My wife and I had our third baby at home through Thrive in November, and again, I can do nothing but sing their praises. I had complete confidence that Thrive had our best interests at heart every moment my wife and son were in their care. As usual, they practiced informed consent, validation of experiences, and love to a degree that I have never seen or even dreamed of previously in health care settings. The highlight of this birth experience was (of course) the birth itself. This time we were graced with three of the midwives through good fortune. Again, immediately after birth, our newborn struggled to take his first breaths. We waited about 8 minutes for him to take that first breath, and yet, my wife, daughter, son and I were all calm and felt immensely supported in that moment by the three women in our presence who absolutely knew what their calling was and what their roles were in that moment. It is hard to comprehend how different that experience could have felt from a sterile, medical, environment of a hospital, and how different our newborn's first few minutes, hours, and days after birth could have been. Not to mention how the perception and feelings surrounding births could have been malformed for our young son and daughter. We are so immensely thankful to have this collective of women in Sonoma County who are such a breath of fresh air! read more

We had our baby at Thrive in July and it was the best experience! This was our first baby and we are so happy we decided to transfer our care from Kaiser to Thrive. The midwives are amazing; supportive, loving and really helpful. I had pregnancy insomnia and Tracy turned me onto a sleep tincture that she sells and it was like magic. I was finally able to sleep!!! The appointments were an hour long and the post partum appointments are at your home! We had trouble with breastfeeding and received so much support through text and having them come to our house. We cannot say enough good things about Thrive and Taya, Tracy, Morgan and Hannah. read more

Choosing Thrive was easy for me since I had done the research prior to getting pregnant. Once my husband and I met with Jasmine and toured the birth center we were set. It was everything we were looking for. Jasmine was so sweet right from the get go and not pushy at all. One thing I was looking forward to with choosing Thrive was that I would have hour long appointments monthly, bi-monthly, and then once a week until labor. They provided an easy glucose test too which I was thankful for as well as blood work in their office. I also looked forward to the part where you go home soon after birth and then have home visits. Throughout my care at Thrive I always felt respected -- actually, more than respected. I felt like they truly cared about me and my growing baby. I felt like Jasmine had developed a fun little relationship with my baby in utero. It made me feel amazing and excited for them to meet my baby. Each appointment was always an hour and they always answered any of my questions. Sometimes I did have to wait in the waiting room until they were ready for me because they would go over with their other patients but I couldn't complain because I knew if I needed the time they would extend it to me as well. My labor started on a Friday night. I texted them Saturday morning and was happy to know Jasmine was on call through Sunday so YAY "my" midwife would be there during the birth! My labor was very slow to start with contractions coming slowly. I labored at home all day Saturday and Jasmine would check in on me via cell phone. We decided I'd labor at home all night Saturday too since not much had changed. By Sunday morning I went in to get checked. I was not as far along as we had hoped, so Jasmine sent me back home with some ideas to help it ramp up more. By Sunday night we thought I had to have progressed much more as I was throwing up. Jasmine met us at the birth center and helped me get as comfortable as possible with massage, suggesting positions, letting me rest/nap (if possible), helping me eat, and being a cheerleader for me. This went on all through the night. We also had a student midwife there too who was amazing. By Monday afternoon it was decided I should transfer to the hospital since I had made little progress and was exhausted from days of contractions. At that moment it was not a hard decision to make. The midwives came with me to the hospital and stayed by my side. Jasmine had to leave before the birth of my daughter (to assist another mama) but another midwife came, and the student stayed with us as well. They helped me advocate for myself when I wanted the epidural turned down before I pushed. They helped educate me with pitocin after delivery. All things I had tried to avoid and while I had researched them they still really helped me in the moment. During pushing the midwives helped me the entire time. They were my own personal midwife doulas and they helped keep me sane. They also worked very well with the hospital staff. Jasmine came back the next morning after my daughter was born and was a huge advocate for me when the nurses at the hospital would not remove my IV port after hours of me begging them to. She also helped me with breastfeeding support. At home in the following weeks the midwives answered all my questions and gave me any support I needed. My six week appointment was sad because I knew I wouldn't be seeing them anymore. I still think about my experience at Thrive all the time and although my birth didn't end up the way I had hoped the midwives were there to literally hold my hand the whole way. If you're looking for a drug-free, beautiful birth center, with loving midwives than Thrive is the place for you. Their care can not be beat. They felt like family in such a crazy time of life. read more

Greetings It is with great pleasure I review this wonderful birthing center a place of peace and joy for the whole family. Soft music and dimmed lighting with magnificent workers who seem to glide in at perfect moments like angels will create an unforgettable memory for you your family and your beautiful baby. read more

Constance (along with her amazing midwife partner, Laura) was my midwife for my first son... She was absolutely amazing. I feel soooo thankful to have found her when I very first got pregnant. The personalized care she gave - both mental and physical, for me AND my husband - was outstanding. I had a couple of freak-outs, and she was so patient and caring. Also, I gave birth to a gorgeous son in water, the most amazing experience of my life. I will never forget, nor stop appreciating!! Thanks ladies, you are making this world a better place, one family at a time :) PS I would give them 5 million stars if it were an option. read more

Thrive Birth Center - Water Birth - Lactation Services Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I enjoyed my experience with Thrive so much I'd consider having another baby just to hang out with these awesome ladies. Haha, okay well maybe not, but still...they really ARE that cool. I came to Thrive on the recommendation of another midwife. I would have never even looked into using Thrive because I wanted a home birth. I never would've guessed that they did birth center AND home births! From our very first appointment I was in awe. I felt warmly welcomed and respected. I was not treated like I was incompetent and didn't know as well as they did. The Birth Center is beautiful. It's clean and new and very nicely decorated. I immediately felt comfortable. This was my second pregnancy. My first baby was also a home birth but it was not an enjoyable experience. I wanted to find a new midwife. I wanted midwives that worked well together and were very comfortable with each other. I also wanted to find midwives that truly listened to me and heard my concerns. I wanted my concerns to be considered and not blown off. I wanted to be given choices and I wanted to redeem my first birth experience. I got all of this with Thrive. I had most of my appointments with Jasmine and Caitlyn and love them both. I don't know how they do it, but I always felt like their compassion met me at every single appointment. I looked forward to seeing them and I was so sad when our appointments ended. I felt like I had made new friends and it was time to say goodbye. I actually cried a little bit! Every time I'd have a pregnancy related issue these ladies would research and find out what herbs or vitamins or treatments would best help me. They really wanted me to be as comfortable as I could. They are responsive to phone call, email, and text messaging. When it was time for my baby to come, my midwives came promptly to my house. They were sleep deprived after multiple births but never showed it. I didn't even know until later how little sleep they had actually gotten. They were quiet and kept the sacred space that I so badly wanted. I gave birth in a birth tub and caught my baby myself. It was a dream come true and the most magical moment I've ever experienced. Caitlyn talked me through the whole thing but let me be the star of the show, not her. My baby had some problems breathing a few moments after birth and Caitlyn was quick to go into action and blow air into my baby's lungs. This caused him to cough and cry and he was fine thereafter. Caitlyn remained calm and very confident throughout it all and explained everything to me. I also took a handful of yoga classes at the birth center and would highly recommend it. They even provided childcare for my 2 year old son! My experience with the Thrive staff was more than I could've hoped for. It's everything I wanted my pregnancy and birth to be. I highly recommend them to everyone and if I ever find myself pregnant again I will call them in a heartbeat. I just wish there was a way to hang out with them without being pregnant! read more

I've been so busy w my baby being a first time mom and having so much going on in my life that I'm glad I finally was able Let others know what great place this is. My birth experience w my baby was amazing, spiritual, peaceful and beautiful. thanks to lovely Taya, Tracy and shout outs to Laura and Julie my doula who were also a part of, but don't work here. The team was also amazed w our birth!! I decided to have my baby outside of the hospital mid thru my pregnancy and these ladies are just the best!! From every session to the time they take to know you as a person, your feelings and needs. They support you so much and are so encouraging in every way when you need them. They were always there when I reached out and guided me through everything involving being a first time mom. I HIGHLY Recommend anyone who wants a memorable birth experience to see these ladies I love them and thanks to their knowledge, expertise, care and loving support I was able to bring my son Erick into this world. Thanks to God and the team I want to let other future moms to consider this place!!! read more

I've worked with both Constance and Caitlin through two pregnancies and deliveries. Constance has a depth of knowledge that I haven't seen with other midwives, a knowledge of midwifery that I imagine used to be common when home birth was the norm, but isn't so common these days. Caitlin has an intuitive sense for what a mom needs, and there's no one else I'd rather have by my side while laboring naturally! She has a quiet strength that I drew upon during each labor and delivery. Between the two of them, I was empowered to have the births I wanted, in large part due to the hours and hours of prenatal care that preceded the birth. Their knowledge, skills, compassion, and empathy are unmatched. read more

Everyone at Thrive is absolutely amazing! I just delivered my son here almost two months ago. From the yoga teachers, to the lactation consultant, to the office staff, to the midwives and their students, everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable. I went to the prenatal yoga classes and they were so helpful during my pregnancy. Jasmine and Caitlin were my midwives and they became like family to us! My two year old daughter came to almost all of my appointments and they were always so fantastic and loving with her (my daughter was obsessed with Caitlin ). The midwives were always very responsive to my concerns and our appointments were so comprehensive - they would sometimes turn into a therapy session for me . My labor this time was a little tougher than with my first and I found myself struggling, which I really didn't anticipate and that made me question myself at times. Jasmine, Caitlin, and Beth (student midwife) gave us all of the support we needed to get my beautiful little boy out. The birthing tub and room were beautiful and so peaceful. They made sure that I ate and drank during my labor and even made sure my husband was fed and hydrated as well. Seriously, I'm almost sad it's all over because I won't have a reason to visit these beautiful ladies regularly anymore. Although, I do plan on going in for classes and to keep in touch. If you are pregnant, don't hesitate to give birth at Thrive Birth Center!! read more

Stellar care! Coming from a from a traumatic first birth in a hospital environment we really wanted some personal attention. Both Caitlin and Jasmine helped us to feel welcome, and like family from our very first visit to tour the center. Our birth team was very knowledgeable in presenting options to us as my pregnancy progressed. I always felt supported and empowered in our birth choices. The midwives really take their time with each client. A prenatal would last 45 minutes to an hour, compared with the typical 5 minutes with my OB at the hospital. Often times I had my young toddler with me and Jasmine or Caitlin would take the time to explain what they were doing to care for mommy and/or end up playing with her for a few minutes on the floor! The facilities are exquisite. The main welcome center is warm and inviting. Tea and water are always available and offered upon entering the center. The Mama shop is always stocked with a beautiful selection of local artisan, prenatal and infant needs. I'm still going back 6 months postpartum for wellness syrup and Motherlove care products. There is a great variety of classes offered for both prenatal and postpartum support. I sampled quite a few during my time with Thrive, and was impressed with all of them. I could not more highly recommend Thrive! Just go and see. They will not disappoint. read more

Thru the course of our pregnancy, Thrive became so much more than just a birth center; I feel that we found family there. Jasmine & Caitlin made us feel safe, well cared for and love every step of the way. read more

This review is long overdue, and it is easily the most well-deserved one I've ever written. I had my baby girl at Thrive almost 6 months ago. I received nearly all of my prenatal care from the midwives at Thrive, starting very early in my pregnancy. Long before starting a family, I knew a hospital setting was nowhere near my idea of a childbirth-friendly environment. I've never been a fan of hospitals, nor have I ever felt like I've received outstanding care at routine doctor's appointments. I've never liked the feeling of being a "patient" when nothing was wrong with me, and I certainly, even more so, did not want that experience while pregnant or while giving birth. When a close friend of mine decided to switch her prenatal care from a hospital setting with doctors, to midwifery care at Thrive, I was all ears! Hearing about the difference in care and how happy and empowered my friend felt, it further solidified my feelings. I knew I wanted to have my baby at Thrive, too. Fortunately my pregnancy was low risk, which enabled my dream to come true. My husband had never heard of anyone having their baby outside of a hospital and this scared him, so naturally we butted heads over the idea. After we met with Jasmine for the first time, and toured the facility, my husband fully understood why I felt so strongly about having our baby there. Although he did have anxiety about it throughout much of my pregnancy, the midwives at Thrive were phenomenal at calming his nerves as well as thoroughly educating him. The midwives, as well as the Holistic Childbirth Class truly opened his eyes to how beneficial midwifery care is and to how having our baby outside of the hospital was not only safe, but it would enable me to have the birth that I wanted, without intervention, and with so much love. I felt so much more comfortable with midwifery care for many reasons, a big one being that childbirth is what they are specifically trained in, unlike doctors. I grew very close to each of the midwives at Thrive. From day one I felt like I had known them for years. Each hour long prenatal visit was more like therapy! We talked about everything from A-Z, and I always left feeling more than well-cared for. To be honest, leaving my appointments was hard for me! I would have spent every day at Thrive if I could! I almost didn't want my pregnancy to come to an end because I knew I wouldn't be seeing them on a regular basis after 6 weeks post postpartum! Outside of the amazing prenatal visits, I was able to text the midwives anytime I had a concern, and I can't tell you how valuable it was for me to have that sort of access to them throughout my whole pregnancy. Caitlin, Lara and Rachel gracefully guided me through each contraction, every push, and each and every feeling, position, and thought I had. They knew when I needed the support, when I needed to be left to handle things myself, and they were super on top of checking vitals and keeping me hydrated and as comfortable as possible. They made me feel so powerful, so strong, and kept me focused on meeting our baby. I'll never forget the affirmative words and touches from these women. They also cared for my husband, making sure he got the breaks he needed to keep his energy up. Caitlin got some great photos of the experience, to top it off! I remember telling myself as we headed to Thrive after my water broke that I was going to do this in 6 hours. Of course, during contractions and all the motions, you have no concept of time, so I had no idea how many hours had passed. Once our girl was in my arms, and they announced her time of birth, I realized that I did it in almost exactly 6 hours, and I know this was all due to the environment, the type of care I was receiving and the emotional mindset I was able to get myself into with those two things present. 6 hours is pretty damn good for a first baby, if you ask me! ; ) The three of us relaxed together at Thrive until the early evening, and headed home to sleep in our own beds that night. So awesome! The midwives came to check on us at home after the birth which was tremendously helpful with how tired and sore I was. Well-checks eventually moved to the Thrive facility, perfectly timed with my healing process. If I am lucky enough to give birth again, without a doubt I'll want Thrive again, every step of the way. read more

I haven't seen many reviews or chat threads started by Dad's so... I thought this was a great opportunity to write a review on Thrive. Thrive prepared my wife and I for the most amazing experience. We always knew we wanted a natural birthing experience, we just didn't know how good it could be. Thrive's prenatal and postpartum care far exceeded our expectations. If you are considering a midwife for your birth, we highly recommend that you at least speak with them. After our first consult, we knew that Caitlin and Jasmine were meant to help us bring our baby into this world. Their holistic approach to birth, their phenomenal prenatal and postpartum courses, and their continued care really spoke to us. I can't wait for our next child so we can relive this amazing experience! Prenatal and Postpartum Care - Throughout our pregnancy, we met primarily with Caitlyn or Jasmin. Shelton, who was in training, was also present during most of our visits. Each visit consisted of vital checks, touching around the belly to feel the baby, but most importantly, they truly took the time to get to know us. They ensured my wife's nutrition was on track and that she stayed healthy throughout the gestational period. Each visit lasted approximately one hour. We always felt welcomed and never rushed. We had enough visits with each midwife to ensure we felt comfortable with whoever was on-call to deliver our bundle of joy. My wife's labor started around midnight and we went into Thrive at 6am. From the first contraction till the moment we decided to go in, Caitlyn was on call and very responsive via text. Caitlyn and Shelton were very supportive during the birthing process and made our dreams come true. Postpartum Care was equally as respectful and helpful. The midwives were always available to answer even the silliest questions or concerns we had. Classes - Thrive offers a variety of classes, all of which I recommend! Birthing class with Kelly, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding with Rebecca, Prenatal Yoga, Couple's Yoga with Lila and New Parent Circle with Rebecca were all amazing and really prepare you for birth. read more

My wife and I just completed the "holistic childbirth preparation" workshop with Kelly Gray as our instructor. The experience was great, and I'll review that in a moment. The first thing I want to note is that you do not need to deliver at their facilities, use any of their midwives, or use any of their other services to enroll and REALLY benefit from this class. My wife and I are delivering at Sutter and just wanted some pre-birth instructions and information. We are planning for a natural birth at Sutter but will use an epidural if she wants one eventually. Kelly (and all of the instructors) are completely accepting of whatever your delivery plans are. They are purely there to give you information and be a resource for your pregnancy in whatever manner fits your family. The two other couples at our session were both birthing at the Thrive Center and at no time was there any hostility or disapproval from the instructor or other couples. Everyone was there to learn and grow, and it was a really powerful bonding experience for my wife and me. To the dad's out there: take this class with your wife/significant other! Kelly spent a lot of time explaining the role dad plays in the process. I was nervous/unsure about what, if any role I would have but Kelly really reinforces the idea that delivery is a family event and helped us understand all the emotional and physical support mom needs throughout the process and how dad can best provide that support. Mom is definitely the star of the show, but dad is an important role-player and it was very empowering for me to learn how to maximize my benefit to her. The class covers everything ranging from the physiology of pregnancy, the process and stages of labor, techniques to use in various situations, complications that can arise and ways to deal with them, and just generally anything related to the general what/how of pregnancy. In addition, there were a lot of couple activities to practice techniques. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and my wife and I are so glad we took this class. The facility is also brand new and was very comfortable. We look forward to taking additional classes there in the future. Thank you Kelly! read more

Just an update on this beautiful business... we just cannot say enough wonderful things about Thrive. We were blessed with the presence of our baby girl very recently. With the help and kindness of the loving staff at Thrive we were able to feel comfortable and confident in our birthing process and we rocked our VBAC! Even though she came very quickly... I have never felt more at peace or more in my power. It was lovely delivering our angel in such a calm and cozy environment. Thank you everyone at Thrive.... from the front desk to my wonderful midwives we simply cannot thank you enough. read more

I had my first three children at kaiser, and then my fourth I wanted a new experience. I went and toured Thrive and loved their facilities. What completely set apart my experience at thrive versus the hospital was the care I was given up until my birth. There were options I didn't even know I had. When you give birth at a hospital, you kinda feel like you're on an assembly line...a one size fits all birth experience. The midwives at thrive treated me with respect with every decision that was made. I feel so blessed to have had the experience I had. read more

5 stars for Thrive! I can't say enough good things about my care, the midwives, classes, and my birthing experience at Thrive! I was always treated with utmost respect and care, and felt like the team had my back with my pregnancy, birth and beyond. During my birth, Jasmine was the personification of compassion, always encouraging, supportive and caring as I birthed my first child at the center. It was most excellent and nourishing having the home visits post partum as I couldn't imagine getting in a car to go anywhere. The yoga classes, prenatal and postpartum, got me right where I needed to be - even if I wasn't sure where that was when I came to class. I also HIGHLY recommend Kelly's natural childbirth class. It was the only class we took to prepare for the actual birth and my partner and I both left feeling empowered. Thank you Thrive for all you do! read more

If you need a midwife in Santa Rosa this is the place to go. Thrive birth and family wellness center staffs knowledge, responsive, caring individuals and midwives. They even make home visits and deliver products to your car window if you have a children in the backseat. The best. read more

I'm laying on my couch with my 12 day old son on my chest feeling full of love and abundance. Threw this journey of heightened awareness and sensitivity my partner and I feel our souls are confident and relaxed. The journey of prenadel, laborland, and postpartum could bring on intimidation as you try to navigate and manifest your intuitive desires. Time and time again, visit after visit, from the begining of our trail, to the peak of the mountain, and back again Caitlin and Jasmine were able to feel our wishes and help make them a reality. I am confident that no matter what your birthing wishes are the women at Thrive Birthing Center will assist in making them actuality. My partner and I feel full of light and love to look back and say with pride, "My Son was born at Thrive with the assistance of two amazing midwifes" Much love, support, and thanks to Caitlin Kirkman and Jasmine Maes for guiding us threw this magical experiance and helping us meet our boy, Eros. If your curious about them, set an appointment and meet them. Their positivity and insight will surly win you over. read more

Constance and Caitlin in my eyes are the only choice I would ever make when choosing a midwife to oversee my prenatal care and delivery of my baby! These ladies are true professionals who take all precautionary measures to ensure mom and baby are healthy, along with providing immeasurable knowledge on methods that prevent pregnancy complications in a natural/healthy approach. Not to mention they go above and beyond supporting mom's emotional well-being. I found in pregnancy I was faced with many worries and what if's, yet Constance, Caitlin and Hannah had a way of put my worries and what if's to ease. Sadly, I did not find Thrive until I was in the beginning of my 3rd trimester after receiving unacceptable prenatal care elsewhere. Immediately upon meeting Constance and Caitlin I felt a sense of peace, they listened to my concerns without judgment, and gave me the reassurance I needed. All my visits were like visiting with friends and doting over baby. Bringing my precious baby boy into the world at Thrive was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. It was a remarkable empowering journey thanks to the ladies at Thrive. I love all the ladies and feel so blessed to have met them! I must also acknowledge Rebecca who has been wonderful in providing her knowledge in breastfeeding. I almost forgot to share how amazing and beautiful the birthing suites and facility are too! 10++ stars! read more

I can't capture in words how thankful I am to have been able to birth my son at home attended by the midwives of Thrive. The entire pregnancy journey was empowering and fulfilling, and I kept thinking all along how much I wish every pregnant woman could have the experience of being this trusted and supported. Caitlyn, Jasmine, and student Rachel are dedicated and talented. I felt totally safe and happy throughout the whole pregnancy and birth. If you or someone you love is pregnant or trying to conceive I highly recommend that you pay these good folks a visit. read more

I had both of my babies at Thrive and the care was amazing! Caitlin and Jasmine were professional, supportive and respectful, and my husband and I felt through the entire thing that we could not have been in any more capable hands. They are situated in a beautiful facility minutes from a great hospital, which my family felt was the best of both worlds, keeping us feeling like we had a great safety net without having to be exposed to nasty hospital germs and interventions. This gave us peace of mind and the ability to just relax and enjoy these transformative experiences! We will forever be grateful to our fantastic midwives and the beautiful way in which they enabled our babies to enter the world. read more

I was all set to deliver at Kaiser and had some special concerns around my birth. After doing my homework, I decided I would be most likely to avoid a C-section if I went all natural, and at 32 weeks, I decided to switch to Thrive. It was the BEST decision I could have made. From the start, Jasmine and Caitlin made me feel welcomed, important, and capable. I loved the hour-long visits rather than feeling rushed in and out in 15 like you are with an OB. Everyone was so loving toward me and my husband. Coming from an infertility background, where we had loads of medical intervention to become pregnant, it was important to me to learn to trust my body and feel supported in my decision to have a natural, intervention-free birth if possible. Jasmine did that all the way. She listened to every concern I had, she was knowledgeable about everything, and she and Caitlin both responded immediately to any questions or concerns I had by text, no matter what time of day or night it was. I have never received medical care like what I received at Thrive and I know for sure that their support enabled me to have the natural water birth I had imagined. Even when things got sticky in the delivery room, Jasmine handled everything in a way that made me feel 100% safe, supported and secure. I trusted her completely to make the right decisions in the moment and she did exactly that. What was the MOST incredible to me, aside from having the birth we envisioned, was the in-home, postpartum care. It wasn't something I had given much thought to prior to the birth, but it turned out to be a godsend. Not having to drive back to a hospital the day after giving birth is so awesome. The midwives helped me through that precious first two weeks so much ~ they answered my questions, laughed and cried with me, and genuinely loved our little family. It made all the difference. If we have another baby it will absolutely be at Thrive again and I would highly recommend them to any woman seeking a natural birth environment on her terms. You will be loved, supported, and in expert hands. read more

I was all set to deliver at Kaiser, which my insurance from work fully covered, but as my pregnancy progressed, something important was missing from their care and I found myself pressured by and arguing with them when they didn't respect my carefully researched decisions. I found myself dreading and afraid of the hospital birth. The Thrive Birth Center practices a totally different model of care, where they support mamas emotionally as well as physically, they respect mama's choices without judgement and where birth is revered and celebrated, not endured. I paid out of pocket to switch my care to Thrive and was SO glad I did - their guidance and care shifted the experience for me from one I feared to one of the highlights of my life. Caitlin is an absolutely wonderful midwife and I was so glad I chose her and her fantastic team (I worked with Jasmine, Rebecca, Amber, Shelton, Kelly and Sara) to care for me and help me deliver my little baby. I wanted a midwifery team I could really trust in so I could let my guard down and labor without fear (less pain!), knowing I could rely on them. Besides having an immediate sense of connection and confidence in Caitlin and Jasmine when I first met them, they got to know me and genuinely cared about so many aspects of my well being and birth wishes over the course of our prenatal appointments that I knew they would be there for me no matter what and that they would know and respect exactly what I needed without my having to direct anything when I was otherwise occupied during labor. Jasmine stayed up all night with me during labor and literally held my hand (and my hip bones!) through each contraction for hours, enabling me to focus and dilate beautifully and quickly. Caitlin's soothing presence kept me calm while I pushed and through a few anxious moments when my baby locked her arms coming out, but they knew exactly what to do and did it so quickly and calmly that I didn't know until afterwards that it was a problem. After the birth, they made me my dream meal, cleaned my entire house and set out everything I might need as I adjusted to being a mama. They checked in on me often that first week and I felt so loved and supported and ready to be with my new baby - It was fantastic! The Thrive team has a number of distinct advantages over independent midwives, while providing the same benefits. They are a larger team of highly skilled specialists that each mama gets to benefit from. Besides having several amazing midwives, Rebecca, an excellent lactation consultant, comes to your home 1-3 days after birth to help you with any nursing issues. Before birth, Sara helps you with yoga and any body aches and Tessa revamps your nutrition. Their classes are the highest quality preparation in the area, making most other birth preparation and newborn care classes out there look a bit silly in comparison. After baby comes, they provide support groups and mama + baby yoga classes so you can continue to be part of the same supportive Thrive community. They also offer birth suites at Thrive, if you don't have a bathtub or home you want to birth in, which are beautiful with giant tubs, cushy beds, kitchenettes, private bathrooms and everything else you and your family could need while you're there. I'm so glad I got to know the wonderful women at Thrive and that I got to share this incredible experience with them. Brava, Thrive! read more

My husband and I took an all day birth preparation class with Kelly and it was immensely helpful in demystifying the birthing process. She was so thorough and knowledgeable . From hormones to relaxation techniques to all of our many questions she covered it all. Highly recommended!! Thank you so very much! read more

Oh, my goodness, this is an amazing group of women! Just had outer baby boy here, through a long labor, and they were on top of everything, all the time. Highly recommend birthing here rather than a hospital. There are two top hospitals nearby in case you need urgent intervention; perfect! read more

My wife and I would highly recommend Thrive. Caitlin and Jasmin were there for us through the birthing process. We have been meaning to write a review for some time now. Our healthy little boy has been keeping us busy. We plan on going back when we have our second child. read more

The care that I received at Thrive is unparalleled, I recommend that anyone considering this option go meet the staff and see the facilities. The experience of having one small team of caregivers through your whole pregnancy and at the birth makes for a totally comfortable, informed, supported experience. The midwives are highly skilled, professional, compassionate, so friendly. The admin staff makes everything easy. When the time came I could just relax because they knew everything I wanted and knew my family and history, and respected my wishes. The result is two wonderful births so far. The first one had a hospital transfer after the birth, which showed me that they do not take any chances and fully support integrated care for the well-being of mom and baby. I had my second birth at home again without question. When we first learned about the option of out-of-hospital birth we did a lot of research and after learning the physiology and biology of the birth experience it was an easy decision. I've now had two of my sisters choose this after watching my experiences, we are all thrilled and love our births and midwife team! Please give yourself the gift of even a chance at this kind of experience, go check it out. read more

I attended a pregnancy and postpartum nutrition class this past weekend at Thrive and it was a wonderful experience. The instructor, Tessa, had a beautiful and intimate set up including tea, water with fruit slices and mint, homemade muffins, and a variety of orange slices. And that was just to start off with! The class itself felt very personal and conversational. Not at all like any other class I have taken in that she was really talking with us and not just to us. I'm a nutrition student myself and I learned tons of new information, I took 4 pages of notes on top of the packet she provided us with! Then came a beautiful lunch of a kale avocado salad and a curry bean salad followed by dessert with fresh strawberries, cherry chia pudding, and a chocolate mousse. All of the food was absolutely delicious and healthy. I left the class feeling very nourished as well as satisfied with the amount of information provided. Would recommend to anyone interested in nutrition and/or expecting to become a parent soon! read more

I'm so grateful for the amazing care I received from Constance and Caitlin through my pregnancy and birth! And their new birth center is absolutely beautiful!!! It is located in an unassuming sort of office suites, off Mark West Rd, but once inside, wow! Everything is top top quality. But their fees are comparable to other midwifery and prenatal care.  The owners, Constance Rock and Caitlin Kirkman, both licensed midwives, designed it with such integrity and impeccable taste.  From the high ceilings, to some amazingly shiny and beautiful mud walls, to some Balinese furniture and art. The birthing suites have luxury round bath tubs...! I don't know how to describe it all, but it is a must see. I was hoping to have my sweet little boy there, my first, now six weeks old, but he arrived before their doors opened. So one of their midwives offered her home to me for my birth! (I didn't have my own home for a home birth.) This is but one example of the level of love, generosity, personal attention and genuine care I received from Constance and Caitlin throughout my pregnancy. Thanks to their generosity, experience and wisdom I was able to create the natural, beautiful, intense home birth experience I had been dreaming about for years. And I got to have my final visit, my six week check up, in their gorgeous newly opened center! It's really an amazing collective of teachers, healers, caretakers etc. I first chose to receive their midwifery care, because I was amazed and impressed and GRATEFUL for the huge amount of work Constance Rock had done, lobbying in Sacramento to make home births more accessible through medi-cal payment and other legal changes. I could immediately see she is an absolute "go-getter" and a top midwife in the field. Caitlin's vast experience and wisdom, at such a relatively young age, showed me her equal ambition-she is also a go-getter! They are an amazing team, amazingly loving, and completely present. One of the other founders is also super cool and a great asset to the community. He showed me a video of his natural home birth in Santa Cruz in the seventies and a picture from the newspaper of him as an infant sitting in a car seat on the steps of the courthouse with a sign advocating for home birth accessibility! Go team! I'm super grateful for this group of humans and for the awesome new birth center in our community and just wanted to share...! Thanks! read more

I recently attended a great class provided by Thrive's own lovely nutritionist, Tessa. The class was geared towards health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I accumulated a lot of great information for supporting women with their nutritional journey (I am a doula), but I also feel like it was grounding experience just being a part of the class. Tessa's words and presence helped bring me back to nature and trust my instincts. The class happened to be all women and it was a warm place to share each others' presence. Tessa gave us great information, handouts, and a delicious lunch that was all tuned to pregnancy and postpartum health -- but we also had discussions about the basic, fundamental ways you can improve your health and be more well, holistically. It was an intimate setting and was led by such a wonderful teacher. I left the class feeling prepared to help others, and with ideas to bring home to my family to immediately make improvements in our lifestyle too! Thank you Tessa! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience giving birth at Thrive with Caitlin and her team. This was my second child and I was excited to have a non-hospital birth, and I felt comfortable the whole way through in Caitlin's hands. She has such a gentle confidence and nurturing spirit, and really showed her innate talent as a midwife on our delivery day -- a supportive presence to support my own ability, but at the same time came in with some of her midwifery skills when I needed them post-birth. Giving birth in the tub was amazing and I loved being able to have my older child there in the room, which Caitlin was nothing but supportive of. Post-partum, Caitlin and her team (Jasmine, Rebecca) offered such wonderful in-home care., and were genuinely dedicated to making sure our new lil one and new family dynamic was thriving. On our last follow-up appointment with Caitlin, it was like saying goodbye to a friend -- bittersweet! This is probably our last child but if we had another we would definitely return to Thrive. read more

Thrive's team of midwives made my entire pregnancy and birth one of the most magical memories of my life. From the very beginning of my care with Thrive my fears were replaced with personal empowerment and complete confidence that I had chosen the right path for our family. I HIGHLY recommend Thrive to any expecting mother and father! I truly believe I wouldn't have had the experience I did without them. read more

kelly gray? more like, kelly greaaaaaaaaaaat! ...anyway, this person was a fabulous instructor. i'd highly recommend her 8-hour birthing classes to anyone. my partner and i were aiming for a home birth, and then due to health complications need to be in a hospital, and kelly had tons of information (and no judgement) for us -- both stuff that she incorporated into the teaching of the class, and also in making time for us outside of class when we arrived early. this appears to be a person who's found their life's work. that's valuable, y'all... read more

Constance and Caitlin are incredible midwives. Prenatal visits with them felt like coffee dates with girlfriends - super knowledgable girlfriends who were a bottomless resource of advice, guidance, and natural remedies. During my labor they were the perfect balance of supportive, respectful, and non-intervening. After my son's head was born, his shoulders appeared to stick within my pelvis, and Constance approached the potentially concerning situation with nothing but calm confidence. With her assistance and instruction, my son was born without incident less than a minute later. After the birth they were attentive and nurturing, and had their supplies (including the birth tub) cleaned and packed up within an hour. Though they stayed for another couple of hours observing my son's nursing and performing a newborn exam, our bedroom actually looked cleaner than before the baby was born. The postpartum visits were sweet and encouraging, and so validating that we'd made the right choice in choosing midwives. If we were to have another child, there is zero doubt that we would have it with them. (Even my charmingly critical husband was nothing but impressed with their professionalism and confidence.) read more