My first time giving birth at home! Labor itself wasnt easy or smooth but i am so thankful to these…read morewomen who took great care of me during pregnancy and labor! Reene and Ingles are amazing, they care for you like for their own family member! You ladies are amazing!!!!

I unequivocally recommend Renee Hanevold for prenatal care and home birth. As a CNM with former L&D…read moreexperience in several hospitals, she has delivered thousands of babies, and has seen many, many different kinds of births. She is committed to home birth as a better birth process, and because of her background she really knows what she is talking about, both about the problems that can come from hospital care and how to watch for serious medical issues that require that hospital care. Renee attended the water birth of my son (she supplied the tub). She helped me through the complication of early water breaking (four days before deliver). We had a successful home birth without pitocin, but I was confident that if we had needed to, Renee would have made the call to transfer to the hospital in a timely, non-emergency manner. Her calm, confident presence at the birth made all the difference for me. Though it is unusual, I had a tear from my birth that required stitches (normally tears can be left to heal better than sewing, but mine was a different kind) and Renee sewed me so well that several doctors who examined me since commented on what an amazing job the person had done on my stitches. For prenatal care, Renee isn't in a hurry, she gives as long as it takes to get your questions answered. She orders routine prenatal labs and ultrasounds when you need / want them, but doesn't force you to get tests you don't want. She also takes care to help mothers prepare emotionally for birth and parenthood, and she welcomes dads at prenatal visits as well. Also, she can really feel what that baby is doing inside you. Even when I couldn't tell, she knew exactly where he was and what he was doing in there. I have no regrets whatsoever about choosing Renee for my home birth, and I only hope that if I have another child I will be able to have her again, or find another midwife at least half as good.

This is a review for Rafeal's healing and life coaching services:…read more I had the privilege of seeing Rafeal speak on a panel of health providers at the Empowering Women of Color Conference in 2017 at UC Berkeley. She is a captivating orator, brilliant! and spoke truth around issues of systemic oppression, the need for a critical lens on our health care system and the idea of de-colonization around our perception of health. She also gave us tips for self-advocating for culturally inclusive and trauma informed health care from people we feel safe to identify with. After seeing her speak, I was able to reach out to Rafael to start life-coaching sessions, I am a community worker and have been dealing with issues of extreme stress and its impact on my body and mental/emotional wellness. Aside from general counseling she also provided me with a reading that was clear, relevant and helpful. Over the last year, our as-needed coaching sessions have inspired me to move into some healthier patterns around my work place communication and career goals. Checking in with her has allowed me to have some accountability to myself and its been super helpful in attaining my goals.

I worked with Rafeal during labor and postpartum. We didn't work much with her during pregnancy…read morebecause I started my doula search late, and gave birth early. However, she was amazing during my labor! She helped us understand the different options that were being offered to us while in active labor, and was an absolute rockstar during my delivery. I was SO thankful to have her there in the room. She alongside the midwife were my biggest cheerleaders and made me feel at ease and like I could do it. She was coaching me and making sure both myself and my partner were taken care of. She showed him how he could best support me, which meant so much. She made some house visits during postpartum which was fabulous. It was great to have her kind support during such a gentle transitional time.

Amy Moy, is very kind, and compassionate with her services for what I needed. I'm a traumatic birth…read moresurvivor and when I decided to go along with my pregnancy the whole way through, Amy provided support and never judged me. Even though my plan switched many times. In the end. She was there when I had no one to go with me to give birth and held my hand. This time around I just needed a loving warm supportive person. This was a very special birth because I didn't really need to fight. I had a good team that understood my trauma. Amy was very helpful for my PTSD while birthing. Although I wasn't being assaulted and listened to with this birth I still needed that calming support and Amy offered me that.. I was very lucky to have Amy. Thank you.

Amy and Jenn taught a Cornerstone birth class for us. They are a treasure trove of evidence based…read moreinformation. I would highly recommend them to anyone creating a human. Amy is an experienced teacher and it shows. Jenn is knowledgeable and was a valuable co-leader. We're planning a home birth...they were able to educate us on that situation but also on hospital births if it comes to that. I discovered my love of birth videos in this class. What drama! What emotion! Reality TV. Better than hollywood. Aside from the knowledge, their attitudes were easy-going and confidence building for new parents. Can't say enough good things. :)

Jenn is an incredible doula. We hired her to help us go through the birth of our first child, and…read moreare so glad we did! We hadn't planned our pregnancy and really knew nothing about childbirth. Jenn walked us through what to expect and fielded all of our questions with ease. She helped us to feel like we could go through the birthing process with knowledge and awe at the same time. The day of the birth Jenn was there from the start. Her constant encouragement enabled my wife to get through the roughest patches of labor and stay focused. She was also great in helping me support my wife through the labor process. The birth of our baby was a wonderful, amazing experience and Jenn played a large part in making that come to be. Highly recommended!!!

Jen was present for 2 of my births and was just the reassurance and firm but gentle presence I…read moreneeded. I was determined after having my first child that the next two times I would have a doula! Yay me for following through! I contacted Dolphin Doula & Yoga and chose Jen to be my doula. A doula is so much more than just a birth coach; a doula is a partner and sister to help you before, during and after. With my second child we danced during labor in the hospital. With my third, stuck in a diagonal breach position, Jen was there to help me meditate and relax while the doctor performed a "version", turning the baby from the outside to get the head down. Yes, baby stayed head down and was delivered in the next few days! Whew!

Rebekah took such wonderful care of our family. A friend who was pregnant at the same time as me…read morerecommended her and I'm so glad I was able to grab her last spot for August. Rebekah truly went above and beyond! This is definitely her calling. She's really chill, but highly professional, keeps it real, and keeps the focus on what needs to get done today or this week, while at the same time she was more than happy to answer my questions about what to expect for the future. I tend to focus so much on the future I neglect the present, so I loved this approach, it's very grounding. We really felt cared for at every appointment and she took the time to get to know us and our story, and gave us lots of opportunities to ask questions. She really helped put my concerns to rest. I love her approach to the mental/emotional aspect of giving birth, and how your attitude towards birth is what really determines your experience. (Now that I'm on the other side, I can confidently say that's 100% true.) She emphasized that the contractions can't be stronger than you because they are you. I was nervous about the whole home birth process but talking to her put me at ease. The whole process of preparing and gathering all the stuff and getting the house ready was very empowering, and I can honestly say I actually enjoyed my labor (!!) despite the intensity of it. Her assistants were great as well. I feel really confident in my decision and I'd be happy to do it again.

Originally we had done most of out prenatal care at a birth center in Santa Rosa. Our family was…read moredisplaced TWICE during the Santa Rosa/Napa fires of 2017. My wife was at 40 weeks, and ready to go into labor at any moment. We were forced to head east in search of a midwife that was available to take us in on short notice. Needless to say, this was stressful for me & heartbreaking for my wife. I searched & called around from Los Angeles up to Sacramento. Most midwifery's were unwilling or unable to help us. Rebekah was willing to take us in. And for that alone, my family will always be grateful. Anyone reading this should take a moment to let it sink in what a kind act it was for Capital Midwifery to come to our rescue. I'd say it says everything about who they are but it doesn't. The other reviews listed here on Yelp aren't hyperbole when describing Rebekah & Danielle. There is more... Capital Midwifery are incredibly good at their job & their facility is excellent. And I can say that with credibility being that (due to the fires & other circumstances) we were now on our 3rd birthing-center of our pregnancy. My wife had gone into this extremely sad that she couldnt use the midwives she'd formed a bond with during most of our prenatal care. But then we met with Capital Midwifery, and we gave each other a crash course to get caught up & familiar with each other. Both my wife & I left the initial visit both feeling like we'd found the perfect midwifes for us. Personally, for me, I wanted a natural birth but I also wanted direct answers & advice on the various options of labor. Throughout the pregnancy I had struggled to get the sort of direct guidance I was seeking (that you would normally find from a doctor/hospital) but from a holistic background. In Rebekah & Danielle, that was no longer an issue. Whether it was their style, or the nature of emergency get-to-know-each-other, or that they picked up on my vibe and they adapted to make me feel comfortable with their direct approach & knowledge. Whatever it was, their style matched what I was seeking all along. That's not to say anything negative about our previous midwives. It's just that there was something I knew that was different from the very first phone call and at every step of the process my intuition was confirmed. Just days after getting acquainted & finding a short term apartment to rent my wife would go into labor. Rebekah & Danielle handled the entire process with grace & professionalism. 19 hours later our baby girl was born. Rebekah & Danielle were total pro's throughout. While the journey to meeting our daughter came with wild twists & turns at every stage, Im ultimately glad it did because we ended up sharing the final stage of the process with the best people for the job. Thank-you Rebekah & Danielle for EVERYTHING. I wish you nothing but success & happiness for the rest of your lives. As far as I am concerned you are the absolute best at what you do and anyone still reading this would be crazy to choose anyone but you if given the option (or forced into making the decision due to fires, floods, locusts, or a zombie apocalypse).

Thinking of my birth story and how Morgin contributed leaves me to say that words will not suffice…read moreas to how grateful I am to have had her there. My labor began with my water breaking before any contractions and I went to the hospital as recommended, only to find that I should have stayed home and relaxed. My birth plan was to allow labor to start on its own and have everything happen the way nature intended to. Despite being threatened by doctors, nurses, and hospital staff of induction and C section, I stuck to my birth plan and labored for 72 hours without any interventions or pain relief. Morgin was with my husband and I, helping us in every way possible that a woman may need during labor (including food runs!). I would not have been able to stick with my birth plan without her and I will be eternally grateful. In addition to her Doula services, I also got the Belly Bind ^.^ love, love, love it!! During our postpartum session she brought me some goodies which took me completely by surprise. Her generosity and support are never ending. She is an amazing person and such a calming soul to have present and I absolutely adore her! I recommend her to the fullest extent. Love, Cecilia, Franklin, and Lita Tsakim

Brooke is awesome! She is friendly, confident, and knowledgeable. With Brooke's help before and…read moreduring labor, I used hypnosis for most of my labor and was able to skip an epidural and dilate quickly. She is supportive no matter what expectations you have or how it all ends up going in the end! She also meets with you post-birth and has contacts and resources for everything! Breastfeeding help, anyone?! (: One unique thing I'll mention about Brooke's services is that she was always there for me if she wasn't with another client. I had to have two ECV's performed around the time of my due date because my baby kept turning breech. Because of the small chance of having to start labor or perform a C-section after the ECV, Brooke attended these appointments with me or was on call just in case something happened! She was a huge emotional support to my husband as well! Thank you thank you Brooke!

I didn't necessarily use Birth Light Doula service, but if I had the opportunity to I would've. She…read moreis booked and is currently not taking new clients, but she answered any questions I had through text messages! Being a first time parent to a newborn is so stressful because you dob't know what to expect or handle certain situations. She was like a live support. My newborn would not stop crying and I didn't know what to do, but Birth Light gave me advice and was very supportive. Really nice person! Thank you