Nina is incredible and such a wonderful person to have around! she really helped me to feel more…read moreconfiDent and prepared for birth. she is very empathetic and guides you through everything you need to know! she helped me also get rid of the pain immediately and is reachable! I am from Germany and she had a lot of knowledge about my country and culture!

My husband and I just finished Nina's Hypnobirthing class and felt like it was incredibly helpful…read moreand that Nina was just a wonderful teacher and guide. Nina was on a list of recommended classes provided to us by the UCLA midwife group and we are so glad we were brought to her. We took a few other classes that were quite informative but this class was really experiential and Nina led us though exercises that connected us with the other students in the class in a lovely way (even through zoom) and it was very nice to connect and feel a sense of community going through similar things. We are so grateful to Nina for her warmth, generosity and calming care through this class. We highly recommend it!

After experiencing postpartum anxiety with my first son, I knew I wanted things to be different the…read moresecond time around. Having Lexie's support in those early months was an absolute game changer. Her presence was grounding, nurturing, and exactly what I needed during such a tender and transformative time. Lexie helped me prioritize self-care in ways I didn't even know I needed. She created a calming sound bath for me and my baby, prepared beautiful healing foot baths, and would sit with Auggie while I took long, uninterrupted naps (which felt like heaven!). She also supported me with meal prep, grocery runs, and gently helped me navigate the emotional load of transitioning to life with two little ones. What made the biggest difference was how she showed up not just as a helper, but as a true support system. She was a compassionate sounding board as I figured out new routines, set boundaries with visitors, and restructured our family life. Her postpartum care was beyond valuable--it was priceless. I can't recommend Lexie enough. She changed the way I'll remember this postpartum chapter--for the better, and for the rest of my life.

My wife and I were so grateful to have Lexie support us during the birth of our son. She was such a…read morecalming presence for myself who was somewhat scatter brained during the labor. She was so thoughtful on communicating the birthing plan to all the nurses and doctors to really help my wife enforce her vision for the birth. She set the mood and continually checked in if music or lighting needed to be adjusted. She really was able to guide me on ways to help support my wife like certain massage points, holding her, or even just to tell me to rest when I needed it. Her energy is so calming and gentle. It was really easy to have her just jump into such a stressful/painful/beautiful family experience and support not only my wife but me as well.

I am beyond thankful for my doula, Glyol. She began working with me when I was 6 months pregnant…read moreand guided both my husband and me through childbirth education: what to expect, how to prepare, and how to feel empowered in the process. At every visit, she included hypnotherapy sessions that I truly enjoyed and found deeply helpful in preparing for birth. She even created a personalized hypnotherapy playlist for me to listen to at night, which brought me comfort and relaxation throughout my pregnancy. Because of her guidance, I was able to connect with my son in utero in such a meaningful way. Glyol was by my side during labor and birth, and continued to support me after, especially with breastfeeding and postpartum needs. She also encapsulated my placenta, which has helped me tremendously during my postpartum recovery and healing. She has been attentive, kind, and so loving toward both me and my son. Her care, prayers, and presence have meant the world to me. I am beyond grateful for all that Glyol has done for my family. She is truly God-sent!

From a grateful husband -- Glyol's wisdom and guidance were such a gift for my wife and me. As…read morefirst time expecting parents, she made the months leading up to the birth feel calm, focused, optimistic....and did so with advice that we could actually put into practice. I'm so humbled by the positive impact she made on our experience from our first meeting through the safe delivery of our son. I think important to point out (as someone who was initially wary of anyone who felt too woo woo!) that Glyol's calm presence isn't some hand wavy thing...She's one of those rare people who have such detailed mastery of their craft that you feel safe, informed, and ready. As the partner this was super helpful to feel. She really listens, soaks up where the mother is at, where the partner is at, and then out of left field will say something that is just so so helpful and specific to that context. During the birth, she balanced supporting my wife, helping me support my wife, looking out for me too (making sure I hydrated and ate!), all of that also with trusting us and letting us drive our experience. I just can't recommend Glyol enough. I want everyone's birth experience to be as informed and supported by someone like her. And i can't wait for our little guy to know her as he grows. We love you Glyol! Thank you!

It is hard to put into words just how much Jennifer has meant to our family…read more From the very beginning, she made us feel heard, supported, and empowered. Jennifer has an incredible gift for listening to your hopes and helping create a birth experience that honors your wishes while always keeping mom and baby safe. Her guidance, education, hands-on support, and adaptability gave us confidence every step of the way. Whether you're a first-time parent or growing your family, Jennifer meets you with compassion, knowledge, and unwavering encouragement. One of the most special parts of our journey was watching her help prepare our son to become a big brother. She made him feel included and excited to welcome our newest family member. Jennifer created a space where our voices truly mattered especially when they can often feel overlooked in healthcare system. She helped us feel informed, respected, and empowered throughout our entire journey. Now that Jennifer is a midwife, we know even more families will experience the incredible care and advocacy she brings. Jennifer, thank you for helping our family grow and for the lasting impact you have made on our lives. We are forever grateful.

Working with Jen was one of the greatest gifts of our birth experiences (for both myself and my…read morewife). She supported both of us through two births, about two years apart, and each experience was very different (including one with pre-eclampsia and the other with heart rate decels). Her ability to meet each of us exactly where we were, with such calm, confidence, and care, was remarkable. We trusted her completely. From our first phone call, it just felt right. Jen is a powerful advocate for her clients and brought a steady, reassuring presence that allowed us to feel safe, informed, and deeply supported. Her care extended far beyond labor and delivery. Her prenatal and postpartum home visits were incredibly helpful, especially as she guided us through preparing our older child for siblinghood, and she always made us feel seen as a whole family. We also loved how intentional she is about building community among her clients, helping families feel connected to one another and supported beyond their individual journeys. Her work is deeply equity-centered, and as an LGBTQ+ family, having affirming care was incredibly meaningful to us. We are so grateful to have had Jen alongside us during such transformative moments and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for compassionate, affirming, and truly exceptional birth support (especially for those whose journeys end up looking differently than initially planned)!

We loved working with Sara! I cannot recommend her highly enough. She made a home birth convert out…read moreof my husband, and that is saying a LOT. I would hire her again immediately if I get pregnant again. If she's available, consider yourself lucky!

I switched at 35 weeks from an OB at a hospital to deliver at home during the pandemic. Sara was…read moreeverything I needed during a very stressful and anxious time. My baby was safely born at home and I felt secure in the knowledge and expertise of Sara. It was the most wonderful experience and if I wasn't done having babies, I'd 100% do it again with her. The best thing about Sara is she balances midwifery with medical facts so as my partner and I were healthcare providers, we felt safe with the birth of our child in her care.

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.

Birthing Rhythm is truly the gold standard when it comes to midwifery. We were so impressed with…read morethe 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!

I don't even know where to start with Beth, Jenn and team because "amazing" doesn't feel like a big…read moreenough 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.

Maria is an excellent young woman of our culture & our birthing ways…read more She is a soft yet strong doula & birthing support. She is very understanding, gentle & loving. I first meet her at a doula birthing conference then we crossed paths as I became pregnant with my 4 son. I knew instinctively she would be my support during my pregnancy & birth. At my birth She took on the roll of midwife assistant & she couldn't of done a better job at it. We loved her! Thank you Maria for all that you do & all the changes you will bring into our communities as a midwife.

Wow, this review is LONG OVERDUE. Maria was a godsend to us. She's so open minded, patient, offers…read moregreat exercises to ease the pain and anxiety accompanying pregnancy and impending motherhood. I found Maria online and also through the birth clinic we were using. During the prenatal months, Maria was there for consultation and for some interesting and relaxing exercises. She taught me so much about holistic birthing from the rebozo sifting (gently turning baby into the right position through a Latin American method using a giant shawl), a reiki session, an herbal bath, and more. During the actual birth, we called when when my water broke and she was on the phone with us until it was ready to go to the birthing clinic. She came over in the morning when we were ready and headed to the clinic with us. I had a very long and hard labor at the birthing center (20 hours) and she was there the entire time making sure that I was getting enough water, relaxing me with lavender infused towels, gently massaging me, speaking to me in a gentle and soothing voice to get me down from my painful place. I eventually had to transfer to the hospital where I was for another 20 hours. I told her to get some rest because now I was at the hospital and there was little to be done but to wait. Maria came back with some homemade soup and her presence calmed me down again after a traumatic birthing experience. She was there to help make sense of all the questions I had in how my birthing didn't quite match up to my birthing expectations. She also came over after we finally got discharged from the hospital without precious baby and helped us with learning how to swaddle, made sure I was healing properly, that my baby was latching onto my breast in the right way, etc. She also encapsulated my placenta into pills and they helped immensely in my recovery. Not only that, but she made a placenta print that we now have as a piece of art slash souvenir. Maria is simply the best. Being a woman of color, I felt especially connected with her because I place a lot of value in ancient wisdom passed down from generations to generations. She also knows everything about new research in this field. She's a well rounded expert and a cool-headed birthing guru. Thanks Maria!!!