I had a really horrible experience with this midwife and her staff. I asked about labs and paying…read moreper appointment and they abruptly dismissed me from the practice. Since I had to find a new clinician, I had nowhere else to go except for the ER when I started bleeding. I then found out I had a missed miscarriage and am still paying for the ER bill to this day. I would avoid this practice at all costs and cannot recommend it.

The most beautiful experience of my life. Im a first time mom and this truly was an intimate…read morejourney with my husband and daughter. I wanted a holistic pregnancy and that is what I got, I loved that it was non-intrusive throughout my whole pregnancy. All my questions/concerns were answered, Erin has great referrals for any type of specialist you want to see who will take you through the holistic route. She was very thorough with my check-ins and never pressured me into anything I didn't want to do. When it was time to give birth she held my hand through the whole process, I water birthed at her birth center with my husband by my side and 2 of her student midwives and it was the most intense, surreal, beautiful experience of my life, there were moments I didn't think I could do it but Erin really supported me and provided great birthing tools, words of encouragement and affirmations as I went through the motions and dilation progressed. She was very patient and caring through the process, I felt very loved, the environment is so calm and peaceful, loving. The moment my baby girl came out she was instantly on me and dad for skin to skin, she wasn't taken away from us at all and it was such an intimate beautiful moment and time. She also answered any questions I had post partum and cared for me and gave her expertise advice on any concerns I had. I couldn't recommend her enough, she is absolutely incredible! I will definitely be going back to her when I expect again. She was and is a God send without a doubt, an absolute angel. Thank you Erin, and thank you to your awesome team!

Justine was just the kind of person I imagined to support us anticipating our first son's birth. We…read moreinstantly respected her when we first met and then enjoyed every prenatal visit after. She was never rushed but very compassionate and open to our feelings. She was easy-going and extremely encouraging, without making light of any concerns we had. In the middle of the night when I was in labor, I trusted her greatly and absolutely loved my first birth experience, at home in a kiddie pool as I hoped. Her sincere care only got better (if possible) after he was born. So many of the things she told us will stay with us and be gratefully used. I would love to have Justine help us again with many more babies!

My husband and I have hired Justine the midwife and owner of purebirth. She is very knowledgeable…read moreand has made us very comfortable about our decision to have prenatal care with a midwife and choosing a home birth for our little one. I highly recommend her to all expecting mothers who would like a natural birthing experience. All of our prenatal visits have taken place at our home which is such an added bonus.

Oh, there is so much to say about my birthing experience. I'll keep it short…read more 1) THE CLASSES: the birthing class series led by Marina was awesome. It was educational and fun. The classes really helped put my anxiety about childbirth to rest. They cost a mere $20 per couple for the whole series. There are snacks provided at every session so the fee basically covers the cookies. Definitely recommended for all first time parents! 2) THE NURSES: Majority of the nurses at Birthing Unit were amazing. Special shout out to Jill (visiting nurse), Amy, and Christina (usually in mother baby) & Kim in Mother/baby. These women took great care of me. 3) HOSPITAL ADMIN: This is where the 3 stars come from (instead of 4-5) Lack of available anesthesiologist!! I planned to get an epidural from early in my pregnancy. It was in my birth plan. I notified the nurse once I was admitted so there were no surprises. I was hooked up to an IV at 2:30 am and I didn't get my epidural until 7:15 am. That's right, I WAITED OVER FIVE (5) HOURS FOR EPIDURAL! When I say waited, I mean labored naturally in agonizing pain when I could be resting in preparation for the pushing... My poor nurse kept telling me that the epidural would be coming soon the whole night to no avail. The ONLY anesthesiologist in the entire hospital (what?!) was tied up in a surgery. I had to wait for another one to start the morning shift... I don't know about you, but for women who want the epidural (statistically its the majority), this is quite a big issue. I was really disappointed in Sierra Vista for making me suffer unnecessarily. As one of the two major birthing hospitals in the area, you'd think they'd be able to call someone in. Note: all the tours and classes tell expectant mothers that the wait for an epidural is usually 30-45 minutes. I'm letting y'all know, this is not true. Not in my case. Mind you, there were 5 of us who were all needing epidurals that morning and all of us were waiting for the morning shift anesthesiologist to come in. All in all, I'm going to think long and hard if I want to deliver at SV again unless I decide on an unmedicated birth. Could this happen at French? Maybe...so far I've only just had the "SV pain special". Note: if you're pregnant and reading this - don't freak out. Im sure my situation is rare and hopefully it won't happen to you.

Not gonna lie, I was terrified to give birth (my first baby), and I was also pretty nervous that I…read moredidn't know any of the staff who would be helping out. I was induced in the afternoon and ended up pushing around 5 am, and then had a c section at 7am. The staff here was amazing. I don't say that lightly - they were incredible. I wish I remembered everyone's names, but they were so helpful. Nicole was so kind and amazing. She helped me with my breastfeeding issues. I remember being so excited to tell her when my milk was slightly coming in. John was SO amazing as well. Kind and sweet, sharing stories with us about his own kids - just a true gem. My husband told me that he wished he expressed to John how grateful he was, but he was so emotional that he couldn't get the words out. Dr sungurlu is a special kind of dr, so confident and direct- two things I needed to get through all the unexpected things I experience during my birthing journey. Niki was great and was my nurse during the contractions/ water breaking. She made sure to keep checking in on me, and she made sure to let me know that if I wanted the epidural, it would take about an hour for the anesthesiologist to arrive. The anesthesiologist was so sweet, I wish I remembered her name. I had another anesthesiologist the next morning for my c section, Dr Jenkins. He was incredible. He stood behind me the entire process, making jokes and distracting me. He kept asking if I was ok, and helped me when I started throwing up after the surgery. He even took pictures of my husband and I when we met our baby. Basically, all in all, I could not have gotten through my birthing journey without Sierra vista. If I have another kid, I'll most definitely be back to this hospital.

"Jennifer is very knowledgeable, informative, really supports her clients goals and objectives and…read moreis amazing to work with" -My Husband Every birth story is different and every one does not always go as planned. That was our case- we started off in one direction and had to take a 180 degree turn. I am so thankful for the support, wisdom, and comfort that Jennifer provided. She was available every step of the way and gave us so much confidence and guidance in our decision making process. We ended up with a memorable birth story and a beautiful baby! I would HIGHLY recommend Jennifer as a doula. She is absolutely wonderful.

We took Jennifer's Bradley Method Class in San Luis Obispo. The class was super informative and we…read morefelt like we had a better grasp on what to expect for childbirth and caring for a newborn. Throughout the whole class Jennifer would give some recommendations, but we always felt the freedom to make our own decisions without feeling an ounce of judgement from her. I would recommend her class to anyone who is expecting. I think the best time to start researching when and where her next class meets would be the beginning of your second trimester because it is a 12-week class and you don't want to start too late.

I remember finding out I was pregnant in December 2021 I knew I wanted a midwife and I wanted to do…read morea natural birth. I did my searching around until I found Erin's location in Arroyo Grande. I remember meeting her for the first time and it was an instant click! Sadly heading into January 2022 I ended up having miscarriage.... couple months had passed by since the miscarriage and we found out we were pregnant again with our rainbow baby! I called Erin right away I was so nervous we were going to loose this baby as well, I did everything I could to hold this little bean close. Erin was right there every step reassuring me and helping me out on what I can do to help my body carry this baby to term! Well it happened and now I have one kick ass birth story to tell! We welcomed our baby girl into this world January 24,2023! Erin you are one amazing person and I am so glad I have met someone like you! You made me feel more like myself but also a mother I was meant to be, I feel as if I was reborn with our daughter and I thank you so much for being there every step of the way with us.

My pap was thrown away last year. I had to have another one. Neither doctor staff were…read moresympathetic. Now my pap this year is 14 days late for the reading. No one said they would contact the lab !! I have informed them it was very important to get the read because MRI is pending. Way too casual. I'm not going back to this doctor. I'm retired from Sutter medical group. This area sucks in patient care. I have a concierge doctor due to my concerns overall. Be careful. !!

They do Not care about you! I was an established patient who…read morehad been having difficulties getting pregnant. Because of my medical history, I was told that it would be difficult and possibly high risk. I am currently pregnant with our first child. When I called the Dr's office to schedule an appointment I was told someone would call me back. I called back the next day and spoke to a receptionist who didn't give her name but said she had been their for 15 years. This woman proceeded to tell me that they will not be able to see me due to the Dr not taking any more New pregnant patients. And then proceeded to try and wrap up the phone call with zero help and information (saying ok.. well.. that's all we have for now.. ok.. interrupting me several times to the point where I had to tell her to let me finish and stop interrupting) After stating that I am an established patient and that they are refusing to see me with no proper due cause, no referral to another physician, no information at all other than "we aren't officially dropping you as a patient but we just cant see you while your pregnant" How DARE YOU! How can you treat someone like that who is equally excited and terrified during her first pregnancy which took almost 3.5 years of actively trying. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Will NEVER go back

Excellent quality women's care. "Extra procedures " are not performed or required! Decades after…read moreremoval of all small human producing organs, creating a desert ghost town, they respected the Quiet zone. They were patient and accommodating after I was late after receiving inaccurate directions to the office. Women's health is well served in this office! Photos are intentionally omitted!

Templeton Womens Health Center, Dr Shan Thomas and his staff have been nothing short of amazing…read more Yes there are times that appointments run late. Block your calendar, get yourself a Starbucks and enjoy quiet time that's hard to obtain. Dr Thomas is very genuine, it's obvious he cares about his patients and does not want to leave the room with any unanswered questions. There are times I'm there for ten minutes and times I'm there for an hour. I always leave feeling confident and comforted by his care. This is my last pregnancy, but I know if I was having more I would choose Dr Thomas over and over. He is very knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining and slowing things down to make sure you understand and that you are confident in any choices made. Ultimately he supports your decisions and what you think is best. He treats my husband and I more like family than patients. Highly recommend his care!

Alia cared for me during my whole pregnancy and she is an educated professional as well as a…read morenurturing caretaker. She helped me get through what I thought was a miscarriage early on in my pregnancy and always had the perfect things to say from then on. She was always punctual, accommodating, full of resources and kind to my entire family and me. Having my children at home is the most empowering experience of my life and Alia helped facilitate this by encouraging me emotionally and physically. Delivery time came and together we welcomed my 9.2 lb. baby boy into the world, gently in the safety of my home. My husband and I highly recommend Alia to anyone who thinks a home birth is right for them.

Alia is a very passionate and talented midwife. She has years of experience and knowledge that she…read moreuses at each birth. It comes naturally to Alia to relate, connect and empathize with all of her clients. I was lucky to have her as one of my midwives with my 3rd home birth. She always is a great listener and approaches problems and concerns with grace. I highly recommend her!