As first-time parents, we had limited knowledge about what to expect as we prepared for childbirth…read moreand a baby. When we hired Kaitlin as our birth coach, we were so grateful to have someone as knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient as she is to support us as we embarked on this exciting yet terrifying adventure. Kaitlin listened to our concerns, shared resources and information - including giving us the name of the best Obgyn when we unexpectedly needed to move cities only a couple weeks before the birth and needed a new doctor - and gave us helpful guidance before and after the birth of our daughter. We are so grateful for her help and highly recommend Kaitlin and her services!

Kaitlin was a wonderful birth doula for us when I gave birth to my son at home almost three and a…read morehalf months ago. She helped my husband and I feel comfortable and confident going into the birth and super supported. Kaitlin and I hit it off immediately; she is warm, very knowledgeable, passionate, and intuitive. During labor, she was a calming, steady presence for both me and my husband. She tirelessly helped me cope and ride the waves of contractions, assuring me every step of the way. When I needed it, she suggested helpful ideas to both mentally and physically shift things, and I can still hear her smart words in my mind when I think about my birth. She was there when I searched for her eyes, and she answered even my most impossible questions during intense labor. She had my back and my heart every step of the way. As our son was born, she whispered beautiful words into the space, which still gives me chills to think about. In the days following, she was a great support, especially in helping my husband and I navigate early postpartum and in breastfeeding. She helped us so much in getting off on the right foot with breastfeeding. We felt cared for, supported, and in excellent hands. I definitely recommend Kaitlin as a doula, educator, and women's health advocate. Her knowledge runs deep, and her contribution to this field is already and will be vast.

I was forced by insurance to see Dr Jidali for my baby's anatomy exam…read more We were so excited and looking forward to this appointment for weeks despite the annoyance of having to drive to Ventura. Immediately I knew his bedside manner was lacking but the second he slapped the ultrasound on me he basically gasped exclaiming that I had an "enormous" fibroid and was shocked that my OB hadn't noticed it. He labeled me high risk, pushed for more genetic testing despite me telling him I already had it covered by insurance elsewhere and the worst part, he declared I would not make it past 24 weeks. We left devastated. Im grateful my OB was not an alarmist and after reviewing the scans she told me that the fibroid was in a place that posed no threat. I ended up changing course entirely and chose an incredible midwife, delivered at 32 weeks, at home with zero complications and have a perfectly healthy child. This man ruined a solid chunk of my pregnancy because of his high risk tunnel vision. Avoid at all costs.

I was so nervous to come here when one of the midwive's at my OB/GYN said my baby's head looked…read more'small normal' at my 7 month-ish? ultrasound . When you hear you are being sent to a 'specialist' you worry! My nerves were completely calmed once I had my ultrasound here with the ultrasound tech and Dr. Jadali. His staff is so nice and professional. He had a great bedside manner, said ' there is nothing wrong with this baby's head' and helped me get my gestational diabetes blood sugar numbers in order, so even though nothing was wrong with my baby's head I am so glad that I went here! He continued to see me until the week before I had my baby girl. Thank you, Dr and staff! You all are wonderful and I am so grateful.

"Katherine was a lifesaver as we entered into our postpartum world with our newborn and 2.5 year…read moreold son. On night one home from the hospital she offered her shoulder to cry on as we struggled immediately with our toddler throughout the entire night. From then on, she was just everything we needed to get into our groove. While mainly there to offer us as much sleep as possible, she did that and more. From organizing our kitchen workspace, preparing breakfast and coffees, lactation snacks, pill and water reminders, suggesting helpful tips on all things newborn, not to mention how wonderful she was with our toddler. The bond they built was so awesome to watch. We hated seeing her go (we held on to her for 10 weeks), and definitely consider her a part of our extended family. We will always look back on our time with her with such fondness! See you later, alligator!"

Katherine was a life saver during the first few months after our son's birth. Her kindness, sense…read moreof humor, and compassion-centered expertise helped us immensely during this precious but stressful time. Each week she met all three of us where we were at and tailored herideas to our child's development and our family's changing postpartum needs. With her help, we all got a little more rest and that helped us parent with a little less stress and a little more happiness. We looked forward to every night Katherine spent caring for our family, and can't thank her enough for your help at such a tender moment in our lives."

Blyss is by far the most understanding medical person I've ever encountered. She compassion for her…read moreclients, her understanding of hard times, while still being a place of positivity is unmatched. She advocates for what her clients want and helps them advocate for themselves as well. The specialist she recommends really know their stuff (chiropractic care, breech specialists, and ultrasounds to name a few). I could not have chosen a better practitioner/midwife to be under the care of. So grateful she's part of my birth team. Her weekly prenatal group zoom calls have been supremely helpful during this difficult time. They've brought a sense of community I felt like I was missing during this pandemic. Knowing that others are going through the same things is so so helpful during this time. I love cheering on fellow members as they get closer to meeting their babies and cheering on the newly pregnant people as well! And her Innate Journey class with Haize Hawke was the cherry on top! So informative, so realistic and caring. Precautions were taken to keep everyone safe during class, while bringing us together as a small group of couples getting ready to meet our babies. We touched on the spiritual and the practical. I've never felt closer to my spouse than after we finished the last class. Haize and Blyss are an absolute dream team!

I interviewed a handful of midwives but no one stood out like Blyss. My husband and I connected…read morewith her right away and knew she would be someone we could go on this birth journey with. Every prenatal appointment I felt seen, heard, and cared for in such a deep way. Blyss went above and beyond to check in with me during the ongoing pandemic/covid-19 and during the black lives matter movement. Blyss even created a weekly zoom group for her clients to hold space for us to breath and also connect and ask questions. I was bless to have a homebirth at 41 Weeks with Blyss and she was so professional and caring. Her calming presence and years of experience illuminated during my labor. I trusted her and she constantly reminded me that I can do it. Blyss is passionate about being a midwife, its not a job for her, you can see it's her spiritual calling.

I definitely read the reviews on here before my visit and was a bit hesitant but told myself that…read moreyelp reviews are sometimes where only the negative things are said because not everyone shares positive experiences. Angie at the front was so pleasant and made me feel very welcome. When they called my name, I went in and was a bit nervous but the nurse that took my blood pressure and initial stuff was just doing her job but cracked a smile at me before she left me to get into the gown and wait for the midwife. Erika was so very pleasant and made me feel so comfortable. My husband was with me at the appointment and he was very happy I had a good experience because he has heard of previous experiences I've had that were not so pleasant. Erika made sure to explain what she was going to do and kind of what the next steps would be and she also asked permission before doing any type of exam. I felt very safe and comfortable the entire time. I am excited for this journey!

Like Dr. Pattamakom, but front desk person had her back to us when we walked in. We could see her…read morescrolling on social media. Stood there for 6 minutes. Coughed a little to make sure she knew we were there. Did she turn around... nope. While I was standing there a different woman walked by and said brightly "someone will be with you shortly!" The other woman behind the counter still sat there with her back turned. Tick tock... decided to sit down. Another patient walked in... she stood there. And, then said "excuse me..." no answer she then said louder "excuse me" and the woman finally turned around.

We looked into care at Pure Births after an unpleasant hospital experience with our first-born…read more Before making any definitive decision, I asked my partner to just accompany me to the first introduction class so we could both learn more about their care & birth center. Midwife Tiffany educated us on the safety of the birth center, the benefits to mom & baby, the financial aspect, shared success stories, answered all of our questions & concerns, and finished with a complete tour of the birth center. We were both blown away by the education we received & decided we would like to try for a VBAC under their midwifery care. From October, when we took the class, to May, when our baby girl was born, we felt so seen and supported by the entire midwife team. Our girl was brought into the world by a redemptive VBAC experience & it was the best decision of our lives! Thank you to the entire Pure Births team for the constant clear communication. You all helped us achieve our what we sought to experience as a family and for that, we will forever be indebted to you! We are walking away so in awe of midwifery care, but more importantly, huge advocates for Pure Births & their lovely team.

I chose Pure Births Birthing Center because I deeply valued the philosophy of midwife-centered,…read moreholistic, and family-focused care. The environment and overall mission of the center truly resonated with me, and I appreciated the calm, natural approach they strive to provide. One of the most positive aspects of my experience was working with student midwife Alysia. I intentionally chose to have her present during my labor because she made me feel safe, supported, and emotionally grounded. Her presence was comforting, encouraging, and compassionate throughout a very vulnerable time, and I am genuinely grateful for the care she provided. I also loved the courses being offered for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum. Everyone i've met was so sweet and kindhearted. I labored at home for most of the early process and arrived at the birth center around 4:35 AM at 6 cm dilated, ready to continue laboring. Nurse midwife Angela was the on-call midwife overseeing Alysia. Early on, Angela mentioned that she had attended a birth the night before and was exhausted. While I understand that birth work is demanding, hearing this during my own labor created underlying anxiety and made me feel as though my experience might be influenced by fatigue -- something that, as a laboring mother, felt outside of my control and not something I should have had to carry emotionally in that moment. As labor progressed, I began to feel that my experience was becoming rushed despite there being no emergent medical concerns. This was my first pregnancy, and I was already navigating the physical intensity, emotional vulnerability, and uncertainty that come with first-time labor. Some comments made during labor felt discouraging rather than empowering, and I noticed that as Angela became more involved, my confidence declined and my labor felt less supported and more pressured. There was a particularly difficult moment when Angela attempted to assist with pushing using manual support internally with my consent. During this, I had an involuntary knee-jerk reaction and accidentally kicked. Instead of reassurance or redirection, the response focused heavily on her personal safety, and I was told that if the movement continued, I could be transferred. This occurred while I was actively laboring, in pain, and emotionally vulnerable. I found myself repeatedly apologizing for something that was clearly accidental and reflexive, which left me feeling ashamed, distressed, and unsupported during a moment when compassion was especially needed. Additionally, being asked questions about past sexual assault during active labor felt unexpected and emotionally jarring given the timing and intensity of the situation. As a nurse myself, I tried to remain understanding and rationalize the intent behind the questions and responses, but emotionally it contributed to my discomfort and sense of vulnerability. Another significant source of stress was feeling as though there was a time pressure placed on my labor, including comments suggesting that if birth did not occur by a certain timeframe approaching midnight, transfer would be necessary. This created a sense of failure and defeat, making me feel as though my body was not performing adequately rather than feeling supported through a normal first-time labor process. I truly believe that with more patience, reassurance, and time, my birth experience may have unfolded differently. I want to emphasize that this review is not meant to discredit anyone's clinical skills. I believe Angela is likely very knowledgeable and experienced in her field. However, bedside manner, emotional safety, and communication profoundly shape a birth experience, and in my case, I felt rushed, discouraged, and emotionally unsupported at times. In contrast, Alysia remained incredibly compassionate and reassuring. She comforted me, encouraged me to trust my body, and reminded me that if I felt the urge to push or return, I would not be turned away. Her support helped me feel seen and cared for during a moment when I was questioning myself. It took me over a year to write this review because I struggled with denial, self-blame, and not wanting to place fault on anyone. Birth is deeply personal, and processing a difficult emotional experience takes time. Ultimately, I am sharing this in hopes that future patients feel emotionally safe, unrushed, and fully supported regardless of staffing fatigue or scheduling challenges. A laboring mother should never feel like a burden or that time is working against her during a normal birth process. Pure Births offers a beautiful philosophy and environment, and I still value the concept of midwifery care. My hope is simply that emotional presence, compassionate communication, and patience remain central to every birthing experience.

I should have written this review two years ago, but I'm so grateful for Simi Valley Birth Center…read more Even though my pregnancy went past 42 weeks and I ultimately delivered at the hospital, I still had the best experience. The hospital Rachel recommended was wonderful, and Brenna came to support me when I checked in, then returned hours later right before I gave birth and stayed by my side the entire time. The team of midwives was incredibly communicative in the week leading up to delivery, answering all my questions and never pressuring me to make a certain decision. They also continued to support me afterward with lactation help and guidance toward helpful resources. Even though I didn't give birth at the center itself, I truly can't imagine having a better team by my side.

My experience with Simi Valley Birth Center has been nothing short of amazing. Each midwife is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and attentive, which made my water birth go smoothly. They literally prepare you for EVERYTHING and walk you through the process so that you're not left in the dark questioning what to expect. There aren't enough words to express my gratitude, we LOVE Simi Valley Birth Center!

Highly, highly (!) recommend Kari. Her years of experience and warmth are what initially sold us…read more We also appreciated her certification as a Spinning Babies educator. But I am recommending her because I cannot imagine our birth without her. We planned on an unmedicated, hospital birth but ended up in an emergency cesarean. Many decisions had to be made quickly - baby was not doing well - but Kari's presence relieved so much stress. She knew what we wanted, she understood the medical situation better than we did, and she had already developed relationships with many of the hospital staff and was skillful in communicating with them in a respectful manner while advocating for our needs & preferences (I have heard stories of other doulas in town being unable to collaborate effectively with their hospital team). Both my husband and I felt deeply supported throughout the experience. Despite not having the birth story we had hoped for, we both feel confident that we got the best outcome possible in the situation - with Kari being a central part of that. Thank you Kari!

I truly cannot recommend Kari enough!! From start to finish she was amazing! I have known Kari for…read moreyears and have always heard her talk about the love she has for her work! I was so excited I got to experience that when I had my baby! My son was wedged into my hip and I was dilating unevenly! Kari spent all day with me moving me into different positions and doing new techniques to help get him unwedged! I truly believe without her I might have ended up in a c section! She made me feel so comfortable and helped explain everything that was going on the whole time! We also took our birthing class with her, and I highly recommend you do that. All in all, was by far the best decision we made it! I will be using her for every child in the future.

I purchased a gift card here for a couple and the rep was SO NICE! I had a few questions and they…read morewere so kind and patient answering all questions. The couple said they had the most beautiful experience at their visit as well. You can go online and text to schedule and ask questions.

I've been coming here throughout my pregnancy mainly to ease my anxiety on days when I just needed…read moreto see the babies. I've had losses in the past so it has really helped to just pop in on days when I need the extra reassurance. Nicole has always been so kind, reassuring and helpful. It's allowed me to have more peace of mind throughout.