Amanda was our midwife for our second child and we had a better experience than we could have imagined. We used east bay midwives for prenatal care, home birth and post natal care. Amanda brought both experienced midwifery care (our son was her 314th birth!) and a strong level of personal care. She is a birth worker that truly loves what she does, is incredibly skilled in her work, and has a deep sense of care for the mothers, families, and babies she works with. We were so impressed by how supported we felt during the entire pregnancy, birth, and post partum period. I truly wish every mother could receive midwifery care as exceptional as east bay midwives. We also had excellent experience with Grace and Sophia- the team that Amanda works with are also amazing birth workers. I highly recommend east bay midwives to someone that wants a safe, supported home birth with experienced and loving help! read more

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Had the home birth of my dreams; Amanda was with me starting 10 weeks gestation. She helped me overcome my worries, carried my troubles and showed up for me even during her own maternity leave. She was committed, confident and graceful. Amanda was excited for my birth and respected what I needed. From pregnancy, labor and delivery to postpartum; she showed me how the right care can make the world of a difference in one of the most powerful, challenging and vulnerable times. What an amazing way to bring life into the world. read more

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Amanda was a great midwife. Appointments never felt rushed and she always gave great advice/suggestions on stress management and any other issues I was having during my pregnancy (ie. getting a pregnancy pillow because of uncomfortable sleep). I always felt heard and a part of a team, never feeling like I had do something just because that's what was recommended, I always had a say. I always felt confident in her skills and knowledge and even more so when she sought the advice of another clinician regarding my anatomy. Although I ended up being transferred to the hospital during my labor, Amanda's care continued and helped keep me sane while being stuck in the hospital medical system. Postpartum care was beyond exceptional, especially for a first time mom. To be able to ask questions and advice at anytime of the day during those first weeks and beyond really helped my mental health. I'm very grateful I had Amanda to help guide me through my pregnancy/birth/postpartum, I would not hesitate to have her as my midwife again. read more

Amanda is warm, kind, thoughtful, and intelligent--everything you'd want keeping you safe and cozy for one of the most powerful times in your life. Amanda has a way of keeping it calm, cool and collected while also being real about what she's thinking, where things are going, and reassuring all along the way. She made our day everything we'd hoped while also allowing us to lead the way. Amanda and Jeanie work as a close team and we genuinely enjoyed spending the Labor Day with them. They are forever warm in our hearts. read more

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After a less than ideal birth experience at the hospital with an OBGYN with my first, I was determined to finds a midwife and have a different experience with my second. So I reached out to east bay midwives and I'm so so thankful for Amanda. Her knowledge, compassionate care and guidance is magical and I'm thankful to have been under her care. It was the prenatal care, birth experience and lost postpartum care of my dreams. I recommend any mom who is thinking of hiring a midwife to reach out to east bay to at least do an introductory call. You will not regret it. read more

Absolutely loved working with Jeannie and Amanda. They are two amazing midwives and really felt like family during the process. This was my third birth, I've done hospital/birthing center before and I would only ever do a home birth with east bay midwives if I had another. It was such an amazing experience from start to finish. My birth was so much more relaxing and calm at home and just gave me the best memories. I am so grateful for their attention to detail, information and kindness. Could not recommend more! Not related to care/east bay midwives: BUT personally didn't have great luck with the insurance adjuster recommended and cannot recommend her. read more

The midwifery care I received from Amanda was everything I could have hoped for and more. I completely trusted her judgement in every aspect of my prenatal care and birthing experience. All appointments and conversations were un-rushed, and her care was spiritually emotionally nurturing while also grounded in the latest research and sound decision making. My planned home birth turned into a hospital transfer. While this wasn't my original plan and I have past medical trauma, I felt empowered and safe during the entire experience. I credit the complete trust I had in Amanda as my care provider, and in the end, I had an extremely positive birthing experience. I am endlessly grateful to have had Amanda as my midwife! read more

We had an incredible experience with Amanda from the very beginning (including thoughtful phone conversations as I considered a home birth) until current day, which at 5+ months postpartum I'm hesitant to call "the end", as Amanda is still a resource for postpartum care. Prenatal care was thorough, with appointments that were dedicated to understand my total health picture and getting to know me as a person as well as meticulous care of our baby. She was always just a text or phone call away. We felt very well prepared for our home birth. Amanda was a supportive, confident and gentle presence during the birth of our daughter. She helped enable a peaceful scene, and my trust in her allowed me to trust myself throughout the whole process. We are so grateful for Amanda's care and for the the beautiful, smooth and intimate arrival of our daughter. read more

Working with Amanda has been truly amazing. This is our second midwife experience, many of our friends/family have gone this route, and we couldn't ask for a more supportive, educational and nourishing experience. Amanda is very knowledgeable, caring and capable. Our first baby was a homebirth, and we were excited for that again, but we ended up needing a medically necessary c-section this time -- and we were SO grateful to have Amanda on our team to guide us through the hospital experinece and to advocate on our behalf. Our baby is 3 months old, and the whole family is thriving, thanks in great part to Amanda and EB Midwives read more

Jeannie and Amanda are amazing. From my first communication via email and phone calls to learn more about what to expect with a home-birth, to prenatal visits, to the big day, to incredible postpartum care - I felt supported, heard, encouraged, respected, and loved by this team. They are professional, experienced, and kind in their communication and were an absolute joy to work with. Pregnancy and birth can present so many different twists and turns and Jeannie and Amanda have the wisdom and humor to meet each moment with curiosity and creative solutions. They will forever hold a very special place in my heart and I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a family centered pregnancy and birthing experience. read more

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I couldn't recommend Amanda more highly. Amanda is an amazing caregiver. We decided to do a home birth later in pregnancy and Amanda made sure to put effort in to get to know us and make us feel comfortable before baby. She does an amazing job making you feel safe and being a companion through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I truly cannot give a review that sums up what her skill, knowledge, experience, presence, and warm heart meant to me and my family as we welcomed in our second child. Labor was intense and challenging and having Amanda there for me made all the difference. read more

I had the most incredible experience with East Bay midwives delivering my third baby at home. After 2 hospital births (nearly a car birth...) I just felt like a home birth would be a less stressful option the third time around. Jeannie and Amanda were so incredible, informative, & supportive as they took over my care at around 16 weeks through the postpartum period. My husband and I are both providers (NP and MD) and I really appreciated their evidenced based approach to management and shared decision making with us. Once it was delivery time, I have never felt so supported during labor. They were truly amazing and I have the sweetest memories of this final baby being born. The cherry on top was the postpartum care for me and new baby care delivered to us from my bedroom. Highly recommend working with these very talented professionals. read more

We love our midwives! From our first appointment in January to our last appointment today, Jeannie and Amanda have cared for our family with love, compassion and a level of patient care that is unparalleled by the traditional healthcare system. When the shelter in place was ordered and in subsequent months, they didn't skip a beat and provided care virtually as well as in person with proper precautions. Each appointment was an hour long over the last eight months- at home and in their office. And in between visits? My husband and I could call or text with any concerns. I had a google free pregnancy because these women educated me all along the way. I would almost call it stress free in that way, except of course I had preeclampsia and was admitted to the hospital at 35 weeks. But again, these women are the reason that this was caught. I only had a slightly elevated BP, but they know me so well that they didn't dismiss it and ultimately led to the best care decision for me and our baby. While in the hospital they were on call for us via FaceTime too, so we were never truly alone. Our postpartum care continued to be incredible. My first week home, when I had edema, elevated BP's and a hematoma in my uterus, these women stayed in contact with the doctors that were in charge of my care at the hospital and caught the need for a second opinion. They advocated for my care and encouraged me to do the same. As I transfer to routine OB care, I'm sure I'll have a good provider but I will miss the care that these women have provided for me, my husband and our baby. The truly somber feeling is that we are privileged to have had this care. Many women in the United States die from complications in pregnancy and most simply see whatever OB is available for 15 minute appointments during pregnancy and beyond. There is so much room for improvement in our healthcare system and especially in maternal/fetal medicine. read more

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I always feel like shouting Jeannie and Amanda's praises from the literal rooftops. I'm a birth & postpartum doula so my standards were quite high as I interviewed different homebirth midwives. Jeannie and Amanda's combination of expertise, warmth, and just being such genuine and down-to-earth people make them a truly incredible team. On the medical side of things, they're the best. They have so much experience and I could tell they're actively staying up to date on the newest evidence and technology (in my experience, not all care providers do this). And as far as how cared-for I felt, both Jeannie and Amanda were always so communicative and on top of the logistics of what I'd need to prepare for the birth, when my appointments were, etc., while always making me feel like I was the only client they had. Basically they were extremely on top of things but never in a way that made me feel like "just another client." I could tell they really cared about me, my partner, and our family. Every prenatal visit left me feeling completely heard, understood, and like I was in expert and loving hands. During my (very fast) birth, they anticipated my needs before I could think of them. They also easily balanced their support with the support I was receiving from my partner and doula. Same with postpartum: their support was nothing short of amazing, especially as Jeannie (who's an IBCLC! Amazing!) helped me with early chestfeeding challenges and both Jeannie and Amanda checked in on me every couple days. I really, really love these two-- as midwives and as people. If they end up supporting you in your pregnancy and birth, you are very, very lucky. read more

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Outstanding, dependable, caring, scientific midwives! I will attempt to give a review from the perspective of the support partner rather than the birthing partner. Especially as a first time father, I felt scared to always be 'behind' or less 'knowledgeable', than my wife who had already read every book on birth. So in the visits before the labour I was expecting them to the quick and not understand much of what was happening - but the reality was quite different. Our visits, not like being in a hospital were never rushed, at times I was surprised by how they could just seem like chats. And although jargon and biological processes and acronyms arose in conversation, I never felt rushed or judged by EB midwives who always gave a thoughtful explanation. EB midwives are also very good at handling the mood and psychology during the labour, which I think is really perfectly illustrated by a moment I remember. It was more than half-way through the night and approaching 24 hours of contractions. Up to this point even though Amanda was monitoring the cervical dilation, she hadn't told us the number. My internal analogy was telling me that this was like a long flight, and it only get's longer if you look at the flight map every 5 minutes. But getting frustrated with her perceived lack of progress my wife asked to know how many centimeters she was dilated. What Amanda did then I thought was really skillful, she responded by asking what difference it would make to my wife. Even though the logic I thought was really obvious we went through it out-loud: if it was high that would be 'good', and if it was low that would be 'bad'. Having spoken this out-loud we realised it wasn't going to be helpful to know, and decided to keep going on with the labour, and stay in the moment. A few minutes later the labour shifted to a new phase, and we were past that difficult junction. Our baby was born very healthily, and but we never knew 'numerically' where we were in the labour, we were encouraged to feel it. (I'll repeat though that our midwives were measuring regularly, and using standard procedure.) Perhaps this is like going by feel rather than thinking that the birth is loading progress bar on a computer. I credit EB midwives for putting us in this mindspace. A lot of midwives really eat/breathe/sleep their work and EB midwives are no exception. They took care of us and held us through our birth superbly. Anybody who's wanting a homebirth midwife can't go wrong with t read more

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I interviewed a handful of midwives when I started my birth journey. Jeannie and Amanda stood out amongst the crowd. I immediately felt seen, heard, and safe. They listened not to respond but to just listen; a rare thing in a provider or in any relationship. They had a great rapport together and I knew I would be in good hands. It was a unique opportunity to be able to cultivate a relationship with both my midwives throughout my pregnancy. Most of the time, you don't meet the second midwife until the 36th week birth meeting. By my 36th week, I had already developed months long relationships with both Jeannie and Amanda. Feeling that sense of familiarity and comfort was instrumental in the progression and success of my labor. I implicitly trusted them. Throughout my pregnancy, every bump in the road was met with compassion, calm and experience. The midwives were always present with me. Consent was always employed with every belly touch. Every email and text was responded to with near immediacy. No question was made to feel moronic, no question too dynamic to entertain. They always had an informed, evidence based answer. The appointments never felt rushed. I left every session feeling nurtured and with a wealth of information. Everything was done with thoughtfulness and care. I was made to feel special even though I knew that this was/is their modus operandi of care. During the birth, Amanda knew exactly what to say to support my labor. Her Doppler checks throughout the labor never felt like an intrusion. Her sense of calm was contagious. Both her and Jeannie were unflappable. They both loved up on my baby when he was born and throughout the postpartum care. They took great care of me during the tender and, at times, challenging first few weeks post birth. I was buttressed all along the way with built in lactation advice. I can't say enough about these two midwives. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them again with my next pregnancy. read more

There are not enough words to express how incredible Amanda is :) My husband and I switched to a homebirth late in my pregnancy. She met with us and answered all of our questions and put many of my fears to rest. She listened and held space for me during every appointment and she never once waivered in her support and confidence. I never felt rushed. She responded to every text and every email. Amanda will truly be your biggest champion! Have a homebirth and hire Amanda. You wont regret it :) read more

I worked with Amanda and Jeannie in a "hybrid" model - they handled by pre and postnatal care and Amanda acted as doula for my hospital birth. They were so attentive, so thoughtful, and engaged me as a whole person in every visit. I would highly recommend working with them in any capacity you're able to! read more

I can't say enough good things about East Bay Midwives Amanda and Jeannie! They have been a true delight to work with throughout my pregnancy as well as postpartum. I especially appreciated how J&A use evidence-backed practices and scientific rigor while empowering me to trust my own body and needs at every step of the process. Giving birth to my first child has been a transformative process, and I feel as though A&J not only midwifed my daughter's arrival into this world, but made space for me to step into a new, larger conception of myself (aside from all the healthcare stuff, they are REALLY good at being kind, curious listeners/counselors!) My husband (who's significantly less "woo" than me) really enjoyed working with J&A too, and they were excellent at putting both of us at ease right from our first meeting with them. My pregnancy and birth went very smoothly and my baby and I are in great health, which I think is a testament to the high level of care we received throughout. If you're interested in or curious about homebirth, I wholeheartedly recommend East Bay Midwives and Jeannie and Amanda. They're caring, deeply knowledgeable, take the time to connect and build highly personal, meaningful relationships with you and your partner/family (even our cats loved A&J!), and are just lovely people all around! read more

Where to even begin with the extensive list of reasons Amanda and Jeannie (A&J) of East Bay Midwives are the absolute best set of birth professionals you could ask for?! Firstly, before we had even decided who would be working with for our prenatal care, A&J spent over an hour on the phone with us answering my long list of questions during the consultation. They provided us extensive details about their philosophy, care, appointment cadence, priorities, COVID precautions, and more. They also provided access to the insurance expert on their team who helped us navigate our needs before we even got started with prenatal care! A&J's helpful, knowledgeable, kind, evidence-based, and empathetic approach was an obvious perfect fit for us (plus the SIX WEEKS of in-home postpartum care they offer was an added bonus!). Unfortunately, before we began care with them, we lost our first baby. A&J were there every step of the way with texts, phone calls, and medical insight to help us navigate the process and work through our grief. They continued to check on us even months after our experience, reassuring us that "we are always your midwives" so we knew we could count on them to be part of our support circle. When I became pregnant a second time, it was even more important to me to have medical professionals on our team that would provide gentle, trauma-informed care for my husband and me. Because my subsequent pregnancy was such a delicate experience, I cannot imagine going through it without the empathetic, informed, and calming approach A&J provided. They were open to any and all needs and reassurance I required to make my second pregnancy experience as enjoyable as possible. During a majority of our appointments, we spent almost TWO HOURS with A&J going through my health, our baby's health, and walking through the long list of questions we brought with us. A&J always prioritized our family's physical AND mental health. So, not only was our time with them spent on necessary medical check ins, but A&J patiently spent time with much needed mental health check ins for both my husband and me - to make sure we were supported in all aspects of our experience. In between appointments A&J were both always available via text, phone, FaceTime and email to answer any question we had along the way. As we approached our birth-day, A&J came to our home and spent another two hours with us for a Birth Team Meeting. We reviewed our family's ideal vision for our baby's arrival and talked through our options should anything arise that required additional medical attention. A&J reassured us that their number one priority is always the health and safety of mom and baby. Knowing we had two experienced and knowledgeable midwives that had our backs made everything feel so much less scary. Our birth-day with A&J at our home was incredible. Not only did they provide us the medical expertise and support we needed, they also empowered me to trust in the power of my own body to bring our baby earth side. Once they caught our little one, they provided both him and me the medical care we needed (and the skin to skin I requested) before helping me shower, cleaning up our home, and staying for hours to assist in my first breastfeeding experiences. They then came back to our home the next day and twice more that same week to make sure everything was going smoothly. I was SO thankful to not have to leave our home as I recovered. A&J again spent hours with us and our baby in the following weeks checking in on our physical and mental health, guiding us with their medical expertise, and providing all the support we needed in those early days. As we reflect back on our time with A&J, my husband continues to comment on how working with East Bay Midwives was the absolute best thing for our family. He knew, because of our previous experience losing a child, we would need extra TLC from our medical team every step of the way. The empathy, informed guidance, kindness, and added benefit of the emotional care A&J provided made our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience unforgettable (in the best way). PLEASE do yourself and your family a favor and get in touch with Amanda and Jeannie from East Bay Midwives for your birthing experience. You will be so glad you did! read more

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Amanda and Jeannie are truly exceptional midwives. They were attentive to our needs every step of the way. Not only do they have an incredible knowledge of prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care (and teaching skills), what really sets them apart is their ability to show up with grounded emotional support and crystal clear communication through all the anxieties, bumps, and Internet search worm holes that come out throughout pregnancy and after birth. They were available to us by phone or text at all hours of the day, and always seemed to have the emotional resources to show up in just the way we needed (which blows my mind). Though we ended up having a hospital birth in the end, Amanda was present through that whole process and easily adapted into the role of birthing doula, which made this unforeseen change of plans all the more supported and comfortable. I can't reflect on our experience with both more highly and would not hesitate to recommend to our closest friends and family. read more

I am so grateful for my experience with Amanda and Jeannie (A&J) at East Bay Midwives. Their care, attention, ease, and professionalism were a perfect match for our family. As a second-time mom, I wanted a home birth, and felt especially compelled to do so during the throes of Covid. After reading reviews and then speaking to several midwives in the area, I felt that working with A&J was the right balance of expertise, comfort, and approach for me. They were great from the get-go: understanding my rather anxious tendencies, my partner's past birth trauma, and offering much support and many resources when I started my birth journey. They always asked about our family, my mental health, and were knowledgeable and supportive through each phase of pregnancy. Their office space is very cozy, I always felt heard and supported, and having birth at home was luxurious. I felt informed and guided through my birth, especially when things didn't go exactly "as I planned." They stayed with us to make sure my son, husband, and I all were okay and ready to rest, and then followed up with home visits for the first few weeks. I would absolutely recommend A&J to anyone interested in home birth and attentive care. read more

We moved to the Bay Area after having had two amazing home births in Southern California. When I got pregnant with my third baby, I was concerned that I would not be able to find midwives that I trusted and connected with as much as I did my previous midwives, but I found exactly that in Jeannie and Amanda. They are attentive and kind and gave me just the kind of care I wanted and needed. Being on my third baby, they seemed to understand the right amount of support I needed during the whole process, and were respectful of the decisions I made throughout the pregnancy and birth and postpartum. They were very responsive whenever I needed to contact them for any concerns. They are joyful people, pleasant to be around, and were very patient and sweet with my two little boys as well (they keep asking to go visit the midwives again!). I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anybody planning a home birth. read more

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I received the best, most personalized and supportive medical care of my entire life. Jeannie and Amanda care about their patients and their families deeply. No question was ever too small or too big, they helped me navigate it all. They went above and beyond to make me feel reassured and comfortable during my pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We really valued the postpartum home visits. It was so nice not having to leave the house with our newborn and we felt so supported during those first few weeks. It was a wonderful experience working with them and I would do so again in a heartbeat! read more

Amanda and Jeannie are the reason my pregnancy, birth and even post party journey was as amazing as it was! I felt such care and comfort with the team and; each appointment was so empowering and I started to see birth as a celebration. My anxieties were acknowledged and solutions were never 'that's just how it is' like I used to get from my OB, but the team were always solution oriented. Choosing midwifery and choosing the East bay midwives team was the best decision I made!! read more

Our family had the best experience with Jeannie and Amanda, and I can't recommend them highly enough. I came to them while pregnant with my second baby, after having an excellent hospital birth experience with my first. The extent of their knowledge and care so greatly exceeded my expectations and any past medical encounters, and I ultimately had a beautiful and safe home birth. I would consider a third baby just to work with them again! read more

Amanda and Jeannie gave me the beautiful home birth I always wanted. From the start, I felt cared for and listened to. They are extremely knowledgeable and provided evidence based information. They are both down-to-earth, warm, and incredibly lovely people. I felt completely safe and confident while laboring and giving birth- they gave me space when I needed it and intuitively knew when to step in for some much needed encouragement. Postpartum visits were a dream, as they came to our home to check in on the myself and babe. I'm forever grateful for our excellent midwives, Jeannie and Amanda!! read more

Amanda and Jeannie are the most caring, supportive, and attentive health care professionals I've had - throughout pregnancy/birth and otherwise! They guided me through my entire pregnancy and truly listened to what was important to me in my care. I am a person in a larger body and they saw beyond my BMI to treat me as a human being, with the respect all fat people deserve in medical settings but so rarely get, especially in birth and pregnancy. It was at their recommendation that I ended up being induced in the hospital for my birth rather than the home birth I had originally planned. They were careful and thoughtful in this recommendation, which made me know I could trust it was the right thing for me. I believe this kind of thought and attention is what makes home births safe - being able to tell you when it may not be. Because of Covid they weren't able to be with me in the hospital at all, but they guided me on the phone each step of the way at each decision point. And then the postpartum care is unparalleled - having them come to my house to check on me as well as the baby was such a relief and burden lifted off me. If I ever choose to have another baby, regardless of if it would be a planned home or hospital birth, Jeannie and Amanda will be my midwives, hands down! read more

I had an incredible experience with Jeannie and Amanda. I had two previous births, both in the hospital, and I always wanted to have a natural birth. I came across East Bay Midwives online and reached out to them. They were both very warm, welcoming, and informative, and I was super excited to have them be a part of my pregnancy and birth journey. I'm a nurse in labor and delivery, so I had a lot of questions in regards to safety, and I felt confident that they had the skills and knowledge to support me through birth. I delivered my baby girl at home, and they were both very respectful and communicative in regards to my needs. This labor/birth ended up being my shortest, easiest, and most fulfilling one, and I'm so glad I chose to have them as my midwives! Postpartum care from midwives is unparalleled. I felt so supported with 3 visits within the first week postpartum. I always felt at each appointment, whether at home or in their office, that they really took their time to listen to any concerns, and I never felt rushed or unheard. I would definitely recommend them! read more

Jeannie and Amanda are amazing! They provided the most caring, knowledgeable, and supportive care to me, my partner, and our baby throughout my pregnancy and in the immediate postpartum. They helped us to navigate some abnormalities with my pregnancy and supported us through all of our questions and decisions. During office visits, it was so nice to have our midwife's full attention. We never experienced wait times or felt like we were rushed. Jeannie and Amanda were always so reassuring when answering the long list of questions I brought to every visit. After our baby was born, they were also great with him & helped to provide us support during the immediate postpartum as well. The home care we received was out of this world and made a huge difference in my healing and my partner's and my mental health during such a critical time. The medical care we received was above and beyond any medical experience my partner and I have ever received, and the emotional support was incredible. I hope whoever is reading this is lucky enough to know & work with Jeannie and Amanda read more

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Jeannie and Amanda are the absolute best! Their care is extremely intentional, experience and science based and patient centered. I left all of our visits feeling empowered with knowledge and cared for. They helped my partner and me make decisions about our birthing plan and postpartum care by giving us information and then allowing us to do what was right for our family. They feel like part of our family now and I could not have gone through the experience of giving birth without them. We 200% recommend working with them! read more

In the words of my 7 year "MIDWIVES ROCK!!!" In particular, Jeannie and Amanda of East Bay Midwives who helped us welcome our second child safely in August 2020 during the pandemic. We switched to a home birth late while I was in my 3rd trimester, but with Amanda and Jeannie's professionalism, wealth of knowledge and warm demeanors, the transition was seamless and incredibly easy. They were always available via text, phone and email to answer our questions. The level of care before, during and after birth was incredible. After birth when we were texting daily updates, concerns and questions. Jeannie and Amanda made themselves continued to be easily available to talk or drop by for help with breastfeeding. Both my partner and I remarked several times after the birth how nice it was to not have to leave home during labor and after since Jeannie and Amanda came to our house for all the early postnatal care we would have received through our healthcare provider. On top of that, Jeannie is a certified lactation consultant, who really helped me during those early weeks. I can't stress enough what a difference it makes to have an on call team that includes a LC for those first 2-3 weeks when your milk is coming in and you have concerns about your baby's weight gain, latching, etc. on top of working hard to heal as well. The consistency of care made a huge difference in my recovery, and early breastfeeding comfort and success. My concerns and questions were always taken seriously and I found it easy to discuss my options without judgement. They were both great with our 7 yo who had so many questions for them. I felt supported, and in control of my care and birth. Amanda and Jeannie are a great team! Thank you for an unforgettable home birth! read more

Amanda and Jeannie are very holistic in their approach to maternity care. They have the medical expertise that made me, my husband, and baby feel safe in their care while also being emotionally and physically supported by them through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I myself am a childbirth educator and birth doula and have pretty high standards for the healthcare professionals that I interact with, let alone participate in my birthing experience. Amanda and Jeannie went above and beyond in their care: evidence-based, empowering, encouraging, and I always had the power to make decisions. I told them at the beginning of pregnancy that I wanted my birth to be pretty hands-off and they were so accomodating in helping me accomplish that. They allowed me and my husband to take the reins and lead the way for our birth. They both stepped in at appropriate times during pregnancy and our birth to provide counsel and support to make sure that we would have the safest and best birth experience possible. I can't recommend East Bay Midwives enough! Every family they work with will fall in love with them! read more

Working with Jeannie and Amanda to deliver my first child was the best decision! In the middle of a pandemic, they were the shining light that made my pregnancy and birthing experience deeply personal, intimate and loving. I chose to switch from hospital delivery to home birth due to COVID-19. From the get go, Jeannie and Amanda were caring, patient, and gentle, which is exactly what I wanted and needed. I felt so taken care of throughout the process -- they have deep knowledge which made me feel comfortable and secure. I really feel like they are part of the family -- even my dog loved them. It was extraordinary to be able to give birth and have this tiny beautiful little baby girl with us -- no fuss, no muss. Afterward, when my husband and I were alone with this tiny hours-old baby, we were in heaven. And Jeannie and Amanda made that happen, ensuring that we were all fully taken care of, safe and healthy. What a gift to be home and able to revel in those first hours with our child! The post-natal visits and follow up was phenomenal -- they were there to answer my million texts and calls, even during the middle of the night! They came regularly to my home and were encouraging and motivating -- I felt great because due to their support. I cannot recommend East Bay Midwives enough -- I am eternally grateful to Jeannie and Amanda for making this special time that much more special. read more

When I got pregnant, I had hopes of having a home birth and ultimately got introduced to Renée. In the end, I worked with Renée as a doula because my birth had some high risk factors. In our prenatal sessions, Renée helped my husband and I discuss the birth plan much more deeply than we had before. We were able to talk about fears that we couldn't have uncovered by ourselves. Renée also helped me have a great deal of agency with my doctors. She volunteered to join me at an appointment with the high risk OB team and took notes. At the appointment, she made sure that all my questions got answered to my satisfaction. I don't think I would have felt as reassured without her help. I ended up having what could have been a pretty traumatic birth situation -- emergency c-section and baby needed some quick medical attention -- but the birth itself was a great birth thanks to Renée. She stayed with me while I recovered so I wasn't alone (husband was with our baby) and also helped me on the path to providing milk for my baby. If you want someone who is calm, has excellent judgement, is flexible, but appropriately assertive, you want Renée. read more

We worked with Jeannie as our lactation consultant in the Fall of 2018 when we were having a nightmare of a time helping our little guy latch successfully and my milk wasn't coming in. She was, hands down, our favorite provider in our birth experience! She was the perfect mix of warm and professional, knowledgeable and relatable. She was responsive, attentive, creative, and flexible, which is what you need most when you're in the throws of being a new mother. I felt she really listened to my and my husband's concerns and was direct without being alarmist. She even made an extra stop to do a final weigh-in for our baby Indra at the end of our time receiving her services and that extra mile, along with her genuine enthusiasm when we finally got into a good breastfeeding groove, touched us so deeply. We truly feel she is the reason we've been able to breastfeed successfully and we're just about to finish our first year, with hopes of another year or two! We can't recommend her services highly enough and hope we will be able to work with her again when we have baby #2! read more

Jeannie provided me with the best birthing and postpartum experiences I could have imagined. My partner and I changed our birth plan from a hospital to a home birth at 37 weeks. Jeannie embraced our last-minute change of plans, established a supportive and trusting relationship with us, and helped us get our home and ourselves prepared in that short amount of time. During the birth and our care under her, she was always respectful, intuitive, responsive, and brilliant. There are so many examples of how wonderful Jeannie was and is, but all I need to say is -- Jeannie is IT if you are wanting midwifery care! read more

Jeannie is an incredible midwife - knowledgeable and evidence-based while remaining sensitive and attentive to my/our every need during the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She has a really down-to-earth personality and great sense of humor, which was awesome for me since this was my first pregnancy AND I'm a healthcare provider myself (I was pretty nervous!) During the birth there were a few complications, which she recognized and managed so carefully and thoughtfully so that they never became issues that required us to leave our home. Her support and guidance in the weeks after birth were also impressive - in particular her lactation expertise really came in handy for us. I can't recommend Jeannie enough! read more

Working with Jeannie to bring our first baby into the world helped to make an already incredible experience even better. Her calm demeanor, patient, gentle instructions, and knowledgeable answers to every question we had made us feel safe, cared for, and understood. Her expertise in lactation consulting afterward was invaluable. We highly recommend Jeannie to anyone looking for midwifery care- you'll be in such good hands! read more