Please think twice before choosing Heather LeMaster as your provider. I wish I had listened to my intuition sooner and not ignored the many red flags I encountered throughout my care. I'm writing this review for anyone considering her as their midwife -- I encourage you to truly, deeply reconsider whether she is the right fit for you. From early on, I felt invalidated and dismissed. I had chronically low blood sugar throughout my entire pregnancy, and rather than receiving the support and care I needed, Heather denied my symptoms and was dismissive of my concerns. Instead of offering evidence-based guidance, I was shamed -- for eating fruit, for eating carbs -- at a time (first trimester) when I was sick and just trying to get through each day. Her constant warnings about delivering a "sugar baby" felt more like threats than medical advice, adding to my stress and confusion. I consulted the rest of my care team, including my PCP, and Heather heavily criticized that decision, routinely telling me that they did not know what they were talking about. She also claims to practice spinning babies, but none of what we did during my pregnancy aligned with the true Spinning Babies exercises and practices that my Doula had me practicing. It was frustrating, as I initially sought out a Spinning Babies provider. In addition to that, the one time I used the 24-hour help line, no one responded to me for over 16 hours. In her practice, she relied far too heavily on forms and checklists in an online portal, and rarely showed the kind of human care and emotional support that is absolutely essential in midwifery. When things got scary and I truly needed her -- emotionally and physically -- she simply was not there in the ways that mattered most. We ended up having to transfer to a hospital instead of our planned home birth, and despite it being in the contract, Heather did not transfer with us and was not involved in the birth at all. She sent a pathetic text message after hearing from her assistant encapsulating the placenta that the birth had happened. Looking back, I realize that, despite Heather always making me feel as if it was my direct fault when something went wrong, what actually went wrong with my birth wasn't about my body or my baby -- it was about my decision to stay with a provider who made me feel unheard, unsupported, and often blamed. That choice is something I now deeply regret. One of the most hurtful moments came in early postpartum (2 weeks), when she tried to go behind my back and privately consult my husband in an attempt to pressure me into medication -- after I had explicitly told her that I was not interested. She also pressured me to start it ASAP, as it can take a month to "kick in" and I "obviously needed it." Since my experience, I've met several others in the industry who shared similar concerns about her care. Many of them were just as confused as I was by the glowing reviews she has received, given the inconsistency in her approach and lack of real support. This further confirms my decision to speak out, as I hope others will be more cautious when choosing their provider. This review isn't written lightly -- my birth was over 8 months ago. It's written from a place of hoping that someone else who feels any of those early twinges of doubt listens to themselves and chooses a care provider who will honor them, respect them, and hold space for the incredibly vulnerable journey of birth. read more

Heather is an amazing midwife! This was my first VBAC birth and she helped settle all my fears, made me and my boyfriend feel cared for and took the time to answer all questions I had and wake me through my pregnancy step by step! She was the voice of reason I needed during my birth and with her support as well as the support of my family my beautiful baby boy was born with no need of a hospital or repeat c-section! read more

I would highly recommend Heather and her team at San Diego County Midwives - they were so caring and nurturing throughout my entire pregnancy, during birth and postpartum! Throughout pregnancy, Heather performed Spinning Babies body work and techniques on me at each appointment and checked on my emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. The bodywork was completely new to me with this being my 2nd pregnancy. I truly feel it made a big difference in the way my birth played out and the positioning of my daughter. Heather also recommended their in-house chiropractor, Jen at Ruby Red Chiropractic - she was also amazing! I was growing impatient towards the end of my pregnancy and Heather helped me center myself me each time. At 40 weeks + 4 days, I woke up to consistent surges and let Heather know. After a few hours of the surges still coming, Heather gently suggested I stop by the office to see where I was at and/or discuss our game plan. With my consent, she checked my cervix. To my surprise I was 7CM and was still out and about, being my normal self and didn't believe I was in active labor. I live an hour away from the office and was planning a home birth. I appreciate Heather's calm energy in this moment. After an adjustment from Jen and some bodywork from Heather, my Husband and I made our way home during rush hour. I was having intense surges the entire way home. When we arrived at home, we called Heather as my surges were 2 minutes apart now and very intense. I was practicing HypnoBirthing techniques (another awesome resource recommendation from Heather) and I felt just fine. I didn't feel like I could possibly be close to birthing my daughter. Heather and her assistant Midwife, Andrea, arrived very quietly and respectfully. The energy did not shift at all with them being at my home. I was laboring on the toilet and Heather noticed my feet were not Planted. She reminded me to go limp with each surge and just surrender. These reminders were so nice since my doula Was virtual. After maybe 30 minutes of Laboring on the toilet, I felt the urge to Lay down. My husband and both midwives had helped set up the area as well as the birth pool but I wanted to lay down on my bed. They assisted in me walking over to lay down. My body started "pushing" on its own and when my daughter was crowning and coming quickly, Heather suggested I try doing "horse lips" and this distraction helped me allow time for my body to stretch. She switched places with my husband, allowing my husband the perfect position to catch his daughter. This is an experience neither of us will ever forget. Active labor was only 4 hours and was so easy, thanks to the body work, chiropractic care and HypnoBirthing techniques - all work and suggestions from Heather - done throughout my pregnancy. Heather honored each and every one of our birth preferences - allowing my daughter's cord to remain untouched until we were ready was an important one for us. After birthing our daughter, the midwife team cleaned up my bedroom/birthing space SO quickly. My waters had released on the bed and you would have never known. They also gave me a sponge bath afterward and reminded my husband to grab the warm meal waiting for me, which felt like a family member caring for me. Even with this being my second child, I have had a lot of questions along the way and I never felt like a nuisance or that my question was silly. I will always be so appreciative for Heather and her team for my amazing experience throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. read more

I had my second son last year, May 2020, at the beginning of a lot of unknowns during COVID. I had been seeing an OB, with plans to have a nature delivery at Pomerado Hospital. In the last 8 weeks of my pregnancy, I contacted San Diego Midwives to see if they'd add me to their care, in order to deliver at a birth center. Fortunately, they were able to accommodate me so late in my pregnancy, and they offered a Covid cash discount because my insurance didn't cover midwifery , and the birthing center wasn't in network with my insurance. They also partnered with a billing service to help me confirm my benefits. Had my insurance covered, they would have worked with me to submit all the required billing information to my insurance for a small fee. They offered majority of my prenatal visits on telehealth , and the appointment I had in office, they clearly took careful precautions to follow Covid safety protocols. I felt like they went to great lengths to make sure I was comfortable with everything (to the extent I could be at 34-40 weeks wearing a mask!). Gerri, Heather and Andrea are a wonderful team. During my delivery at the birth center, they all ended up being there, and they were all so calm , I didn't even realize Gerri had shown up until I was almost pushing. They honored all my birth plans, and made any pre anxiety I had about not delivering at a hospital disappear. The follow up appts at my house were also very attentive and caring. I feel like the post partum care was definitely above and beyond what I received during my first birth, and I really appreciated that , especially since Covid made my post partum experience very different in terms of support. The birth center, A Family Affair, was extremely comfortable, including the bath tub , and the bed where I delivered. We were in and out in 6 hours ! I highly recommend this group of amazing midwives, and the birth center they partner with (or home birth if you choose!). read more

I've had both my babies with Heather and Gerri at home, and went through a miscarriage that Heather helped me through. I am pregnant again with our third & will of course be using SDCM again- there is no one I trust more!! If your looking to have your first baby, second, last etc at home DO IT. You will be in safe, knowledgeable hands!! I couldn't recommend them enough!!! read more

Gerri taught my DONA doula training class last January. She is a plethora of knowledge and wisdom and gives it freely and openly. I walked away from her training with the passion to move forward as a doula in the birth community. Her vast experience gave me the ability to better understand the needs of a laboring woman and the opportunity to learn how I can serve the family as a whole. Thank you Gerri for sparking this fire. You are valued more than you know read more

i was so excited to have a home birth after 2 hospital births. gerri, heather, andrea, and tamara are a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and love. each appt. was about an hour long. i never felt rushed or like just another patient. my family was made part of the team as well. fast forward 9 months. my water birth was peaceful and exactly what i dreamed it would be. i hardly knew the midwives were there. had some breastfeeding issues. they came to me and put me in touch with a lactation consultant who really knows her stuff (they offer lactation classes every tues. and it's open to anyone). read more

I chose Gerri and Heather as my midwives after a recommendation from a close friend and then a very positive, warm interview with them. This was my fourth birth, but my first at home. I have delivered at Mary Birch and at Best Start Birth Center (which I loved), but really wanted my last to be a home birth. And I was not disappointed! Together, this team of women is so empowering and confident that birth, while unpredictable, is not scary and completely natural. Their prenatal care consists of long visits where they educate you about your body, check on the baby, and then ask how YOU are doing. They are also very accepting of having other children around during the appointments, which was a relief for me as I homeschool and often had my three older children with me. My labor did not go as I had expected, as my water broke and then I did not have any contractions. Being Group B positive, the clock started to tick the second my water broke. But you wouldn't have known that the heat was on from how Heather and her apprentice midwife approached the situation. They tried all kinds of ways to induce labor without drugs and finally, about 34 hours after water breakage, labor came on with a vengeance and my baby boy was born in the birthing tub in my bedroom, exactly as I wanted. The whole time, the patience, care, and knowledge these women provided were invaluable. They believed that my body would eventually get labor started, we just had to find the right combination of actions to get it going. And we did! The absolute best part of having Heather and Gerri as your midwives is the care they provide after. I mean, the prenatal visits and the labor and delivery are fabulous, don't get me wrong, but they come to you, at home, to check on you and baby and you can call them with any question you have. At seven days postpartum, I had a clogged duct and was quickly getting feverish and achy as mastitis set in, but a quick text to Heather and she gave me a full set of instructions on how to clear the duct and avoid antibiotics for mastitis. Her recommendations worked and now I have a clear protocol I follow every time I feel a clog coming on. :) Hands down, Heather and Gerri are a spectacular team and really truly care about you and what you want for your birth, which is the most important thing in any care provider. read more

I've been a birth and postpartum doula for 5 years, so I've had the opportunity to meet and work with many different midwives around San Diego. When I found out I was pregnant last year I didn't even have to give a second thought to who my midwife would be, I knew Gerri was the one. While I've supported families through birth, being pregnant myself was something new. Gerri and her team always made me feel comfortable and no question was too silly. I felt educated and supported throughout my entire pregnancy, labor and postpartum. When you are planning a home birth it is something so intimate, who you pick to be apart of your team is important. I had full trust in Gerri and her team, and my birth experience was better than I could have imagined. Gerri and Sarah also provided me with so much support postpartum. I always felt like I could call or text them with questions. I highly recommend meeting with San Diego County Midwives. They are the best! read more

I had an amazing experience with this entire group of women. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. Heather and Tamara were a great team at my birth. Through the entire process these women were knowledgable and caring. They gave me all the facts but let me make my own decisions without ever pressuring me into anything I did not want to do. I received so much more information from them then I ever did from my OBGYN. They were much more personal and really cared about both my wellbeing, my babies wellbeing, and my husband's wellbeing. At the birth they allowed me to do what felt was right for me and this was very important to me. They were there to help, but never interfered in my process with my doula and my husband. They were a quiet, calm presence that was there if I needed them. They got to know me very well before the birth and so having them in my house as part of my birthing team felt like an extension of my family. I was very comfortable with them. They also check up on you and the baby for several months after the birth, which was very helpful and shows how much they care. They truly are knowledgable and willing to explain/inform you on any topics your need help with both before and after the birth. Thank you so much for being a part of my amazing birthing experience. I would not have had it any other way! read more

Can't say enough on how grateful I am for Gerri and the ladies involved with my prenatal care and home birth. They gifted me the best home waterbirth experience I could ever ask for. Each prenatal meeting was about 1.5hrs long and felt like they genuinely cared for my health and well being. After each appt, I felt like I learned something new each time. You better believe I'll be highly recommending these ladies to anyone interested in doing a homebirth, will certainly be using them for my 3rd birth! read more

After interviewing four midwives, I chose to go with Heather LeMaster of San Diego County Midwives. I cannot say enough about how wonderful the care, professionalism, and service was throughout my pregnancy, during the birth, and even after the birth. The process was educational and empowering with Heather. I came to her for my second pregnancy. My first was breached and I had a c-section. She truly believed in me that I was more than capable to have a VBAC. At each prenatal appointment, she included my husband in the process. The communication was open and she answered any questions. She also gave us the time without making us feel rushed. I also attended group appointments at Gerri Ryan's home. This gave us the opportunity to listen and learn together with other expecting mothers. During my water birth at home, Heather and her trainee Alicia Hubbel were not overbearing. They were quiet and only intervened when necessary. They worked really well with my doula, Trisha Olow. As I got closer to birthing my child, Gerri and her trainee came. There were 5 people assisting me at my birth in my bedroom, but you would never know because they were quiet and calm during the process. They came prepared!!! After I gave birth to my daughter, they got me on my bed with my baby on my chest. Unknowingly, I had loss more than average blood but Heather and Gerri quickly got into gear without panicking and stopped the bleeding. This isn't meant to scare you but let you know that they are medically trained and carry with them a medical kit for these types of situations. In addition, I had tiny tearing and they stitched me up. I felt completely safe the entire time. I didn't have to go to the hospital. Even after giving birth, the care did not stop. Heather came back the next day to check on me and my baby. I feel so grateful to have them be a part of one of the most important accomplishments in my life. I highly recommend going with Heather or Gerri. You will be comforted knowing that Gerri is a pioneer in midwifery for San Diego county. They both teach midwifery at the Nizhoni Midwifery School where Gerri was a founder. They are simply the best choice!!! read more

I made an appointment, took time off work, had Heather even confirm the appointment and then they didn't show up. I tried calling, but hot no response, I could hear the phone ring from inside their empty facility. Later that day I got an email from Heather saying they messed up the schedule. Their service was a total waste of time, I would not recommend trusting them with anything, due to their unreliability. When I made my first appointment I was never prompted to fill out any EHS form, I only recieved a confirmation with Heather. To make up for their error they only offered to try to reschedule another day which didn't work for me, as they only had appointments when I was at work. I'm writing this review so other are aware of what type of service to expect from the San Diego County Midwives. read more

Prepping for this pregnancy I knew I wanted to do a homebirth because I had not enjoyed my previous experiences at the hospital. My labor with my first two children went great but it was the aftermath of being woken up, poked, prodded, having them taking the baby away. With birth you naturally feel urges and desires for pushing or relaxing and it's not fun to have someone tell you what to do. Monthly we went to amazing midwife appointments with San Diego County midwives, where there's love and genuine care. Each appointment being an hour long we have would have discussions and measure the baby. It was exciting not knowing the gender but also nerve-racking. The midwives never would guess but everyone else around us would. Our midwives were Gerri Ryan, Sarah Burns, and Heather LeMaster. From the first appointment with them I decided I wanted to do a water birth and am so glad I did. Being that with my first two pregnancies I was 11 days over my estimated due date I was hoping that my third baby would be closer to it's due date which was May 28. I guess my body just prefers a little extra cooking. I went in for a midwife appointment June 6 to be measured and had discussions while I did the nonstress test.I kept crossing my fingers and hoping that the baby would come ASAP so I wouldn't have to go to the hospital. At 6 PM that night I went and got a pedicure then went home danced and cleaned up. I went to bed around 10 PM and was awoken by labor at 2:30. I started counting contractions and how far apart they were and once they were two minutes apart I texted Heather, Gerri, and Sarah. While I waited for labor to progress I took showers, bounced/swayed on the birthing ball, lit candles, prepped a crockpot meal, and inhaled my favorite essential oil breathe by doTerra. When my husband woke up at 4 AM to go to work I let him know that he wouldn't be going to work today but we were gonna have a baby. We called his mom who we wanted there for support and she rushed over. Mom and John made the bed up and blew up the birth tub and filled it up with water while I labored around the house using gravity. I got in the birthing tub around 7:15 in the morning and continued to labor in the tub. The water was warm and relaxing. The handles were helpful to hold onto while the contractions got stronger. All throughout the labor I was eating proteins and staying hydrated with coconut water and vitalyte. Once I knew it was time to push it was difficult to slow the process but our second baby girl Jillian arrived safely at 8:07 AM. I held her in my arms not knowing it was a girl yet and exclaimed you're here baby, we did it! I was so ecstatic to have a successful homebirth that I forgot We didn't know the gender. So my husband and daughter said, "what is it" and it was a girl. We got out of the tub with the help of the midwives and moved to the bed for continued skin to skin time. Sometime later the cord was cut and tied off. Then she was fed, weighed, and diapered. The midwives, my mother-in-law, and my husband worked to clean up and get me ready to rest with the baby. The midwives made sure everything was taken care of and that I ate a warm meal and they came back 24 hours later. What a nice change from the hospital setting of being woken up every two hours for something or other checks. The visits after birth were special in home visits and gave me warm feelings all around. I can't wait to do another home birth!! read more

I would recommend San Diego County Midwives, and have, to anyone pregnant or even thinking about having a baby. After my experience with Heather and Gerri and their team, I have become a home birth advocate! : ) I never thought I would be one of those women! It was only hippies that had natural birth at home right? After experiencing a hospital birth that left a lot to be desired with our first child though, our lovely son, my husband and I knew that we wanted something better the next time around. Fast forward six years, and we were pregnant again with our daughter. We chose Heather & Gerri as our midwives because they "got it"! They understood from conception to delivery and beyond, how special the process is, and how a woman can have a baby on her own terms with the strength of her own mind & body. We felt so immensely confident in their skills, knowledge, and loving support. We knew that these ladies were the right choice for us! All of our prenatal visits were so informative, and we felt nurtured (not rushed in an assembly line like we felt the first time). They really spent the time with us during the entire pregnancy to discuss whatever we were feeling, as well as check on mama & baby medically. Looking back I see how important this was because it allowed us to bond in a very special way so that by the time labor & delivery rolled around we were so close and felt so comfortable. I remember feeling disheartened at a certain point because the labor wasn't progressing fast enough in my mind. Second baby is supposed to just slide right out right? Wrong. The comfort that I received from Gerri and Heather, I'll never forget. They were able to get me to turn a corner, or block that I had in my mind, and it was after this that things really started progressing. I had my baby girl, after 36 hours, in the privacy and safety of our own small home. With Heather, Gerri, their midwives in training, our moms, and a friend, I thought our little home would feel crowded, but it never did. I rarely even noticed more than two people at a time, and I will never forget the soft touch and kind words from Sarah, an advanced midwife student at the time. The care went beyond delivery, to the many postpartum visits at our home, and later at their office. My husband and I are so happy with our choice of Heather & Gerri at San Diego County Midwives. If we ever get pregnant again, they are on speed dial! read more

We had a great prenatal/postnatal experience with Tamara, Andrea and Heather. I loved that there was an app where I could message them with any concerns or questions throughout the entire process at any time during the day. Someone always got back to me within 24 hours. They educated me about all of my options as we continued throughout the pregnancy. Nothing was decided FOR me, but presented to me and I got to make the decision on how I wanted my pregnancy to be handled and cared for. I also enjoyed how meaningful their services felt. They truly cared about my experience and giving our family the best of care. I ended up giving birth at the hospital (no complications) and afterwards, they came to our home and helped with breastfeeding. Since I struggled with that, they helped multiple times and even gave me a wrap around pillow to help with supporting my newborn while he nursed. I would recommend these women to any family who is looking for prenatal and postnatal care and is looking for an experience full of love and warmth. read more

You will not be disappointed with this team of caring, nurturing women! First, Geri, as a doula, helped birth my son years ago, a home birth. It was a long labor and honestly I felt scared. But Geri was so calming and in control that she made me feel in control and calm also. She let me do what felt good to me, instead of pushing me to do what she thought. My midwife at the time was Celesta. She was good, but I must say that Geri, as a doula at the time, just made me feel that I could trust her with my life. Second, seven years later I got pregnant again but I was high risk so I had to birth at Mary Birch. But Geri was there also to help me (she was already a midwife). She is just so confident in the fact that birthing is a natural process, that she put me into a confident emotional state as well. I had a birth plan and was able to birth my daughter naturally at the hospital. After my daughter's birth I had an issue with the stitches the doctor at Mary Birch used. I went to my doctor but she wasn't helpful. I called Geri and told her the problems I was having. She immediately saw me and gave me the remedy which immediately cured me. Geri really went beyond just helping with the birth, she also taught me about my womanly body, things I never knew. She never made me feel silly or shameful, she just matter-of-factly answered my questions and shared with me certain remedies for things. If you are pregnant and want to have a beautiful birthing experience, I highly recommend this experienced team! read more

Heather and her group of midwives were hands down the best! At the time I was planning a vbac. I had 3 natural hospital births and 1 cases due to frank breech and a failed induction. I moved to California and could not find a provider who was evidence based on vbacs! Every single person I contacted told me I would need a rcs!!! Until I found heather and her family of midwives! At the time I was not considering home birth. After several visits we decided to plan a home birth. Heather drove 2.5 hours to make this happen!!! I really can't thank them all enough. We are now planning our next home birth with heather and her crew. Anyone who really wants a home birth or a vbac should for sure interview heather or any one of her midwives. read more

Gerri and her team helped deliver my third and last baby. My care during prenatal, birth, and post was exceptional. I want to kick myself for not using them for our first two births. The are so knowledgeable but also caring and empowering. I had my other two babies at the hospital and at a birth center and I felt the safest with this team. The care is so individualized and evidence based, I couldn't have asked for a better birth. It really was a dream. I've also photographed a few births attended by SDCM and I always leave on cloud 9. We are so lucky to have these women here in San Diego. read more

I decided to do a home birth for my third baby after feeling disappointed with my first two hospital birth experiences. And what a difference it was! I feel so lucky to have been under the care of San Diego County Midwives. They are true professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in all things birth! When choosing this group, I loved the fact that they are a group practice, rather than an individual midwife, so that I could ensure I would know at least one of the midwives who cared for me during pregnancy would be present for my birth (in the rare case two clients went into labor at the same time). In fact, all four midwives were able there for my home birth! I truly appreciated the way they balanced the medical and holistic aspects of care. I felt safe, nurtured, supported, and loved. My water home birth was the most empowering experience of my life! These women were my birth dream team and I wish every birthing mother had access to this above and beyond level of care and expertise during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience! read more

Home birth is an amazing experience. Working as a labor and delivery, OR/PACU nurse the most important thing for me is trusting the team of women who would be assisting me with the birth of my baby. I had all 3 of my babies at home with Gerri and Heather. The warmth, reassuring, and peaceful vibe that you receive every time you encounter them is truly supportive and just what you need during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. read more

I had three homebirths with Gerri Ryan as my midwife. She is absolutely professional and my babies and I were very safe having her at our births. I couldn't have asked for a better care provider during my pregnancies. read more

Gerri is an awesome educator! Very knowledgeable, full of priceless information that she is willing, and love to share to every student and learners. Her sweet, warm & calm personality, makes me feel comfortable; she is very encouraging. If there will be another courses to help me in training that she will offer i will register as much as I could to be a successful doula, so I could be a blessing to every woman, their partner and families. read more

I was 32 weeks pregnant when my husband and I finally slapped the table on having an assisted home waterbirth instead of a hospital birth. We interviewed 3 midwives/midwifery teams in total however, honestly, we weren't really interested in interviewing anyone else after we met with Gerri Ryan. She was the first midwife we met with and the only reason we interviewed more midwives was to validate what we already knew: that she was the midwife we wanted at the birth of our son. Quiet, warm professionalism is the best way to describe Gerri. She inspires you with confidence without coming across as overbearing or cocky. We had an epic journey of a labor (48 hours in all) and couldn't have been happier with the services Gerri and her team provided. She was there with us every step of the way, quietly and unobtrusively ensuring my safety and the safety of our son. Her knowledge of and passion for natural childbirth is very inspiring and her advice helped to resolve several pregnancy related health concerns that I began experiencing late in my pregnancy. Additionally, the post-partum care is top notch, far surpassing anything that I possibly could have experienced in the care of my former OB. Overall, an extremely positive experience that has convinced both my husband and I that natural home birth is the way to go with all of our subsequent pregnancies. read more

Gerri Ryan has delivered all 4 of my babies here at home. I love this group of women! They have supported me, both physically & emotionally, through some of the toughest times of my life. They are educated, professional & nurturing. It's been one of the biggest blessings in my life to have been able to have positive, powerful, peaceful births surrounded by a group of women who know me and can help me through my fears and struggles. They have helped empower me in the most important role I will ever have - a mother. read more

I am so glad I chose to have a home birth with San Diego County Midwives. From beginning to end, Heather, Gerri and the whole team were so caring and professional. They made me feel comfortable and empowered, which as a first time mom was so important. My birth was an amazing experience and I cannot recommend these midwives enough! read more

I can not say enough great things about the team at San Diego County Midwives! We chose them to assist us in our fourth birth, second home birth and it was a great experience all around. Our first home birth left a lot to be desired when it came to postpartum care and other important details such as insurance billing. But, Gerri, Heather, and their team took great care of us. They are very organized and run their business very professionally but also with the love and respect that you expect with midwifery care. Our birth preferences were always respected. We were given tons of information and expected to make our own educated decisions rather than being told what we needed to do during our pregnancy. My mother's intuition was taken very seriously which made me feel that I was truly cared for and heard. During my birth they arrived quickly and quietly set up their supplies without much disruption of my labor. Since they had a very specific birth kit list they knew where everything was and did not need to ask me or my husband for things that they knew they would need. I have some of the most amazing photos of Gerri sitting and watching me birth, which is exactly what I needed. They were always near and full of advice if I needed anything specific. read more