudent, flexible, respectful, and competent in ways that left us experiencing continuous confidence and gratitude that we had chosen her for this all important role. Thank you Maddy! I could not recommend her more highly...

Jenn is an incredible doula. We hired her to help us go through the birth of our first child, and…read moreare so glad we did! We hadn't planned our pregnancy and really knew nothing about childbirth. Jenn walked us through what to expect and fielded all of our questions with ease. She helped us to feel like we could go through the birthing process with knowledge and awe at the same time. The day of the birth Jenn was there from the start. Her constant encouragement enabled my wife to get through the roughest patches of labor and stay focused. She was also great in helping me support my wife through the labor process. The birth of our baby was a wonderful, amazing experience and Jenn played a large part in making that come to be. Highly recommended!!!

Jen was present for 2 of my births and was just the reassurance and firm but gentle presence I…read moreneeded. I was determined after having my first child that the next two times I would have a doula! Yay me for following through! I contacted Dolphin Doula & Yoga and chose Jen to be my doula. A doula is so much more than just a birth coach; a doula is a partner and sister to help you before, during and after. With my second child we danced during labor in the hospital. With my third, stuck in a diagonal breach position, Jen was there to help me meditate and relax while the doctor performed a "version", turning the baby from the outside to get the head down. Yes, baby stayed head down and was delivered in the next few days! Whew!

Pregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time but it makes all the difference when you're cared…read morefor by an incredible, knowledgable, intelligent, and caring midwife. Home birth is so natural but it is imperative that you have a trained guide to walk with you beginning to end. Look no further than Tel and Taproot Midwifery. I was adamant that I wanted a home birth but my husband was a bit skeptical due to lack of exposure, until we began our prenatal care with Tel. Tel made us both feel immediately at ease and fully trusting in them to provide the best care possible and when it came time to welcome our baby into the world, Tel was the best person to do that with. I always felt heard and my concerns were always taken seriously. I also learned so much about my baby's development along the way. My entire pregnancy journey was made better by Tel and the Taproot staff. If you are interested in a home birth then I can't recommend Taproot Midwifery enough.

In the same way that beer makes you feel the way you ought to without a beer, Tel and Amy make…read morepregnancy feel the way it ought to whether birthing at home or in the hospital. As a 32 year old, new mama-to-be, I was very anxious about the road on which my body and mind were headed. My menstrual cramps had been brutal growing up and i equated that with having a low threshold for pain. So when I learned I was pregnant, I convinced myself that the only way I was going to get my baby out was through a self-elected cesarean, or an epidural paired with a cocktail at the very least. It wasn't until the end of my first trimester when my perspective had shifted. Propelled by my dissatisfaction with Kaiser's service, I sought out alternatives to my prenatal care. I remembered my colleague's home birth story which inspired bodily integrity and local midwifery services. Skeptical that the home birth approach was right for me, I scheduled a consultation with Taproot anyway. The consultation with Tel and Amy did more than just answer the 50 questions I had prepared beforehand. It quieted the worries racing in my head regarding patient and care provider relational dynamics on top of common pregnancy-related anxieties. While we covered many topics in the hour-long consultation, I'd like to highlight what resonated with me the most: 1. When I asked about the types of labor pain management techniques they offer, they said that a home birth itself is pain management. I wasn't sold on this response initially. With each subsequent week, however, I realized all the little things about my home that make me feel the safest and most comfortable: my bed, the cleanliness, the power to decide who enters my personal space. Ultimately, this is what put my body, mind and soul at ease during labor. 2. They believe in the power of "no" and always asked for my consent before touching any part of my body or my baby's body. This experience was unexpected but much appreciated especially as an adult survivor of child abuse. Being poked and prodded by medical providers without verbal consent is so normalized nowadays. My time with Taproot has taught me to be a stronger advocate for myself and that I have complete autonomy over my body. 3. Another thing that resonated with me was that they valued our time together. Each prenatal and postpartum appointment was scheduled to be an hour long. If i came with a list of questions, they took the time to carefully answer each one. On days i wasn't so inquisitive, they educated me and my husband about all things pregnancy and gave us practical resources to help mentally and physically prepare for labor and postpartum. If you feel drawn to some of the experiences I mentioned or are considering going the home birth route, it wouldn't hurt to schedule a free consultation with Tel and Amy. I don't know for sure what the rest of my pregnancy journey would've looked like had i remained in Kaiser's care. But i do know that my prenatal care team- Tel, Amy and my husband, was truly a dream team that empowered and supported me from pregnancy to postpartum.

The receptionist seems to go out of her way to create a tense, negative atmosphere. Both over the…read morephone and in person. Most people are coming in excited and happy, but she manages to shift the mood in the opposite direction. We're are asked to arrive 15 minutes early, only for them to be 15 minutes late. The ultrasound tech was nice and thorough, but then there was another 20-minute wait just to speak with the doctor. Pull it together.

Here we go again! Had crappy service last pregnancy 3 years and it is happening again! Here we go…read morerounds and rounds with the "we never got your referral crap."

I have never experienced such cold, unprofessional "care." I am 19 weeks pregnant and suffering…read morefrom severe sciatica that radiates to my ankle. I spent my appointment crying and begging for the medical leave paperwork (Alight/FMLA) that I need to protect my job. My employer cannot accommodate my pain, and I am at risk of losing my livelihood. The NP (Christine) flatly refused to help, hiding behind an "office policy" that says they don't sign paperwork until 36 weeks. Not only is this policy a violation of California PDL law, but what she did next was even worse: She falsified my medical record. In my visit notes, she wrote that I "did not desire" a work note. This is a complete lie. I begged for it, and I even went back to the front desk after the appointment to ask a second time, only to be brushed off again. She also ignored my depression screening score of 19 (Severe) and wrote that I had a "normal mood" while I was sitting right in front of her sobbing. If you want a provider who follows the law and documents the truth, stay far away from this office. I had to go to Urgent Care immediately after just to get tests and blood pressure check which was raised because of this office idk if this office was too "busy" or "lazy" to handle correctly.

A lot of waiting here. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested, filled out the busywork/paperwork,…read moreand watched as people who arrived after me, get seen and leave. When I was finally called and dressed down for my exam, I waited another 20 plus minute to see the doctor. At least she didn't have to run off to make a delivery? It's relieving that the end of the tables are facing away from the door! There was a medical assistant with a laptop seemingly dictating everything; I hope I wasn't on camera! I was given some great resources before I left so I could make an informed decision on my available care for my concerns. Thanks!

I highly recommend Seasons of Birth!…read more After a traumatic first labor, that ended in an emergency c-section I was desperate for a better experience with my second. In my last month of pregnancy I started to doubt my plans of trying for a VBAC. Tina and Laurie stepped right in and helped me garner my confidence to trust my body and it's abilities. Their support was invaluable. Using guides and exercises from Tina and Laurie to prepare for labor helped me to have a successful natural VBAC. We're so thankful they could help both my husband and me heal from a traumatic first birth.

There is no way I could ever truly thank Laurie and Tina for the impact they had on my family's…read morebirth experience. Both are complete subject matter experts when it comes to all things birth. Their warm, kind, and non-judgemental approach made me feel comfortable, knowing they would support my choices no matter what happened during birth. Laurie accompanied my spouse and I during the birth of our second child. Countless times, Laurie's intuition and knowledge proved to be correct over the medical team. I will never to be able to thank her for knowing how to flip my baby when he was sunny-side up, progressing my labor with position changes and massage, and helping me keep going when I would have given up on myself. I was able to have an unmedicated birth that I had wanted because I had Laurie on my team. My spouse also reflected how much it made a difference to have Laurie, he felt less stressed and was able to be present during the birth because we had her extra support. I also had a smoother postpartum time and birth recovery thanks to the easier birth experience and all their resources. If I have another child I would definitely work with Laurie and Tina again. They are truly inspiring and magical human beings. This birth was one of the most powerful and positive experiences of my life. Thank you Laurie and Tina!

Andria nurse is really kind and nice personality. She has so much experience helping me being 1…read morefirst time mom. She with me the whole time while I labor. She also came to my house to take me and my babie and she also take care of my sister and her baby too at the same time. She is really nice person. She massage me when I really tired. I feel like she like my mom. I love

Andria is absolutely wonderful! She was our overnight doula during such a pivotal stage--from 2 to…read more4 months--and made a huge difference for our family. She is incredibly kind, gentle, and clearly passionate about what she does. We always felt supported and at ease knowing she was caring for our baby. We truly couldn't recommend her more highly!

I didn't necessarily use Birth Light Doula service, but if I had the opportunity to I would've. She…read moreis booked and is currently not taking new clients, but she answered any questions I had through text messages! Being a first time parent to a newborn is so stressful because you dob't know what to expect or handle certain situations. She was like a live support. My newborn would not stop crying and I didn't know what to do, but Birth Light gave me advice and was very supportive. Really nice person! Thank you

Brooke is awesome! She is friendly, confident, and knowledgeable. With Brooke's help before and…read moreduring labor, I used hypnosis for most of my labor and was able to skip an epidural and dilate quickly. She is supportive no matter what expectations you have or how it all ends up going in the end! She also meets with you post-birth and has contacts and resources for everything! Breastfeeding help, anyone?! (: One unique thing I'll mention about Brooke's services is that she was always there for me if she wasn't with another client. I had to have two ECV's performed around the time of my due date because my baby kept turning breech. Because of the small chance of having to start labor or perform a C-section after the ECV, Brooke attended these appointments with me or was on call just in case something happened! She was a huge emotional support to my husband as well! Thank you thank you Brooke!