Simply put- best decision I've ever made This practice combines modern medicine with midwife intuition, teaching, and deep wisdom. I've never experienced holistic care quite like the Circle Midwifery team. Story time -- my baby was in the perfect position my entire pregnancy... until late in the game when they surprised us by turning breech. As nerve-wracking as that moment was, it also felt like witnessing something incredible. Watching the midwives calmly and confidently work together to encourage my baby to flip was amazing. Each of them knew exactly what to do, and they surrounded my fear with such grounded, focused, and reassuring energy. I felt completely supported -- it was truly a privilege to witness them do what they were clearly put on the planet to do! I've truly never felt so much love and support from a medical care team. I absolutely loved my experience with Your Circle Midwifery. From my husband's perspective: They heard my concerns about home birth without ever dismissing them. Instead, they made me feel informed, respected, and genuinely comfortable with the entire process. I appreciated the personalized care for my wife, our baby and her specific needs They provided incredible support during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum We are forever grateful for this team. read more

These talented beauties cared and coached us in the home birth I have been dreaming of. They had my back as I labored and eventually birthed my baby boy at home. I could not have done it without them. I highly recommend them if you want a natural empowered birth. They kept us safe and supported as I did the hardest best thing I've ever done. read more

Arianna was with me for all four of my pregnancies and births. Arianna has been a true blessing to our family. I can't say enough amazing things about Arianna and her support team. I appreciate their attention to detail, their ability to be personable, to put you at easy, and be informative, professional, casual, therapeutic, encouraging, loving, and supportive, all at the same time. Olivia was with me for three of my pregnancies and births. Olivia is very knowledgeable and gentle. Breanna was new to the team with my last pregnancy and birth, and I couldn't be happier with their choice to team up with her. My last birth went so quickly so Breanna arrived solo and she was calm and encouraging while she was getting everything ready. I recommend Your Circle Midwifery to everyone I know! read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful team of midwives! From start to finish, they provided a level of care that went far beyond my expectations. You can tell they truly love what they do, their passion and compassion shine through in every interaction. They supported me through the hard parts both physically and emotionally, always reassuring and grounding me when I needed it most. Their holistic approach made me feel like my whole self was being cared for, not just my body. One thing I really appreciated was how thoroughly they kept my husband and I informed. They always let us know what decisions we'd need to make ahead of time (screenings, ultrasounds, tests, etc.) so we could research and feel prepared. I never felt rushed or pressured, just empowered and informed. They were also incredibly responsive over chat between appointments, answering all of my questions with patience and clarity. And during the birth itself, they were prompt, calm, and caring, it was clear how much they truly, truly cared. What stood out even more was the extra care they gave me after birth, even when it was outside of what was technically included. I had a larger-than-normal tear that needed more oversight, and they went out of their way to make sure I was healing properly and feeling okay. That kind of commitment is rare and speaks volumes about who they are. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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I did not have any significant problems with my first birth, which was at a hospital, but wanted to have another unmedicated birth and therefore was seeking an environment particularly conducive to and supportive of my goals. That being said, I was on the fence about having a home birth, as it seemed like such a radical notion. Still, I decided having more information wouldn't hurt, leading me to interview several local midwives. While all were great, being a bit anxious about home birth to begin with, Paula's many years (and thousands of babies!) of experience is what sold me. Additionally, having done some reading, I concluded home birth is relatively safe for women with uncomplicated medical histories. Further, midwives have the tools, equipment, knowledge, and medications to address most the common complications for mother and baby during labor and delivery. I asked Paula and Arianna many "what if" questions, e.g. common complications, emergencies, hospital transfers, need for baby resuscitation, etc., and none went unanswered. The experience with Paula and her team (which includes Arianna and Anissa) has been wonderful from beginning to end, even with many hiccups along the way. I continued to see my OB during my pregnancy (did co-care), and was at one point diagnosed with IUGR, which later turned out to be a non-issue, after my due date was adjusted. Later, I was being watched for preeclampsia, and had a couple of visits to the hospital for additional testing, which after all was settled, also turned out not to be an issue Finally, I was being monitored for gestational hypertension, which also eventually resolved. In hindsight, much of this was likely due to stress I was experiencing from my father's illness and death, but there were a lot of ups and downs, and I had at one point pretty much abandoned the idea of a home birth due to these risk factors. However, Paula (fortunately!) encouraged me to stay in touch, and keep coming to visits, just in case things turned around, and that was the best decision ever. After all the dust was cleared, I was after all, in a good state for a home birth, and we were able to proceed as originally planned. The birth itself was as positive and supportive of an experience as could be. I am not one of those women who is going to wax poetic about how magical and peaceful it was, because I felt neither - it was intense and crazy. But in the hands of this midwife team, everything went swimmingly. Their confidence in their abilities gave me confidence (also true of prenatal and postnatal care). Everything that could go right, did; nothing that could have gone wrong did. It was amazing to climb into my own bed after giving birth, and eat a plate of eggs and bacon cooked up by my husband. Another bonus I hadn't been fully aware of when signing up for a home birth with Paula, Arianna, and Anissa was that the midwifery model focuses not just on mom or baby, but both. They are specialists in both areas! They came to my house for two follow-up visits on baby and mama, so there was no need to leave the house for OB/Ped visits in the early days. If you've made it this far, thanks! I also welcome any messages if anyone has any questions about my experience with this totally epic midwifery practice! read more

5 stars isn't enough, they need 10 gold stars! I can't begin to describe the amazing experience I've had using Paula's Midwifery! it was a godsend and the perfect pairing for our family. Both Arianna and Olivia made me feel so comfortable in the appointments and in labor and delivery. They did EVERYTHING I asked them to and respected my wishes when there was something I didn't want to do. They take labs amazingly well, you can barely feel it, the are so respectful of your body and gentle with it, they ally are the best! worth every penny AND MORE! Will be using their services again and for every baby my husband and I decide to bring into the world! We love them so much and consider them family now! If you decide to go with them for your midwives, I promise you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Such a great group of ladies. I knew I wanted a home birth for a long time, and was so happy when my husband (reluctantly) got on board when we got pregnant. I loved how much experience Paula had and got along great with the entire team. I am so glad I chose them and I looked forward to all of my pre and post natal visits. Even though my birth wasn't the magickal smooth water birth I had envisioned, I felt safe, supported, and in very competent hands. I had to have a couple of interventions, and I knew that the midwives wouldn't have suggested them unless they thought they were absolutely necessary, so I felt very open to them, whereas in a hospital I may have been more skeptical. It's nice knowing your birth team has you and your baby's best in mind and knowing you won't have to fight them in those surreal moments. I felt very respected and never pushed to do anything. Everything was a suggestion and I felt no pressure, only urgency when it was truly necessary. I thought after the birth, since it got a little scary for a minute, that my husband would be saying "never again" to home birth, but he has turned out to be an advocate for home birth telling everyone that he wouldn't want to do it any other way. Do yourself a favor and hire these ladies as soon as you get pregnant! read more

I am so lucky to have found this wonderful team of people. The care I received from them was unmatched and I truly feel like this team has become a part of my family. I did a home birth with both of my kids and had an absolutely wonderful experience. I received the best support and advice throughout both my pregnancies and both births went extremely well with zero complications. If you are on the fence about a home birth, DO IT! And do it with this team. You will not find a better group of women. They truly care about you and are there for you every step of the way. They are all so intelligent and lovely. I will continue to see them and they will always be a part of my motherhood journey ! read more

VBAC success because of Paula and Ariana! I will always be grateful for them! I came to Paula's group for my second pregnancy after having a C-section. I had planned on having a home birth with my first but never went into labor at 42wks and ended up with a C-section . With my second pregnancy, I wanted a home birth so bad but was nervous it would end the same way. While meeting with Paula for the first time, she welcomed me with so much love, respect and confidence that things were going to go differently. And they did-I truly believe because of her experience, homeopathy and bedside manner. Prenatal care with each of the midwives was great. Everyone has their own strengths and they seem to fit well with one another-care never felt disjointed. They did a good job educating about what my treatment options were in an unbiased, supportive manner. One pleasant surprise during my care was homeopathy. Paula had homeopathic recommendations for many of the pregnancy discomforts and I feel like they really helped. One of my favorites was her "happy birthday" tincture and "after birth"tincture. The happy birthday tincture really prepped my body for labor-my first labor was 30hrs. My second labor was less than 2hrs...need I say anymore?! The afterbirth helped me a lot with after pains and mood. Arianna and Paula were the 2 midwives on during my birth. My labor was fast and furious but they made it just in time. They stayed calm and set up efficiently. While pushing, Paula identified that my baby had shoulder dystocia within seconds. They got me out of the tub quickly without creating worry, repositioned my pelvis and my baby was out within a push. They empowered and encouraged me during my whole labor, and cared for me so well afterwards. Paula kissed my forehead while feeding me a meal in my bed while I fed my baby for the first time-both midwives love their work! The combo of my home birth and having an amazing team made my postpartum experience a breeze. I felt like myself within a few days and had little to no pain. I had some breast feeding hiccups and Paula called me on her day off to make sure I was doing ok. I felt well supported throughout! I'd highly recommend a home birth and to do it with Paula's team of midwives! read more

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. read more

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My experience with Paula and Arianna was exceptional and I would highly recommend their services to any mama looking for midwifery care! I was about 33 weeks pregnant when I contacted Paula and her team to take over my care. I had been planning on delivering in a hospital with my OB overseeing my prenatal care, but when Covid hit mid-March, I decided to avoid the hospital and give birth at a local birth center (Babies in Bloom). I reached out to Paula and within the hour, she returned my call and I felt a connection immediately. Right off the bat, she made me feel extremely comfortable in her care. I wasn't able to meet her in person, due to Covid precautions, but she made herself available through Google hangouts and I was able to contact her with any questions I had throughout the remainder of my pregnancy. She is experienced and knowledgeable, caring and personable, and really takes the time to answer questions and calm concerns. This was my third pregnancy and this experience was much different than my previous two deliveries. I had my first two babies in a hospital and this one at Babies in Bloom. The difference in the two approaches was like night and day. My experience with Paula and her team was just as relaxing as delivering a baby can be :). I may not have felt relaxed at the time, but in hindsight, it was a serene and memorable experience. I remember every minute of this delivery, including the pain during the delivery and the euphoria of holding my baby girl so very clearly. With my first two deliveries, I barely remember the process. Paula and her team made me feel in control of the process. They provided a tranquil atmosphere and made me feel invincible during my delivery. I loved the non-invasive nature of the delivery and post-birth experience. In terms of safety precautions during the pandemic, I felt extremely safe throughout the process. I still felt like I was getting exceptional care during our Zoom appointments, and when we did meet in person, safety protocol was manageable to follow. In terms of postnatal care, I was able to contact Paula and her team whenever I had any issues nursing or questions about my baby. Paula was never intrusive and never tried to sway my decision, rather she presented facts and let me make an informed decision. I cannot say enough about the care I received and I highly recommend Paula and her team to anyone looking for midwifery care! read more

You truly cannot choose a better midwife team for your home birth. My husband was a bit skeptical about having a home birth but after our first appt with Paula and her team, he said "Ok. Now I'm in." The level of time and care they took with us at each visit was so reassuring, especially for first time parents. We also love that they can be reached through google chat during the weekday and would always respond in less than 24 hours (usually within a few hours, though, if they're not in a birth). Any question or concern I had could be answered quickly and I wouldn't have to wait days like I did at my other doctor. I am now 4.5 weeks postpartum and they've continued to help me immensely with every curveball this postpartum period has thrown us! They truly make you feel like you're their only client, which is absolutely priceless during such a life changing and vulnerable time. I'm honestly a bit sad my final postpartum visit is coming up because I enjoy seeing them them so much! Now to the birthing day. As a first time mama, we all expected my birth to be at least 8 hours but our kiddo surprised us with a 4 hour labor (only 2 hours of active labor). Paula raced over as fast as humanly possible and discovered that my baby was breech (he had been in the perfect head down position up until his birth day). Paula took all precautions nececssary and called the paramedics but since my baby was coming so fast, she delivered him breech. Her 46 years of experience are unparalleled and I consistently felt calm during the birth because I knew she would get my baby out safely, despite the circumstanaces. Because of her (and Arianna), I was still able to get my dream home birth and deliver a beautiful, healthy baby. I believe that if we had any other team, I would have been transferred and given birth in an ambulance. Words can't describe how grateful I am for Paula, Arianna and Anissa. Hire them already! It'll be the best decision you make!! read more

If you've been considering midwifery care, I would one million percent recommend these amazing and beautiful ladies!!! I had my second child at home with these amazing women and I can tell you that not only are they experienced and empathetic, they really love and care for each and every mother and child in their practice. Every prenatal appointment was thorough and never rushed. They respected every decision I made and were always there when I had a question or needed help with anything. They provided me with options and referrals for things I needed during my pregnancy. I genuinely don't think there are enough words to describe the amount of gratitude and respect I have for these wonderful women. If, and that is a major if, I ever decided to have another child, I would go back to Paula's Midwifery and I will never stop recommending them to anyone seeking midwifery care. read more

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!! read more

Your Circle Midwifery - My partial birth team because baby #2 came super fast! - Midwives Near Me - Encinitas, California

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My first two births were in Utah with a midwife that I absolutely love and I was very nervous about having a baby with someone new. We honestly considered moving back to Utah for my pregnancy but after several people recommended Paula to me and I talked to her I knew I found the right person for me. Paula is warm and kind. She is knowledgeable and has what I like to call "midwife wisdom" meaning that she is very intuitive. She is incredible and so is her team! My prenatal care was great and I never felt rushed at any appointment. When they came to my home to do a visit, near the end of my pregnancy, they included my older two children and it was so fun for our entire family. When it came to the birth, I can't say enough good things! I didn't have a doula but with the type of care that Paula, Arianna and Anissa gave, I didn't need one! They supported me and my husband through the whole process. I felt so much love during my baby's birth! What I was most blown away by was their postpartum care! They came to my home several times after my baby was born. I had way more postpartum visits with Paula and her team than I did with my other two babies. I can't sing Paula's praises enough! The care that I was given after my birth can't be matched. With all that being said, Paula, Arianna and Anissa are all amazing! If you're looking for someone to take time with you and help you feel loved and supported during such a special time in your family's life, then these are your people! read more

My first birth was a c-section due to P-Prom at 35 weeks. There was an attempted induction for a couple of days but my body did not take. When I got pregnant again a couple of years later, I wanted to try a natural birth outside of the hospital. I found Paula and her team on Yelp, and after 1 interview knew this was my team. The team is very responsive and supportive. Prenatal care is simple and they listen. I had progesterone shots throughout my pregnancy to prevent pprom again but other than that had a pretty uncomplicated pregnancy. My mucous plug and water broke around 39 weeks. Paula was able to advise on which supplements to take at the end of pregnancy, for labor and for postpartum care. For someone who didn't even have 1 contraction in my first pregnancy when I was induced, I sure went into labor this time around! I had a quick 6 hour labor and brought my beautiful boy into this world in the comfort of our own home. Paula, Arianna and Anissa are the best and after care is so much more than with just your typical one visit 6/8 weeks after birth. Thank you to this team for supporting me to have my healing HBAC birth! read more

I had the pleasure of having my homebirth and receiving prenatal care with Arianna and Olivia throughout my pregnancy (second baby, first was OB/GYN care and hospital birth). An experience I will forever be grateful for. The care received by these ladies is tenfold what I experienced from my first birth, as they not only became true friends throughout this journey, but are women who are just so intelligent and expertly trained in the field of birth and made me feel so safe and comfortable during mine. The vibes are truly immaculate with this group of ladies! A friend of mine asked if I ever felt worried during it and I can honestly say I felt like I was in the safest environment with professionals who know exactly what to do in any scenario and how not to take drastic interventions for more mild circumstances, unlike the hospital. The midwifery model is just the best in my opinion, and I love how it is family focused and geared toward a more physiological birth rather than medicalized birth. I brought my toddler son to a lot of the prenatal care and Arianna would read him books while Olivia would check on me and baby :) during the birth they gave me the perfect amount of encouragement as well as letting me follow whatever my body was doing, that was something I didn't know id want and love going into it but it was a highlight of their quality of care for sure. i just truly can't thank these ladies enough for the most beautiful prenatal care and birth experience I could have asked for! Love you ladies so much! read more

If you are looking to feel your absolute best, while naturally caring for your health, and that of your baby, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking to be accurately seen, and heard, while being valued for who you are as a woman, mother, and human, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking to have beautiful home birth that reflects the sweet struggle of bringing a human in to the world, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking to laugh, talk about everything or nothing at all, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking for a totally relaxed nervous system while being cared for during pregnancy, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking to be able to cry while saying, "I have a lot of medical trauma, and that makes me feel anxious for this home birth," Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. If you are looking to rewrite your trauma history, and be held in the hand of love and compassion, Paula's Midwifery is the place to be cared for. Paula's Midwifery practice is such a blessing. Home birth was a powerful and warrior experience! read more

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.. read more

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I would never go to an OB again. Paula, Arianna, and Haley made this pregnancy, delivery, and aftercare more than I could have ever imagined when I first wondered if I would be able to do a natural homebirth. The level of care is unmatched to that of any OB! read more

I knew from the start that I wanted a homebirth and after interviewing several midwives I was convinced Paula was a perfect fit for my family's needs. I began care with her and haley midway through my pregnancy at the end of 2017. I always looked forward to the appointments because they are so uplifting and caring. I can tell they are truly passionate about what they do. My planned homebirth went beyond my expectations, I am beyond satisfied and content with how the birth unfolded. Paula and Haley delivered my healthy baby boy this March and took care both of his needs and mine to the best and their ability. I cannot say enough how grateful I am to them and how happy I am with their support through pregnancy ,labor and even for postpartum care. I would hire them again if I decided on baby #2! Highly reccomend them. read more

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This is a long over-due, but much deserved, review about the amazing Paula & Haley. I met Paula & Haley over two years ago when I began my search for a midwife for my first pregnancy. In that initial meeting, I instantly knew that they were the perfect fit for my family and I, and all this time since, it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. They feel like a part of our family now, and they are my midwives for life. I could speak to the excellent care they provided my child and myself during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, but given that is what most have already commented on, I wanted to focus on my experience having midwives take care of my well woman visit compared with my prior experiences with an OB-GYN. When Paula noted that I was due for a well woman exam and told me that they could do it for me, I, of course, said yes. I was open to this because of the positive experiences I had with our prenatal and postpartum exams, but it wasn't until I actually experienced it that I realized how low our standards can be when it comes to having our bodies examined by health professionals. Any time Haley or Paula would have to touch my body, whether it be my arm or my pelvic area, they would ask permission to touch me. It was then I realized I had NEVER been asked that by my doctors in the past. I didn't know how much it would make a difference in my comfort level, and overall experience. As with my prenatal and postpartum exams with Paula & Haley, the well woman visit was comprehensive and covered all the standard things you expect at a PCP or OB-GYN's office, but went above and beyond. They explained everything they were doing and why. They asked me questions about my health, lifestyle, and mood. Most importantly, they LISTENED and HEARD me and my concerns. They gave me choices and discussed what could be done based on what my needs were. I learned more in my one well woman visit about my body than I ever have in all my years of having well woman exams performed by OB-GYNs. For example, Haley walked me through performing a self breast exam in a way that I understood and have been able to replicate on my own. Of course, I've been shown and read about how to do it before, but something about the way Haley went through it clicked for me. I will NEVER go back to the status quo so long as I have the option. I highly recommend having Paula and Haley as your care providers for well woman exams (and any other services they provide), even if you are not planning on having children any time soon, or are no longer planning to have children. I never thought that these sort of health requirements would be something I look forward to and come out feeling good about myself, but they make the experience a comfortable, positive, warm, and informative one. Again, cannot say enough good things about these amazing women. read more

A home birth was always in my heart, but being AMA - pregnant at 36 and birth at 37, we decided to take the Kasier route for prenatal care just to be on the "safe side". Now I know the safe side would have been to start our prenatal care on day 1 with Paula's Midwifery. I will spare you the rant about Kaiser. They did the best They could do with the system they have created, but that system was not up to our standards. However, our standards were met and exceeded by Paula's midwifery. We left every appointment feeling confident, supported, and loved. Paula and Ariana are extremely informative and give you all the options to make the best decision for your family. They were readily available to answer any questions we had throughout the pregnancy and postpartum. Their care goes above and beyond the call of duty. I cried on our last appointment. A family bond was truly formed and we cannot imagine our lives without Paula and Arianna in them. You are in comforting, wise, and optimistic hands with this team. Our home birth was victorious, safe, and beautiful. We highly recommend them to all! Love, Sheridan, Sander, and Thalia xoxo read more

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When I found out I was pregnant with my third child I starting calling and interviewing midwives. The name Paula kept coming up. I was planning my third natural birth and for some reason, this pregnancy I needed more. I was looking for someone confident, mothering, sweet, strong and amazing! After I interviewed three midwives who were very nice, I called Paula and she was AMAZING! I have never felt so supported and loved in my whole life. Every woman deserves that kind of care. I had used two different midwife teams for my other births and I wish I would have had her from the start! She has two assistants who are thorough and kind also. Rachel was able to do placenta encapulating for me as well. As I approched 42 weeks Paula starting helping me gently induce labor. Since I live in San Clemente and my baby decided to come on Memorial Day, Paula, Rachel and Lauren came to my house extra early to avoid any issues with traffic. Paula was my rock, I could look to her during my labor and when I was feeling discouraged or even a tiny bit scared and she lifted me up. They were able to feel a lip on my cervix which wasnt dilating and they immediately put me in a position which made my baby literaly slide right past my cervix. It was amazing! My sweet baby was born about 2 minutes later so gently. Paula was able to treat a few issues I had during my pregnancy homeopathically. I suffered from terrible vuvlar varicosities that no OBGYN or other midwife ever even acknowledged. They were so painful, I'm sad that I had to suffer through my first two pregnancies. I did't believe that homeopathy could cure something so extreme and painful! I have to admit that I wasnt sure about how Lauren would be at my birth bc she seemed so reserved. I will say that she is in her element when it comes to birth and labor, she really shined and got involved. I love all three of them so much, I feel like I gained three friends in my life that I will never forget. I love them. It is sad that I dont get to see them as much! I can't say enough wonderful things about them! If you are looking for a Midwife team to love and support you, get it right the first time and choose them! You will be stoked you did! read more

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Paula and her team provide a truly outstanding level of care for both mom and baby. There is no one else I would trust to see my baby safely into the world. When I was pregnant with my first child, we used a CNM in a hospital setting. This proved to be a disappointing experience (to say the least) where the midwife focused on numbers on a screen rather than on my baby and I as people, to the point where our health was put in jeopardy. For my second baby, I knew we needed a different approach. We needed someone who would get to know us as whole people, and would make choices informed by the complete picture of our health. I wanted someone who would listen to and support me, and respect my bodily autonomy, and that had the knowledge and experience to provide excellent advice. I wanted care based on evidence, not anecdotes. I feel so lucky we found Paula. She met with me for an hour, every other week, throughout my entire pregnancy, not to mention being available on the phone and by email. She wanted the whole picture of my health, including what I ate, how I exercised, and what stressful issues I might be dealing with in my life. She was prepared, conscientious, thorough, informed, available, and fun, and she made sure she had ALL the information she needed to evaluate our health situation and make the correct recommendations. Paula's safety record is truly outstanding, better than any I've ever heard. She has really seen it all, and handles complications like a midwife ninja. You could not be in better hands. She calmly walked with us through health struggles that could have turned out much differently in less experienced hands. She did not rush my baby. When my baby's birthday did come (all on its own), Paula was calm, patient, and supportive. She held my hands through contractions. She answered questions and provided encouragement and support, and never tried to interrupt the birth process. It simply could not have gone any better. Ending my daughter's birthday tucked into our very own bed, safe and undisturbed, was the best way to top off an outstanding birth experience. And having Paula come to our very own home to provide after care felt down right luxurious. I truly cannot recommend Paula enough. read more

We met Paula when I found out I was gestational diabetic. My doctor said it was difficult to control my sugar through diet because of my high sugar numbers,my family history and ethnicity and I need to be on insulin. I wanted to control my sugar by diet and tried but could not. I was devastated. We came to know about Paula through her daughter Willow Healy. I am so thankful to her for introducing us to her mother. We spoke with Paula and she was reassuring, kind and gave us hope that she will take care of my sugar without any medications. Little did we know that time how much Paula would change our lives. I was diagnosed with sugar when I was 15 weeks pregnant. In just one week going to Paula she expertly diagnosed and my sugar was under control through her remedies and change in diet. She helped me with my diet too. My Doctor was surprised to see the results and told us this was rare and she wanted to know what we did to control my sugar. My sugar was completely under control throughout my pregnancy without any sugar medications or insulin. Paula was there with us throughout my pregnancy. We went to Paula to control my gestational diabetics but she did more than that. I was pregnant with my first child and I was considered a high risk pregnancy because of my age and gestational diabetics. We had to go through many Doctor visits, tests, perinatal scan visits. I was scared, fearful with all the worst case scenarios they were telling us. Paula gave me remedies for that too. She took care of everything both physical and emotional. Paula is a natural healer and a wonderful person. I had a healthy full term baby with no complications. Now Paula is our doctor for us and our baby too. She helped us with so many things for baby from spitting up too much, increasing my milk supply, gas pain, skin problems and so on. She is a true blessing. I love you Paula and thank you so much for everything you have done for us. If you are thinking about whether Homeopathy is right for you just meet with Paula you will be glad you did. read more

Paula and Haley are an absolute dream team! My family became so incredibly comfortable with them and we looked forward to each and every visit. I always felt heard, validated and safe in their care My son's homebirth was an amazing experience all thanks to the love and confidence Paula and Haley supplied throughout the pregnancy. They have become part of our family and we love them immensely. read more

Paula and Arianna are amazing. This was my first baby and they made me feel supported and comfortable throughout my pregnancy. I started off under the care of Dr Cap, but he rushed through our appointments so I went looking for something different. I loved my experience with midwifery care. The care is not rushed, and they always patiently answered all my questions. Being supported by women who have been through child birth themselves is great. Paula and Arianna are both personable, very caring, and knowledgeable. Paula has many years of experience and will recommend a naturopathic solution for any issue you bring up. Arianna is super warm and kind and instantly made me feel at home starting from the first initial phone call we had. The after care is great too - so much more involved than the standard "see you in 6 weeks" OB model of care for new moms. After the birth, I felt well taken care of with home visits, belly binding and Arianna bringing over home made chicken soup. Highly recommend! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! read more

Paula and Haley were my amazing midwives for my 3rd pregnancy and first home birth. I don't even know how to fit my feelings about their wonderful care into a Yelp review! First of all, Paula is wise. Straight up like a shaman. She has done thousands (literally) of births and I felt 100% confident and safe in her care. I appreciated the perfect blend of personal and professional. My pregnancy was a bit complicated due to dealing with hyperemesis, but Paula and Haley were like soldiers going to battle for me. They were the first to help me get through this condition and made me feel seen and heard. Often women suffering from this suffer alone in silence, but they were by my side, actively helping me navigate the months and doing everything they could to help. The birth was amazing. Simply amazing. All of the careful preparation and bonding that happened leading up to the birth just perfectly lined up for a stress free, safe, confident birth. I really appreciated how my choices were respected, how I was an active participant in my pregnancy and birth, and when I needed expertise and wisdom, they were there. Haley fits seamlessly into Paula's practice and is invaluable to me (as well as to Paula, I'm sure). I really loved how they compliment each other perfectly. Anyway, I'm rambling. I wholeheartedly recommend Paula and Haley. They make a beautiful team, they know what they're doing, and I just absolutely love them. Any midwife you're considering has probably been trained by Paula. That should tell you something right there. I always do my research and go for the best---these ladies right here are absolutely it. read more

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Would give 10 stars if I could! Here's the bottom line: Paula was put on this earth to bring babies into this world and empower women through the birthing process! You will not find better care for your birth!!!! Many midwives in San Diego offer excellent care. What Paula gives to her clients is so far above and beyond the level of excellence, it's hard to believe one human being can give so much. You will be hard pressed to find better or more competent prenatal and postnatal care. When I first came to Paula it was to receive homeopathic care after losing my husband suddenly and being 7 months pregnant. I couldn't sleep at night and was having anxiety attacks during the day. Within 2 days of treatment, the world felt safe again and I was able to more compassionately embrace my reality! After seeing such results, I asked Paula to be my midwife for a home birth. THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE! If you are wanting a natural birth, you are gonna need a team around you that will 100% support you. Paula and her team have it all: highly qualified medical wisdom from a lifetime of experience, the utmost respect for their clients that will make you feel safe, heard and responded to, and the samurai spirit necessary to get you through the most amazing, but challenging, day of your life. Homeopathic care is included with her services! A major plus! Paula is a medicine woman, a healer and a state of the art midwife! You will not find better! read more

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Paula is nothing short of amazing! As a doula, I have attended a home birth with her and her team and also learned from her at doula circles. She takes exceptional care of my students and my doula parents. I own the Birth Education Center have been able to gift her name to parents for simply everything! I refer to her not only for her home birth services also as a Homeopath. Paula also has a unique talent for getting pregnancy blood sugars under control when moms come with a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes. She understands their bodies and how homeopathy works with diet and peace of mind - she gets it all to click. Her warm heart and gentle nature keep everyone at ease. Your babies couldn't come into more loving hands. She is a gem in our city and we are blessed to have her here. read more

Not only are Paula and Haley amazing care providers, I very much consider them a part of our growing family. We were extremely lucky to meet Paula and to start midwife care with her at 34 weeks so that we could have the natural birth experience we had hoped for. We only wish we would have started with her earlier! From day one, Paula treated us like family. Each midwife visit was filled with care, compassion, and excitement. Not only did I feel like baby and I were being cared for with the utmost compassion, Paula's care extended to my husband (which was something we definitely did not experience during our prenatal care visits in a typical medical facility / hospital setting). Each visit was about baby's health, my health, and our family's health, how we were feeling, questions, worries, etc. We were never rushed and always left each visit with knowledge and confidence surrounding my pregnancy and the upcoming birth of our baby. In addition, Paula always had the perfect answer for my late pregnancy aches and pains, whether it was my ligament pain or sleeplessness, the advice she gave paired with homeopathic remedies helped immensely. When my daughter's birth day came, I was not only prepared but felt incredibly empowered for my birth experience. Upon arriving at the birth center, Paula greeted us with the perfect level of calm, professionalism, and grace. As soon as I saw her I was ready to go through the process with her and meet my baby. She helped me to keep my focus throughout and not once did I fear the experience. I knew in my head and in my heart that we were in the best care possible. After my daughter was born, we were able to lay back, relax, and savor the moment. Paula helped to initiate breastfeeding right away and Haley and her took care of all the birth tasks without interrupting or taking away any bonding time. 24 hours later Paula and Haley came for our first home visit to make sure my daughter and I were doing well. While there were medical procedures taking place, it still felt like a visit with good friends and family. Each and every follow up visit feels the same as we continue to see Paula and Haley for well baby visits. I could not recommend Paula and Haley highly enough. My memory of my first daughter's birth is filled with bliss and I owe it all to my incredible birth team, their preparation, care, support, and love. Baby #2 will be under Paula's care from the moment the stick is positive! read more

Paula is amazing in more ways then one! Paula helped me lose 80lbs with her Homeopathic Weight Loss Plan. And no it didn't take years, it took 10 months!! The key to the diet is Paula. She held my hand the entire way. Everyday she checked in on me to follow my progress and keep me on track. She kept me motivated and focused on my goal. I lost 6 inches of my arms and thighs, and 10 inches off my waist. NO JOKE! I would totally post pics but I am way to shy sorry. Paula has a gift for helping people, and I am truly blessed and 80lbs lighter for knowing her ;0) read more

Possibly my favorite health care provider of all time. Not only did she help heal a kidney infection that a big dose of cipro antibiotic couldn't heal. She also helped completely get rid of my newborn's colic which all other treatments had failed to address. Thanks to Paula I was able to get my baby back instead of wanting to throw myself off a balcony from incessant screaming, back arching, flailing, kicking and absolutely no sleep. She is now officially my go to person in all things health-related. In addition to that she is an amazing artist, healer & woman! Love you Paula I'd start you a fan club if I had the time I swear :-) read more

Absolutely the best birth decision my wife and I have ever made. Paula, Arianna, and Haley were so compassionate, thoughtful, and accommodating during office visits, the birth, as well as postpartum. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

I absolutely love Paula and her assistants. I had the perfect birth experience with them. They give you the best care and level of service. I am so glad that I decided to do a home birth with Paula! We feel like she has become part of our family after our experience with her. If you are considering a home birth or birth center, Paula is the BEST around. read more

We had an incredibly amazing experience with Paula. Every single one of our visits she went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and healthy throughout the whole pregnancy. Her knowledge with homeopathic remedies and nutrition was extremely helpful and we could not have imagined using another midwife. We had a beautiful birth experience and felt very comfortable with our birth team. Will definitely being using Paula as our midwife for any future births, we couldnt imagine doing it without her. read more

Paula is my angel! Following a miscarriage I decided I wanted to see a midwife rather than an OB for this pregnancy, it was extremely important to me that I develop a relationship with my care provider and I'm not just another number. From the first time I spoke with Paula I knew this is who I wanted to help me bring my daughter earth side. Paula taught me so much and was the key to my success at natural birth. She gave me info on every aspect from diet to shots to labor without being pushy or rushing me to make a decision. She is beyond an expert at what she does and I'm very confident if she hadn't been my midwife during labor I would have delivered in the hospital because of my baby's positioning. Paula isn't just my midwife she is family to me now, I trusted her with bringing my child into the world and I would choose no one else if I have children in the future. If you are even just considering a midwife I highly encourage you to call her, it was the best decision I ever made. read more

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