I've had an overall disappointing experience with this practice, and unfortunately I can't…read morerecommend them. The midwives themselves have been great. They are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive, but the front office and administrative side has been consistently frustrating. The administrative staff is disorganized and unprofessional. They frequently mix up appointment times, give conflicting information, and make even simple tasks feel unnecessarily difficult. They don't use email or an online portal to send updates, test results, or appointment confirmations, which makes it almost impossible to keep track of anything. Everything has to be done by phone, and the communication is often curt or dismissive. Another major frustration is that any time I need bloodwork, I have to schedule a completely separate appointment with a third-party lab instead of being able to do it in-office. This makes routine prenatal care far more inconvenient than it needs to be. I really wanted to have a good experience here, especially since the clinical care from the midwives has been positive, but the front-office management has caused so much stress and confusion that I'm choosing to switch practices. I hope they improve their administrative processes and communication in the future.

The doctor is amazing! I had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, caring and made me…read morefeel extremely comfortable. His staff is very professional. I plan on coming here annually for as long as I live in the area.

I could not say enough good things about the birthing center & Sue. I am a first time mom &…read moreinstantly my partner & I decided on Sue for our care. We toured the office and both decided before we even left we wanted Sue to be my midwife. I always felt so cared for each & every visit. I never felt like I was supposed to be doing better than I was, Sue always assured me I'm doing exactly what I need to be doing. Even when some issues arose as they do, Sue was always quick to handle things and again make me feel so cared for and that she was always on my team. My birth didn't even go remotely as planned as the baby had other ideas and once again Sue was there by my side. She was with me through my 17 hour labor, 5 hours of pushing and 2 hour c section. She was in the room when my son met his father for the first time and she was the second person to hold him - she sang him happy birthday . I would not have wanted anyone else to be my care provider, she spoke up to the staff at VCMC & constantly pushed for my birth plan even if at the end it didn't work out that way. But again Sue made me feel that all was ok and exactly how it needed to happen and that I did everything I could have. Sue we love you so much!

There is no greater maternal care than midwifery care and if you want the best midwife you stick…read morewith Sue Turner at the Ventura Birth Center. Sue is the caring, kind and most knowledgeable care provider I have ever encountered. She thinks outside of the box, listens and respects your ideas and opinions, makes you feel loved and safe throughout your entire pregnancy and most importantly during your delivery. When COVID happened I knew I did not want to deliver in a hospital and after delivering my 3rd child unmediated but in a hospital I knew a birth center birth was what I wanted. I have been fortunate to labor through my last two pregnancies with Sue and most recently delivered my 5th baby at the birth center. Sue never made me feel like a nuisance even when I text her about a million times with questions throughout my pregnancy. She welcomed my entire family to our prenatal appointments and all my kids loved going because the environment was so warm and family friendly. She connected me with the most amazing specialists when needed and make recommendations based on my needs. She encouraged me on the days I felt terrible and checked in on me and my family even after the birth. My birth was the most amazing and beautiful and redeeming experience thanks to Sue and her staff. If you have ever even slightly considered midwifery care or a birth center birth; Sue is your gal! Myself and my family consider Sue a part of our own family now and we will never be able to thank her enough for all that she has done for us!

Dawn Dana is perhaps the warmest, kindest and most radiant person you'll ever meet... but don't let…read morethat distract you from the fact that she's a fierce warrior if needed, holds vast knowledge, deep wisdom and complete expertise in her work as a midwife. I can't speak enough about how amazing the work that her (and Mary Jackson) do. Yes, they helped me deliver my baby at home in a tub in the most wonderful and beautiful way but even beyond that, they inspired me and gave me greater faith in humanity. Look no further! and if you're undecided, meet her and see for yourself. I can't recommend highly enough!!!

My baby just turned a year and I still tear up when I think about Dawn and Mary. I have never felt…read moreso supported and loved from any professional person. I almost want to have another baby just to have appointments with them again. They are lovely in every way! Every appointment was just a blessing. They really take the time to listen. I was so scared to have a second baby after my first experience and they really helped me work through my fears and find the strength I have inside. They also have tons of experience... well over 60 years between the two of them. They pay attention to detail and are so on top of everything. I still text once in a while if I have something come up with the boys that I want advice on. They are always so thoughtful and intuitive. They both have the most calming presence and work together seamlessly. We had a beautiful birth at home. They made us a delicious lunch and after-birth tea and basically tucked us into bed after he was born. It was so lovely. We really had the space, time and support to connect with our little guy. They also were so helpful with any concerns I had and breastfeeding issues over the next few weeks and months. There just are not words to describe how wonderful they are! Thank you both for sharing yourselves, your passion and your wisdom!

When I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to see a midwife and I am so so glad I chose Karni…read moreand her team. Every time I went in for an appointment she always took her time and made me feel so comfortable. She truly cares about her patients and the babies, she is so kind and supportive during labor and made me feel so empowered. Anyone who sees her is lucky to have her on their team and she is who you want by your side when things get tough! She is so attentive even after birth she is truly incredible.

I have given birth to two babies (so far) & both of my births have been led & empowered by Karni &…read moreher team from Sunrise Birthing Center. My first birth was at her birthing center, & my second was at home. Both of these experiences were life changing for me. First, because they made me a mother. But second, because Karni helped me to realize what natural birth could be, & that I didn't have to be afraid of what my body could do. I feel blessed to have connected with her when I was pregnant with my first & didn't know what kind of birth I wanted - I just knew I didn't want what the western world has normalized for births, unless interventions became absolutely necessary. The first day I visited her birthing center, my mind had been made up & I knew I would give birth there. She told me to visit several midwives/birthing centers so I could make an informed decision but secretly I never did... best decision I've ever made. Me & my husband are forever grateful that she's our midwife & we look forward to birthing all of our future babies within her orb of power, however many we are blessed to have!

We had our baby with Melissa in 2021. While the pregnancy went smoothly, the birth ended in a…read moretraumatic emergency c-section. After that, we only had one follow-up appointment with Melissa, and then she completely disappeared. We never had our second visit, and I was left with irregular postpartum bleeding. Despite calling, texting, and emailing, I never received a response. I had to see a completely unfamiliar OB just a few months postpartum, which was both traumatic and embarrassing after the experience we had already gone through. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend her.

Ventura is so lucky to have Grow Midwifery and Birth Center! It is beautiful, clean and welcoming…read more Melissa is kind and makes you feel seen and heard! My prenatal care was amazing and her presence alone just gives you a sense of calmness during such a big moment in your life. She took the time to answer all my questions and I loved that she has a website that I was able to log in to see all my information like lab work, visits etc. I saw someone posted a review saying she canceled an appointment and didn't wait for confirmation. During my care, another baby was being born when I had prenatal visit. I'm assuming the same thing happened and she was able to see me the following day. Babies are on their own timelines and you must have grace since she is one person and babies being born wait for no one and I can't imagine she had the time to check her phone while she's trying to catch a baby! I'm done having babies (I have two) but I will tell anyone if you're thinking about having a midwife, you won't be disappointed, she is a 5 star all the way.

Jennifer was a complete blessing for my hub's and my first baby--she went above and beyond to help…read moreus make the best decisions we could with all the information and research she shared with us. I really wanted a home birth, and I'm so thankful Jennifer helped make that happen. Postpartum care was unmatched in my opinion, that was really another huge highlight for us--so much more personal and helpful than our visits to the cold and sterile doctors office. Jennifer also helped me figure out which supplements and natural herbs/tinctures were safe for me during pregnancy in addition to postpartum. So thankful for her kind and skilled care!

Best decision we made hiring LA Midwife Collective. I transferred to their care 7 months into my…read morepregnancy. Though initially going for a Hospital Birth since I was 43 I was immediately put in the 'High Risk' category and all the shenanigans that come with that. So, at the encouragement of a friend of ours (Natural Birth Instructor) and with my husband fully on board, we decided to take control and started interviewing Birth Centers and Midwives. What attracted us to LA Midwife Collective was that we were getting 2 licensed midwives with years of experience. The moment we met Monica and later Jennifer, we were drawn to their professionalism, knowledge, and comforting approach. They made us feel so comfortable and empowered that we knew were in capable hands for the birth of our daughter. I loved that each visit was not rushed and not just about our baby but me...what was I eating? How was I feeling? Emotionally, physically? Exercises to do and foods to add. When decisions had to be made, they made sure we had all the information needed (pros/cons) so we could make an informed decision. Jennifer & Monica quickly went from strangers to family. The birth of our baby couldn't have gone better. Though Jennifer was off that weekend our doula, Johanna who also was their birth assistant, helped with the delivery of our baby. There were moments during the pushing stage where I started to panic and doubt myself, but Monica was right there saying exactly what I needed to hear. And after the birth as my husband and I were getting acquainted with our daughter Monica was in our kitchen making us something to eat. The care didn't end at the birth when issues came up with breastfeeding Monica was extremely quick to respond to our concerns. We loved the visits made to our home 1 day and 1 week after along with the office visit at week 3 and 6. The level of care we experienced exceeded anything we could have imagined. After this experience I now believe that regardless of one's birth plan every woman should have access to this type midwifery care.

After a negative and somewhat traumatic birth experience with an OBGYN during the birth of my first…read morechild, working with Meaghan under the midwifery model of care was truly a breath of fresh air. From pregnancy through labor, delivery, and postpartum, the entire experience was filled with so much love, respect, and compassion. Meaghan is a genuinely beautiful human--inside and out--who makes you feel deeply heard, held, and seen. Her extensive knowledge and experience immediately put me at ease and reassured me that I was in the very best hands. She has a profound understanding of and reverence for physiologic birth, as well as a deep respect for the innate strength and power we hold as women to bring our babies into the world. Even my husband, who initially had doubts and fears about doing a home birth, made a complete 180 after our first meeting with Meaghan. Throughout my entire pregnancy, her level of expertise, confidence, and experience gave him the reassurance he needed and allowed him to feel fully confident and supportive of our choice. Where my previous OB created fear and doubt around birth, Meaghan did the opposite--she instilled confidence and empowered me in a way that helped me realize I had that strength within me all along. Under her care, I experienced the beautiful home birth I had always dreamed of, and I am endlessly grateful for her unwavering love and support throughout the entire journey. My hope is that every pregnant woman gets to feel as loved, supported, and empowered as I did. Thank you, Meaghan--our entire family adores you, and you will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

Meaghan is amazing and such a beautiful soul! She was the second midwife I've worked with and was a…read moreworld of a difference. She makes you feel so comfortable and supported. I looked forward to seeing her every time and consider her a great friend. Meaghan empowers YOU to make the best decisions for you and your family. She is so knowledgeable on midwifery, health, herbs etc. and took excellent care of me and my baby... really the whole family! I gave birth to a beautiful 10.8 lb baby at home! I was so glad to have her there with us. I felt safe and supported the whole time. Truly a great experience and I hope to use her for any future pregnancies!

Perhaps new management? I decided to try this office again since my primary asked me to (she really…read moreloves this office). I was told I'd see Dr. Pattamakom but saw Dr. Cedar instead. I really like Dr. Cedar! She listened and explained everything so well to me. She was open to ordering additional test and offered to do hormone replacement therapy with me. The office is much friendlier now! The receptionist are very kind and quick. I'd recommend it!

I saw this office with my first pregnancy which was easy and uneventful. When I got pregnant the…read moresecond time, it ended in an early miscarriage. The way this office dealt with something so common for so many women has made me rethink using this office again for any future pregnancies. The front office staff was rude, impatient and used condescending language as I navigated making follow up appointments for my miscarriage. When I finally saw Dr. Pattamakom to discuss my follow-up ultrasound results, it was via a Zoom appointment. She didn't have her camera on, was unaware of what the appointment was for before logging on and hadn't looked at any of my ultrasound results prior to the meeting. It ended with "Yeah, it looks like this was a miscarriage. Were you trying?" I was stunned to say the least. I am naturally a pretty emotionally stable person. However, I was shocked, frustrated and just so disappointed by the lack of empathy, guidance and professionalism I experienced. I assumed that an OB's office would have protocol in place to make the common, confusing and delicate situation that miscarriage is easier and less painful for their patients. This is not the case. On a very positive note, I do have to say that Cedar Wilkening is one of the best care providers I've ever had and is the only reason I am considering seeing this office again in the future. She is the one thing this office has going for them!

I had a pleasant experience completing my PAP and Annual Women's Health Exam with Dr. Richard…read moreReisman. It is refreshing to find a comfortable, local office to work with. Each team member was helpful and nice. Dr. Reisman was friendly, professional and kind.

Really friendly front office! It's rare to have someone so warm and friendly these days. Wendy…read moreMargoles is really informative and has an excellent bedside manner. Thanks ladies!

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.