Birthing in the comfort of your own home is the perfect location to welcome your new baby. We provide quality care and patience.  We believe birth works best when you feel safe and have minimal disruptions allowing you and your baby to find your own unique rhythm.  

Prenatal visits last 45-60 minutes and occur monthly until 28 weeks, bi-weeky until 36 weeks and then weekly until your baby is born. Visits will be held in the comfort of our cozy office in San Luis Obispo or our Birthing Center Suite in Arroyo Grande.  

We will stay with you for 2-3 hours after birth to make sure both you and baby are stable.  We clean up the birth space so that bonding with your baby in your arms is the primary focus for your family. We will support your breastfeeding journey, monitor the growth of your baby and make sure you are getting the support you need and make appropriate referrals when necessary.  We will provide 2 home visits in the first week, and then visits at 3 and 6 weeks postpartum at our office.  

We encourage skin to skin contact on moms chest for at least the first hour so baby can find the breast on their own.  We offer breastfeeding support.  A complete newborn exam will be given within the first few hours of birth where we make sure that baby looks healthy and we will provide weight and measurements at this time.  This exam is always done right next to the new parents and is an exciting time for the family.

We do offer Water Birth and the use of a birth tub. Water can be used during labor to aide in relaxation, and if you choose to birth in the water you can do that too!  You have the choice to listen to your body and push your baby out wherever you want!  

Research has shown that vaginal birth is a safe option for many women who have previously had a cesarean. 

As a Licensed Midwife, I can provide all basic Well-Woman care including pregnancy testing, paps, breast exams, birth control information, labs, confidential STD testing.  We focus on being gentle and encourage you to ask questions.  This is a great way to establish a relationship with a midwife should you need one in the future. 

Are you having trouble navigating your birth plan?  Are you seeing another provider but still have unanswered questions?  Are you needing guidance on ways to keep your pregnancy low risk?  Are you looking for natural alternatives to induction?  Are you feeling pressured into induction or cesarean?  Do you feel anxious and just need support?  With over 20 years of Midwifery practice and experience I am here to help.  Text 805-202-6575 to schedule a Zoom meeting.