From the first conversation I had on the phone with Christina I could tell she was knowledgeable, caring, and flexible. She always greeted me with a hug and showed genuine care for me as a person, not just a client. In every prenatal appt she was such a good listener and asked great questions to understand where I was at and what would help me. My pregnancy had a few ups and downs but Christina took time to listen, comfort, and advise. She was flexible to work with my schedule which was so helpful since I have four other kids! This was my fifth natural birth (my first with Christina- we recently moved) and Christina took time to understand my past experiences and to help me feel comfortable about this one. When I had false labor she texted with me during the night and helped me realize I could go back to sleep. Then when I was actually in labor she showed up quickly and helped me make decisions as I progressed. Just before he was born I started to get discouraged by not making progress pushing, and I'm thankful that Christina encouraged me to get up to go to the bathroom and walk around. With gravity and movement my contractions quickly got hard and when I walked back to stand next to the bed and breathe through a contraction, I started to push and he started coming! Christina and Lee Ann were ready right away and I'm glad my husband can catch pretty much anything! This was my first positive pushing experience and has helped me re-frame my thoughts about delivery. Christina and Lee Ann cheered me on the whole time and were so gracious to capture photos for us as our other kids met their brother a short time later. After birth Christina had several natural pain relievers (tea, essential oils, etc) which helped make this my best recovery. I was very happy with my experience with Christina and so glad I chose to work with her! I highly recommend her! 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

Transformative Birth Midwifery - Midwives Near Me - Winchester, California

I cant say enough about my home birth experience with Christina. From the first time meeting her I knew she was a perfect fit for us. She was so warm, caring, and personable and that carried through our whole time together as we prepared for this birth. She is extremely knowledgeable and her experience caring for pregnant mamas and their babies shows through. Her monthly and weekly visits were something that my family and I looked forward to as she was able to answer any questions we had and eased any anxieties. She was also able to suggest a holistic approach with supplements to some issues I was having and they worked wonders. When it came time for labor Christina was amazing, she let me labor as I wanted never pushing anything always asking and suggesting. She was calming through my whole labor, by my side holding my hand or rubbing my back as I requested which was phenomenal since back labor is no joke. When it came time to push I felt as if I could not do it any longer and she was such an amazing support just reminding me that I could and that we were almost there, she was so patient with me. She let me put my foot on her shoulder to push, I mean who does that.....only someone who's super committed and passionate about midwifery. She stayed with us after baby was born made sure we were all ok, did a newborn exam and cleaned up everything. Being able to be at home in our own space and not worry about a thing was invaluable. Christina made sure that my bleeding was under control and left me with a delicious postpartum tea to drink as well as a tincture and oil to smell for postpartum cramping which worked beautifully. She is so thoughtful in her care for her clients and even did a special healing bath for us during our one week postpartum visit. She is extremely intuitive and uplifting. She spoke some words to me during one of our visits that meant so much and I will never forget. I loved how she empowered me to have the home birth that I wanted and we loved having her in our home. read more

Getting pregnant during COVID I knew I wanted to do a home birth. This was my first baby and I wanted to have personal care and an experience I would never forget. I met Christina through a friend and contacted her immediately. Christina provided me with the best care I could have asked for during my first baby. My experience with her and my birth was one I will never forget. If you're contemplating doing a home birth I highly encourage you to go for it & to contact Christina. Her encouragement through the entire process will empower you like you never knew existed! read more

Christina was great and very easy to work with. My monthly appointments always started with an warm genuine hug.They were simple and made me feel relaxed and worry free. The birth of my child was everything I wanted except for the pain but Christina was there to give me a little push when I needed her most. She bonded with my family and my husband really well and her Assistant Amanda was very helpful throughout the process. My delivery had no complications and my son was healthy. The clean up was super fast and efficient. I highly recommend Christina as a midwife. I never knew that I would ever consider a homebirth but I'm glad I did. Christina was responsive with every text and email and very understanding when it came to payments. Christina I thank you so much for being with me while I experience this new beginning with Emmanuel. I'm glad our paths crossed. You have been such a blessing to my family!!! Lee Griffin Emmanuel Jayden Griffin ....Born 8.7.17 read more

I can't recommend the experience of homebirth with Christina enough. She is thorough and knowledgeable and she had the perfect, calm demeanor during the entire labor process. It helped both my husband and I remain calm. She was also firm enough to remind me that I could in fact (and was) doing it when I felt like I couldn't and I actually believed her. Her student midwife is also a dream. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Where can we begin about Christina? Our situation was a bit different from any other situation. We discovered and hired Christina when I was 40 weeks pregnant. In the beginning of my pregnancy, we hired a midwife whom was with us throughout the majority of our pregnancy (with the exception of the last 2 weeks, considering I had baby late). Throughout that time, we had continually grown more and more uncomfortable appointment after appointment with her up until the very last weeks. Several red flags were presented in the last month of my pregnancy. It got to the point where I was having serious doubts about having my baby at home and was fearful of my birth. The day I hit 40 weeks, was a turning point for us. I made the decision to switch midwives super last minute. At the time, I wasn't even sure if that was possible. But I had a network of amazing birth workers on my side working for me to find me a new midwife. Not even a couple hours after I had reached out to some of my friends, they had already found me Christina and told me to call her to see if she would take me on. I called her and spoke with her on the phone and she was at my house within 12 hours. She discussed with my family and I our options and told us that she would be happy to be our midwife so last minute. We are eternally grateful for her decision. What a beautiful soul a person must have to put so much faith in people she barely knew. She made us feel so great and even more comfortable in that few hours that she met with us than we did with our previous midwife we had throughout our entire pregnancy. She met with us several times in the last few weeks of my pregnancy and assured us that we could be comfortable with her on our team. It was a very scary transition being so far down the road in that part of our journey, however, I wouldn't have had it any other way. I wish that we had found and hired Christina from day 1. I feel so blessed and fortunate to continue to have her in our lives to this day 4 months later (and extremely sad that we didn't have her for more of our pregnancy). We love everything about this woman, and her amazing assistant, Amanda, as well. Thank you, Christina. We love you SO much read more

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We highly recommend Transformative Birth Midwifery, Christina & Amanda have guided us through our wonderful pregnancy journey and birth of our healthy beautiful baby girl. They made us feel very comfortable and respected our birthing wishes all from the comfort of our own home (no cold bright hospital rooms). They provided us with many answers to our questions we had about home births and what we would be expecting also they offered great after care for mother and baby. read more

Only a few times in a woman's life is she privileged enough to become pregnant and give birth. While waiting for two hours at the local OBs office to get my visit I did NOT feel the specialness of what I was doing. I felt the fluorescent bulbs burning off my vitamins. I felt completely unimportant. I just wanted my appointments to be over with. My dealings with the nurses were tense. I just felt awful after my visits. Forgetting the miracle of my baby. Being told by the receptionist that I was one of "2,000 patients." My husband suggested we meet with a midwife, and he contacted Christina Sanders. His goal for me was to enjoy my last pregnancy. He had been through the "typical hospital experience" (medicated labor) with me for our first baby. And we both wanted a different experience. But I was in the middle of my first trimester and pretty queasy and somewhat defeated. I was sort of sure that I would be rejected by her. Fears of being 35 and "too old" were in my head. Fears of being too big (I'm a stocky gal) to birth at home. And fears from my first complicated pregnancy kept me from thinking that home birth could be a viable option. All of my fears were quieted by Christina. She arrived at our home for our consultation. She allowed me to share all of my fears and stories about birth. We liked her right away. I had been so uptight and that first day I felt confident. "I can push my baby out!" We hired her. Pregnancy is long. I had my 1 year old to look after. Each month Christina would come for our appointment and I would get a renewed sense of purpose. "I can make it! I can do this! Baby is healthy!" In between visits I would email her my questions and concerns and she would get back to me right away. SHE would. Not her assistant, but MY MIDWIFE! Her knowledge of every pregnancy and birth and baby related issue never ceased to amaze my husband and I. And over the next six months our bond to Christina grew and grew. Each appointment was almost like therapy! I was allowed to share and question. Christina always knew how to steer my thinking towards positivity. This meant so much to me. She always recommended natural remedies. For example, essential oils to help with headaches! I learned so many valuable pieces of knowledge each month. I was always encouraged by Christina. I really needed that. Then...we get to the "due date." We blow past that! Christina completely trusted my body and my baby even when I started to lose faith. 42 weeks pregnant, middle of summer...faith and trust weren't at the front of my brain! She assured me that the baby would come. But believe me, at two weeks past the estimated due date, it doesn't feel that way! Somehow labor began! During the last 9 hours of my long labor Christina and her fantastic assistant Amanda were here at our home. Giving my husband and I the courage and support to get through a long labor. On some level I didn't think I could actually do it: birth at home. I had to re-face my fears and myself and the universe...(birth is BIG! Labor is no walk in the park). But I miraculously birthed my baby girl in my living room, with my husband there, with the complete support of Christina (and Amanda). We felt safe. We felt guided. We felt loved. We couldn't be farther from the sterile OBs office, with the fluorescent bulbs, or the hospital surrounded by strangers. All across the world women were birthing in that same moment. I was at one with them all. But also in one of the most special and precious and private moments I will ever know. It was sincerely beautiful. The first two hours was pure joy. All babies deserve as gentle an entry onto planet earth as possible. And through our home birth we achieved that for our daughter. If you are on the fence about home birth, please, do yourself a favor and meet with Christina. Trust your body. Birth is natural. Birth is difficult. Birth is beautiful. Treat yourself to the best prenatal and postnatal care money can buy. Christina is wise. Christina is confident. With Christina by your side, your pregnancy, labor and birth can be the miracle that it was meant to be. read more

Where do I even begin?! Christina is absolutely amazing. We brought our little girl into the world 3 weeks ago, and it was such a wonderful experience. This was our first child, and we decided early on that we wanted to have a home birth. I felt a connection with Christina the first time we met, and our bond grew very strong throughout my pregnancy. (There is no doubt in my mind on having Christina as my midwife for our next child as well). Christina was the perfect coach during my labor. She made suggestions and guided me, but nothing was forced on me and she always made me feel like I had the final say. I've never had a hospital birth, but I can't imagine they give you total control over your labor process. There was a beautiful moment during my labor where all 7 of us were outside in my backyard. I was having contractions, but between the contractions I would walk around and let the sun beat down on my face. It really wasn't your typical labor story. Midwifery isn't a job that just anybody can do. This has to be one of the most demanding jobs there is, and I can tell Christina does it because she truly loves what she does. I highly recommend Christina and would be more than happy to share more of my experience with anyone interested. read more

Getting pregnant/having a baby during a pandemic can be stressful. Constantly changing hospital policies and the unknowns that come along with that made me doubt I could have the birth I wanted in a hospital setting. Shortly after my 1st trimester, my husband and I made the decision to pursue alternative options that we felt would allow us to have the birth we envisioned. That's when we found Christina. Almost immediately after filling out the contact form on her website, she responded via email and we had a phone consultation. Christina brought so much peace and reassurance in my decision to forego a hospital birth during our initial conversation. It was truly the first time I felt heard and supported during my pregnancy. At my first appointment (also our first time meeting in person) Christina patiently listened to my concerns, answered every question I had, and ended the appointment with a hug- something that really stuck with me considering that typically doesn't happen with routine OB care. The rest of my pregnancy I wholeheartedly believed I was in the best care possible with Christina. She was available 24/7 and always responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had. I truly looked forward to all of our appointments together and appreciated that she let my husband and son be apart of checking on our baby. All tests and any complications that arose (as well as treatment options) were fully explained without bias or pressure. Regardless of the decisions my husband and I made during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum, we felt nothing but respected and supported. When I went into labor Christina was more than willing to come to my home during the early stages when I felt her presence would be beneficial to me- something that wasn't the original plan. Throughout my labor and delivery Christina was amazing at knowing exactly what I needed. She was there to offer support and reassurance, but also offered space when I needed it. The birth of my daughter was picture perfect and the exact experience my husband and I had hoped for. We're forever grateful to Christina for giving us that gift. Also, the amount of effort and thought she puts into caring for her clients postpartum is incredible. Delicious meals, comforting teas, in home check ups- to name a few of the ways Christina cares for new mama's. read more

After having a horrible hospital experience & birth with my first child, I decided I wanted to experience the complete opposite when I found out I was pregnant with my second. Luckily for me, one of my good friends had already discovered & used Christina for her own birth. I contacted Christina and met with her and instantly knew she was the one for us! Throughout my whole pregnancy she and Amanda were amazing. Having them come to our home for all of the appointments is so convenient and stress free. My birth was so amazing and beyond anything I ever expected & I'm forever grateful for Christina and Amanda for being there for me through it. If I could give Christina a 1,000 star review, I would...she's definitely worth it. read more

My family, and I have been blessed with the privilege of knowing Christina for the last 6 years. We met her when we were expecting our first child, and decided to take her Bradley Method birthing classes. She helped us through that unknown period when you are expecting your first child. The bond that we created with her made it an easy choice to choose Christina as our Midwife when we were expecting our second child. It was nice to experience all of the visits in the comfort of our own home. She is patient, kind, and caring with her time and questions you might have. Our son loved being able to feel included in the visits. The birthing is a private thing for us, but we wouldn't have wanted anyone else there to help us welcome our daughter into the world. Thank you Christina for everything you have done for our family! Oh yeah I almost forgot, she gives great hugs every time you see her ! read more

The birth of my son was in a hospital, and full of all the classic fear mongering, bullying, control, and unnecessary intervention. I knew when we found out we were pregnant with our second we would want the total opposite experience of a peaceful, redemption home birth. Within minutes of meeting Christina I knew she was the midwife for us. She is calm, with a wicked sense of humor, loving, passionate, and just an all around beautiful human being who truly cares about your experience from start to finish. Her services are inclusive, affordable, and she puts up with maddening insurance companies. She is your ally and friend. She will hold your hand, calm you down, lift you up, and answer all of your questions. You are in control. We had our beautiful home birth 5/17/17, and it was everything and more than we could have dreamed. Every woman deserves the birth they desire. Let Christina be a part of your team. You won't regret the decision. read more

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Christina taught our Bradley method classes. My husband and I would NOT have had the natural birth we hoped for had it not been for Christina's expertise and training. She not only made us feel that it was possible, but she gave us all the tools and encouragement we needed. We will forever be grateful for her guidance. read more

Christina Sanders was our Bradley Method instructor and our Doula and I cannot imagine a better person to have as a midwife. She is passionate about natural and calm child birth and her passion is infectious! We learned so much from her classes and she helped us a great deal during both of our children's births. She is warm and loving as well as organized and professional. If we have another child we will definitely be doing a home birth with her! read more

Christina is absolutely incredible! She is gentle and kind and there for your every need. She knew exactly what I needed while I was in labor and had perfect timing with a cool wash cloth, a sip of water, and even encouraging words. She is qenuine, passionate and knowledgeable and probably one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She was there through all pre-natal and postpartum care and there to help me catch my baby which is one of the most memorable and unforgettable moments of my life. Welcoming Christina into my home and into such a private part of my life was so easy....she is an amazingly, beautiful person! read more

When we decided to have a home birth we interviewed midwives. When Christina walked in to our home for the first time I knew right away that she was the person we wanted to be part of our lives and help us birth our baby at home. Her beautiful energy is so pure and kind and real. She truely cares about her clients and it shows with each visit during our prenatal care. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with any and all questions we had. I feel so lucky to have found her and for her to let us hire her. We would definitely hire her again. We love you Christina! read more

Christina has helped bring both of our children into the world, the first as an assistant to another midwife and the second as our midwife. Needless to say, we love her. She has always had a calm and wonderful attitude which is very needed during birth. Especially in those times when you are feeling like you are so over being pregnant and/or giving birth. She's there looking at you saying you can do it and that the reward is coming. We looked forward to our visits with her, especially our daughter who loved to think of herself as Mrs. Christina's assistant. We never felt pressured or rushed during each visit either. It's apparent she only wants what is best for your baby and family. During our second birth my mother was there watching our daughter and she was able to see the care firsthand this time as she did attend the first birth. She commented on how she felt Christina and her team gave us such great after care and devotion once we had our beautiful son in our arms. We could never thank her enough for all she's done for our family. Making each moment memorable and beautiful throughout each pregnancy and birth. read more

Christina and her student midwife, Amanda, helped welcome my baby boy in September 2017. I loved having all of my prenatals at home and not having to lug my 2 year old into an office. They often included him in the check ups, a great experience to help him better acclimate to the idea of a new baby joining the family. Christina was always warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all of my questions. Onto the birth: My baby was born less than an hour after the team arrived, but Christina was available by phone from my first early morning twinge to when I was ready for her to come in the evening. They were calm, supportive, and encourging. I love a birth experience that allows me to follow my body's cues - no outsiders telling me to push or rushing me - which is just the way I felt with Christina and Amanda. I labored and pushed on all fours and even basically caught my own baby! The postpartum care and connection was also a welcome benefit over my experience with a hospital birth and standard, informal 6 week post partum check up with an OB with my first son.  If I planned on having a third child I wouldn't hesitate to hire Christina again! read more

Baby #2 - Two Home Births Christina is amazing! We've had the privilege of having Christina as my Bradley Method coach, Doula, and Mid-wife. I was referred to Christina by my mid-wife during my first pregnancy for her Bradley classes. When I first met Christina I was blown away by her contagious energy and her amazing spirit. She is extremely passionate about what she does and you can definitely feel it. So not only did we decide to take her Bradley Method course but we decided to hire her as our Doula. As soon as I went into labor Christina, the mid-wife and her assistant were there within minutes. Thank God for Christina on that day. She was so calm and collective during the entire labor. She gave me the motivation and encouragement that I needed at that moment. After three hours of labor I gave birth to my baby girl with the help of our mid-wife and Christina. She's truly been blessed with an extraordinary way to make any situation seem so normal and doable. My husband and I later made a comment to Christina that she should highly consider becoming a mid-wife. Fast forward three years later and I became pregnant with our second girl. I wanted to have the exact same experience as I did the first time. So I hired the same mid-wife and called Christina to ask if she would be there as our Doula. Of course she agreed but there was a bonus now. She was now a licensed mid-wife. Yay! Let me tell you how much of a blessing that was because as I went into labor so did my mid-wife's other two clients! My husband and I thought absolutely nothing of it because we were so comfortable and confident with Christina that I can recall saying, "It's okay, we have you here.". My labor was only two-hours and with the help of Christina and my husband I delivered my baby girl safely at home. We were so honored to have had Christina deliver our baby girl and be her first home birth as a Licensed Mid-Wife. We are so blessed to have had Christina be a part of such a special moment in our lives. Thank you Christina! read more

I had a wonderful, seasoned midwife and was feeling uneasy about having to find a new midwife because we moved. My previous midwife said she had heard good things about Christina Sanders. She was right!! From the beginning, she was prompt about returning phone calls, friendly, and answered all of my questions. She listened to me, was patient, respectful, and understanding. Christina was kind to my other children. When I was in labor, she made a point to get to my house as quickly as possible because I had a history of quick labors. She didn't make me feel stupid for calling too soon when this labor didn't progress as fast as I expected. She was compassionate and had helpful ideas when I was dealing with postpartum stress. Christina was diligent about getting the necessary paperwork over to the county so that I could get the birth certificate ASAP. On top of all this, her assistant Amanda is just as fabulous! You can tell they both love what they do and are a great team together. I can honestly say I have no complaints and I heartily recommend Christina Sanders and her assistant Amanda. read more

If you are contemplating a midwife for a home birth then look no further. Christina is a highly trained midwife who goes with the flow. She has such a calming personality and really caters to you and what you want during your labor/pregnancy. I birthed my second child on 9/17/15 and would not change a single thing. She offers great advice and keeps you on track with your health during the prenatal visits. A lot of having a successful birth is following your intuition and staying calm and healthy and with her reassurance I was able to do it. She had two assistants, Lenna and Amanda, who were training with her and I was able to have Amanda present at my birth. The extra help came in very handy on our delivery day. Amanda even encapsulated the placenta for me and gave me some invaluable keepsakes. Christina offers Bradley classes also. We could not attend the large classes because of my husband's work schedule so we took private classes which helped us prepare for the big day. Christina made herself available to us any time of day or night, which is wonderful to ease a pregnant worried mom's stress levels. She will be a great asset to your birthing team and has wonderful resources for a natural birth. read more

Christina is an angel, to say the least. If it wasn't for her vast knowledge, experience and compassion regarding birth, I would not have gotten to achieve my ultimate goal of giving birth to my son at home. Being my first baby, and being asynclitic, it was an extremely exhaustive birth process. Christina kept her cool and knew exactly what to do next at every moment of an 8+ hour delivery stage. She was the quiet confidence by my side at every contraction reminding me that I could do it. She kept me going when I no longer felt like I could. Without her, my worst fear of a c-section would have been inevitable, and thanks to her, I am more empowered as a woman than ever. Even before our birth, our prenatal care was amazing. Christina was always so kind and caring and genuinely devoted to me and my family. She is one of a kind, extremely intelligent and knowledgable, a rare gem. I highly recommend her services. read more

Christina Sanders was recommended to us when we found out we were pregnant by some friends who had taken her Bradley method classes and hired her as a doula for their birth. We had already met with another midwife, but the second we met Christina we knew she was the one! She has so much passion for what she does! Christina was great with everything from prenatal care to post! When ever I felt something different or wasn't sure I would contact her and right away without hesitation she would always respond or call me! I was lucky and didn't have much to complain and or adjust to with the pregnancy -until the very end and she was very involved making sure I was on my "A" game drinking enough water ( cause I wasn't and started to get elephant ankles) I feel like having her as a midwife was like having a close friend there to guide me- with no judgement only an open heart and lots of knowledge! During labor she was so perfect attending to my needs and offering ideas to change things up a bit when pushing was taking a bit long. After birth I had a few things going on with my breastfeeding and she did everything she could to make sure i had all the resources I needed. She gave me numbers to several lactation consultants and an ENT! Seriously I feel like this amazing woman went above and beyond for us! She truly cares about the well being of her clients! We also ended up taking the Bradley method classes with her as well ( when we were maybe 3-4 months into pregnancy)and she gave us so much insight and information to go home and think about! The classes were great, held at her home and in small groups which was nice and now we will have a class reunion to meet everyone's little babies!!! Point blank I would definitely recommend this Amazing lady to everyone I know who is interested in a natural birthing experience! She will be there to help support and guide you every step of the way! read more

Christina was my third midwife, and I connected with her, and her amazing assistant Amanda, the best. She is so meek and tender, I felt very safe with Christina. She was there for our 4th birth and 5th birth. Coming to our home for appointments was an absolute must and Christina graciously made the trek to South Temecula for appointments. Our son sat on her lap while I was in the tub, obviously he felt safe with her too. Such an encouragement...she listened and was intent on dispelling fear. I will be using Christina if we need another midwife. read more

When we found out we were having our third child, we knew we definitely wanted to be able to birth at home this time around. I'm fortunate enough to have Christina in my life, not just as a midwife, but as a friend. When it was time to figure out our birth plan and who I wanted to be there to support me I knew I wanted Christina's calm and gentle spirit there with me. That was the best decision we could have made. She really brought so much peace and comfort to our home and there was never any moments of stress, panic, or worry. Christina was able to calm me when transition hit with her soothing touch and soft spoken voice. What I'll never forget is the essential oils she rubbed on my back. All I wanted was her delicious smelling hands right by my face when I felt like I was going to lose control. She allowed mine and my husband's hands to be the first hands to touch our baby girl and I was able to pick her right up and place her on my chest. I never felt rushed to do anything wether it be delivering the placenta, cutting the cord, or even having to get out of the birthing tub afterward. The whole experience was so organic and was one of the best days of our entire family's life. It was such a beautiful empowering experience and that is in large part thanks to Christina. She has been such a blessing to our entire family. read more

I would highly recommend Christina as a midwife. My husband and I have come to know her quite well over the past couple years, having her as a Bradley Method instructor and as the assistant/doula for our 1st homebirth. When we were expecting our next baby, we were delighted to find out that she had become a licensed midwife and went with her without hesitation. Her home visits made it so convenient and every time she came over, she always tried to include my other three children. My 2 year old fell in love with Christina and learned so much from her. To this day, she still mentions Christina, and one day I asked her who loves her and she mentioned Christina with everyone in our family! Christina worked incredibly hard dealing with my not-so-cooperative insurance company, saving us A LOT of money. During the birth, she was so caring, making it such a memorable and peaceful experience. Her natural approach, guidance, and wisdom on pregnancy, childbirth, and life was much appreciated as well. I am happy and privileged to have had Christina with me throughout such a special time in my life and again, would recommend anyone looking for a midwife, considering homebirth, or planning to have a baby research homebirth and go with Christina. read more

Christina Sanders is such an angel, I'm so blessed I found her to be apart of my pregnancy journey. She has such a sense of calm when I really needed it going through labor. She is very knowledgeable in all things birth. She is definitely doing her calling in life, and does a great job at it. Thanks to her, my birth plan went exactly how I wanted it:) read more

We had the most amazing experience with Christina guiding us through the birth of our 2nd daughter! We previously had a wonderful experience with another Midwife for the birth of our 1st daughter and Christina lived up to our high standards by helping us create another beautiful experience. Christina has a particular knack for bringing calm and peace to the birthing process and she really supports letting the body move in the way it naturally wants to. Not only did our birth experience go well but Christina was very loving and intuitive through the pregnancy process and she went above and beyond to create the most special moments for our family to connect and capture 1st memories in the days following our daughter's birth. If you are looking for an empowering birth experience in your home that will provide the most loving way for your child to join your family, I highly recommend giving Christina a call. read more

We used Christina for Bradley Method classes with our first baby. The classes were extremely informative, helpful and fun. Despite being high risk and going into preterm labor and having my baby 6 weeks early, I was able to have a 100% natural, drug free labor and delivery! She was there to quickly answer any question I had during labor and delivery and eased all my worries during preterm labor. I would highly recommend all of her services! read more

I started seeing Christina as my midwife around the 18th week of my 2nd pregnancy. We had just moved to the area from LA, where my first was born with an OB at a hospital. I had considered using a midwife then, but the teeniest bit of fear stood in the way. So glad that fear went away because the homebirth experience with Christina and her student/assistant Amanda was perfect for me! I loved having all my prenatal care at home, where my toddler was made a part of "checking baby brother." I felt listened to and well cared for, never rushed or waiting to be seen like at most OB offices. I gave birth to my baby boy in October 2017. My active labor and transition progress quickly, so he came about 30 minutes after the team arrived, but Christina was readily available by phone through my early labor as we decided when I was ready for her. During labor and birth, Christina offered gentle encouragement, massaged, and applied pressure where I needed, but was totally hands off other than that. She trusts our bodies to do the work, and mine did just that! Christina and Amanda's postpartum care for me and baby was very nurturing and it really showed me that they appreciate how special of a time this is for us moms. Highly recommend her as a midwife! read more

Alright ya'll my baby is 18 months old and it's taken me this long to write a review because honestly it's really hard to put an experience like a home birth into words on a yelp site. I had a home birth with Christina as my midwife with my fourth baby. My other three were hospital births and great experiences (although now having a home birth to compare them too - the home birth will forever hold an extra special place in my heart). I was very afraid to have a home birth, not because of pain or mess or the lack of support from my extended family but the fear of if something were to go wrong consumed me. I knew though that that was what I truly wanted for this baby and my family and I didn't want fear to get in the way of that. From the beginning, Christina knew my concerns and fears and was constantly working through them with me. She cared about ME and this specific pregnancy and I valued that so much. Not only does she come in and sit cross legged on your couch and let your children help with the new baby, she is so knowledgeable and takes great pride and responsibility for your health and your baby. The appointments were great. Labor day was magical. Christina and Amanda were both so calm and quiet and energized and I could go on and on, but seriously if you are even considering the idea of a midwife and home birth. Invite them into your home and your heart, it'll be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. read more

We've known Christina for almost nine years. She was our Bradley instructor with our first pregnancy. We loved her class so much that we took it again with our second baby. She was so thorough and shared with us a wealth of child bearing knowledge that we felt extremely prepared during the birthing process. We had our first two in the hospital and because of how well she prepared us we were able to have successful drug-free births. With our third and fourth babies we decided to have home births with Christina. When selecting a midwife we had a lot of criteria we were looking for. Things that were important to us were: someone that had experience and medical knowledge to bring new life into the world safely, someone able to listen to concerns objectively and present several options, someone willing to let the parents guide the birth, someone with a compatible personality to us, and someone that is loving and able to offer comfort, peace, and support during labor. I can genuinely say Christina offers all of these qualities. Our last birth (July 2014) was so peaceful and special. She allowed us to birth the way we wanted, there were no restrictions, or feelings of being rushed. She was extremely calm and peaceful and very attentive to us and the baby's needs. We felt so loved and safe in her care. It's not likely we will have any more children, but if we do without hesitation Christina will be our midwife. We have had a wonderful journey with Christina and now share a special bond with her, we really love her! We are so sad to see our baby days being left behind! read more