Completely unprofessional and neglectful. My experience with Jennifer as a midwife was truly…read moredisturbing. This was my first pregnancy and I was relying on Jennifer to guide me through birth. A couple hours after my contractions became constant and increasingly intense, I called her. She told me to lay down and get some sleep, that it would be at least 24 hours. When I asked if I should let her know when contractions reached a certain timing, she told me not to time them at all. I asked when she would know to come, and her answer was: "I'll hear it in your voice." Apparently that means when you can't speak then she'll come. Four hours later, I gave birth. During that time, I labored alone--scared, confused, and unsupported. Jennifer did not check in with me by text or phone. The doula Jennifer referred me to was also no help during labor. I called her 4 times to please come but she kept saying it wasn't time yet and only telling me to keep breathing over the phone. I felt helpless. Finally, after the fourth call she came and arrived at 10:30, by 11:20pm I gave birth. Jennifer didn't arrive until 12:30am--well after my baby was born. I was worried because she lived over 40 mins away but always told me she would be there. She reassured me she never missed a birth which is obviously a lie. Afterwards, when I tried to express how traumatic this was for me she took no accountability. She claimed she did everything right and only blamed the doula for not communicating with her. She also put the blame on me claiming my labor was just "too fast." She had always told me to wait until she arrived for the tub because she would set everything up. So everything we planned was pointless, I gave birth standing up over my bathroom counter. She said there were absolutely no refunds and never apologized for what I went through. I was robbed of my water birth experience. This was supposed to be a supported, empowering home birth. Instead, it was the most frightening experience of my life. I'm now terrified of ever getting pregnant again. I could never recommend Jennifer as a midwife she will not be there when you need her the most.

Johanna made our home birth experience one that we will never forget. After talking to over a dozen…read moremidwives and looking even in other states for the perfect match, our last phone call was from a referral to Johanna. Her gentle and confident approach made us feel safe. Johanna is never in a rush whether it be during her pre-and postnatal visits or with a question over the phone, she is always there and present when you need her. She is reliable, accommodating, always on time and keeps her word. Johanna's visits taught us so much and answered many questions that we never would have known who to ask them to. The prenatal visits made us so much more prepared as first time parents not just for a healthy and satisfying birth, but also with questions such as sleeping arrangements, breast-feeding support, pregnancy clothing, and postnatal support to name a few. Johanna seemed to know exactly what we wanted out of our birth beyond what we even knew, and made the birth experience memorable and very enjoyable. With her vast experience as a second generation midwife, she has seen it all and is full of options that makes her a truly one-size-fits-all midwife! Through the time we spent together, Johanna became not only a friend, but a genuine part of our family. As very strategic and prudent people, Johanna truly exceeded our expectations of what a midwife could be and the services she provides. We hope to have the privilege of using Johanna again if we have the blessing of another birth in the future. Words can't express how valuable and what a gem she truly is. Obviously, we highly recommend her.

Unbelievably knowledgeable, compassionate, professional. I felt so safe in Naomi's care. I…read morerecommend LA Midwives to anyone expecting!!!

Naomi and her team are just amazing. As someone that was indoctrinated into thinking that hospital…read morebirth is the only safe way to deliver a baby, I was on board but skeptical. I had a lot of questions and concerns. Naomi took time with us to answer all these questions and concerns, so much more time than a doctor would've given us. I am elated that we chose to have our second baby at home. It was so nice to be at home and to have Naomi and team there. They are so professional, have so much experience and knowledge, and made the whole experience so special for our family. I feel like Naomi is in a way, now a part of our family. I am delighted to leave this review for her. I highly recommend!!!

My wife hired Abigail Vidikan of Heart to Home Midwifery for a homebirth. She handled our prenatal…read morecare and was on call from 37 weeks. Throughout the pregnancy, Abby reassured my wife that it was very common for first-time mothers to go past their due date, that everything was normal until 42 weeks, and that the baby would come when ready. Our daughter was born at almost 41 weeks. When my wife went into labor, it took Abby three hours to arrive. When she did, she brought an assistant my wife had only met once and wasn't told would be attending the birth. Not something you want sprung on you during one of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of your life. By the time Abby arrived, my wife had been having intense contractions lasting 2-3 minutes without rest in between for over three hours. She was in distress. Abby checked her, said she was 2cm dilated, and within minutes said "I gotta go" and left. She didn't clearly explain she was leaving for another birth -- we had to figure that out on our own. The entire visit lasted roughly five minutes after a three-hour wait. After Abby left, my wife lost all confidence and trust in her care and we had to rush to the hospital -- an 80-minute drive with my wife in severe pain, vomiting, and in total despair. As her husband, I felt completely powerless. I didn't know what to do. It was the most traumatizing experience of my life. She went through that car ride because her midwife wasn't there. Two hours after Abby left, my wife was at 6cm at the hospital -- the exact threshold Abby herself defined as "active labor" in her contract. She misjudged how fast things were progressing, and she misjudged how much we needed support and presence from our main caregiver. Abby was not present for the hospital transfer, not present during the birth, and never showed up at the hospital -- despite telling us multiple times during prenatal consultations that if we ever had to transfer, she would be there for us. After the fact, she blamed my wife for delivering late -- the same wife she had spent months reassuring that going past 41 weeks was completely normal. When we reached out about a partial refund of the $9,600 we paid, she offered $1,600 for unused postpartum visits only, arguing she had delivered the contracted work because my wife "was NOT in active labor." We countered at $3,000 -- roughly a third -- which we felt was more than fair. She declined and cited her contract's no-refund policy for hospital transfers -- even though the transfer only happened because she left. The whole reason you hire a homebirth midwife is to have someone you trust by your side through labor and delivery. That didn't happen. My wife carried the emotional weight of being abandoned in labor into the hospital with her. It affected what should have been the most important moment of our lives. I wouldn't recommend this experience to any expecting family. -- Guy

Abby is one of the most delightful people I have ever met. Always greeted with a smile and good…read morelaughs during visits. Abby honored my choices, never infantilized me, and it truly felt like I was in control. Her trust in my choices empowered me and even when I doubted myself, she gently guided me back to the place where I could trust myself. During my birth, she was a beacon of joy and calm and seamlessly included my parents and older child. Her faith in my body and my baby continued throughout my labor and when I needed her to assist with a shoulder dystocia, she did so calmly and with such knowledge - I birthed my over 10lb baby in the tub, no tearing, no alarmist energy, and my husband caught baby - it was absolutely what I wanted. The level of care Abby brings is top level and i could not imagine anyone else being my midwife. I am so grateful for her willingness to follow my lead and her expertise when I needed it. I could write a whole book about how amazing Abby, as a midwife but also as a person whose love of birth shows in everything she does.

Words can't express how happy I am that I found TLC Midwifery. After a frustrating first birthing…read moreexperience in a hospital, I knew that I wanted an empowering, respectful experience for my second. From the start, Davi and Michelle were incredibly warm, thorough, and supportive - not to mention knowledgeable and experienced. And at every step options were presented and discussed, and my decisions were respected. I was treated as a whole human being, rather than one in a long queue of patients to get through. Davi even dropped everything on a holiday weekend to check on me and my baby after I had a scary fall in my second trimester. My pregnancy and birth were everything I could have hoped for thanks to Davi and Michelle, and I'll miss seeing them now that I'm finished with my pre and postnatal appointments!

I will be forever thankful to the universe that I came across Davi…read more This was my first baby and I knew I didn't want to give birth at a hospital after hearing horrible stories from my traumatized girlfriends. I interviewed a couple of midwifes and was deciding between giving birth here in the US or going back to Europe. Im glad I ended up staying in LA. Davi was amazing from day one and I honestly can't imagine a better person to bring my baby to the world. Every time I think about my birth I tear up. It was such a beautiful and positive experience. Thank you Davi and Amie Ray

Aleks was our midwife for the birth of our son. Navigating pregnancy, healthcare, and all the micro…read moredecisions that come along with it during such an exciting and sometimes overwhelming season of life was made to feel supported and guided because of Aleks. We always felt like there was an abundance of time and space for all of our questions and concerns. We were able to feel as prepared as we ever would, and feel present and rested into the beauty of the process. Our son was born at home, and I was transferred to the hospital for blood loss after his birth. Aleks was an absolute rockstar. In hindsight, I can't believe how calm the situation felt. She was steady, collected, decisive, and acted swiftly, and with such wisdom. I never felt the stress of the situation and always felt my baby and I were safe. In the hospital, she was by my side every step of the way, making sure I understood all that was going on and was an incredible advocate for our needs and care. Postpartum she was there far beyond her scope of work for any and all questions from baby care, to healing, to family relationship dynamics. She has become part of our family and we are so incredibly grateful and are so excited to see many of our friends working with her since. We will forever sing her praises!

I am beyond grateful to have found Aleks. She guided me through my entire pregnancy with kindness…read moreand loving support. She is in tune with the holistic magic of home births, but she also carries a strong balance of reality when it comes down to it. She is open to supporting the mother's choices, while always giving the mother the facts and options available. She helped safely deliver my baby boy at home and I will never forget how wonderful her and her team have been throughout my entire experience. What a gem! I highly recommend Aleks as a midwife. She is knowledgeable, strong, caring, and wise! and her postpartum care program is out of this world! Her cooking is incredible and all the add ons were so worth it. Forever grateful. Thank you Aleks!

I switched to working with Faith about halfway through my pregnancy when I realized I wanted to…read morebirth at a birth center and not the hospital. Faith and her team were so helpful during my appointments, helping me make sure my body and pregnancy stayed healthy. She guided me in improving my nutrition and keeping my blood sugar managed, and she connected me to a maternal fetal medicine provider for extra monitoring since I had an IVF pregnancy. Faith took my birth plan seriously and knew how important it was to me to have a water birth, so when she let me know my labor wasn't progressing enough and told me I needed to transfer to a hospital, I was able to trust her judgement. She remained available over text message for questions as well. Then in our postpartum visits Faith was so kind in hearing me as I processed the birth experience I had in the hospital and how it really wasn't what I had wanted/envisioned. She offered me a rebonding session in the birth room where I could basically redo my golden hour. It was such a healing experience. Faith and her team also helped me with filling for disability and completing that paperwork, which was super important to support me on my maternity leave. I'm grateful for the support and treatment I received at Mind Body Birth.

I'm now almost five months postpartum, and I wanted to wait until I had some distance from my…read morepregnancy and postpartum experience before writing this review. There were parts of my experience with Faith and her team that I genuinely appreciated, as well as parts that were difficult for me and ultimately made my pregnancy more stressful than I had hoped it would be. Earlier in my pregnancy, communication was sometimes a source of stress for me. There were quite a few times when messages I sent through the chat went unanswered. One situation that particularly concerned me happened around Christmas, when I was told that my lab order might not be put in on time. I was supposed to have my progesterone checked every two weeks, and because I had experienced two prior miscarriages, going even a few days beyond that timeframe made me anxious. As my pregnancy progressed, I also struggled with some of the expectations around my care. At one point, I was told I could be put on probation for not consistently attending my chiropractic appointments, despite communicating that I was struggling financially at the time. I was required to see Sarah specifically, rather than having the option to see a chiropractor closer to me who was more affordable. The visits were also expected weekly, even during times when I felt sore afterward and felt that my body needed a break. The financial aspect became increasingly difficult for my family during the middle and later parts of my pregnancy. My insurance at the time did not cover the ultrasounds I was required to receive, so I was paying approximately $600-$900 per ultrasound on top of payments for Faith's care and chiropractic visits. There was also a $12 valet charge each time I came in for an appointment. My husband and I own a business, and we experienced a slowdown during my pregnancy, so these combined expenses became difficult to manage. I do appreciate that Faith offered me a payment plan through Credee, which helped when the costs began piling up. There were other moments when I felt more pressured than supported. I remember feeling stressed about my baby not being head-down by a certain point in pregnancy. I personally felt that my baby still had time to turn and wanted to trust my body, so the concern around it added anxiety for me rather than reassurance. I had a similar experience with recommendations around drinking 15 cups of water per day and taking herbs after some of my lab numbers were one or two points elevated. I'm personally very cautious about taking herbs or medications unless I feel they're necessary, so I declined the herbs. I sometimes felt judged or pressured when I wasn't meeting those recommendations, rather than feeling that my preferences were fully respected. Toward the end of my pregnancy, I unexpectedly learned during an ultrasound at Keck Medicine that my baby was measuring small, and I ultimately needed to transfer my care to a hospital. This was an overwhelming time, and I really appreciated Faith's support during the transfer. She helped calm me down and reminded me that I still had time to choose the hospital where I wanted to deliver and that I still had a say in my care. That helped me feel like I had some control during a situation that changed very quickly. Tahira was also incredibly helpful during this time. She researched different hospitals for me and helped me explore my options, which ultimately allowed me to choose the hospital where I felt most comfortable delivering my baby. My postpartum experience with Faith was much more positive. She came to my home to check on both me and my baby, and I found her much more pleasant and supportive during that period. After feeling like there were so many expectations I needed to meet throughout pregnancy, postpartum felt like a huge relief because I no longer felt that same pressure. I also want to mention Tchala, who was consistently calm, supportive, and pleasant throughout my experience. I really appreciated her demeanor and the way she interacted with me. Overall, I'm grateful for the support I received during some of the most important moments of my pregnancy, particularly during my transfer and postpartum period. At the same time, I wouldn't describe my overall pregnancy experience as the calm and supportive experience I had hoped for. The combination of financial pressure, required appointments, communication issues, and feeling pressured around certain recommendations created additional stress during an already vulnerable time. I'm sharing this because I think experiences with pregnancy and midwifery care can be very personal. Some families may appreciate a more structured approach with clear expectations, while others may prefer more flexibility and autonomy. For me, I would have benefited from more flexibility, responsiveness, and understanding of my individual circumstances and preferences.

After a difficult start with our original midwife, we were feeling overwhelmed and let down during…read moresuch a vulnerable time. Thankfully, Lauren stepped in during our first week postpartum--and everything changed. She brought calm, compassion, and clarity when we needed it most. Her care was attentive, respectful, and deeply reassuring. She took time to listen, answer our questions, and made us feel truly supported. We are so grateful for the difference she made in our early days at home. Any family would be lucky to be in her care.

We are so grateful for the incredible birthing classes we took with Lauren at MadreluzLA! From the…read morevery first session, she made us feel informed, empowered, and truly prepared for birth. Her deep knowledge, warm presence, and willingness to answer all of our questions (no matter how big or small) eased so many of my pregnancy anxieties. She created a space where we felt comfortable, supported, and confident going into labor and delivery. Thanks to Lauren, we approached birth with a sense of readiness rather than fear, and I can't recommend her enough to any expecting parents. This class was an invaluable part of our journey!

I needed to come and update this review because Debbie has helped me welcome 2 additional babies…read moresince I last posted this. All 3 births were great and I am so grateful for Debbie's support throughout my pregnancies. She was my biggest cheerleader and helped me to trust my body and not give way to my anxiety. Anyone looking for a midwife would benefit from being able to have Debbie by their side. Truly cannot recommend her enough!!

Debbie is an incredible midwife. The best in LA. She empowers you to make the best decisions for…read moreyourself and your family and communicates with such genuine care and love that you feel safe and secure throughout pregnancy and labor. She is incredibly knowledgeable, detail oriented and supportive. I have had multiple children at home under her watchful eye and each birth has brought me so much joy and satisfaction.