Lauren is an exceptional mid-wife, pre-post partum support, healer, listener, and quite frankly an…read moreincredible human being. We had the pleasure of treating briefly with Lauren for our first son when our primary mid-wife was out of town for a few weeks. When we learned of baby number two and our midwife having re-located, it was a no brainer to reach out to Lauren. Lauren's care is precise, detail-oriented, gentle and all encompassing of the many considerations that all mommas and daddies are consumed with surrounding all things pre-post birth. Lauren is graceful through all of the appointments, even at times when due to unforeseen circumstances in our lives throughout my pregnancy we were not. Lauren offered an honorable space to talk, to cry, to process and to just simply be, while also being so well-informed and up to date on all procedures and medical processes to put any birthing fears to rest. Lauren's work book is very comprehensive and full of wonderful materials, although I will admit I was not always the best at completing my homework! I really loved Lauren's thorough considerations of healthy and nourishing foods and encouraging different postural changes to help align my body for added comfort and ensuring that baby girl was in the most optimal position for birth. Given that this was our second go-around, Lauren was happy to dispatch quickly when we let her know that my labor, while early was quickly progressing. Throughout my very short labor, Lauren was attentive but in the most gentle and non-intrusive way, allowing me to be in the quiet space of my own journey, which helped me feel safe and assured. Lauren's post-partum support was wonderful, flexible around our schedules and willing to come to our home so we didn't have to add a trip into our already sleep-deprived day. Lauren even went so far as checking in ahead of time and bringing us some much needed coffee from our favorite coffee spot nearby. Trust that whether you are a first time parent or 5th time parent, allowing yourself to welcome Lauren into this intimate and cherished time is a gift- we are so grateful for our time with her! XO

I emailed Lauren the day that I found out I was pregnant with our second daughter to make sure she…read morewould be available for our home birth! Lauren was an attending midwife at our first daughter's birth, and she brought such a peaceful, calming presence to the birth of my first baby. During my entire pregnancy, Lauren was nothing but supportive and helpful. We laughed, and I cried during some emotional visits, but I always felt supported, loved and safe in her care. My daughter was nearly two weeks late, and while I was nervous about getting to our 'deadline', Lauren put my husband and I at ease and assured us everything would work out! Even though I was not a 'new' mom, getting back into nursing and all things newborns was a little difficult! Lauren was so helpful with all of my postpartum care, as well! Lauren is an amazing midwife, and she makes me want to have more babies just so that I can have another magical home birth!

This review is long overdue. I'll begin by stating that Christy successfully delivered our…read morebeautiful daughter Saturday, January 18th 2025. This is was not my first homebirth, prior to this my 3 sons were all born using South Coast Midwidery (SCM), their births were Dec. 2009, Dec. 2013 and Dec. 2015. The very first birth in 2009 was a great experience and SCM provided a great experience, but the following 2 homebirths left a lot to be desired. The compassion, love, care and humanity had left their practice by 2013. Having had this experience, when we became pregnant with our daughter 10 years after my last home birth, I knew I would need to find a new Midwifery/Midwife to work with. We did interview 1 other Midwife who we decided not to pursue care with, and I also reached out to Lindsey from OC Midwifery who I heard back from once, but not again (after multiple attempts) after mentioning we were in the "trying" stage of having a baby. When we discovered Christy it felt like a Godsend, it was coincidental, but driven by more than pure coincidence; it felt more as fate. Christy was quick to respond to our inquiry. When we had our initial video call with Christy we immediately knew she was our midwife. She embodies compassion, positive energy, care, enthusiasm, humanity and friendship that I believe every pregnant women needs! An impressive characteristic Christy owns is she in present and listens to mom and dad from beginning to end. She takes it all in and becomes the physical manifestation of what her client is in search of. Needless to say every in home appointment would build on the previous one and a bond was formed by all of us, but most importantly the bond of trust between mom, baby and Christy. Christy gave my wife the empowerment of being confident she was more than capable of birthing at home. (Read Steph T.'s review, that's my wife). We all felt the birth would go quickly, and it did when baby's birthing time came. We used the knowledge we gained at Christy's Bradley Class and although we had a slight complication, we were never concerned, worried or scared. We had all faith in God and Christy's experience and expertise. Christy put her game face on and delivered our baby girl earth side and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. Christy did have an assisting midwife, by the name of Ana, who we met several times, weeks before our "guess date". Ana was also great and of course she was, because Christy chose her and I wouldn't have expected any different. Now, fast forward a little over a year later and we have a very healthy baby girl who is thriving. We are pregnant again and excited to have our second birth with Christy as our midwife. This time our bond is much stronger, which I believe will serve as the catalyst of creating a similar birth as before, or possibly even better. I hope this review reaches any mom and/or dad looking for a midwife; who may be unsure of who to go with. The birth of our daughter this year (2026) will be my 5th homebirth experience and I will confidently vouch for Christy as the right midwife to choose every time.

Christy was so amazing! I am so thankful we took this class before our first child. Although our…read morebirth plan didn't go how we wanted, I was extremely prepared and had back up plans. So thankful! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a more natural, holistic route- even if it doesn't end up that way.

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.

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.

So grateful I found this practice - specifically Dr. Kalra. I came to the practice at the…read morerecommendation of fertility specialist because I didn't want to go back to my previous OBGYN (due to obsurd wait times, no patient portal, etc.) and boy am I glad I did. Dr. Kalra is full of energy, so passionate and genuinely cares for her patients. She takes the time to always answer my questions, explain what's going on, and make sure by the time I leave, I feel comfortable and confident in our plan (hello first time mamas out there!). Additionally, the clinic is so patient-centric. You can easily make and change appts online via their portal, see test results, view notes from your appointments, and the wait time thus far has never been ridiculous (sometimes having your blood drawn or an ultrasound can take awhile, but it is a busy practice). I'm grateful to have a care team that seems to genuinely love what they do.

If you have tons of time to waste then this is your place…read more I would definitely avoid this practice for OB care as a whole if you can! They have no availability for appointments EVER and they constantly cancel your scheduled appointments which you can't do anything about. I've been canceled 7 TIMES. 3 of the times they didn't even tell me it was canceled, no notice at all, so I showed up for my appointments. Also one time they changed my anatomy scan date without asking me first.

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!

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!

Words won't be able to express my appreciation or gratitude towards our midwife Sue Gill. When my…read morehusband and I decided on a home birth we were recommend Sue as a midwife from a well trusted friend who had gone through the process with her. There was an instant connection and we knew she would be the best fit for our growing family. Not only is Sue warm hearted, trustworthy and reliable, she is extremely good at what she does. Here are some numbers if you are more of a factual person. Sue has attended over 700 home births and out of those her hospital transport for c-section rate is about 3%. Hospital rates are about 35% or greater. Holy smokes isn't that incredible. That is a ton of healthy babies that she has successfully brought into this world providing not only the mamas but also the families with a tremendous amount of love and support. An added bonus is Sue is always accessible via text or calls for any questions or concerns that may come up. Also, I highly recommend the documentary( the business of being born). Extremely informative and was another added bonus on why a home birth was best for our family. I can't forget to mention I had the most caring and supportive doula Tessa alongside with Sue. I know I forever have a friend and am over the moon thankful for everything she has done not only for me personally but also for our family.

I've had two home births with Sue and I recommend her to anyone who wants a home birth. Her…read moreexperience and knowledge are unmatched, and she always gave me the confidence I needed. After a not so stellar experience with the local birth center for my first baby, I was so thankful to have Sue. I never felt rushed, and she always made me feel like my concerns were valid. When I had my first baby with Sue, I did start bleeding a lot after the baby was born, but Sue handled it without panicking or making me panic. The second home birth went really smooth and no issues. My two boys born at home have been so healthy and I honestly can't say enough good things about Sue!

Melanie helped me deliver my third baby. I had a traumatic hospital birth with my first and knew I…read morewanted to do a natural home birth with my second. I went with a midwifery that operated more like a company rather than a personalized experience. This other midwifery missed my 2nd child's birth. Being pregnant with my 3rd, I still wanted to have a natural home birth but with a midwife who will be there every step of the way and not miss my birth! Melanie immediately sympathize with my experience and assured me that she would never want that to happen to me...especially because it happened to her with the same midwifery! I knew right then and there she was my gal. Her prenatal care was pleasant and enjoyable. She cared about me as a whole. We spent so much of my time talking and I felt more excited and positive about my birthing. She is kind, knowledgeable and confident. I had a couple times when my contractions that were pretty far apart but I still wanted Melanie to know. She didn't blow me off but checked in on me to see if things progressed. I still didn't have the baby. Finally when I had contractions that were 2-10 mins apart, I called her saying I think the baby was going to come. Eventhough the contractions were not consistent, she asked me if I believed it was strong like real labor contractions. I said yes and she was at my front door 45 mins later. An hour later I had the baby! She didn't miss my birth and let me guide my instincts. During my labor, she was helping me relax which help so much. At one point, the baby's head was out but hadn't turn so she strongly urged me to push with all my might. I didn't know at the time the concern but she walked me through it with confidence and didn't cause me to worry. Baby came out healthy! Baby was born at 5am and after the clean up, my other two kids woke up at 7am just in time to greet their baby sis. She was always so kind to let my girls help during all my check ups. They loved her and couldn't wait to see Melanie. Melanie came to visit me at my home at my 1 day, 3 days, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks visit. It was such a blessing because I would have dreaded getting out of the house after having the baby. I still message Melanie with questions even after I have had the baby. She also did my pap smear. Eventhough I don't plan to have anymore babies, I'd definitely recommend Melanie to any moms looking to have a natural home birth.

My care with Melanie started when I was 28 weeks pregnant due to wanting a change in my care. She…read morewas recommended to me by a doula and boy am I so glad I gave her a call!!! (Always wish I had called her sooner) immediately when I met her she had such a friendly comforting vibe to her. She was super happy to help with changing my birth plan so late in the game to do a home birth and was very accommodating. She came to my house once a week and did her routine and what I loved about her was she didn't just care about my physical health but also my mental health. She helped me talk through some things I was going through and always with such positivity and care. I really looked forward to our visits. When it came to my birth she came at just the right time. She and her assistant were amazing. They offered water when I needed it, making sure the water was nice and warm, let me and my husband work through my contractions together when I needed him, all while preparing everything for my postpartum care so quietly. The care and love I received from Melanie was everything I needed during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. I couldn't have picked a better midwife. Our family is forever grateful for you!

I adore Tiffany and Taylor so much no words in this review could do it justice. Their patient care…read moreis unmatched, I am still in disbelief how much they went above and beyond to care for me and my baby. So family and love oriented I always felt incredibly safe which was especially important given the emotional trauma I was experiencing while pregnant. I really have no idea what I would have done without them. And their postpartum care and baby check ups after my child's birth was absolutely incredible as well. I gave birth to a 10 lb beautiful baby boy and I always felt like I was bugging them with questions and concerns leading up to the labor and delivery and even after when I had some postpartum questions. But they were never ever ever ever irritated or bothered by my annoying questions. They handled everything I needed so beautifully. I had some challenges that they were so amazingly patient with, just absolutely the most amazing experience. I highly recommend them to any expectant mothers if you want incredible care.

My husband and I were so blessed to have Tiffany and Taylor be part of our pregnancy and postpartum…read morejourney! They were not only midwives to us, they were also educators, motivators, and with each home visit they became family! Even though we didn't have a home birth, these ladies stuck through over 2 days of labor with us and when we transferred to our Kaiser hospital, these ladies called the facility to prepare our transfer and faxed over their impecable records over to the hospital. The Kaiser Drs and nurses were so impressed with how these ladies handled my care and transfer, that they wished all private business midwives would give offer the same level of medical care for patients and professional documentation for transferring hospitals. When I returned home from the hospital, these ladies continued my postpartum care. They were helpful and timely with all my employers FMLA requests and California's STD forms. If you're going to be a first time mom, a mom that wants TOP QUALITY prenatal care, or are looking for a one-of-a-kind birth team, don't hesitate in selecting these two gifted and talented midwives as part of your birth team- you will not regret it!!! Today's healthcare system unfortunately can not consistently give what these ladies put into your pregnancy journey. They will ensure a healthy baby, healthy momma-to-be, and even ensure your partner is feeling prepared and feeling part of the process as well. And that is service you will NOT get in majority of OBGYN offices. Many blessings to all those families expecting and don't settle for the care you and your baby deserve.

I had such an amazing experience at Acorn Community Birth Center. From the beginning to the end and…read moremy postpartum visits, it was just such a wonderful experience. I was first greeted by Cristi, the executive director and midwife. She made me feel at ease and made me and my husband feel very comfortable. The birth center itself is in a peaceful community in Fallbrook. It has 3 birth rooms to choose from that are themed differently. I believe I chose the green room which acquired to my liking and it was extremely peaceful. The rooms are a good size and very comfortable. My birth experience was just perfect thanks to my midwife Debbie and the student midwives, Azure and Mel. They were so patient, kind, and so knowledgeable. I believe I met most of the midwives and they are all lovely. I love how you get to do your birth, your way, and the midwives guide you while following your lead. I don't trust traditional hospitals and I would much rather do a holistic birth with midwives, just as it has been done for ages. I would choose Acorn over and over again if I were to have more children. I even had to switch my health insurance just so I could give birth at the center versus a hospital and it was so worth it. It was such a beautiful experience.

This review has been long overdue. My first 3 were in the…read morehospitals with epidurals and my last two experience was unmedicated at Acorn. I never thought I would ever do a natural birth... but here I am! I will start by saying, natural birth is HARD. I went into my first unmedicated birth not knowing what to expect but I prefer it that way but boy was I determined!!!! Second time around I was nervous, anxious.. all the things! My first experience was great, although after labor I experienced some hemorrhaging. Once staff figured what was wrong they acted fast and I was relieved. It was a little traumatic for me but it didn't taint my experience with Acorn. I came back for round two!!! 2nd time around two years later! I delivered my baby girl on February 20th, my experience from start to end was amazing. During labor the team gives you and your partner space, during those moments were truly special. And probably one of my favorites. I had Cristi Sedona and Kyra for my team! And I would choose the same 3 every-time. Each of them brought a different vibe, but it was a mix that you need on your team! I can't thank them enough for making each experience so special, For me my husband and my family! If I was having more kids, no questions asked... I would do it again.... and again....