We decided that with our for sure LAST baby we would do things differently. After having 2 natural (no meds) hospital births that were not pleasant experiences by any means, I wanted to have a home water birth. Steven made sure I had just that. I did the research and found the absolute BEST midwife I could have ever prayed for. From the very beginning of our journey Christina Sanders made us feel like family. She included everyone in all of the appts, let's just say my 3 year old, Stori, is now a midwife in training. Everything about her and the world of midwifery, let us know we made the perfect decision. It was a very special intimate experience. Though natural labor is excruciatingly painful, being in my own space with my husband and daughter Ahmyiah by my side, along with Christina and Kristen Rud (Midwife in training) it was so peaceful and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. There was less stress, less anxiety, no stupid intake questions that had been answered 100000x before, nobody making you feel incompetent, nobody barking orders. Instead, It was perfect lighting, soothing warm water, Christina reassuring me that I'm doing great and to simply let my body do what it is naturally designed to do, all while surrounded by nothing but love! It's hard to fully describe, just know that it exceeded all of my expectations and I am beyond grateful that I had the opportunity to take this journey with so much love. The postpartum care was unexpected and soooo needed. 1 Day after they came back to check on both of us, bringing me tea and food to assist in the recovery process. Tinctures and herbs to soothe discomfort. 1 week they were back checking on us and providing me with more yummy treats. They even prepared the most beautiful floral/herbal bath for Xo and I to share. It was magical. The GIFTS they made for us OMG if I was a cryer Id have been balling...A couple weeks later I had some weird wacky things going on with my skin, most likely had to do with my liver needing to heal. Christina jumped right in to help me find awesome natural soap for the weird rash and she gave me another tea to help my liver recover, it worked! 6 weeks postpartum we went back to the office for our final check. It was bittersweet, knowing our prenatal journey was over and that would be the last time I'd sit in that office as a pregnant mama. As of today, Xo is 5 months old. We still keep in contact, and always plan to. Christina and Kristen are two beautiful women with hearts of gold that we never knew we needed!!! read more

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yelp needs to allow more characters for me to adequately describe Christina's love and care.. she surpasses all expectations. I have gained more than a midwife through my prenatal + birth + postpartum experience. She is an expert at what she does and it shows. she practically has an answer to every question and if she doesn't, she has insight + direction. she brought peace to my fear and help strengthen the parts of me that were weak. my birth and postpartum were truly so beautiful. I would choose Christina over and over to stand by my side. she is powerful, gentle, encouraging, intuitive & so full of love. if you're pregnant, consider her a necessity in your journey. she's also a pro photographer.. read more

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As a first time mom with home birth on the mind, I am so relieved to have put my trust in Christina! What a magical experience, the care that she provides is so amazing! We had the best experience working with her. She offers so much knowledge and care. I will absolutely be using her for our next babies to come. I would put 10 stars if I could!! read more

First time mama here and let me tell you, I couldn't be more grateful for Christina! We had a home birth and it was the best decision we could've made. I remember feeling so much fear and uncertainty especially since it was my first time. I remember meeting her for the first time and instantly feeling safe. Christina is so kind hearted and you could tell she is truly passionate about what she does. I've had care through care providers but nothing like this. For the first time, I felt seen and really felt like I was in good hands. I think every woman deserves to have this type of experience; who you surround yourself with really make a difference. Especially for something so sacred like birth. She is also very experienced and knowledgeable. I will always be thankful that it was Christina that we had alongside us to welcome our little baby earth side. read more

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I came across Christina in a very organic way of referral from other midwives. I was very pleased by her entire vibe the moment I saw her beautiful plants and bohemian office space that smelled so good every time I walked in. I didn't know if it was from the spices in her small apothecary for her birthing and postpartum care or from the tea she always offered at each check-up. Either way it always felt like I was chatting about the beauty of birth and my body with a close friend and not a midwife. But she is the magic of both. She was always so inclusive of my family or friends at any visit and everyone of her assistants for the day are always as sweet as her. She has a beautiful awareness of tension and knows how to ease those moments whether they were mental or physical that I found very calming during the whole experience. She is well read and wise on the beauty of birth and postpartum care. She introduced my family to a delicious ayurvedic diet that was prepared and delivered to me during postpartum visits. It gave my postpartum care more structure and awareness to not only myself but to everyone that surrounded me after my birth. Because of how big of a difference I thought that it made, I ended up changing my diet completely after to be more inclusive of those foods that have been beneficial to my breastmilk and healing body. For birthing: I had a magical birth. Please allow me to start out with something...I knew exactly what I wanted to happen during my home birth. This was my second hypnobirth but my first time doing it at home. I worked really hard preparing my space, my home, my family during my whole pregnancy so I had zero doubts of how this birth was going to go. The best thing about Christina and Kristin, her assistant, was that they gave that to me. I had a beautiful and relatively easy birth in the comforts of my home with candles and sound bowls in the background. She was always so attentive and softly guiding me through the next step sometimes with no sound, sometimes with a soft whisper. As I breathed my daughter down for my last surge that dropped her into the waters that surrounded me, I felt Christina's hands towel off my face as she whispered, "well done mama" as I cried and held my girl in my arms. My daughter is happy and healthy she was born fully breached in the comforts of my home. There was no tearing. No pain. No complications. She allowed me to do what I knew I could. Any future children of this family will always be born of her. She is truly a gift to all families. read more

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If you are looking for a midwife to attend your birth look no further. I have used Christina for my past two home births, and I honestly couldn't imagine giving birth without her. Christina has so much experience and wisdom, I know my babies and I are safe with her here. Christina is compassionate, empathetic, experienced and well trained, loving, wise, and just has such a beautiful healing energy about her. After every time I see her I just feel renewed and uplifted. The whole range of care she gives is phenomenal and I know I wouldn't get this experience anywhere else especially not from a hospital. During the pregnancy she really asks the important questions because she cares not only about my health but how I am feeling in my heart. She listens so well, and I really feel heard and understood by her. I love her holistic approach to things and how she always makes sure me and baby are healthy and taken care of. During the birth she is very attentive to my needs and what I personally need during this time as every mom is different. She's very in tune to what I need and can I just say the back rubs are healing MAGIC! Just the best feeling during birth. I felt so much love and care during my birth and I also felt safe knowing she was on top of checking me and the baby. With both babies they got stuck and Christina knew exactly how to handle the situation quickly. She saved our babies lives, I absolutely trust her more than anyone else with the safety of me and my children during my birthing time. During postpartum I felt so much love and care. She made me teas, soups, warming and healing foods that just brought so much joy and healing to my body. She is so good about checking in on me and making sure me and baby are doing well physically and emotionally. She asks the right questions and I feel so comfortable around her, she always uplifts my spirits. She is also so very kind and gentle with baby, I always appreciate how she talks to baby and is so considerate of him and his feelings. And I absolutely love the ceremonial floral bath she always does for us during 1 week postpartum!! Thank you for your phenomenal care through my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am so thankful we found Christina!! read more

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I had a beautiful homebirth with Christina and student midwife Kristen on July 3rd, 2022. I had an unmedicated hospital birth with my first son under the care of a midwife, but after moving to Temecula I needed to find a new midwife provider. Not only was my birth experience absolutely beautiful and perfect (quick, uncomplicated, and mom/baby are healthy), but my postpartum experience with Christina has blown me away. At each of my visits, she has provided me healthy Ayurvedic meals and drinks to nourish my healing mind and body. Her holistic approach is the perfect balance of hands on when she needs to be/hands off when she allowed me to listen to my body. I am so grateful for the birth experience I had, and even more grateful for my amazing postpartum care! read more

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I struggle to articulate how incredible Christina was in supporting my family and I through two pregnancies. Her care, compassion and knowledge offered such support during what should be a beautiful time. Her appointments are never rushed and covers all things from medical to emotional well being. During labor she is a soft hand and a calming presence, making the process all that it should be. Postpartum care was above and beyond, as well! She encourages self care, rest and food that nourishes a healing womb. She even brought me homemade teas and foods to support just that. On my one week postpartum appointment, she made a tea bath for my newborn and I. I wish I had her for all my pregnancies, but thankful I had her with me for my last two read more

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When I was in my first trimester with my third baby our family was about to move to a new area and I was worried about finding the right midwife for a home birth. All those worries went away as soon as I spoke to Christina on the phone. She was caring, easy to talk to and extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Once we met in person I was very happy and relieved to have found Christina to help and guide me through my pregnancy and birth. My first baby was born via emergency c-section and my second was a home VBAC. Even though I already experienced a home birth, this last one was an even more empowering experience as the first and I attribute most of this to Christina's care. She made me feel like I was in charge and that my body knew exactly what to do. In the end, our baby needed help breathing and Christina handled the situation with such calmness that we didn't feel too scared and he's ever since been a happy and healthy baby boy. We can't thank Christina enough for being our midwife and I highly recommend her to anyone who's considering a home birth. read more

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I must start by saying, Christina genuinely loves people. It showed in her desire to care for each individual of our family, not just the mom or baby she is tending to. Midwifery is more than just her job, it is her lifestyle and she is perfectly gifted as a knowledgeable, compassionate caregiver. She was always so thorough and each appointment was at home, which was amazing to not have to take my firstborn toddler to an office. And my daughter always looked forward to seeing Miss Christina and Miss Amanda and "assisting" them with the whole appointment. When it came to delivering at home, Christina was SO helpful, somehow perfectly balancing giving me complete freedom to labor how I felt comfortable, but also wisely giving me ideas/positions/techniques to help me navigate the whole birth. Even with a postpartum hemorrhage, I never felt fearful because she was always calm and controlled and knew exactly what was needed. I was so very thankful to be able to give birth at home and get right into bed and enjoy life as a family of 4 and that is all due to the amazingness of Christina Sanders and Amanda Latham! read more

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My husband and I chose to do a home birth for our first child and we are so happy we did! I knew I did not want a hospital birth and after interviewing Christina we knew this was the right choice. Christina is so knowledgeable and truly loves what she does. She makes great recommendations to help you and the baby. She talks over risks/benefits but let's you as the parent choose what you think is best for you. Throughout the whole pregnancy and birth she made me feel so comfortable, special and loved. She goes above and beyond for her clients and we are so lucky! read more

Hands down, best midwife care I could have asked for. Every prenatal visit was centered around how I was feeling and questions I had. They were there to serve me and it showed. My labor was exactly what I wanted and more. They were very hands off, and let my body and baby decide what to do and when to do it. They helped comfort me through transition when I needed it, and guided me to deliver my healthy, handsome baby boy! Postpartum was especially special as they gifted me with some natural tools, and made me the most beautiful herbal bonding bath to celebrate our first week with our new bundle of joy. read more

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I knew I wanted to have a home birth for my third baby but did not know what went into it or how to go about it. My husband was pretty reluctant at first since it was going to be our first home birth. We first met with Christina and she answered all of the questions we had and helped my husband and I feel more confident in the process. She immediately made us feel so comfortable that we just knew it was a good fit. From that first appointment on she was always so comforting, informative and supportive of anything we needed. During my pregnancy, if I had any concerns I could text her and she would get back right away. Every recommendation she had always worked and was a solution to whatever concern we had. She is so knowledgeable that it was easy to be confident and trust her. She truly made each visit so fun and personal! She helped me gain so much more confidence in myself and my ability to birth naturally at home! She kept my husband at ease during the entire pregnancy and delivery process. When labor finally started she came prepared with the calming, yet confident energy she showed since the initial visit. She monitored me from a comfortable distance respecting my husband and I's space and intimacy during the labor process but being there for anything we needed. She was encouraging, cheered me on and let me know how well I was doing. She let my body and I completely lead the way. In the end she caught my baby effortlessly while I stood over the tile in my bathroom, which she later admitted to my husband how difficult it is to catch a slippery newborn from that angle and she didn't even flinch. She spoiled me with delicious and nourishing foods and teas, checked in on me frequently and a week later came over to bathe my baby and I with an herbal bath which was so relaxing and rejuvenating. By then end of my pregnancy and postpartum journey she has become apart of our family and I am forever grateful for her! Anyone would be truly blessed to have her be their midwife! Thank you Christina we love you! read more

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If you are considering having a home birth, I highly recommend Christina. This was my first pregnancy and I first started my pregnancy with receiving care from an OB. Around 20 weeks I contacted Christina because I was considering having a home birth instead. She answered all of my questions and was so gracious and patient. I knew immediately after speaking with her that home birth was the right decision for me and my baby and that we would be in good hands. She was there every step of the way through labor and delivery of our son. I felt supported and cared for. It was such a beautiful experience and I can't thank her enough for it. read more

We welcomed our 3rd baby with Christina and Kristen on our side and it was pure magic. Our care was holistic, supportive and full of love in all aspects throughout pregnancy and birth. The extra postpartum care and food was a cherry on top!! Even my two other kiddos were sad at our last postpartum visit that we wouldn't be seeing them regularly any more. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an empowering and holistic pregnancy, birth, and postpartum read more

If you are even THINKING about a home birth with a midwife I suggest you at least reach out to Christina for a conversation.  I was really unsure and frankly uncertain if I was even "tough enough" to do it after my first two babies were born with an epidural in the hospital. From my very first phone call with Christina what stood out to me was how empowering Christina was.  When we met in person I was instantly reassured that as a woman I was strong and more than capable of having a natural birth in the comfort of my own home surrounded by the support system of my choosing. That is just what I did and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience.  Christina has such a calm reassuring presence about her.  In moments when I was second guessing myself she was there to encourage me to listen to my body and support me. Her and her assistant Leean were amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better birth experience. Don't get me wrong it was super hard and painful still but being able to be at home and instantly bonded with my baby unbothered, on my own terms and with what was best for me and my newborn was worth it. Christina's guidance and recommendations are completely based on what is best for mommy and baby to have the least stressful birthing experience. I didn't have to choose which of my support ppl could come to the birth and who couldn't because of covid, I had the lighting I wanted, the music I wanted and was able to immediately let my other girls meet and bond with their sistee and it made everything so special. I recommend you reach out to Christina, she is the absolute best! read more

About 5 months so I had my 3rd child with Christina's help/care. My prior child was born at Rancho Springs and the whole experience was a sh*t show. I was always interested in having a home birth and after that I was convinced that this was the time to go for it. I hired Christina but kept my OB and continued care with both, just in case. But in truth, I got far better care with Christina. She proactively asked me questions about how my diet was, sleep, emotions, and had great advice and suggestions when I had any issue. Also, one of the best parts, the prenatal appointments are at your own home! I was wasting over an hour of my day for 5 minute check-in's with my OB, not to mention needing child care each time because due to Covid-19 you couldn't bring them with you. Christina was very flexible about appointments and never rushed us at all and always included my other kids if they wanted it. My birth was relatively smooth and uncomplicated and it was such a nice change to be in a dim, quiet, private area instead of the bright, loud hospital. I never once felt in danger or scared for the health of my baby, I was monitored by Doppler often and because everyone (Christina, and her assistants Amanda and Leeann) were so calm and quiet, nothing ever felt scary or out of control. And that is something I have definitely felt in my 2 other hospital births. Being able to recover in my own bed and stay home was amazing. Absolutely invaluable. My baby was born at 3:30am and within about 2 hours everything was cleaned up and we were able to go back to sleep for the night. I wouldn't trade it for anything. read more

After two hard-fought-for unmedicated hospital births, my husband and I knew that a home birth was in our future. We knew it would be worlds better than being in the hospital, but we didn't quite grasp how magical it would be working with Christina. She is the perfect blend of warmth, humor and vast knowledge. We wanted as hands-off of an experience as possible and she made space for that-only stepping in on occasion to monitor Baby, provide a comforting back massage or to suggest a perfectly timed change of position when I stalled out towards the end of labor. (And she even took beautiful photos!) She was there if we needed her, but she also trusted MY ability. And the best thing about home birth is that your care doesn't end the second you give birth...Christina provides in-home postpartum care for you and Baby. She even provided delicious, comforting food and teas made by Nourish the Mama. Wha?! If you are contemplating a home birth, I can't recommend Christina enough! She was made for this work and she is now forever a part of our family. read more

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For our last child, we decided to use a midwife and are SO happy we chose Christina! Every appointment was the warmest and most informative experience. She made my wife's delivery experience the most beautiful event we could imagine as parents. She felt like family and you'll never get that with conventional medical care, in my opinion. Thank you Christina and Kristen for everything! read more

Christine and her student midwife, Amanda helped deliver our son 4 weeks ago,April 16th 2020! Transformative Birth Midwifery was recommended by a friend of mine who also had a recent home birth. As a seasoned ICU RN myself, a home birth was quite a leap in a lot of ways. However, it was hands down, a great decision. I was in a difficult labor for close to 12 hours which I literately could not have done (especially naturally) without their support!!! Despite a rough labor, my favorite part of my home birth experience was the quick transition from delivery to bonding with our new baby boy. I truly do feel transformed as a Mama and woman after this experience. As a healthcare provider myself, I am well informed of the birth process which comes with the risk of complications for Mommy and baby. Being said, I felt that we were in solid hands during this entire process. I would recommend Transformative a Birth Midwifery again and again. Thank you Christine and Amanda! :) read more

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When we found out we were expecting our third baby I knew right away I wanted a home birth, but was so confused on how to find a midwife that I would connect with on such an intimate level. After a few phone calls Christina was the only one a could feel her friendly energy through the phone. I should mention that my pregnancy took place during the 2020 Covid pandemic. Soon after that phone call we hired Christina, every visit we got closer and closer, she always included my children in the visits, answered my husbands questions and made sure he never felt left out. Towards the end of the pregnancy I was getting emotional about when the day would come and if I was ready or not. Christina encouraged me to let it all out and would gently remind me that we always mentally prepare to go to 42 weeks so that I wasn't putting too much pressure on myself or baby to come before it was our special time. The day of our birth started with my waters releasing and contractions starting soon after, I knew it may be a long day so I went back to bed to rest just like Christina had prepped me for. After getting into my rhythm of labor Christina and her team joined us at our house. I recall going through transition and leaning on Christina, she not supported me physically but also emotionally. Baby was born soon after and I've never felt so confident that we had made the right decision not only about having baby at home but having Christina along side us. She was the final piece to our puzzle to ensure we had the dreamiest birth I could have imagined. read more

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Gosh, I don't even know where to start. Christina is the best midwife there is and just an overall good person. She is genuine, sweet, and makes you feel so loved and cared for. My first pregnancy delivering in a hospital was awful, so I knew I wanted a home birth for my second delivery. She made me feel so comfortable and confident. My delivery couldn't have gone any smoother. She even brought sweet treats and healthy meals postpartum. She is a true gem and I truly feel my homebirth was perfect because of her. Thank you, Christina we love you! read more

Christina and Amanda are the best. They are very caring and you can tell they really love what they do. My birth with them was absolutely wonderful and everything I dreamed of. They were calming and encouraging through labor which really helped me feel calm and at ease. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is pregnant and considering and home birth. read more

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Christina and Amanda are simple the best midwives and humans ever!!! I couldn't have asked for a better experience with these two!! Night and day experience from my first in a hospital. I looked forward to all my prenatal visits and genuinely felt heard and seen with whatever was going on in my pregnancy. They truly care. They have so much knowledge and give you true informed consent! My birth was AMAZING and magical and everything I could have hoped for. These ladies were there when I needed but also just the best support team! My little babe was born in the water and had a little harder time coming out and my midwives couldn't have handled the situation any better. They were extremely calm and helped her out safely. I trust them completely and recommend them to anyone and everyone!! I am forever bonded to these women sharing such a transformative experience of bringing life into this world with them alongside my family! I love them dearly! Best experience ever read more

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I can't say enough about Christina & Transformative Birth Midwifery. Her & Kristen were such a blessing to me. I found out about her through a friend who used her & very soon became aware she is the GOAT Midwife in the Valley. She was easy to book a consultation meeting with & upon meeting her it was easy to make a quick decision we were going to book her services. Christina is passionate about making informed choices & letting the patient decide. She took time to get to know us throughout each of our appointments whileincluding my children in the process- they knew the drill- stickers, blocks and tea- it was a nice thoughtful touch. I also loved partnering with Nourish the Mama for my postpartum care. Christina was a vital part in my postpartum and I felt so much better than my other previous births. The education she offered in what to nourish my body with and her special touches in what she provides really makes you feel loved. I loved the herbal bath with my baby. There are so many little things I left out but if you want to be heard, understood and loved then Christina is your gal. She is a treasure and wealth of knowledge & I highly recommend her. read more

As a first-time mama, I wanted to have a home birth instead of the traditional hospital birth. After searching for weeks for a mid-wife, we were extremely fortunate to find Christina and accept her as our midwife. We were constantly being turned down due to our daughter's due date around Christmas. Throughout my pregnancy journey, Christina provided me with many resources and home remedies (which I absolutely loved) to help with some minor problems I encountered. I loved how knowledgeable Christina was about pregnancy, labor, postnatal, and etc. She provided me with lots of information that surely put my mind at ease from books, articles, and her kind spirit during my journey. As mentioned, this was my first pregnancy, so I had no idea what to truly expect when the time came. Around 4:12am on Dec 15th, I was going to the restroom when something sorta fell out from between my legs. I had no clue at the time that it was my mucus plug. Shortly after, I began experiencing light cramping in which I thought were Braxton hicks. Although these were early signs of labor, I had no clue because my 'light cramps' were 12 minutes apart lasting 60-90 seconds. I then tried going back to sleep and was in and out of sleep until around 8am, a gush of fluid came pouring down my leg as I was heading to the restroom. At this time, I was still unaware that I was actually in labor, but I proceeded to inform Christina of everything. She confirmed I was in labor; however, I was still in denial because things were progressing so quickly and not to mention, my 'light cramping' didn't feel like contractions at all. Christina instructed me to eat, curb walk to make sure the baby was in position, and relax as much as possible before the hard work began. I began to panic a bit because I wasn't ready (baby girl was a few days early and I expected her to be late) but Christina's calm and soothing energy kept me at peace during early laboring. Christina called to check in on me around 11:10am and my contractions were still manageable lasting about 65 seconds and 7 minutes apart. Around 1pm, Christina checked in again. My contractions were 4 minutes apart, lasting for about a minute. The intensity of my contractions was starting to pick up a bit, but I didn't need her just yet. She reminded me to stay hydrated and also told my fiancé to start the rice congee meal she provided to us (which was deeeelish by the way!) By 2:50pm, I asked my fiancé to fill the pool and call Christina because the contractions were now intense, and I wanted her there to keep me calm. She came within a matter of 15 minutes and immediately rushed to my needs. The moment she walked into the room I felt at ease although I called her name about 50 times asking her was, she was sure I was in labor haha. I was in so much pain at the moment I asked her to check to see if I was dilating because I just wanted it to be over. At one point, I said "just take me to the hospital because I can't do it." She looked at me and said YOU CAN DO IT and YOUR BODY WAS MADE TO GIVE BIRTH. She then started to breathe with me and encouraged me to change positions in the pool. After an hour in the pool, she suggested I tried sitting on the toilet so gravity can work with me and not against me. By this time, I stopped keeping track of my contractions... my finance and Christina informed me when they were coming, and I just breathed and moaned through them. Although I loved the comfort of the warm water, I knew I needed to transition somehow to get my baby girl out. Once my contraction was over, Christina and my fiancé helped get me out of the pool and walked me over to the toilet. Within 10 minutes of sitting on the toilet, I suddenly felt the urge to PUSH and began yelling, clenching on to my partner and long behold, I started to push, and my daughter came out in 1 push!!! I remember asking "Do I keep pushing" but it was too late... she was already out and in her daddy's arms. Christina quickly rushed over to assist, and it was a bliss from there. As me, my partner, and my sweet baby girl moved to the bed to soak up the moment, Christina began cleaning up and washing everything while her assistant brewed some yummy postpartum tea for me. Overall, Christina made our experience so peaceful. It was truly an experience to remember, and I couldn't thank her enough for EVERYTHING she has done for us. read more

Christina is a beautiful human. I came to her very late in my third pregnancy because I was feeling the urge to have things differently than with my first two. I was already about 35 weeks when Christina accepted me as a client and I couldn't be happier that she did!! My first baby was born vaginally in the hospital with an epidural. My second was born vaginally med-free in a hospital. Lastly, this baby was born in the comfort of my home and if I could go back in time to do all of them this way I WOULD!! Christina knows what she's doing when it comes to labor and delivery, but equally as important...she has the spirit of a healer. She knows how to make you feel nurtured in ways you didn't even know you needed and that has been the most beautiful part. She's a huge support system and always has resources to refer her clients to. I felt so safe and protected with her. Our experience was amazing, our baby is healthy, and Christina is a gem. You won't be disappointed working with her. read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Christina & Amanda are beyond wonderful. They assisted our home water birth in July 2017 and from the day we met Christina we felt so welcomed by her kind & sweet personality. She genuinely cared for our family and was very reassuring when we had questions. Our home birth went so smoothly and I am so thankful that we hired Christina & Amanda. They were there for us in a BIG way. Highly recommend them!! read more

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Wow. Absolutely incredible experience with our home birth and prenatal care. Having 2 hospital births previously we knew with our 3rd we wanted to do a home birth so we could be completely in control. Christina made that possible for us. Each prenatal visit is so personal and never rushed. She explains the pros and cons of each newborn procedure and birth preferences and then 100 percent let's you decide with zero judgment. She cares about how you're feeling and suggests natural remedies to cope with the common pregnancy complaints. Exact opposite of the medical care we have received before and exactly what we wanted. During labor She is so calm and attentive and allows your birth to progress naturally with no added stress. I was able to get in my calm zone as I prepared for for months and stay in it until I delivered. She was there when I needed her to push on/rub my back during a contraction when my husband left the room for a few min to check on our other 2 children. After delivery was so amazing and the environment always stayed calm. I got to snuggle and hold baby as long as I wanted with nobody yanking her away from me to poke and prod and measure her. The after care and advice we have received has been amazing as well. We decided to encapsulate the placenta and we received a few little keepsake surprises with it including a beautiful placenta stamp & umbilical cord spelling out "love". The postpartum meals have been SO yummy (thank you Brock!) and I love that I know I'm eating nourishing foods my body needs. We appreciate her experience, knowledge, & kind soul so much throughout our last pregnancy journey and we would 100 percent recommend her to anyone! read more

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Christina and Amanda have exceeded expectations in every way. My husband and I knew right from the start that choosing Christina to be our midwife was the right decision. When we met Amanda, it was like icing on top of the cake. We moved an hour away from our home and our OB. I had two young children and my husband worked an hour and a half away, and I was stressed about having to drive myself to the hospital with two littles when it came time to have the baby. We started looking into home births, and I found Christina via yelp. I was already 25 weeks along at this point, and I couldn't help comparing their home visits to a typical OB appointment. While OB appointments are rushed and I often felt like my questions didn't get answered, their home visits were the opposite. Christina and Amanda took the time to connect with me and make sure all of my concerns were addressed. The two of them have a way of making you feel at peace, and I never doubted my decision to go on this journey with them. They were both extremely professional and simultaneously brought a calming presence into our home while I was in labor. Christina recorded my daughter's birth (with my permission, of course) and I watched it a few weeks after. I could hear the two of them encouraging me along and reassuring me throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a home birth. I often find myself missing the two of them now that our time together is over and my daughter is here. We feel extremely blessed to have gone on this journey with the two of them. My only regret is that I didn't find Christina and Amanda before I had my first two children. read more

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About 5 months ago, I had the true pleasure of getting to work with Christina to deliver my 2nd babygirl safely and confidently at home. I interviewed multiple midwives in the area in the early stages of pregnancy, and it was Christina that made me feel calm and peaceful, at ease, empowered, and completely safe during my journey. She took so much time to get to know me and address and unpack all of my concerns, anxieties, and worries during each and every appointment. She would bring things up that were so important for my mental health to discuss each visit, and I know talking through so these things so many times really helped me feel as prepared as I could possibly feel leading up to labor and delivery. We had an incredible time together when my daughter was born. I had my best friend who is a doula here, another doula, my partner, and Christina and her assistant. Everyone kept telling me how impressed they were with her and her demeanor the entire time. She's truly so calm and present... I never felt concerned or out of control. She held my hand, she squeezed my back, she gave me a wink and chuckle when she needed to. It was beautiful, and I cannot imagine having gone through this beautiful journey with anyone else by my side. She has become a friend to me, and I am just so grateful to know her. If we have more children, I know that I'll be doing another home birth with Christina! read more

If you are considering having a home birth I would highly recommend Christina. The moment my husband and I interviewed Christina we knew we didn't need to look further. I felt cared for during my pregnancy and never rushed during our appointments; she always took her time and made sure my questions were answered. She and her assistant Amanda make the most amazing team. When people ask me about where I delivered my baby I say at home and I tell them what an amazing midwife I had. From the moment I was under her care to the moment I gave birth Christina went above and beyond to make sure I was okay. If I were to have another child I would have Christina deliver my baby. I appreciate you Christina and Amanda for being amazing women. I felt empowered by the passion you have for the work that you do. Bringing children in the most natural way was the best decision I have ever made! read more

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I can't say enough about how happy our family was with using Transformative Birth Midwifery. Christina and Amanda were amazing...they will forever be in our hearts and a part of our family. When we decided to have a home birth we originally had a few consultations lined up, but Christina was our first and I'm so glad she was because I knew right away she was a great fit and we didn't need to meet anyone else. We have no doubt that if we decide to have another baby that we will be contacting Transformative Birth. Christina has such a down-to-earth energy and spirit, and Amanda is so sweet and calming. We enjoyed our appointments and loved our experience with them. They were informative and caring during all our prenatal and postpartum visits. As midwives they had this innate ability to help me embrace my own strength to deliver my son naturally at home, and made the whole home birth experience magical and empowering. We love you Christina and Amanda! read more

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After having a few issues with the midwife that attended my first birth my husband and I were anxious to find someone that would work better for our family. We were so happy to find Christina and her assistant Amanda! During the pregnancy her home visits were wonderful. When I went into labor she was attentive and arrived fast at my home as soon as I needed her. The birth went smoothly thanks to her. She's been very caring throughout the whole process and always kept me calm when I started getting anxious over anything. We also had a problem with our insurance that was causing me great stress but she worked it out with us and made sure I wasn't worrying about it. I absolutely recommend Christina's services to anyone in search of a midwife! read more

The most significant moments in my life were giving birth to my children, so it's hard to put into words how much it meant to me to have Christina with me through my most recent pregnancy and birth, trusting her 100% through it all. I met with Christina as a referral from my chiropractor as I was hoping to become pregnant soon with my third baby. I did become pregnant but unfortunately had a miscarriage at 6 weeks. I hadn't chosen a midwife yet but since I had already met Christina, I asked her a lot of questions and she was a great resource to me as well as genuinely caring about me and checking up on me. When I became pregnant again shortly after, I knew I wanted Christina to be my midwife since I had already seen her caring spirit during my loss. At our first appointment I burst into tears upon hearing my baby's heartbeat. I didn't know it would affect me so much, but I was so relieved that my baby was alive and healthy. Christina was so calm, gentle and reassuring. She made me feel comfortable with my emotions and concerns but she also encouraged me to visualize a healthy pregnancy and delivery and not to focus on my worry due to my miscarriage. During the pregnancy, Christina and her student midwife Amanda (equally amazing) came to my house for every visit (giving me motivation to keep my house somewhat presentable!) and they were great with my other two daughters who looked forward to the visits. I never felt rushed and we could sit and chat about anything that came up. One great thing I'd like to mention that I think set this experience apart from my previous ob/gyn visits with my other children is that Christina cared about ME and MY health during and after the pregnancy, rather than just checking on the baby. In my previous experience, once the baby was born, there was no one checking up on the mother anymore although the recovery is very serious, physically and emotionally! Christina insisted that I take it easy for at least two weeks and that is definitely the reason I was able to recovery as quickly as I did. She is also extremely knowledgeable on natural supplements and healthcare for various issues. The birth itself, I'm not going to lie, the pain was horrific. But looking at my precious baby now and thinking back to her birth, it wasn't so bad ;) The day of labor, Christina and I spoke on the phone all throughout the day, and she gave me some tips toward the end of the day on some positions and exercises to get me through. Since we had gotten to know each other through our visits, we were able to mutually decide when she should come over for the birth. She came at the perfect time as I was entering the final stages of labor and couldn't cope alone with my husband anymore. She and Amanda quietly and calmly set up all the pads and towels while I continued to labor, and when I "yelped" in pain, she knew it was time. We had planned to use a birthing tub but I hadn't filled it up because I was in denial of the baby being born any time soon and didn't want the water to get cold, so when it was really time, we didn't have time to fill it up. I was leaning over my bed suffering through contractions and Christina asked me where I wanted to have my baby. All I could say was "I don't know". She took control of the situation and calmly made preparations for me to have her right there where I was standing, and 10 minutes later I gave birth standing up in my bedroom! Christina and Amanda helped us get comfortable after the birth, cleaned up everything and were gone within about 2 hours. My older girls were able to wake up and meet their baby sister the next morning without having me gone in the hospital for 2 days. They came back to check on us the next day, at one week and at 6 weeks. As calm as Christina was during my labor and birth, she has an amazing energy and passion for what she does. And she's funny! She has continued to care for me during the post partum period and is genuine in her love for mothers and babies. I can't say enough about her and would recommend her to anyone considering a home birth! My hospital births were fine and without incident but I would never choose to go back to the hospital after this amazing experience. Overall it was fantastic and I felt confident and comfortable with Christina. I hope to be able to do it all again someday! read more

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Choosing to have Christina come alongside us for this pregnancy and birth journey is one of the best decisions we could have made! My husband and I knew the moment that we interviewed her that she was the right choice for our family. This was our third child and first to be born at home. We knew we wanted someone who would support us and guide us throughout the whole 9 months and postpartum. Our home visits were wonderful; We never felt rushed, had time to ask questions and discuss options. Both Christina and her student Amanda were wonderfully gracious and interacted with our other two children during the visits. If you want to be fully heard and supported, this is the way to go. I can not recommend a home birth with Christina enough! If we have another baby, we will definitely be partnering with her again! read more

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Christina is an amazing midwife! She's helped our family with our last two home births. We have four kiddos and the fact that she came to our home for appointments was extremely helpful. Our children all fell in love with her and really enjoyed taking part in all of our prenatal visits. Christina is knowledgeable, kind, patient and understanding. I always felt well taken care of, empowered and loved. Her assistant Amanda, is equally awesome. ;) If you're considering having a home birth and are looking for a midwife, look no further! read more

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Before getting pregnant with my first child I knew a home birth was the way I wanted to deliver . My bf and I moved to Murrieta when we were about 2 months pregnant. I reached out to Christina for a consultation and loved everything she was about. She made my bf and I feel at ease as she answered our questions with warmth and kindness. We decided to move forward with Christina as our midwife and it was one of the best decisions I have made. She helped deliver my baby girl in January 2020. The experience we had together was truly amazing so I knew I had to reach out to her for my second child as well. I would not have been able to get through labor and delivery without her and for that I am eternally grateful. read more

In 2004, I was referred to Christina for Bradley Method childbirth classes. I instantly fell in love with her. Her passion and vast knowledge are unmatched in her field. With Christina's help and encouragement I was equipped to deliver our healthy baby girl at home. We have been referring all of our friends and patients to her for over 10 years now. She is a blessing to my family and our community. I am thrilled for her new venture as a midwife. read more

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We loved Christina and Amanda, they were so knowledgeable and professional which we really appreciated and really accommodated our birth plan and needs. Christina was so nice and personable and let our other kids be apart of her visits, and play with her stuff, which was great. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking to home birth in our area. read more