When I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to see a midwife and I am so so glad I chose Karni…read moreand her team. Every time I went in for an appointment she always took her time and made me feel so comfortable. She truly cares about her patients and the babies, she is so kind and supportive during labor and made me feel so empowered. Anyone who sees her is lucky to have her on their team and she is who you want by your side when things get tough! She is so attentive even after birth she is truly incredible.

I have given birth to two babies (so far) & both of my births have been led & empowered by Karni &…read moreher team from Sunrise Birthing Center. My first birth was at her birthing center, & my second was at home. Both of these experiences were life changing for me. First, because they made me a mother. But second, because Karni helped me to realize what natural birth could be, & that I didn't have to be afraid of what my body could do. I feel blessed to have connected with her when I was pregnant with my first & didn't know what kind of birth I wanted - I just knew I didn't want what the western world has normalized for births, unless interventions became absolutely necessary. The first day I visited her birthing center, my mind had been made up & I knew I would give birth there. She told me to visit several midwives/birthing centers so I could make an informed decision but secretly I never did... best decision I've ever made. Me & my husband are forever grateful that she's our midwife & we look forward to birthing all of our future babies within her orb of power, however many we are blessed to have!

"Katherine was a lifesaver as we entered into our postpartum world with our newborn and 2.5 year…read moreold son. On night one home from the hospital she offered her shoulder to cry on as we struggled immediately with our toddler throughout the entire night. From then on, she was just everything we needed to get into our groove. While mainly there to offer us as much sleep as possible, she did that and more. From organizing our kitchen workspace, preparing breakfast and coffees, lactation snacks, pill and water reminders, suggesting helpful tips on all things newborn, not to mention how wonderful she was with our toddler. The bond they built was so awesome to watch. We hated seeing her go (we held on to her for 10 weeks), and definitely consider her a part of our extended family. We will always look back on our time with her with such fondness! See you later, alligator!"

Katherine was a life saver during the first few months after our son's birth. Her kindness, sense…read moreof humor, and compassion-centered expertise helped us immensely during this precious but stressful time. Each week she met all three of us where we were at and tailored herideas to our child's development and our family's changing postpartum needs. With her help, we all got a little more rest and that helped us parent with a little less stress and a little more happiness. We looked forward to every night Katherine spent caring for our family, and can't thank her enough for your help at such a tender moment in our lives."

I could not say enough good things about the birthing center & Sue. I am a first time mom &…read moreinstantly my partner & I decided on Sue for our care. We toured the office and both decided before we even left we wanted Sue to be my midwife. I always felt so cared for each & every visit. I never felt like I was supposed to be doing better than I was, Sue always assured me I'm doing exactly what I need to be doing. Even when some issues arose as they do, Sue was always quick to handle things and again make me feel so cared for and that she was always on my team. My birth didn't even go remotely as planned as the baby had other ideas and once again Sue was there by my side. She was with me through my 17 hour labor, 5 hours of pushing and 2 hour c section. She was in the room when my son met his father for the first time and she was the second person to hold him - she sang him happy birthday . I would not have wanted anyone else to be my care provider, she spoke up to the staff at VCMC & constantly pushed for my birth plan even if at the end it didn't work out that way. But again Sue made me feel that all was ok and exactly how it needed to happen and that I did everything I could have. Sue we love you so much!

There is no greater maternal care than midwifery care and if you want the best midwife you stick…read morewith Sue Turner at the Ventura Birth Center. Sue is the caring, kind and most knowledgeable care provider I have ever encountered. She thinks outside of the box, listens and respects your ideas and opinions, makes you feel loved and safe throughout your entire pregnancy and most importantly during your delivery. When COVID happened I knew I did not want to deliver in a hospital and after delivering my 3rd child unmediated but in a hospital I knew a birth center birth was what I wanted. I have been fortunate to labor through my last two pregnancies with Sue and most recently delivered my 5th baby at the birth center. Sue never made me feel like a nuisance even when I text her about a million times with questions throughout my pregnancy. She welcomed my entire family to our prenatal appointments and all my kids loved going because the environment was so warm and family friendly. She connected me with the most amazing specialists when needed and make recommendations based on my needs. She encouraged me on the days I felt terrible and checked in on me and my family even after the birth. My birth was the most amazing and beautiful and redeeming experience thanks to Sue and her staff. If you have ever even slightly considered midwifery care or a birth center birth; Sue is your gal! Myself and my family consider Sue a part of our own family now and we will never be able to thank her enough for all that she has done for us!

Amazing birth support and postpartum care. Answered endless questions and guided through pregnancy…read moreand birth. Can't speak highly enough of heather and the level of patience and care she provides. Also prepared my placenta for encapsulation. So glad I had it done.

As first-time parents, we had limited knowledge about what to expect as we prepared for childbirth…read moreand a baby. When we hired Kaitlin as our birth coach, we were so grateful to have someone as knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient as she is to support us as we embarked on this exciting yet terrifying adventure. Kaitlin listened to our concerns, shared resources and information - including giving us the name of the best Obgyn when we unexpectedly needed to move cities only a couple weeks before the birth and needed a new doctor - and gave us helpful guidance before and after the birth of our daughter. We are so grateful for her help and highly recommend Kaitlin and her services!

Kaitlin was a wonderful birth doula for us when I gave birth to my son at home almost three and a…read morehalf months ago. She helped my husband and I feel comfortable and confident going into the birth and super supported. Kaitlin and I hit it off immediately; she is warm, very knowledgeable, passionate, and intuitive. During labor, she was a calming, steady presence for both me and my husband. She tirelessly helped me cope and ride the waves of contractions, assuring me every step of the way. When I needed it, she suggested helpful ideas to both mentally and physically shift things, and I can still hear her smart words in my mind when I think about my birth. She was there when I searched for her eyes, and she answered even my most impossible questions during intense labor. She had my back and my heart every step of the way. As our son was born, she whispered beautiful words into the space, which still gives me chills to think about. In the days following, she was a great support, especially in helping my husband and I navigate early postpartum and in breastfeeding. She helped us so much in getting off on the right foot with breastfeeding. We felt cared for, supported, and in excellent hands. I definitely recommend Kaitlin as a doula, educator, and women's health advocate. Her knowledge runs deep, and her contribution to this field is already and will be vast.

The doctor is amazing! I had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, caring and made me…read morefeel extremely comfortable. His staff is very professional. I plan on coming here annually for as long as I live in the area.

I just started seeing Dr. Diesfeld and this office is amazing. They're so helpful and kind. I'm…read morevery happy here at women's health group.

We had our baby with Melissa in 2021. While the pregnancy went smoothly, the birth ended in a…read moretraumatic emergency c-section. After that, we only had one follow-up appointment with Melissa, and then she completely disappeared. We never had our second visit, and I was left with irregular postpartum bleeding. Despite calling, texting, and emailing, I never received a response. I had to see a completely unfamiliar OB just a few months postpartum, which was both traumatic and embarrassing after the experience we had already gone through. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend her.

Ventura is so lucky to have Grow Midwifery and Birth Center! It is beautiful, clean and welcoming…read more Melissa is kind and makes you feel seen and heard! My prenatal care was amazing and her presence alone just gives you a sense of calmness during such a big moment in your life. She took the time to answer all my questions and I loved that she has a website that I was able to log in to see all my information like lab work, visits etc. I saw someone posted a review saying she canceled an appointment and didn't wait for confirmation. During my care, another baby was being born when I had prenatal visit. I'm assuming the same thing happened and she was able to see me the following day. Babies are on their own timelines and you must have grace since she is one person and babies being born wait for no one and I can't imagine she had the time to check her phone while she's trying to catch a baby! I'm done having babies (I have two) but I will tell anyone if you're thinking about having a midwife, you won't be disappointed, she is a 5 star all the way.

As I approach the birth of my second child, I am reflecting more and more on the birth of my first…read morechild, who was delivered by Dr. Steen. I originally found Dr. Steen prior to pregnancy after doing my research with recommendations and reviews. I saw all three doctors at Main Street OBGYN throughout my pregnancy. Dr. Steen ended up being the doctor on call toward the end of my labor and delivery. Like most moms, I went in with a birth plan, however, I realized that things could change. I ended up on Pitocin. At one point during pushing, Dr. Steen asked if I wanted to up the dosage of Pitocin, to which I responded no. My husband later told me that he observed Dr. Steen directing the nurse to go against my wishes and increase the dosage. During such a vulnerable and painful moment, it was important to me to feel that my consent and decisions were being honored. Unfortunately, they were not.

Amazing staff and physician. I'm so happy I finally found a doctor who was able to address my…read moreconcerns and listen to my history. I am absolutely pleased. Highly recommended for OBGYN medical care. Dr. Steen goes above and beyond as does her staff. Also, beautiful practice! Erika R.