Midwives are experts in normal physiological pregnancy and birth. We specialize in low risk pregnancies and can supplement your OBGYN care with a holistic perspective on nutrition, labor prep, common pregnancy ailments, newborn needs and lactation. We can perform all the same blood work and ultrasounds as your OBGYN.

I can work with you at any point in your pregnancy or postpartum! This can be as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test or whenever you need additional care. The earliest genetic screening and blood work can be performed is at 10 weeks. It’s never too late for additional care!

PRO TIP —> Swap out visits with your OBGYN with us at any of the standard visit intervals of prenatal visits every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks and weekly until birth.

—> Midwives recommend postpartum visits the first, second and sixth week after the baby is born to assess milestones.

A midwife is a medically trained primary care provider licensed by the Medical Board of California. A doula is a non-medically trained labor or postpartum support person, they are not trained to deliver babies or monitor the wellbeing of you and your baby. Doulas provide "non-medical" labor physical and emotional support.

There are many myths of who is considered high risk which includes; being advanced maternal age (over the age of 35), having had a previous miscarriage, abortion, c-section, borderline diabetes and a high BMI. These are conditions Midwives are trained to support and can provide you with more information on staying low risk.

If you are high risk, I offer supportive holistic care in addition to your OBGYN.

At your first prenatal visit I will review your medical history, discuss nutritional needs and any pregnancy discomforts you may be experiencing. I will provide holistic and herbal support for your pregnancy and perform any necessary blood work, screenings, tests and a physical exam as needed. Prenatal visits are 1 hour long which allows time to answer your questions and concerns. I tailor each visit to your needs. At every visit we listen to your baby's heartbeat and feel for the position of your baby. You are welcome to bring anyone to your appointments!

Alas your baby has arrived and you’ve got questions, I’ve got you covered from lactation to normal newborn transition to healing your body. I will also provide lactation support and discuss natural solutions to any issues you may be having. I can also assess for postpartum depression and refer to necessary providers.

At each prenatal visit, I will gently palpate your belly to assess your baby’s position and growth. Belly palpation is a skill midwives are specially trained in, allowing me to determine how your baby is positioned by feeling your abdomen, locating your baby’s heartbeat, and listening to where you feel your baby moving.

I also support you in creating optimal conditions for your uterus and pelvis as your pregnancy progresses. If your baby isn’t in an ideal position for birth, I can recommend specific exercises, movements, and positioning techniques to encourage your baby into a more favorable position.

If I’m ever unable to clearly determine your baby’s position through palpation, I may recommend an ultrasound to confirm it.

A well-positioned baby may help support a smoother and more efficient labor and birth, and I’ll work with you throughout pregnancy to encourage optimal positioning whenever possible.

I am trained in the art of fetal positioning and can support you in creating the best possible conditions for your baby to move into a head-down position.

At each prenatal visit, I will monitor your baby’s position and, when appropriate, discuss specific exercises, movements, and gentle ligament-release techniques that may encourage your baby toward a head-down position.

If your baby remains breech (head-up) as you get closer to your due date, I can help connect you with supportive providers and discuss additional options for encouraging optimal positioning and planning for your birth.

My goal is to support you and your baby throughout pregnancy while helping you feel informed and confident about your options.

Yes! I provide individualized support throughout a twin pregnancy, including counseling on the additional nutritional needs required to support you and your growing babies, as well as preparation for the increased demands of breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.

At each visit, I will assess everyone’s vital signs and monitor your babies’ growth and positions. I can help you understand how your babies are positioned and how their positioning may influence your birth options.

We will also discuss your birth preferences and the options available to you throughout your pregnancy. If you need additional support or specialized care, I can connect you with supportive providers who are experienced in caring for twin pregnancies.

My goal is to help you feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout your twin pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Injectable Vitamin K, Hepatitis B, antibiotic eye ointment are standardly given in the hospital. Information will be provided to help decide what is right for your baby.