Birthing Rhythm is truly the gold standard when it comes to midwifery. We were so impressed with the level of care we received from start to finish. Beth Cannon has a wealth of knowledge & treats your entire family with such compassionate and excellence. She and everyone in her circle are incredibly skilled, trustworthy & a joy to work with. Prenatal appts are so comprehensive and never rushed. You have access to loads of information and resources to help you navigate the different stages of pregnancy and beyond. Options & recommendations are offered and your decisions are always respected. ***If you have concerns about the possibility of an emergency during labor/birth, please know you are in the BEST hands with Beth and her team.*** They are educated, equipped and prepared to manage urgent situations while maintaining clear communication, respect, and gentleness every step of the way. In my case, I had a retained placenta and a postpartum hemorrhage, but Beth, Jen & Mikki went above and beyond to care for me and my family through it all. They calmly communicated my options, took swift action, and gave tons of extra support and check-ins until I was fully recovered. I truly don't think any other midwife would have gone to the lengths that they did so seemingly effortlessly. Couldn't imagine having anyone else They say it takes a village, and in hiring Birthing Rhythm, you get a village. Beth has a vast and thoughtfully built community of experts, specialists and sincere care-givers to come alongside you in whatever your journey brings! read more

I don't even know where to start with Beth, Jenn and team because "amazing" doesn't feel like a big enough word. I went into this birth after a previous C-section, really hoping for a HBAC but honestly not fully trusting that my body would get me there. After a few days of what felt like never-ending contractions (turns out it was prodromal labor), I was completely exhausted and starting to spiral a bit mentally. Beth helped us figure out what was actually going on--baby had flipped posterior--and gave us really clear direction on what to do next. No pressure, no fear, just calm, grounded guidance. By the time active labor hit, I was in a pretty raw place. Tired, emotional, unsure. When Beth and team arrived, everything shifted. She was so calm and steady, and I could feel that she trusted my body even when I didn't. Things moved fast after her arrival . At one point baby's shoulder got a little stuck and I remember hearing timing being called out, but Beth handled it so calmly and confidently that there was never panic in the room. Within moments, he was in my arms. It was intense, messy, beautiful, and honestly one of the most empowering experiences of my life. Every birthing person deserves the kind of experience Beth and her team provide. Coming from a previous C-section, the difference between my two births couldn't have been more opposite. This time I felt seen, respected, and truly taken care of in a way I didn't even realize I was missing before. Forever grateful for her. Would choose her again a thousand times. read more

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Choosing Beth & Jen for a home birth was one of the best decisions of my life. They are two Angels you meet for your most sacred experience. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, grounded, and deeply supportive emotionally, physically, and mentally. Their level of expertise immediately made us feel safe and confident, while their calm presence created a truly sacred and peaceful birth environment. Their referral team for whatever you need is top notch and amazing. What sets them apart is how emotionally connected they are to you. You are never treated like a number or a protocol. They take the time to understand your wishes, your values, and your vision for birth and then they honor it with precision and care. I felt held, supported, and fully respected every step of the way. The home birth experience they provide is truly concierge-level and luxurious, while still being extremely safe and medically sound. Being in my own space allowed my body to relax naturally, avoid unnecessary interventions, and move intuitively through labor--something that is often difficult in a hospital setting. The result was a birth that felt empowering, peaceful, and exactly how I had hoped it would be. If you are deciding between hospital birth and home birth, I cannot recommend this team enough. Their knowledge, presence, and personalized care make home birth not only a safe option, but an exceptional and deeply fulfilling one. It Absolutely worth what they charge ( even more ) and its affordable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Beth and her team supported us through our third pregnancy and second home birth. We felt so well cared for and safe in her care because of her wealth of knowledge and experience. It wasn't the easiest pregnancy or birth but Beth and her team were the perfect partners to bring our third and last baby into the world safely and with so much love and care. Beth really cares for you, your baby, your partner and your whole family. She offers a holistic approach to pre-natal care, birth and postpartum care which was what we wanted. We cannot say enough in favor of home births with Beth and her team. read more

Beth and her team go above and beyond for their families--they officially feel and become a part of the family! I had them for baby #2 and #3 and both times were such beautiful experiences. They encourage siblings to attend the prenatal visits and be a whole part of the process. That's definitely not something you can experience in most places! All tests and labs is done warmly, and I also value their relationship with dr stu fischbein for ultrasounds and any other potential issues, so all bases are covered. The postpartum care is always my absolute favorite part. The way I was taken care of throughout, Beth & her whole team work like nurturing ninjas if that makes sense. They also were pretty epic in handling my surprise breech birth! To this day even years later and no longer living in Los Angeles, I know I can always text Beth with any question. She's a wealth of knowledge but most importantly actually cares about her families. 1000000% recommend her. read more

We just had our second home birth with Beth and her team, and we cannot say enough amazing things about her. Her prenatal care leading up to both births (one in 2019 and one a couple weeks ago!) was extraordinary. She asks such thoughtful questions and really helped my husband and I navigate this process together. Her answers to questions were always honest and caring, and she made everything a dialogue--always wanting to hear our desires and help us sort through information when we weren't sure of something. Her postpartum care is unmatched, and she truly celebrated me and my family in such a genuine way, not to mention providing us with exquisite medical care, answering our every question as new parents and going above and beyond to help us way longer than any provider would. We've stayed in touch because she's so important to our family. I had the birth of my dreams both times, and I attribute so much of that to the support she provided. She made me and my husband feel at ease, confident, and informed. During both births, she honored my wishes, kept us calm, and kept our babies safe and thriving. She is truly a talented midwife, knowing how to navigate nuanced situations and incredible at trusting the body and physiological birth, and knowing exactly what is needed at any given moment, and I have never felt more held and in such trusted hands. Beth is truly a gem, and we wouldn't have chosen anyone else for our second birth. I thank my lucky stars we found her and got to have two incredible home births under her exquisite care. Plus, the advocacy work she does in support of physiological birth and midwives and doulas and teaching others is so important. I cannot recommend her and her team enough! Thank you, Beth, for helping to make birth such a powerful, empowering experience. read more

Beth and her team did such an amazing job caring for our family every step of the way! We interviewed multiple midwives and OBs and my body was instantly relaxed in Beth's office and I knew I had found the right person to be on this journey with (it also helped that she had rave reviews from my dear friend who delivered with her earlier in the year). Even with the craziness of COVID in 2020 the duration of my pregnancy, she was calm and careful and I felt so safe in her care. She was always available to answer any question big or small and I looked forward to all the check ups because she gave me all the time and attention I could want- so much more than a traditional OB. After 48 hrs of laboring at home with her it was clear that it would be wise to transfer to a hospital since he was essentially stuck so we did so calmly and we're able to bring our baby safely into the world with the help of modern medicine. Her calm demeanor kept me calm and in the zone the whole labor and even the transfer to the hospital was easy because she had us pre-register just in case. Her postpartum care was unparalleled! I felt so incredibly supported and I think it even helped prevent PPD because I felt so supported and felt like someone who care was always just a text away. And look at how my baby looked into her eyes so fondly at just 6 weeks old. We Couldn't recommend Beth more highly! read more

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I did half my pregnancy in the medical system and switched to midwifery and Beth from 6 months. The difference was huge!! Beth's team were so loving and caring I became a woman doing the most natural thing a woman can do, in care having a child rather than something to poke, prod or use scare tactics of all the things that could go wrong. She was always available for my questions and I knew I was in great hands with years and years of knowledge hundreds of births experienced and the tenderness new momma's need. I cannot recommend Beth and her team highly enough if you want your experience of pregnancy to be beautiful, informative and nurturing then this the place to come read more

Beth and her team of wonders are amazing. I have known Beth for many years and she is not only a wonderful midwife when it comes to prenatal and post partum care, but she is also an incredible asset for supporting women during their most important life transitions. I recently took my teenage daughter to see her, so that we could talk about what is coming ahead and how to prepare for womanhood. Beth was warm, knowledgeable and funny. I couldn't think of a better way to prepare my daughter for her adult life than knowing that she can rely on an amazing midwife like Beth. read more

Beth cannon and her team at birthing rhythm midwifery are absolutely amazing! I wish I knew about midwifery and home birthing right from the start of my pregnancy. Unfortunately I only found out about birthing rhythm midwifery after my OB refused to answer my questions and didn't support my birth preferences at 33 weeks pregnant. They were very accommodating and understanding and gave me (and my husband) excellent prenatal care and counseling. Birthing rhythm midwifery's holistic and compassionate approach to my family, baby and me were such a revelation. I hope I can have my next baby with them and have that experience from the get-go. Thank you Beth and team! Highly recommend you!! read more

This review is long overdue as I had the baby in 2019. I am writing this after having my second baby which brought clarity to my first pregnancy and birth. I hope this story can help someone. First off, let me start off by saying that I really put my trust in Beth and her team. During our first consultation visit and all of the prenatal visits my husband and I felt as if we were in good hands and we were genuinely cared for. However, as the months continued, they seemed to get increasingly annoyed with my questions and had an attitude. When my blood panel from the state came back and my PAPP-A was low (a few other tests were low as well) they reassured me that there really was no reason to do that testing and it doesn't mean anything. They would also constantly mention my son was small but nothing I should be "concerned about". Other than that, I had zero indications of any complication. My due date came and went and just so it is out in the open, in the state of California, midwives cannot legally attend a homebirth past 42 weeks (I didn't know this). I wasn't concerned since the average FTM gives birth at 41 weeks 1 day and Beth and her team reassured me all was well. When 41w came around and I still had no signs of labor, I expressed my concerns to Beth and her team. Their response was to not worry, the baby is coming, and stress inhibits oxytocin so try to just relax. I felt reassured that the baby was coming and everything was fine. Around 41w3d, they ordered me to see their OBGYN Dr. Fishbein (spelling?) as a precaution. When I saw him, he said I had low fluid but it's not a big deal. They also saw one deceleration on my monitoring but also said it wasn't a concern. They sent me home and said to come back 3 days later as a final checkup before I went to a hospital (because I would pass the 42 weeks). When I got home, I didn't feel right. I didn't trust the doctor they sent me to and my son was kicking frantically when I would sit in a leaning forward position (as the midwives instructed me to). I mentioned it to my husband we agreed something felt off about the appointment. I contacted an OBGYN that I had seen on the early weeks of my pregnancy. He knew I was going the midwifery route. I begged him to take a look even though I was not his patient. He agreed and I went in to his office late that same afternoon. He did an ultrasound and said I had almost NO amniotic fluid left. He did a stress test and also saw decelerations. He mentioned to me that I needed to be admitted immediately at a hospital and the baby needed to come out very soon. I went in to the hospital and I didn't even inform Beth and her team. That trust was lost when they showed no care in the world for the signs in front of them. The doctor (Dr. Yasharpour) was great. He tried his best to get me to dilate. He tried pitocin, the bulb, he even did an infusion to replace the amniotic fluid to buy me more time to dilate. After 20 hours of labor, a failed induction, and my son's heart rate dropping multiple times during the induction, I had to have an emergency c section. My son came out barely breathing, bruised, wrinkled, and extremely small. He was 41w6d and wore PREEMIE outfits. They found out that I have a condition called IUGR (Intra Uterine Growth Restriction). It is where the placenta doesn't give sufficient blood/oxygen/fluid to the baby so the baby doesn't grow well in (especially in the weight gain phase of the third trimester). It can be potentially fatal as the placenta can fail once you're in your third trimester. The low PAPP-A and my baby being so small were how they could've caught this. Beware that midwifery will NOT use modern medicine even if it is warranted. They should have known about this condition through their training. And with my second baby, I had the SAME condition. I chose to go the route of modern medicine and I'm glad I did. I'm not trying to say NEVER go the midwifery route. But pregnancy and birth CAN BE very unpredictable. I am a healthy, active person and I NEVER would've thought I have this condition. Also to add, when Beth called me to ask what happened, and they came over to my house to see the baby, they blamed ME for not going into labor. They said I didn't listen to them and take the supplements, have sex, walk, etc all the BS that wouldn't have worked anyways as my son was stuck in my pelvis and wouldn't have ever come out on his own. They said they "cared", and they were patient enough to answer all my many many questions, that I should've called them to be with me at the hospital. What a waste of $6500. They took that. Ladies just know, if you go over the 42 weeks and have to go to the hospital, they still take your money. I do not think Beth and her team handled my situation appropriately. They put my son at risk and I have to share this. I'm just glad my son is healthy and he is such a happy, bright, boy today read more

Beth is a warm, intuitive, gentle and knowledgeable midwife. She has provided care to me and my family and friends for years. She is a dedicated practitioner who always puts mom and baby first. She has committed her life to this work and she's a passionate caregiver. Her patients and clients are like family to her. She's astute and knowledgeable and shares her talents and love generously. I'd give ten stars if I could. Thank you Beth! read more

I'm writing on my husbands account since I don't do Yelp. I loved Beth and her wonderful team. They helped me to feel empowered regarding my pregnancy, helped me to get gestational diabetes so under control that I was able to have a home birth as planned and my son was the perfect size, smaller than my previous kids actually. They were emotionally supportive when I expressed disagreement with them and really made me feel like they were on my side. They introduced me to a whole other way of respectful gynecological care also which I sure wish was the norm! Plus they talked to my blood vessels ... every visit was fun! Thanks guys! read more

Beth is the most nurturing and caring midwife. She has so much experience welcoming babies in all types of situations. Her and her team welcomed me with open arms when I happened to go into labor when my midwife was out of town (Labor Day weekend 2014- midwives need breaks too!) Beth was so reassuring and calm and with one look at me in the shower she got the tub ready for me right away. This was my second pregnancy and I made it to 41 weeks exact! My first pregnancy took me to 41 weeks and 5 days! Once in the tub I was able to quickly welcome my little boy into my arms. It was so much quicker but equally amazing as my first home birth. I went on and had a third wonderful homebirth in August of 2016 with Beth and her amazing team. I then got pregnant with my fourth bebe and again I called onto Beth and her team for their knowledgeable care. It was a physically exhausting pregnancy but every time I left my midwife appointments I felt so motivated and encouraged to get through it. I went into labor the day after my son had an ear procedure done an I hadn't had any sleep. I was physically drained and felt like I didn't have the strength to keep going. I told Beth I felt the baby was stuck and my husband and I made the decision of going to the hospital. Beth and her team came with me to the hospital and advocated for me not to get a C-section because I was already 10cm dialated. Instead I was given an epidural to relax and a peanut pillow to lay with. Maybe a couple hours passed and I felt baby coming out on his own. Doctor barely made it to catch my baby but Beth, Tasha and Juli were there through it all. My baby boy was born St. Patrick's day 2018 and he weighed 10lbs. 3oz. I'm so thankful we got to meet Beth and have her be a part of such an important part of our family's story. read more

I fired my OBGYN when I was 6 months pregnant after she prescribed me antibiotics for regular yeast infection. I was struggling to find great midwife after me and my husband decided we wanted to do home-birth and thankfully I got recommended to one of the best midwives in Los Angeles area! Beth provided me and my husband with so much great information, education and reassurance in all areas. Her team was always accommodating with times and days for appointments. They were always kind, caring and flexible. The birth of our daughter Maya was everything we wanted and beyond. I recommend Beth and her team to all of my friends now. read more

I trusted Beth and her team with the very successful birth of my first born son. I am forever grateful for Beth and her teams expertise in the bringing of life to this earth. Beth is incredible and well versed in her understanding of the birth process. I felt safe as did my wife. To be perfectly honest, it was the most beautiful experience of my life to witness these powerful women along side my amazing wife carry this awe inspiring journey! read more

i sought midwifery care after a disappointing initial OB appointment when i was around 8 weeks pregnant. i was emotional, overwhelmed, nervous, all the things. beth and her team sat with me in their cozy office for a consultation for as long as i needed, answering all my questions, comforting me, making me feel so loved and supported and safe. i knew right away beth was going to be my midwife. my husband felt exactly the same way. she gained our trust instantly through her transparency, guidance, confidence, and through her trust in me as the mama. she was also so respectful of my husband and included him every step of the way. i felt cared for, supported, loved and safe with beth and her team my entire pregnancy. every visit was detail-oriented, educational, loving...i never wanted my appointments to end. we laughed, we had fun. we talked about the serious stuff and the important stuff. it was like i gained a family at the same time as i was growing mine. no moments were ever rushed, none of my questions or concerns were ever brushed off. i never felt silly asking things. beth provided me with all of the information i needed to read and educate myself on how to best take care of myself, spiritually and physically, in order to optimize my chances for a low risk/no complications pregnancy and birth. i knew nothing was guaranteed and that pregnancy and birth can sometimes be a bit unpredictable, but beth showed me all the ways i could minimize risks for the not-so-ideal stuff. she was always calm and confident in me while also being real about possible shifts in plans in some not-so-common instances. our appointments were informative and educational while avoiding a sterile, unemotional vibe. they were perfect. instead of fearing the unknown and all the scary shit, i felt informed and like i held a healthy amount of nervousness that beth never failed to soothe. beth was the calm, confident, peaceful, strong, brave rock during my labor that allowed me to feel all of those things. the second my confidence started to slip, one word from her mouth or one second of eye contact with her brought it back. the second i started to lose control of my breath, one quick reminder from her helped me slow it down again. when i briefly stopped believing in myself, she believed in me hard enough for the both of us. when i didn't think i could do it anymore, she knew i could. my son was born at home in the birthing pool with beth and her team by my side supporting me every step of the way. he was a perfect, healthy little dude. beth stayed with me for hours - helping me deliver my placenta, helping my boy latch, making me feel like a freakin' badass goddess mother, creating space for my husband and i to peacefully soak those first moments up, getting me comfortable, helping us settle into bed...i seriously had the most perfect birth team. she came over less than 24 hours later to check on us and to help with breastfeeding struggles we were having. they had donor milk with them, and they stayed with us and helped us for as long as we needed them. when my boy was jaundice, she coordinated with my pediatrician to get us stronger bili lights. when i needed her advice and guidance, she was just a text or phone call away. when i struggled for months with anxiety and intrusive thoughts, she was there. i was able to continue my postpartum appointments well beyond 6 weeks until i felt ready to stop scheduling them. it was up to me. the support never ended. i still reach out to beth with questions and concerns and my son is over a year old now. i will hire beth and her team for midwifery care every single time i get pregnant. i'm so blessed they are close to me and available to me. i love them with my whole heart and am so grateful for them. read more

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I would be lost without Beth Cannon and her team. They were gentle, knowledgeable and able to answer every question and worry that arose through my pregnancy and delivery. My labor lasted for 3 days and all 3 of my midwives stayed by my side. Making sure that baby and myself were well. I never knew this side of birth and how beautiful it could be. Thank you for making the most important event in my life so beautiful and for reminding me of my strength and for always giving me credit for the delivery. read more

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Beth and the Birthing Rhythm team are the most compassionate, empathetic and knowledgeable team. They provided me with a high level of care, helped me gain confidence for my home birth and were available 24/7. I was in prodromal labor for 4.5 days and don't believe I would've successfully had my baby at home without the wisdom + attention of this team. I always felt safe and in my power. I struggled mentally post birth for a long while and Beth went above and beyond by offering future visits to ensure my transition into motherhood was supported. Find me an OB that cares at all about your mental health! Can't recommend Beth + her team enough. read more

Beth, Haize, and Lindsey were my midwives. It was truly a magical experience from the first meeting. They were all so knowledgeable, tuned in, and understanding of my desired vision of best possible outcomes! Also huge party of the experience they were real, loving, hilarious. Makes pregnancy so much better when you know you have a solid team! read more

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Beth and her team gave me the birth of my dreams. I switched to Beth as my caregiver around 20 weeks, the difference in care was night and day. I felt so supported, empowered, and in complete control of my pregnancy journey. I had seen an OB for my first pregnancy and have vivid memories of sitting in a waiting room for 30-45 minutes followed by a 10 minute appointment that left me feeling so disconnected from my pregnancy, more like a number in the system. Every appointment with Beth I had the opportunity to really dive in and talk about how I'm feeling, what I'm eating, what's going on emotionally and physically in my body. The prenatal care was exceptional and made me feel seen and heard. My birth was so dreamy. I knew that with Beth on my team I could just let go and trust the process, it was such a special life changing experience that I'm still growing from. I felt so supported by her and her team after my birth. I was truly sad when I had my final 6 week appointment and we wouldn't be seeing each other regularly again. If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and caring midwife, Beth is the one. I would recommend her to everyone I know. She really is the best. read more

Beth and her team came to our rescue when our midwife was at another birth and we couldn't have had a more smooth and successful homebirth. For our third child Choosing Beth and her team was a no-brainer, and again we had a perfect homebirth experience. Immense care throughout the pregnancy, prompt arrival during labor, and supportive follow up give us no hesitation in recommending Beth as our first choice to anyone looking for a midwife in the Los Angeles area. read more

Beth is an incredible midwife (!) - her calm, loving, strong, supportive energy was exactly what I was seeking when pregnant with my Daughter. I'm so grateful for all the time I spent with Beth throughout my pregnancy. She empowered me as a woman, answered every question I had and always held space for my feelings. During labor, I felt empowered in my intuition, strong and supported- I knew my daughter and I had the right team. My prenatal experience was everything I had hoped for it to be- patient, loving and supportive. My labor was transformative in every way my soul needed and Beth was fierce in her role by our side. My postnatal care was nurturing and loving. My Daughter is now 14 months young, and Beth still keeps in touch with us, always sending us love and light. I can't wait for baby number two, with Beth by our side - our earth angel. I'm grateful for the time I spent with her, through such special experiences, I feel as though in my heart we are now family. God Bless read more

I had two gorgeous homebirths in the water with Beth. She is truly a skilled and highly trained professional. The prenatal and postpartum care I received from Beth and her team was top notch. They empowered me to make my own choices and helped my husband feel comfortable and confident birthing at home. Beth follows the standard obstetrical protocol that a new mother expects, and I always felt well cared for. We have so much gratitude for all the love and kindness Beth and her team showed us, and we have two beautiful children who were lucky enough to be born with a fabulous midwife. Homebirth isn't for everyone. You must be a person who is willing to take responsibility for your body and birth experience, understanding that it may not always turn out how you desire. However, if you do choose to go this route know that you will be in the best of hands with Beth. read more

Beth is an absolute gem of a person and a midwife. She's professional, caring, warm, considerate, open minded, and extremely skilled at what she does. I loved working with her throughout my pregnancy and she and her incredible team supported me in what was the birth of my dreams. She has a real gift of empowering people to tap into their innate strength. She's never pushy or dogmatic - she's always respectful and kind. I trust her implicitly. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her hit the jackpot. I recommend her in the highest esteem. read more

Beth and her team are the warmest, most competent, and truly caring midwives. They've caught two of my three children, helped me navigate through a scary NIPT test results, navigate horrendous and I mean horrendous morning sickness, and navigate the early days and weeks of newborn life. They're so supportive, non-judgmental, educated and and if I ever had another child I would come to them without a shadow of a doubt. Midwifery care is the best thing ever and Beth and her team are the best of the best. read more

I met Beth back in 2018, after a successful delivery with another midwife at a birthing center with my first born. My previous midwife had moved out of the area and I was on the search for another midwife - this time for homebirth. Beth was suggested to me, but before I could reach out I miscarried. I called Beth among other midwives in the area, unsure what to do. She was the only one who offered me support. After I went to her office and met her in person, I immediately knew I would use her services again. After conceiving a third time, I went straight to her and from there met the entire team and began my care. Every appointment was enjoyable, informative, and was structured around my specific needs and wants. Personalized maternal care is extremely important to me. Any concern, Beth would investigate and also offer me emotional support along the way. If I was sick, she would respond to me with care instructions and would continue to check in on me. As my due date approached, I became even more impressed, because she went through her file and verbally detailed everything I had wanted in my birth plan, without me even having written one. If things didn't go according to plan, she was prepared and had me ready of what to expect. She didn't miss a single beat, and the birth still brings me to tears. After conceiving my third, Beth was my first call. It was thrilling to connect again, however, my family had plans to move across the country. I continued my care as long as I could with her. Oddly, I moved to the area that Beth's family resides, and we were able to connect for an in person appointment out of state. She wanted to ensure that I had a dependable midwife and continued to check in on me throughout my pregnancy and even postpartum (something she chose to do with me no longer being a client). While I had good care and a wonderful homebirth with another midwife, Beth will forever be THE one. Nothing gets past her. I'm forever grateful to Beth and all the wonderful women at Birthing Rhythm. Thank you for making me feel loved and empowered throughout my pregnancies and birth experience! read more

Beth and her extraordinary team of midwives, Jennifer Buonamassa and Lindsey Rei were a true Godsend for the birth of our second son at our home. Beth's experience in the field and professionalism engendered instant trust in her and her team. Her straight shooting, compassionate, humorous sweetness made me feel at ease throughout my pregnancy and was crucial in my labor and delivery process. Her steadfastness and informed confidence made me certain she had my back every step of the way. She helped shepherd me through a few tricky, pivotal moments during labor that not only showed even more of her true colors but also put me at ease and centered me in self trust in a way that was deeply empowering. I could not be more grateful for her generosity and her profound service. read more

I met Beth and her team when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my 2nd son, after my research and soul-searching led me to plan a home birth. I never previously considered myself a home birth candidate but I knew that my best chances at a VBAC were at home, so I needed a provider who would support that choice whole-heartedly and Beth fit the bill. The midwifery model of care is NEXT LEVEL. I was blown away by the prenatal visits and how different they were from a typical OBGYN prenatal visit. Barefoot and sitting on a couch with my husband and older son in Beth's office sometimes felt more like a social visit or even a therapy session. We truly looked forward to each visit. Her team took the time to understand my medical history, desires for my birth experience, and they involved my whole family in the process. Beth is an expert in her field and I never experienced any fear for my safety and my baby's safety during my labor. She knows when it is appropriate to intervene but more importantly when to step back and let nature take the lead. My home labor resulted in a non-emergent transfer and cesarean, which was very difficult to process. Beth and the team were available immediately upon my homecoming to debrief the birth with me, assist me with my recovery, check in on baby, etc.. Having the postpartum home visits were so much better than having to make the journey into a doctor's office while deep in the postpartum recovery period. Overall I am so happy to have met Beth. We have continued to keep in touch since my son's birth and I hope to one day HBAC my next child with Beth by my side. read more

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Beth and her team bring years of incredible medical experience, exepertise and knowledge. Beth is an incredible midwife. She was with us for both of our births. She looks at the whole mother/woman/birther, she is meticulous, caring, and also laid back. A wonderful combination - she was reassuring and always had a solution when something came up. Available 24/7 and her after care is spectacular. She stitched me up with care. If a wholistic, healing approach to birth, pre and post partum is what you are looking for, don't walk, run to Beth. She is one in a million. As is her whole team. Loving, caring and holding space for your baby to make his or her debut into the world. read more

I've trusted Beth with my life numerous times, and it's been a privilege every time. She is warm, respectful, honest, and extremely knowledgeable and professional. I regularly go to her for baby-child-and-woman-related advice, and I refer people to her as often as I can. Anyone who becomes a client of Birthing Rhythm Midwifery is in the best hands!!! read more

Beth Canon is everything I ever wanted in a midwife. I actually wanted to have another baby, because I wanted to give birth again with her! She has the best energy, is so grounded, and her practice is all about empowerment, body autonomy, and true informed consent. I interviewed handfuls of midwives in LA and no one compares. I actually wish I could give birth again, just to experience it again with her! Plus, Beth's after care is also on another level. I felt so well cared for and loved hanging out with her and her team after my babies were born. It's the way birthing is supposed to be. I can't say enough great things about her practice. I am just so grateful to have found her. She absolutely changed my life! read more

Beth and her team were simply amazing. They gave tireless, dedicated, professional, and compassionate care from pregnancy, to labor, to postpartum care. My wife and my birth plan didn't work out as planned, but Beth and the team were with us at each step. Their calm, confident reassurance helped us navigate each phase of my wife's labor. Truth be told, early on I didn't think too much about going with a traditional birth experience vs. having midwives support my wife in labor. For any out there who are debating if you'll go with a traditional hospital labor or a midwife-assisted labor, stop debating now and go with Birthing Rhythm. The dedicated support you will get from Beth and her team was PRICELESS. I even told her that she should charge more for her services for all that you'll be receiving from them. I don't regret for a second going with Beth and her team. They were amazing. What a wealth of wisdom and experience these women have. Even more than being their clients, my wife and I truly feel like we've become part of their family. I'm so grateful for them, and we're blessed to welcome our little son into the world thanks to Beth and her team! read more

I can't say enough positive and loving words about Beth and her team. I have never experienced so much CARE in the healthcare system. I worked with them through my first pregnancy, and they were full of gentle guidance, advice, helpful direction and words of wisdom. All the while, they were instilling in me the knowledge that my instincts and my body could be trusted. They are a knowledgable, kind, and professional team. Both my husband and I could rave about them for days! read more

My wife and I just had our son at our home with Beth, Laura and Tasha on Feb 12, 2017 and I simply can't say enough good things about these people. This was our second home birth, the first was with different midwives, and this experience was infinitely better in every way thanks to Beth and her team. They're warm, professional, very well-informed, caring and lovely as midwives and as people. From the moment we met Beth we felt a connection to her and, more importantly, a comfort with her as the person responsible for the well-being of my wife and baby at the birth. Our expectations were high when we hired her and she and her team actually exceeded them throughout. At the birth itself Beth, Laura and Tasha managed to be constantly present and involved without ever imposing themselves on the proceedings until it was really time. I called them "birth ninjas" because they seemed to weave silently in and out of our space with incredible grace providing insight here and there but really letting the process happen in its own way. When it was time to deliver they moved in and worked seamlessly together. It was especially amazing for me as the husband to have these 3 incredible women there (along with our fantastic doula Nina Phelan). I was able to focus entirely on being there for my wife and enjoying the moment. Overall the birth experience was exactly what we were hoping for and that is due directly to these amazing midwives. read more

Beth provided prenatal care and attended our home birth in 2011-12. She helped me give birth to a little boy in my bedroom, coaching my loving husband to catch our babe in the early morning hours of a beautiful spring day. Very exciting event. I found Beth's care during the prenatal period and on birth day to be superb. I am ever so grateful for the love and attention she gave to my family. Prenatal appointments were thorough and thoughtful. Many thanks to Beth and Sarah for their time, attention and intentions. read more

I am reposting this here because yelp notified me that the business had it removed for lack of detail. so here it is again in more detail. We had a negative experience with Beth and her team. There were red flags during my wife's pregnancy that were ignored, and my child was very close to losing his life because of it. She had an ultrasound done at 5 months and everything seemed normal. Later in her term, she because very large. Her stomach protruded much more than our last pregnancy. (which was a wonderfully successful home birth in brooklyn overseen by a different midwife) My wife had expressed concerns about the size of our son to Beth and her responses were via text, and were very short in saying there was no issue. She didn't ask more questions or have any interest in investigating further. She dismissed it as normal and discouraged us from getting another ultrasound. We made a huge mistake in trusting her. Our son was over 11lbs. He was birthed at home, and as you may imagine, birthing an 11lb child at home is no easy feat. Because the cord was caught around his neck, and he was lodged in the birth canal for so long, his brain was deprived of oxygen. Once my wife finally pushed him out, he was grey and lifeless, and beth was unable to revive him with CPR. We called 911, and i jumped into the back of an ambulance with a lifeless son in my arms, leaving my wife bleeding and in shock on our bathroom floor. They were able to revive him on the way to the hospital, but he had suffered brain damage from hypoxia. He was in a coma for 5 days before he gained consciousness. (THE PEOPLE AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES ARE THE MOST AMAZING PEOPLE IN THE WORLD AND MY SON IS ALIVE BECAUSE OF THEM) I am supremely disappointed in the midwife services provided by Birthing Rhythm. They were dismissive of legitimate signals that something was wrong, and Beth underestimated the weight of our son when she was assessing him manually in their office. This was irresponsible on their part. Had we known his weight prior, we would have opted to deliver in a birthing center of hospital. On our part, we learned an incredible lesson which is never let any midwife or doctor have more authority than your intuition. If your gut says something doesn't feel right, don't let anyone talk you out of investigating further. I am happy to share our experiences in greater detail with anyone to whom they may be helpful. My cell number is 917-407-9295. read more

Our beautiful baby boy was born on February 1, 2016. Beth and her team are excellent!!!! Beth is very knowledgable, warm, caring, and always available to answer any questions or concerns. This was my first pregnancy and my experience was wonderful... We always looked forward to our prenatal visits. Although I did not end up having a natural birth (though I did try and got up to 9 centimeters at home) Beth was at our side at the hospital when I pushed for another 6 hours and then when I ended up having a C-section... having her there was very comforting and we appreciate everything she did for us. If I were to get pregnant again I would definitely want Beth to be our midwife:) read more

I can't say enough in support of Beth and her outstanding team. I had two home births with Beth over the past 4 years. The care and support she (and her team) showed me throughout those pregnancies, births, and postpartum is just incredible. I don't have a hospital/OBGYN pregnancy and birth to compare it to, but I have heard from friends who went the medical route, and it couldn't be more different. Each prenatal apt was 1 hour. I was in a comfortable office space with the full team. They listened to my concerns, and often we would get really deep and emotional about fears, stress, and anxiety around the birth. Beth was always so easy to connect to and would really coach me through whatever I was feeling. Birth is always so unpredictable. My first was only 2.5 hour labor from start to finish. Beth and her team were quick to respond and get to me before my baby was born, then worked to help me integrate the experience since it was such a shock. My second baby was breach, so I had to have a OB come to my house for legal reasons. The process leading up to the birth was stressful since I wasn't sure I would be able to proceed with the home birth, but Beth and her team were there to support me every step of the way, listen to my concerns, and get me the support I needed. I trust them whole heartedly to help me determine what's best for me and then work out a plan to get it. Even after all of that with my pregnancies and birth, I think the thing that really stands out to me is the postpartum care. It's so overwhelming to have a newborn after going through birth. Beth and team come the next day to check on you, and as often as you need after that. It typically looks like 1 day after, 2 days after, 1 week after, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks. For my first baby, I also had an 8 week apt because I needed it. They connect you with mental health services, chiropractic, lactation support, spinning babies, yoga, pelvic floor therapy. Plus I was able to have my placenta encapsulated by her team. I just love them all so much. Beth and her team will forever hold a very special place in my heart and the story of our family. I can't imagine going through such a life changing process with anyone else. read more

Absolutely the best choice we could have made for the birth of our son. At 34 weeks into my pregnancy, I realized we needed to change our midwife. I contacted Beth and Laura and they met with us right away. As you can imagine, my husband and I had a lot of questions and concerns. They took the time to answer every single one, without us feeling rushed. For the first time we felt comforted, excited, and at peace with our midwifes. Each subsequent prenatal visit was exactly the same. All of our questions and concerns were address and answered. I cannot emphasize enough how comforting and assuring both Beth and Laura were. When it came time for the birth, Beth and Laura arrived so quickly, which was a good thing as my son was anxious, arriving quickly into this world. Throughout my whole labor, they were so quiet and comforting; they naturally created a warm, peaceful, and loving atmosphere, allowing me to relax and concentrate on the task at hand. Once my son was born, Beth and Laura assured we were both okay, before leaving the room and allowing my husband and I to bond with our son. I can honestly say that I have a very fond memory of my son's birth because of the care and support of Beth and Laura. The postnatal care was just as thorough and kindhearted. I never felt rushed and I could feel the care emanating from Beth and Laura. They truly cared and wanted to make sure that my son and I were adapting well to this new journey. I cannot thank them enough, and if my husband and I are lucky enough to become pregnant again, I will definitely call Beth and Laura. read more