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    5.0 (48 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jade S.

    From the moment I met Paula she always made me feel at ease in knowing that my body was fully capable of birthing my baby. Any time I would bring a fear to her, she walked me through them and I left feeling deeply encouraged and capable. Paula has a vast knowledge of childbirth & homeopathy from her lifelong experience that is unlike anything you'll easily find. She has a remedy for any ailment and a beautiful motherly encouragement for any fear or concern. Arianna too is such a beautiful presence, calm & authoritative - exactly what you want in your birth. I was always so excited to see all of my birth team every time I had an appointment. After suffering with terrible acid reflux in my first two pregnancies to the point that I could hardly eat any food at all, Paula's Digestive Star supplement completely took away acid reflux for my third pregnancy. It helped so much that I could have lasagna, wine, and chocolate all in the same dinner in my third trimester and not be bothered. It's the number one supplement I recommend to all of my pregnant friends.  PS - as with everyone who has a homebirth -- never would I ever choose to do a hospital birth again! My husband was skeptical and is also the most sold. It was the greatest experience of all time. No one could ever understand the chasm of differences until you do it. You'll never go back. I never once felt unsafe or fearful once my labor started. It was the most redemptive experience.

    Jane M.

    I have a million reasons to recommend Paula, Arianna, and Olivia. They went above and beyond anything I imagined. A as first time mom, they believed in me, answered every single question I had, and gave me confidence in the entire process. I ended up having a bumpy start to my daughter's life, but Arianna and Olivia were there through every step. Olivia stayed for countless hours of the birth. Arianna organized milk donors for me when we ended up in NICU. She answered my calls and messages around the clock, as she knew I was a frazzled new mama. They cared for my husband, daughter, and I well through the whole 9+ months. If you are looking for women with strong and calming energy to be present for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, Arianna and Olivia are it. They are gifted in what they do, and I trust them immensely with my well-being and my baby's.

    Ren P.

    Cannot say enough wonderful things about Paula and her team. We had not only amazing prenatal care, but having 6 weeks of personalized postpartum check ins and 24 hr chat support is like nothing you will find with a traditional OB. Our birth experience was everything I could've hoped for and I will forever remember it as probably the most empowering day of my life. My husband was a bit hesitant to have a home birth and Paula and Ariana were able to answer all our questions and put him at ease so we felt confident going into it. Being tucked into your own bed right after giving birth is just the coziest, I can't imagine doing it any other way now. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

    My partial birth team  because baby #2 came super fast!
    Natoosh B.

    Paula is amazing and has the most kindest, loving and beautiful heart. She works with an incredible team of ladies, Haley & Arianna. Their energy always made me feel peace and love. They're the type of team that makes you feel like you're their only client, a VIP client. I couldn't have asked for a better team during my pregnancy & birth. Here's more details about my experience: Having an unmedicated birth, let alone having one at home, was not a 'normal' thing in my family or culture. I only started looking into it shortly after becoming pregnant with my first baby back in 2015, unsure if birth was something I was capable of going through emotionally or physically. I was full of A LOT of fear. After meeting Paula and her team (who are trained with her exceptional caring standards), all my beliefs around birth started to slowly change. I became so empowered and confident in my body's abilities to birth naturally that I gave birth to both of my babies at home AND unmedicated. All because they believed in me. Paula is like a walking encyclopedia of birth, health, & the power of women's bodies. She and her team seriously have it all, everything you need for making your dream birth a reality. If they don't have an answer to something (which is almost unheard of!), they'll point you in the direction of one. Key qualities I was drawn to: * Paula's experience (40 plus years) * extensive knowledge * professionalism * calm, loving & caring presence * understanding of who I am and that I matter * support & encouragement in all of my choices Paula and her Team not only checked off all of my boxes, but my husband's as well. He felt relief knowing we were in the hands of the best. They are made for this and are just damn good at what they do. I truly feel fortunate how they were all there for me and my family. I highly recommend their services!!

    Andrew C.

    I'd like to share briefly our wonderful experience with our recent home birth. Paula was our primary midwife and her assistant midwife Hayley. Together these talented women provided a very safe and loving sacred home birth experience for us. Our baby is doing well as is momma. I highly recommend Paula and home births..

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    Tiffany Alblinger - Beautiful One Midwifery - Courtney Scott & Tiffany Alblinger of Sunrise Midwives in San Diego

    Tiffany Alblinger - Beautiful One Midwifery

    5.0(3 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    It's really hard for me to put into words how mush support Tiffany brought to the birth of my son…read more I did not have the easiest of labors, and knowing that I had Tiffany there to support me every single step of the way helped release extra stress around his birth. When something didn't work, she came up with another tactic and worked so well with my midwives in making sure I was getting the best care possible. When my husband needed a break, she was right there by my side offering support, encouragement and listening to my fears. I can't recommend Tiffany or her services enough. If you are looking for someone who is clearly so passionate about bringing healthy children into this world and making sure the mother has an advocate and supporter by her side the whole entire time, then you need to hire Tiffany 100%. I'll definietely be using her services for baby #2!

    Tiffany Alblinger - a true angel here on Earth! This was our first experience of having a child,…read moreand Tiffany was the most amazing, helpful and supportive partner through the entire process. She came to our aid with information, experience and a quick-witted humor that always added fun to our time together. In this most intimate time, she was gentle, loving, hilarious, supportive, compassionate and incredibly generous with her time and knowledge - deftly answering my constant questions, no matter how silly or serious they were. She genuinely listened to us and respected our needs and preferences. Additionally Tiffany was integral in helping my husband feel supported and confident as we led up to the birth. And did I mention her sense of humor? She's hilarious - always keeping things light-hearted! One of the most impactful preparations Tiffany did with me during one of our pre-birth meeting sessions, was to walk me through my biggest fear. I was preparing for a drug-free, vaginal birth and an emergency caesarian section was my biggest fear. With her instruction, I closed my eyes and she gently led me (and my husband) through a scenario in which a c-section would be necessary. She stayed calm and gentle, as I got emotional and worked through the exercise. Once through it, I realized that my fear was almost worse than the potential actuality. And if it did turn to that situation, I would be more ready because we'd walked through it. This was incredibly effective for me, and my fear was eliminated. During the labor and delivery, Tiffany was such a calming presence for me and for my husband, as we navigated this new territory. She gave him support and instructions, while observing and helping me with whatever I needed. During the delivery, she held my hand, my leg and kept me focused in moments of doubt & fear, reminding me that I would soon see the beautiful eyes of my baby. After my baby girl was born, she celebrated the moment, and then gave us space as a brand new family of 3. This was a quality about Tiffany that I really appreciated - she always seemed to know when to insert herself to help, and then when to leave us to figure things out on our own. Tiffany has an incredibly special place in my heart, as she shared this intimate experience with myself and my husband. I can't imagine how the experience would have gone without her! We continue to keep in touch and if we decide to have another child, we will definitely look to her to take part in some way, whether it is again as a doula, or as our midwife. I can't recommend this amazing woman highly enough.

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    Honey Midwifery

    Honey Midwifery

    5.0(215 reviews)
    45.7 mi

    Christy is seriously amazing. Finding the right midwife was really important to me because birth is…read moresuch a personal experience, and I knew I needed someone I felt 100% comfortable with. From the moment we met her, we just knew she was the perfect fit for us. This was our first baby, and she guided us through everything. She answered all of our questions, made us feel so supported, and honestly exceeded every expectation we had. I also really loved that she's the perfect balance of holistic, but will absolutely speak up if something medical is needed. You can tell her top priority is always keeping both mom and baby safe. We also took her Bradley Method class, which was so helpful and made me feel way more prepared and confident going into birth. We learned so much, and I've already been recommending it to everyone. I fully trusted her the entire time, which made such a difference for me going into labor and birth. Throughout my labor, she was there at any time of day to answer my calls and questions, and she always helped me feel calm and educated about what was happening. On the day of the birth, she was calm, confident, and completely in her element. She made the whole experience feel so smooth and magical. I recommend Christy to anyone, and I already know I'll want her as my midwife for all of my future babies

    Taking the Bradley Method with Christy was really one of the best decisions my husband and I made…read moreto prepare for birth She's made us feel so much more confident going into doctor's appointments and being able to advocate for the type of birthing experience we're hoping to have. Even going into conversations with other people who have who have gone through pregnancy and birth--the confidence we have speaking about what we want, what we want to avoid, and why has been amazing to share with people who weren't given even the basic information/options by their medical team. Truly couldn't recommend Christy and her approach enough

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    Supported Birth - childbirth classes L.A.

    Supported Birth

    4.9(93 reviews)
    96.3 miPalms

    Jana is the most amazing woman I have ever met. Her classes are so informative and amazing. She…read moreknows her information and she teaches her classes with such passion and love. I would like to address the review that said Jana used a false testimonial. She is the most trustworthy, open, honest, person I know and under no circumstances would she ever do or make anyone feel or write a false testimonial. She has educated and loved hundreds of woman and I have never heard not one complain about her. She has one of the most kind hearts you can imagine. Just trust in your heart and take her class and you will see how kind she is. You will not be disappointed. I have taken her classes. I have done the birthing class and doula training. Jana only has love to give. She's a beautiful soul. Im sure the hundreds of woman will agree. Regarding the dogs she is very aware and asks everyone about the dogs. If it bothers or annoys anyone she handles it. She is not insensitive. Throughout the whole class she is on top of the dogs behavior. The bottom line is if you want to be really informed go to Jana's class because you won't be disappointed. Your birthing experience will be much better in my eyes because you will be so much more informed because of the knowledge that Jana teaches you. Trust your heart not one bad review. Love you Jana. Your the best.

    Taking Jana's childbirth preparation class was one of the best decisions I made during my…read morepregnancy. From the very first session, she created an environment that felt warm, safe and supportive. Her calm, reassuring presence and deep knowledge helped ease so many of my fears around birth. Jana brought a wealth of experience into the class, which made me feel informed, empowered, and much more confident about giving birth (I'm 39 weeks pregnant now and I'm confident I want to give birth with no epidural). But beyond the facts and techniques, what made the biggest impact was how she made me feel supported. She always made space for questions and concerns with compassion and wisdom. I know I can call her anytime if I have doubts or questions. This class didn't just teach me about childbirth, it helped me believe in myself in this journey! I'm so grateful for Jana's guidance and heart. I truly couldn't have asked for a better teacher.

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    Sacred Journey Midwifery - During a visit, our daughter chose to bring out all her babies and show Lisa & Richard.

    Sacred Journey Midwifery

    4.9(80 reviews)
    57.8 mi

    Lisa Marie and Richard were an absolute gift to our family as we journeyed through the pregnancy…read moreand birth of our second daughter. They offer knowledge, expertise, and wisdom gained from decades of experience working with birthing women and their families, and it is so evident in the quality of care they offer. With our every question or concern, Lisa Marie and Richard showed immense insight, intuition, respect, and nuance. What I found profoundly unique and powerful in working with Sacred Journey is how deeply they emphasized and encouraged my own sense of self-trust and empowerment as the mother of my baby. They displayed such reverence to my own motherly intuitions beginning at our very first prenatal meeting, through our birth experience, and within our postpartum season as well. I truly cannot say enough about the blessings these two humans are to not only the mothers they work with, but the entire family of the birthing woman as well! I highly recommend any family who is desiring an empowered, supported, informed, and beautiful pregnancy and birth experience to work with Sacred Journey Midwifery.

    It has been over 3 years since I have worked with Sacred Journey Midwifery and at the time I…read morethought I would not write a bad review after confronting them privately. However, they never got back to me about why they decided to terminate care with me at 36 weeks. I think it's time to write a review and not feel bad about it. I'm only providing my honest review. I was expecting my fourth child and was over the moon excited to find out I was having a girl after 3 boys. I had always had textbook pregnancies and really desired to have a home birth. After tons of research online, I found Lisa and Richard. They started off really nice, and even built rapport with my kids. My kids always looked forward to them coming. When I was displaced temporarily due to mold in my house, the midwives communicated that it would not be a big deal and that they would work with me to deliver somewhere else. I trusted their words. During my care, they often showed up late (which I didn't love because we had young kids, but I understood the nature of their work and never complained about that) and were very negligent with me regarding lab work and even gestational diabetes testing (they gave me a donated blood sugar device that was missing pieces; I ended up asking my nurse practitioner friend to help me check my blood sugar levels and she was shocked that Lisa and Richard just gave me a hand-me-down medical device with no clear instructions and missing pieces). Yet, despite all this, I never once complained and went along with everything. My husband and I were also polite, forgiving and very cordial with them. Near the end of my pregnancy, while my mother was dying from cancer, and while I was still displaced, I asked them a financial question. I wanted them to clarify some numbers with me. Instead I got a text saying they were going to discontinue working with me because we were not a good fit. No further explanation. After several attempts to reach them, they wrote back and said, "We're at a birth." At 36 weeks, I was living in a hotel, my mom was dying, and I didn't know where I was going to deliver my child. Traumatized and stressed out would be an understatement. To this day, I still do not know their reasoning for discontinuing care that late into my pregnancy. At that point, I was panicked about my next steps. I was told that if I had gone to a hospital, I would have been treated as a high risk patient due to the lack of documented care I was given. I ended up going with a birth center who took really good care of me. Everything ended up working out. I sometimes think back to those events and I wonder if they were racist or prejudiced against me/my family. All my personal contacts who used them were upper middle class white families. In fact, they were midwives for my white neighbor who lived right behind me, I am a Southeast Asian woman. The people I knew who used them drove nice cars, and had fancy homes. Even though we lived in a good neighborhood and my husband had a good job, we didn't drive a nice car and our home was not fancy. Perhaps they looked down on us because we didn't "appear" to have money. Other times, I wonder if Lisa Marie was too proud or immature to have anyone question her. Maybe I offended her because I simply asked questions and maybe she felt threatened. Well, business is business and medical care is medical care. I highly do not recommend these people. They lack integrity and professionalism. After this horrific experience with them, I went on to have another baby, but I had stopped pursuing a home birth and just delivered at a birth center.

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    San Diego County Midwives - Midwives: Heather LeMaster and Gerri Ryan

    San Diego County Midwives

    4.7(27 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Please think twice before choosing Heather LeMaster as your provider…read more I wish I had listened to my intuition sooner and not ignored the many red flags I encountered throughout my care. I'm writing this review for anyone considering her as their midwife -- I encourage you to truly, deeply reconsider whether she is the right fit for you. From early on, I felt invalidated and dismissed. I had chronically low blood sugar throughout my entire pregnancy, and rather than receiving the support and care I needed, Heather denied my symptoms and was dismissive of my concerns. Instead of offering evidence-based guidance, I was shamed -- for eating fruit, for eating carbs -- at a time (first trimester) when I was sick and just trying to get through each day. Her constant warnings about delivering a "sugar baby" felt more like threats than medical advice, adding to my stress and confusion. I consulted the rest of my care team, including my PCP, and Heather heavily criticized that decision, routinely telling me that they did not know what they were talking about. She also claims to practice spinning babies, but none of what we did during my pregnancy aligned with the true Spinning Babies exercises and practices that my Doula had me practicing. It was frustrating, as I initially sought out a Spinning Babies provider. In addition to that, the one time I used the 24-hour help line, no one responded to me for over 16 hours. In her practice, she relied far too heavily on forms and checklists in an online portal, and rarely showed the kind of human care and emotional support that is absolutely essential in midwifery. When things got scary and I truly needed her -- emotionally and physically -- she simply was not there in the ways that mattered most. We ended up having to transfer to a hospital instead of our planned home birth, and despite it being in the contract, Heather did not transfer with us and was not involved in the birth at all. She sent a pathetic text message after hearing from her assistant encapsulating the placenta that the birth had happened. Looking back, I realize that, despite Heather always making me feel as if it was my direct fault when something went wrong, what actually went wrong with my birth wasn't about my body or my baby -- it was about my decision to stay with a provider who made me feel unheard, unsupported, and often blamed. That choice is something I now deeply regret. One of the most hurtful moments came in early postpartum (2 weeks), when she tried to go behind my back and privately consult my husband in an attempt to pressure me into medication -- after I had explicitly told her that I was not interested. She also pressured me to start it ASAP, as it can take a month to "kick in" and I "obviously needed it." Since my experience, I've met several others in the industry who shared similar concerns about her care. Many of them were just as confused as I was by the glowing reviews she has received, given the inconsistency in her approach and lack of real support. This further confirms my decision to speak out, as I hope others will be more cautious when choosing their provider. This review isn't written lightly -- my birth was over 8 months ago. It's written from a place of hoping that someone else who feels any of those early twinges of doubt listens to themselves and chooses a care provider who will honor them, respect them, and hold space for the incredibly vulnerable journey of birth.

    Heather is an amazing midwife! This was my first VBAC birth and she helped settle all my fears,…read moremade me and my boyfriend feel cared for and took the time to answer all questions I had and wake me through my pregnancy step by step! She was the voice of reason I needed during my birth and with her support as well as the support of my family my beautiful baby boy was born with no need of a hospital or repeat c-section!

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    San Diego Midwife

    5.0(20 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Words will never be able to fully express the gratitude I have for the team at San Diego Midwives;…read moreJamin, La Shel, Devery and Katrina. Upon every appointment they were always so inviting and compassionate. I immediately felt relaxed and at ease with them and knew I had made the best possible choice for our family. I was bringing the most precious thing into this world and I knew that these exceptional ladies were dedicated and prepped for this task. The actual birth day was exactly as I had envisioned it, a blissful dream. The San Diego Midwives team provided exceptional and loving care, as if this was their child brought into the world. La Shel, Jamin and Katrina were present up front and center during my birth. They provided great instructions to help with supporting me through delivery at a birth center. They followed my entire birth plan and allowed everything to take place as free and natural as nature intended. They have a unique ability to take charge in a birth setting with a relaxed ambiance about them. I was so relaxed during all my prenatal care, and that made birthing with them such a comforting measure. If I could give them a 10/10 I absolutely would for the most wonderful birth experience. There are not enough words to praise everyone involved in my birth, I was able to relax and bring my healthy baby girl into this world so beautifully.

    Just had my first baby with Jamin and Emily and what an amazing experience it was! From first…read moremeeting Jamin to my last postpartum visit the care was exceptional! I work in the medical field and know that this kind of care is hard to find. They truly are passionate about their clients and go through every aspect of pregnancy with such diligence. I felt so supported and taken care of the entire time. They are like family now Will absolutely use them for my next home birth!

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    Ocean Midwives

    Ocean Midwives

    5.0(10 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Andrea and her team deserve more than five stars. They offered me exceptional care, kindness,…read moreprofessionalism and comfort when I needed it most (through two pregnancies, a late miscarriage, and several random health issues). Andrea has always, *always* been there for me, even when I just met her. She has talked with me on the phone countless times, never rushing me and always giving me as much time and advice that I needed (at no charge), counseling me and helping me through whatever I was going through, referring me to trusted professionals when what I needed was outside her scope of practice, and letting me know what to expect and how to navigate the next steps. She has offered for me to call her day or night, and she means it. Having her grounded, calming, wise presence at my son's birth was a privilege for which I will always be grateful. She even helped me navigate the health insurance portion of the midwife/home birth process, so the billing for the birth (which was exactly as I had hoped and dreamed it would be) was far, far easier and way cheaper than a hospital birth, as well as more comfortable and empowering. If you are looking for a midwife, a women's healthcare provider, or an all around Wise Woman, you cannot do better than Andrea and her team at Ocean Midwives.

    Throughout my entire pregnancy Andrea has been nothing but a wealth of knowledge. Each one of our…read moreappointments covered essential information, blood test (if needed) and vitals as well as plenty of time to answer any questions and concerns we may have. Throughout our time together I always felt well taken care of and in excellent and experienced hands. During the birth I couldn't have asked for a better team - both emotionally and structurally (I love the space they gave my husband and I while in labor). Andrea was calming, soothing, and supportive when needed but also strong, firm, and assertive when I needed that extra help get me through a few tough pushes. Her years of experience and wealth of knowledge really shine during the birthing process. And I will hire her again a thousand times over with any future births I have.

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    Birth Waves Midwifery - Have you had a prenatal appointment on the beach?

    Birth Waves Midwifery

    4.6(19 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    My family and I are so grateful we found Tatiana. We decided to do a home birth when I was 5 months…read morepregnant and after we met with her my husband and I knew she was going to be the one. Being under Tatiana's care is unlike anything I've ever experienced. She has a calming presence that makes you feel supported, heard, and loved. At each prenatal appointment Tatiana went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the family was taken care of. She'd ask my husband how he was doing, include our toddler in the routine checkups on baby, and gave our dog lots of attention & loving. She treated my whole self and made sure I was doing well mentally & physically. Our L&D was super fast, but extremely smooth thanks to her. As soon as Tatiana arrived she brought a grounding and calm energy to the room. She brought me back into my body and helped to coach me through it all. Following the birth Tatiana was a wizard cleaning up and tending to me all at the same time. There was a zero rush feeling, and we were truly able to bask in the newborn bliss & snuggles. Her postpartum visits and care was one of the major things that stood out to us when we originally met with her. We don't have any family here, so when Tatiana comes over it feels like she's a family member checking in and hanging out with us. She helps ease any concerns we have and again keeps our entire family involved. Tatiana is absolutely incredible & a true gem!! We don't know what we'd do without her!

    Tatiana Koontz was the light we didn't know we needed…read more After a traumatic birth experience that shifted from a planned home birth to an unexpected hospital delivery, I was left feeling emotionally shattered and overwhelmed. Enter Tatiana-- the person who truly brought us back to life in postpartum. She met us exactly where we were -- exhausted, confused, and struggling -- and guided us with compassion, wisdom, and patience. We were facing major breastfeeding challenges, sleep deprivation, and navigating a tongue tie diagnosis, but she never made us feel like we were failing. Instead, she reminded us of our strength, and gently, consistently helped us find our way. She taught us so much -- not just about newborn care, but about trusting ourselves, creating calm in chaos, and moving through trauma with grace. She stayed for hours beyond what was required, cooked nourishing meals for us, held space for me emotionally, and made sure both my baby and I were cared for in ways that felt truly holistic and human. It's hard to put into words how much her presence meant to us. We were a first time family navigating deep postpartum pain, and she helped us and me feel safe again -- seen, supported, and empowered. If you are lucky enough to have Tatiana walk with you in postpartum, or pregnancy/birth know that you are in the most caring and capable hands. She is everything I needed in a time when I felt like everything was falling apart -- and she helped me piece it back together.

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    Birth Waves Midwifery - Always letting my boys play with birth equipment

    Always letting my boys play with birth equipment

    Birth Waves Midwifery - So much love in the air after delivering baby!

    So much love in the air after delivering baby!

    Birth Waves Midwifery - Letting my boys take part in checking baby's heartbeat and position.

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    Letting my boys take part in checking baby's heartbeat and position.

    Pregnancy Sanctuary - Visit Pregnancy Sanctuary in Encinitas to make your journey even sweeter!

    Pregnancy Sanctuary

    4.8(25 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    When I found out about the Sacred Pregnancy program, Linda offered classes at Pregnancy Sanctuary…read more I called her and loved her right away. She has a very soft, kind and loving personality and she can make you laugh. She has such a beautiful way of communicating to women in such a vunerable time in their lives. I loved her classes so much that I took them twice during my pregnancy! It was my third pregnancy and needed extra TLC. Linda is sent from Angels! I drove from San Clemente to Leucadia just to take her classes once a week! She also guided 16 women at my Blessingway! She was so great! Her way with words brought the whole group of women together. After my third baby was born, I continued to be a part of Pregnancy Santuary by meeting at the (free) Nursing Circles once a week! I cannot say enough good things about Linda and her welcoming space, Pregnancy Sanctuary.

    Linda is an angel and I'm so grateful I stumbled across the pregnancy sanctuary early in my…read morepregnancy. The first time I walked into the pregnancy sanctuary I felt a sense of ease and an immediate comfort with Linda, she's the kind of person you immediately know you can trust. She was an amazing resource throughout my pregnancy and invaluable in dealing with the surprises birth can bring. I truly wish every pregnant woman could experience a pregnancy circle! It is so special to be able to celebrate, cry, laugh and relate with other pregnant women. It helped me go beyond the aches and pains of pregnancy and really appreciate the sacred time this was in my life and focus on bonding with my sweet baby. Linda and the pregnancy sanctuary will always have a special place in my heart!

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    Pregnancy Sanctuary - Listening to all the pregnant mamas at our weekly Sacred Pregnancy class!

    Listening to all the pregnant mamas at our weekly Sacred Pregnancy class!

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    Pregnancy Sanctuary

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    Your Circle Midwifery - midwives - Updated May 2026

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