Adrienne truly cares about the work that she does and wants to serve her community to the best of…read moreher ability. Her office is out of her home, which feels inviting and cozy, and is in a very nice neighborhood of Bakersfield. She is also a certified specialist in orofacial myology, which she has SO much knowledge about - my baby was diagnosed with tongue and lip ties. Adrienne knows not only about how these affect breastfeeding, but one's overall health. I highly recommend Adrienne if looking for a lactation consultant in the area

My experience was not well. I first met Adrienne in July 2023. My baby was just a few weeks old…read more She taught me some positions with breastfeeding and I was breastfeeding for about 4-6 weeks. No issues with latch, gas, was gaining weight. His mouth was closed in his ordinary position. Some issues that Adrienne pointed out to me were his tight latch and, later on, realized that his mouth was sometimes open during sleep. So she suggested a tongue tie and she provided all the research to back her claim, including sleep apnea. Me, first time mom, panicking, immediately reached out to my pediatrician who confirmed he offered that service. After the snip, my baby couldn't latch, was super gassy, mouth always open. I had to sleep with him in a rocking chair, instead of peacefully co-sleeping as I had been. And due to all the stress, depression, exhaustion and anxiety, my breast milk dried up. So the snip ended my breastfeeding journey. When I would call her crying or upset, her responses were "his tongue tie was in the back", "his mouth was open during utero" and "we don't know what happens when you release the frenulum". All lies and bs If baby is breastfeeding well. Do not get the tongue tie.

When I got pregnant with my second baby, my doula recommended Justine. She had seen how Justine…read morehandled several tricky birth situations and felt confident that I would be in good hands. It didn't take me long to realize that she was 100% right. Not only is Justine kind and warm, but she continually educates herself with the newest research so that she can best serve the mothers and babies she works with. It was easy to go to appointments and bring my 5 year old son. The care, before and after baby, is next level:) Baby was sunny side up and I got very uncomfortable because her head was on my spine. So at 39 weeks, I asked Justine about natural induction techniques. We did a membrane sweep, then later that same day, I had Accupuncture and acupressure massage. My contractions started almost immediately when I left the appointment. Labor came on hard and fast, very differently than my first baby. At the birth center, Justine gave me the space to listen to my body. However, after a few very intense hours, nothing seemed to be moving the needle. I could feel myself running out of steam. I told her I needed to try something else, so she got me on the peanut ball. That did the trick - baby came out finally. Birth is just intense, in the hospital or out. In my situation, I surely would have had been made to have a c-section at the hospital. Justine's expertise allowed me to have the birth I wanted- and then go home and get in my own bed! I trust her completely and would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to have an out of hospital birth.

I just had a baby at Bakersfield Birth Center with Justine (and her assistant Bri) and had the most…read morewonderful experience! I want to start by saying that Justine is highly gifted at what she does and puts her heart and soul into her work. It's very obvious that it's much more than work to her, midwifery is her calling and passion. Justine came highly recommended to me by many friends and acquaintances in my community who had wonderful experiences with her also. My first baby was born in a hospital and I had a less-than-ideal experience. When I got pregnant with my second baby, I knew I wanted to go a more natural route. From the moment I met Justine at my first prenatal care appointment, she was kind, professional and knowledgeable. She always answered all my questions with patience and care. Unlike my OB in my first pregnancy, Justine cared deeply about my nutrition, supplement intake, blood sugar levels, etc. My prenatal care was specialized to me. I (and my baby) wasn't just a number to her, she cared for us and our well-being throughout my pregnancy. My prenatal appointments were done in the comfort of my home and my toddler was always welcome to be there when I didn't have a babysitter. When I went into labor, I called Justine at 5am and she answered immediately. She was calm but attentive. We met at the birth center a few hours later. Her birth center is AMAZING! It is beautiful and has the most inviting atmosphere. Laboring at the birth center was such a more pleasant experience than laboring in the hospital. At the hospital with my first birth I was hooked up to an IV, fetal monitoring system, blood pressure cuff, etc. the entire time. I was restricted from moving around, eating and drinking, even without an epidural. At the birth center, I was free to move around, eat, drink, listen to music, get in and out of the shower/ tub. Justine monitored the baby intermittently as needed. My husband was comfortable and free to support me without judgement of what that looked like for us. This freedom made my contractions so much more manageable. Justine and her assistant/ student Bri were kind, helpful and patient the entire time. They are so selfless. They cleaned up after me, got me whatever I wanted/ needed, supported me through contractions, and encouraged me to listen to my body and do what my instincts led me to do. When it was time to deliver, Justine allowed me to do what felt right instead of telling me to push in a certain position at a certain time like the hospital did. My daughter had shoulder dystocia and got stuck at the shoulders (which also happened at the hospital with my first son). The doctor who delivered my son took extreme, invasive measures to get him out, which caused me extreme trauma and pain postpartum. Unlike that doctor, when Justine saw that I needed assistance getting my daughter out, she simply had me change positions and she used her experience and skill to help me deliver my baby, leaving me without even a tear. After my daughter was born, she spent 2 hours breastfeeding and doing skin to skin with me. My husband and I marveled at the gift of our new baby girl, and Justine and Bri joined in in giving their compliments of her cuteness! Then Bri performed her newborn exam while my husband and I ate some lunch. We went over postpartum care for me and the baby. Then I took a shower and we were on our way home a few hours after our daughter was born. We didn't even have to be away from our son overnight, whereas we were forced to stay in the hospital 3 days when he was born (even though he had no complications). Justine came to our house the day after the birth for my first postpartum appointment to check on me and the baby. Justine is highly skilled in what she does, but also passionate and caring about her patients. If you are considering a midwife for your birth, I highly recommend Justine and the Bakersfield Birth Center! P.S. Justine and Bri took the most beautiful, special pictures for us throughout my labor and birth.

When having a baby, you want to give your child the best. That starts before birth. I decided to…read morehave as natural birth as possible and Katie was always there for me and my husband. She always answered our questions, big or small, and it never mattered the time of day. The childbirth education she provided me was very helpful, too, as this was my first baby. Katie went with me to my prenatal appointments and came to my home when I started contracting. Once at the hospital, Katie was very patient with me and was so loving. I honestly felt like I was her only client. My husband was also so very happy with her, too, as she made him very comfortable and put him at ease. If you're going to use a doula, make Katie your number one choice!!! You won't be sorry and you'll have a better birth experience!!!

I am so incredibly thankful for Haylee and the support she gave me during my birth. She is a…read moreChristian doula, and that made all the difference for me. She prayed with me, encouraged me through every stage of labor, and helped keep my birth centered around Christ. It was the small, intentional things she did that made all the difference. She made me feel safe, calm, and cared for every step of the way. Wherever I went, she made sure the music followed, creating an atmosphere that I could relax in. With a home birth, you really need all the support you can get, and I genuinely could not have done this without Haylee. I highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula who is both deeply supportive and faith-centered.

Having a doula was by far the best investment I made during my pregnancy. Haylee is truly…read moreincredible. I highly recommend her to all pregnant women--especially first-time moms. She is knowledgeable, comforting, and overall amazing at what she does. She carries such a peaceful, Godly presence, and you can truly feel it in the hospital room. Having her by my side while giving birth to my baby made all the difference. She helped my husband and me get through a very long night with so much encouragement and reassurance--exactly what we needed in those moments. There is honestly so much I could say about her. There wasn't a single thing that turned me off--she was absolutely the best. Even now, she still answers postpartum questions I have to this day. Thank you, Haylee, for turning what felt so scary and overwhelming into something so beautiful and unforgettable.

It was an amazing experience thanks to Marisol for always being there since moment one to the end…read more I'm so grateful for all the support she gave me to feel comfortable and for all ways advocating for me in the hospital and later with lactation! I was able to successfully breast feed and later pump feed for a year while I went back to school. I could not have done it without her! And her office where she uses to teach is amazing it makes you feel that you are in a safe space it just feels like if you're in your own home.

Marisol is one of the best things to have happened for my pregnancy! Previously having 2 prior C…read moresections I was having drs tell me left and right that I could not have a VBAC even after doing my own research. Marisol helped me achieve my goal of a natural birth and I can't thank her enough. She believed in me, helped me make informed decision, and cared for me throughout the rest of my pregnancy and labor/delivery. She is very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring and I'll recommend her to any future mamas I know

I was referred to Dr. Samadi when my baby girl was measuring a bit smaller than she should have…read morebeen. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and professional. Dr. Samadi was very thorough and reassuring of all the questions I had each visit. There can be a wait time, but it is so worth it to see him and once you get the hang of calling to check in first it's very doable and you find a rhythm. I am incredibly thankful to Dr. Samadi and his team and anyone who sees him is in great hands!

Specialist office for high -pregnancy , in the middle of downtown Bakersfield…read more Care quality: needs improvement as all the front desk girls should be on the same page when scheduling, I checked in for my 10: 40 am to do the paperwork when my set appointment was at 10:45, i informed the front desk girl if I could have the new patient forms while I wait and sit down. She proceeds to tell me to have a seat. From 10:40am -11:30 I got up and complained to her 45 min wait was unacceptable , the specialist didn't see me until 12:07 am. My hands and feet were swelling up from all the sitting down and standing up, I was exhausted & upset. I waited that long to be seen Just to tell me what I already knew , baby is on a smaller size, unable to tell me the gender, to be very cautious about picking up anything heavy. The receptionist could've been more helpful to make sure everyone was checked inn but I was informed why I didn't check inn over the phone?!? 1) the receptionist who called me , left a message I had an appointment. She left no address on my voicemail 2) called the office to confirm my appointment and she responds with okay, I gave her my name and all she was okay 3) thank the caller, confirm their information and provide caller with your hours, address and process of checking inn. 4) front desk girls don't greet you, don't make eye contact and waiting period can be long without them telling you so. I can go on but I rather not, do better & being kind to others is FREE

Had my successful VBAC today NO THANKS to Dr Anucha. He denied me care at the hospital and would…read morenot admit me while in active labor unless I agreed to a repeat C-Section, despite me being well past the recommended time interval between deliveries. Had to transfer by car having very painful contractions to KMC and got excellent care. Had my baby within a few hours. VBAC seeking mamas, please find another doctor. Do your body and your baby a favor and find a doctor that practices evidence-based care.

Dr. Anucha has been the absolute best! I started going to him when I found out I was pregnant with…read moremy second baby, I'm now 6 weeks postpartum from my second c-section. Every single thing has been amazing! From office visits to the hospital/delivery/surgery everything was done with care. My visits were usually pretty fast, the staff was pleasant and I'm actually bummed I don't get to see them as much anymore

Lauri attended me at the birth of my second child and virtually for the birth of my third. She was…read morevery attentive to my needs and went above and beyond to advocate for me at the hospital. I love the energy she brings to the birth experience and I also appreciate the space the gives to allow mothers to truly "birth uninterrupted." She knew the perfect balance between the two and is very knowledgeable about pregnancy and labor! I highly recommend Lauri as a doula and have loved the relationship we built throughout my pregnancy and onward.

I had lauri as my birth doula when I had my daughter, we met way before I gave birth up until I…read moregave birth. She was with me and my fiancé at the hospital. She eased my nerves and my anxiety. My birth plan didn't go as planned and I ended up having a c section but Lauri was supportive. I can't recommend Lauri enough as a doula.