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.

We have worked with Heather for both of our babies births. For our first, i unfortunately aged out…read morein gestation and ended up having to birth at a hospital. Which was a good experience, but not my original hope. When we got pregnant with our second I immediately reached out to Heather and expressed concern about our budget and previous timeline wondering if a home birth was even possible. Heathers response was "I want to give you your home birth, let's see what we can do." Every appointment with Heather I felt like I left learning something new because of how knowledgeable she is. She takes the time in explaining things with pure simplicity, which shows the passion she has for midwifery! Her compassion and tenderness make you feel like her sole purpose is to provide for you and your baby. Yet her lighthearted, joyful spirit helps you take on the hard parts of pregnancy with ease! I really can't say enough great things about Heather!! We also got to enjoy the care of Heathers student midwife, Grace. Let's just say, they are a dynamic duo you want for all things pregnancy/birth related. Our son was born at home, weighing a healthy 10 lbs 10 ounces. Would not have been able to do any of it without Heather and Grace!

Heather is outstanding. My husband and I met with her while exploring the idea of a home birth, and…read morewe never looked back. Everything she shared about her approach to care, experience, and knowledge aligned with our hopes for our birth experience. Thanks to her support, we had a successful home birth and were also connected with providers through her referrals. Highly recommend!

Hire Gina if you're looking for a positive birth experience! I was the first of my friends to have…read morea Doula and wasn't quite sure what to expect. It ended up being one of the best decisions involving my pregnancy/delivery because she was so supportive and valuable every step of the way. Gina helped me prepare for giving birth by meeting with me and discussing my fears about labor, how to best support me, strategies for a smooth labor, etc. She was on-call for me and met my family and I at the hospital immediately when we called her (at midnight) when I went into labor. Gina was so professional with the hospital staff and my family. She provided strategies and aid to keep me comfortable throughout labor and helped me understand what was happening and what to expect next. Yes there were nurses to help, but they had other patients requiring their care and Gina was a constant, knowledgeable, and calm presence. Gina was also extremely helpful during the delivery and did not leave my side afterward until she knew that I was stable and moving to the postpartum room to rest. She's been so supportive during these postpartum weeks and I'm so grateful to her! While Gina's support was a service that I paid for, she has genuinely felt like family throughout this experience. She went so above and beyond for me and my baby and made our experience a special one.

My husband and I are first time parents who were very anxious about labor and delivery and…read moretherefore were looking for a doula who could offer additional support to help keep us calm and informed with what was completely normal versus not and offer labor support and coping strategies. We found Gina and were very impressed by the wealth of information she had in her website. When we spoke with her about what we were looking for in a doula, we appreciated her supportive perspective in informed decision making. She helped us understand the pros and cons of each decision for our birth plan and allowed us to decide independently without pushing her opinions or "shoulding" (i.e. you should do this not this) in terms of what our birth should say or be. During labor, Gina was very helpful with labor support strategies, she helped me get through the worst of the contractions with encouragement, a TENS machine, creating a calm environment, and physical touch such as sacral squeezes. She was incredibly prepared and had everything she needed to support me through a days long labor (which thankfully was not needed in my case). She also helped support my decision for an epidural when I couldn't cope anymore with contractions and made sure I was changing positions frequently to keep labor progressing. I really feel Gina helped make my labor a positive experience and appreciated her support when changing my mind and making deviations from my initial birth plan, such as my decision to move forward with an induction when I passed my due date due and getting an epidural during labor when both of those were not on my initial birth plan. I would recommend Gina to anyone seeking a supportive doula, she is very dedicated to making sure you have the birth YOU want.

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).

If you're in the market for a best in class midwife to assist with your home birth, I highly…read morerecommend Christie from Cambridge Midwifery Care. Christie did such an excellent job caring for me and my family from the first time we came to her clinic through pregnancy and birth and well beyond the postpartum period. Not only did Christie bring a deep knowledge of traditional midwifery care, but also her expertise around nutrition and the natural holistic approach of her practice were what made such a big difference for me in this pregnancy. The prenatal visits were detailed, personal and every discomfort I experienced was met with a suggestion on how to provide relief rather than it being dismissed as another pregnancy symptom. Along the way, Christie made sure to provide options and education for her treatment so I could make the best decision for me and my family. I couldn't have asked for a more positive and empowering home birth experience. Whether it's your first or fourth pregnancy, every woman should have the blessing to experience a natural childbirth and with the support of Christie I was able to do that in the most beautiful way, from the comfort of our home.

Christie was a wonderful presence during our prenatal appointments and home birth. She always had a…read morecalm and comforting demeanor that made us feel we were in good hands. Christie was one of three midwives that attended our birth. She woke our oldest daughter after our baby was born and led her into the room to meet her sister. My oldest still recalls this happy memory and felt very comfortable with Christie. She also allowed our daughter to help with the care of baby and mom after the birth, explaining things and giving her attention. We will always be grateful for her kindness, knowledge and care during the best experience of our lives. Much love and gratitude from the Cole family.

Hmmm where to start. I will do my best to keep this review professional, unlike our experience…read morehere. Not everyone that works here is uncaring... but long story short my wife's pregnancy took a turn for the worse. We found this out from a phone call after a test. The lady on the phone was eating what sounded like chips dustheap phone call!! Iam not kidding she was crunching away, it was beyond disgusting. Let me ask you a question. If you were given traumatic news, and someone on the other line was eating crunching away, smacking their lips. How would you feel? I feel hurt and sick writing this review. Oh yeah, one last thing never a follow up phone call or anything. They got their money and that's all they cared about for real.

Giving birth at California Birth Center was one of the most empowering experiences of my life…read more Everything is impeccably clean and thoughtfully designed, which gave me full confidence in the professionalism and safety of the care I received. The center operates with a team of midwives, and you meet a different one at each appointment. I genuinely appreciated how intentional and unhurried the prenatal care was. Each visit lasted a full hour, giving us the time and space to connect with the midwives, ask questions, and feel truly heard. Nothing ever felt rushed or overly clinical -- every appointment felt like a deep check-in, not only with my physical health but also with my emotional and spiritual well-being throughout the pregnancy. During labor, a midwife and an assistant were present. They held space for me with such grace -- never intrusive, but always present and intuitive when I needed support. After the birth, we were thoroughly cared for and sent home with everything we needed. The following day, they visited our home to check on both baby and me. They offered helpful lactation support, guidance, and continued postpartum care for both of us in the weeks that followed. I felt seen, heard, and deeply respected every step of the way. I truly cannot recommend California Birth Center enough.

These incredible women. I cannot say enough about their amazing spirits, willingness and…read morecomfortability in serving and how cared and looked after they make you feel. They are lights to our community and to the families they are able to serve. You will absolutely not regret utilizing their services and the goodness and warmth they can bring to really difficult transitions. Their knowledge and skillset is optimized for care and loving kindness.

I am disappointed to write that I was ghosted by this company during a very sensitive period in my…read morelife. My husband and I are new residents to California and I am currently pregnant with our first child. We have no family in the area. I had a phone consult scheduled with the owner, Ms. Michele, on January 5th, 2026. She called me on time and we both mutually agreed to move forward with the on-boarding process for doula services for my pregnancy. She requested that I call my insurance company and gather the information for her in an email. I did this, and sent her an email the following night, on January 6th. I didn't hear anything from her, so I sent a text message to both her work and personal cell phone number on January 9th. No response. At this point, I am 37 weeks, and anxious to move things along for doula services. The weekend and Monday goes by, and I still have not received a reply. I decide, as a last attempt, to call her. I called both her work and personal cell phone and left a voicemail on each line on Tuesday, January 13th. Nothing. Shame on the owner, Ms. Michele, for stating that she will move the process forward and said she will have a doula for me for my birth. She lied. She disclosed to me during our consult that she is a mother herself and had over twenty years of experience working as a L&D nurse. This provided me great relief and happiness, only for it to be crushed when she never replied to my messages. How can someone with this sort of background make a promise and then not follow through? Ms. Michele should be ashamed of herself not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. This seems to be a wider issue with the Doula profession as I was ghosted by another local Sacramento doula company as well as the Volunteer Doula Coordinator at Mercy Hospital of Folsom. I believe doulas are a valuable asset to a woman's birth experience, however, I will not be wasting my time anymore trying to arrange one for my pregnancy.

I feel incredibly lucky to have had Shalin as my doula for the birth of my second child! Shalin is…read moresuch a warm, caring, and genuine person. As a doula, she is extremely capable, professional, and supportive. When I first connected with Shalin via videochat for a consultation, she instantly made me feel comfortable. I decided to go with Shalin based on how experienced and knowledgeable she seemed, as well as how comprehensive her doula services package was. Over the course of my pregnancy, Shalin visited my house several times to educate my husband and me about the birthing process, evidence-based approaches to birth, and different ways to prepare my body for birth, and to go over my birth plan. The whole process made me feel really prepared for the birth and gave me a greater understanding of what I wanted for the birth. I also appreciated that I got to know Shalin more during the pregnancy so that she didn't feel like a stranger at all. In fact, she is so warm and friendly that she felt more like a friend! She didn't push any particular views on me but wanted me to feel supported in my birth preferences.  When I went into early labor, Shalin was very responsive and kept checking in on me to see how labor was progressing, and when we decided to go to the hospital, she was super quick to meet us there. She was prepared in every way and set up lights and candles for the room. The hospital room was a vibe and very peaceful! Since I gave birth in a hospital setting, it was also important to me to have someone who could help advocate for me. When my hospital care team asked me to do certain things, Shalin checked in with me to see if I wanted to proceed with what they were asking. During the labor, she suggested different laboring positions and did counterpressure and other comfort measures, which helped me tremendously in coping with the pain. With Shalin's help and support, all my birth preferences were met! I had such a positive, empowering labor - something I never would have thought possible after my first delivery experience (without a doula).  I loved having Shalin as my doula and I highly recommend her! I can't stress enough how having her as my doula made such a difference to my second delivery experience. I am so happy with how everything went and really couldn't have done it without Shalin!

When I wrote this last time I was the supporting non-birthing parent. Thankfully just got the…read morechance to work with Shalin from the other side with the birth of our newest little one!! As always Shalin is the most incredible, compassionate, kind, resourceful, and caring doula. My full updated review is here below! :) https://yelp.to/Xwqw8UCKBk