Words can't express how happy I am that I found TLC Midwifery. After a frustrating first birthing experience in a hospital, I knew that I wanted an empowering, respectful experience for my second. From the start, Davi and Michelle were incredibly warm, thorough, and supportive - not to mention knowledgeable and experienced. And at every step options were presented and discussed, and my decisions were respected. I was treated as a whole human being, rather than one in a long queue of patients to get through. Davi even dropped everything on a holiday weekend to check on me and my baby after I had a scary fall in my second trimester. My pregnancy and birth were everything I could have hoped for thanks to Davi and Michelle, and I'll miss seeing them now that I'm finished with my pre and postnatal appointments! read more

I will be forever thankful to the universe that I came across Davi. This was my first baby and I knew I didn't want to give birth at a hospital after hearing horrible stories from my traumatized girlfriends. I interviewed a couple of midwifes and was deciding between giving birth here in the US or going back to Europe. Im glad I ended up staying in LA. Davi was amazing from day one and I honestly can't imagine a better person to bring my baby to the world. Every time I think about my birth I tear up. It was such a beautiful and positive experience. Thank you Davi and Amie Ray read more

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I had an excellent experience with Davi and Michelle. During office visits I always had ample time to ask questions and discuss anything regarding my health and my baby. I felt perfectly comfortable candidly expressing my hopes and fears around labor and delivery and I was met with empathy, wisdom, medical expertise, guidance and reassurance every step of the way. If I ever had a question or concern I was welcome to text Davi directly without having to go through bureaucracy and would always get a quick answer, which I so appreciated. Davi delivered my first child, which was hard work, but when things got hairy with the intensity of labor, I was always confident I was in good hands and safe. I'll never forget when I was pushing Davi saying, "Sarah-Violet you're screaming out of your mouth and you need to be screaming out of your vagina." That simple redirection helped me push my baby out after a bit of a struggle. Michelle delivered my second. My mental approach the second time around helped me have an incredibly easy birth and because of that we almost didn't call Michelle in time but she arrived right at the crucial moment. The experience was quite literally perfect. I'm so glad I made the choice to have home births with Davi and Michelle. I would do it again! read more

I gave birth with Davi and Michelle in October 2023. I was nervous about going against the grain and doing a home birth. I interviewed nearly every midwife in LA until I met with Davi and Michelle - I instantly knew that they were the ones my baby wanted there for his birth. They made me feel completely safe and I knew we were in good hands - the best of hands. I met with both Davi and Michelle for our prenatal and postnatal appointments. Both of whom were tender, knowledgable, confident, and attentive. We would have been lucky to have either Davi or Michelle at our birth, but Davi was the one who ended up being there. Every step of the way, Davi and Michelle supported us and made us feel completely taken care of. I had the most beautiful home birth and I was able to relax knowing that if there was even a whiff of any danger, we would transfer to the hospital. Davi and Michelle are the OG midwives in LA and have sooo much experience. If you are considering a home birth, please meet with them. I will always be eternally grateful for my experience with Davi and Michelle. I have heard so many horror stories from friends who have given birth in the hospital, and my experience giving birth at home was the exact opposite. I loved giving birth and look forward to doing it again. That's how good they are. 100% planning to use them for my next birth! Couldn't imagine anyone else being there. read more

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I had my baby almost a year ago. A friend recommended me to interview Davi and Michelle if I was considering having a home birth. When I met them, I didnt feel the need of searching anywhere else. My husband was not on board with the idea of a home birth, and just with the first appointment, he was all in. They made me feel loved, cared, and secured. I felt so empowered advocating for myself and the birth experience I was looking for. It was my second labor. Y was able to manage contractions on my own at night, and in the morning, midwife and doula were there supporting me. I was looking for a intimate, not too many people in the house experience, and they respected it. At the last moment, already at 10, Davi mentioned there was meconiom in my amniotic fluid, and asked me if I wanna to go to the hostpital, as it could be dangerous for the baby. I said yes, and she drove me and my doula to the hospital (as my husband was taking my 2 year old kid to school) They both stayed there as my family members. I felt so protected. I just stepped into the hospital room when baby popped out of me :) . I had my home birth after all, only the baby decided to show his face in a hospital room instead of my leaving room. Davi came to visit several times in the hospital (only stayed 1 night, less than a day, baby was safe and doing great) and at home afterwards. She even sent an assistant to clean the house and walk out my dog while in the hospital. I loved the whole exerience, and I believe the post partum & baby care they provide is a must to all moms (something you dont receive in hospitals). Its been almost a year, and I wanna say that I kind of miss my regular meetings with them. read more

I have known Michelle Gerber since my first pregnancy in 2015. She saw me for half of my visits but I had Davi for that birth. After my son was born, I went to Michelle for my sons heath because she is a midwife AND a Naturopathic Doctor. Let me tell you she knows her stuff. She is so knowledgeable and if I lived closer to her practice, I would use her as our pediatrician. I also just used TLC midwifery and was blessed enough to have had Michelle as my midwife at our second baby's birth on November 1st, 2019. Let me tell you, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else. She has had two home births of her own and it made me feel connected to her because this was my second. My labor and delivery, unfolded perfectly. Michelle's calm demeanor paired with her wealth of knowledge and her compassionate words at the EXACT times I needed them were unprecedented. I adore Michele and her intuition and her medical knowledge is what put me at peace in trusting her with our lives. During pre labor: Michelle was very reachable and was not bothered with all of my texts about how many times I thought my water broke. Haha. The day finally came where I thought this was it and wanted her to come to my house because I had a gut feeling, today was the day and I knew I was going to progress quickly. Usually, there is more or less a rule with midwives and how they tell if you are in active labor. You have to be at least 4-1-1. Meaning contractions are 4 mins apart lasting at least one minute each and that has to be consistent for an hour... welp, not my body. Having gone through one home birth already I could remember the pain and at which centimeter dilated. Even though I was not 4-1-1, I told Michelle I really think it's time for you to come, my pain felt like 3cm dilated. She agreed and came. Even though it was a Friday during rush hour. She came because I wanted her to. I really loved that because she could have waited but she honored what I wanted and honored my gut feeling. Once she got here, I was dilated as expected and I did progress quickly. This baby was two pounds heavier then my previous baby and I had more pain during labor. My body's reaction was more primal this go around and I really had to let my body do it's thing. No matter how silly I felt or how loud I was. The thing I remember most was Michelle telling me in those moments, "yes" ..."good" ..."that's it mama".... She said those things at the exact times I needed to hear them. Her words of encouragement gave me confidence that things were progressing nicely and that I was doing an awesome job! I felt very taken care of and felt like she was walking through the pain with me. My husband was there for every contraction except one. That's when Michele jumped in and said "here, you can use me if you'd like". Of course I did. See, the difference between a midwife and a doula is: a midwife takes care of all things medically. A birth doula is there for emotional/ physical support. Even though we understood the difference, and didn't expect much birth support other then medical attention from Michelle, she gave us so much more. Watching the videos back, I even caught her in the video reassuring my 4 1/2 year old son that "mama's ok, she is perfectly fine". The communication during the whole process was so easy and encouraging. My husband describes her as being "calm, intuitive and loving". There were things that I wanted specifically to happen and she honored all of those things such as; 1) me wanting to catch my own baby 2) I wanted our son to cut the umbilical cord and 3) I wanted to sing happy birthday to the baby. She made sure all of these things happened while being mindful of baby and mama. There was a part of the birth that seemed scary to my mother and mother in law but Michelle's medical background had me at peace. When the baby was born, she was taking a bit of time to make a loud cry. Michelle told max and myself that her color was good, her heartbeat was fine, and that she was fine. She told us that if the baby did not scream at us that she would need to give a couple of puffs of air. During these moments, my husband and I literally had not one ounce of fear. Michelle did exactly that, gave two puffs of air and the baby screamed! My baby is perfectly healthy and we cherish our memories of the home birth. I am so grateful to know Michelle and to share that sacred moment in time with her. She will always be apart of our family in that special way. If you are looking for a birth team to walk you safely through a home birth with love, choose TLC. read more

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My interaction with Davi Kaur Khalsa was nothing less than warm and welcoming. I found her across these yelp pages and came in seeking advice. She was able to kindly and gently point me in the best direction that aligned with my desires. She has an incredible ability to guide and advise through one of the most magical and pivotal stages of my life. read more

I can't believed it took me so long to write a review! I have a 9 year old and a 7 year old. Both were born at home with Davi. My births were extraordinary and so different from each other and I felt so safe to be giving birth with Davi. The care I was I given from start to finish for both 9 month pregnancies was with care and expertise. Davi knows what she's doing and that's why after kid #1 was born, I didn't hesitate for a second when I got pregnant with kid #2. In fact, we had been living in Ohio and decided to come back to LA so that we could have the pregnancy care and birth with Davi. You and your baby are in great hands with her! read more

Without going into all the details, Davi's demeanor was very different during labor than it was in our prenatal visits. During a very long labor (which I believe is linked to the Evening Primrose Oil she recommended using) Davi seemed to lack empathy; she was more focused on taking notes and measurements than offering support or encouragement. I expected her to have a more spiritual approach, one that trusted in the wisdom of the body, and timeline of the baby. Instead, she brought an energy of fear and impatience while I was laboring, which I strongly believe slowed down the process. In essence, my baby wasn't coming in the time frame that Davi was comfortable with, in consideration of her license and medical background Clearly many families have had a positive experience with Davi, but she was not the right midwife for me. If things had gone "according to plan", I'm sure it would have been a different experience. As for my visits with Michelle - they were always informative and she was quite attentive. read more

Davi and her team are hands down the best there is when it comes to child birth. When I first found out I was pregnant I was elated, and then it hit me - I'm going to have to give birth - OH MY GOD! I was having some anxiety to say the least. Especially because I had no idea who was going to be my doctor or if I even wanted to have my baby in a hospital. As soon as I found Davi I remember a wave of calm rolling over me. She, Michelle, and Lisa were always so kind and supportive, answering all of my questions and giving me ample time to think through the process. They helped us get in touch with different needs that my husband and I weren't even aware we had. For example, Lisa suggested doing hypnosis to help with pain management during childbirth, and also suggested we get a doula to support us during the process. Davi suggested I see a chiropractor and gave me an excellent referral. She also supported me in advocating more for myself through the process and when navigating new experiences. Michelle was amazing at helping us figure out what to do regarding vaccines since she also has a degree in immunology and is a Naturopathic Doctor as well as midwife (we paid extra for her vaccine workshop, but I highly recommend it). Davi brings such a warmth, and maternal energy to the whole process. The day I gave my birth to my daughter was the most wonderful day of my entire life. I had an amazing experience and still reminisce about it. I had a home birth with my parents, husband, doula, and Davi and her assistant present. The care that I received throughout my pregnancy was great, but the day of birth and postpartum I felt like a celebrity - haha! Davi was so attentive and made sure I was looked after. She was very protective of my healing process (I didn't tear, but I was sore) and she made sure I ate well and only had to focus on my baby for the first month. I was also lucky enough to have my mom with me for the entire month and my husband was on paternity leave. If you want the best midwife in town and to feel like the rockstar mama that you are I highly recommend working with Tender Loving Childbirth! read more

Davi is a gem of a midwife. I chose her for my second pregnancy after interviewing several others. There's a reason everyone in this home birth community knows and reveres her. She has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. What really convinced me she was the perfect fit for me was her blend of warmth and spirituality, in the other hand, with a no-nonsense practicality on the other hand. Her partner at the time (2014) ended up delivering my son and I had a perfect home birth experience. But Davi did my post-birth visits and was incredibly attentive and put me in touch with a homeopathic provider who was able to bring me some much-needed relief from my overproduction of milk. As I said, Davi is a gem in the community! read more

Not just another birth. I'm writing this not for Davi or Michelle, but for you mama who like me a while back is scrolling through the internet trying to get the best info and team for your birth and prenatal care. When we were interviewing midwifes we interviewed Davi and she said we would meet her partner - Michelle- if hired. We should have met both of them before hiring TLC. And my suggestion is that you interview/meet whoever has a chance to be at your birth - backup doctor, backup doula etc.... make sure it's a good fit. We were not aware that the chances of Davi being at our birth was somewhat 50/60% only. We had a fantastic prenatal care and I'm so grateful for it. Davi was always very kind and went above and beyond in each visit and specially when I got sick with the flu. Michelle is very knowledgeable and no doubt has a good heart and intentions which made us feel ok with the possibility- which we did not know that was so high- of having her at such a special moment in our lives. We knew we would be safe with her, and we were. She ended up being at my birth. She was very diligent on making sure baby and I were ok during labor. What caused us sadness was her judgments during prenatal visits - like she would not pick the backup Dr. we chose and love - and overall attitude of I'm better than you. During labor her attitude took a toll on our experience, as first time parents we did not expect that having someone in the room that you literally trust with your life but has a negative and judgmental attitude with poor communication skills would weigh so heavily. After laboring at home for 30hrs I chose to go to the hospital and have an epidural. I'm so glad I did. My son was born after only three pushes and our doctor and nurses - at Cedars - were so kind and respectful. We wished we had been treated with that kindness and empathy at home. We are grateful that Michelle went to the hospital when it was time for me to push my baby. She was very kind to make a video and take pictures. We just wish she could have kept for herself her comments and comparisons about woman who take an epidural and who not after our baby was already in my arms. In other words: she needs to work on her communication skills. So many of her comments were just unnecessary. When you are in labor is like you are on drugs. You need all the positive support you can get to stay grounded. Even at postpartum visit she would say things like "even when women have great births" suggesting that the birth of my son was not "great" among so many other things... "I have been to hundreds of births.. women give birth in two hours, but they walk 5 miles a day...in Europe they have the warmer in the room... in the hospital they give you stitches but you did not need it..." and so on... and on... What we did not need was her pedantic attitude throughout labor, delivery and postpartum. For us the birth of our son was a moment filled with overwhelming joy that we will never forget. I did do my homework. I did walk 5 miles per day. I ate well. I exercised and meditated daily. I had an incredible partner by my side at each contraction and yet... I did not have a home birth. Because birth is not a recipe and there is so much more involved than mom at this sacred moment. Wishing you mama an incredible team that is the right fit for you to support you and baby at this very special hour. read more

I interviewed 8 respected midwives in the Los Angeles area. I was very thorough in the process because this was one of the most important decisions of my life. I had a lengthy list of questions and even an excel grid to organize all of the information. I'm so glad we chose Davi and Michelle as our midwives. Safety is their number one priority - you can trust them completely. Michelle is a brilliant naturopathic doctor. Davi is a certified nurse midwife and worked in the hospitals for many years. Her experience and knowledge is vast. I instantly felt safe with her. What drew me to Davi beyond her experience, knowledge and wisdom is her soulfulness. She has so much heart, passion and commitment to this sacred work. She is a beautiful being whom I have grown to love. I truly felt completely supported by her in my pregnancy and birthing experience. Towards the end of the labor, Davi noticed that our child had an irregular heartbeat and wisely decided that we should transfer to the hospital. There was no panic though as Davi calmly coordinated with grace. Though I wasn't able to have the home birth I desired, I'm grateful that we were able to labor primarily at home and that our baby was born safely. Even with strict covid protocols in the hospital, Davi made it happen that both my husband and doula were able to be present with me for the rest of the birth. She had even previously connected me to a back up MD (by my request) in case of such an emergency so it wouldn't be a stranger delivering our child. In the days and months to come, Davi and Michelle have been there for us during my post partum healing and helping our son to thrive. You could not dream of a more supportive, expert, and caring team of midwives. They have my highest recommendation. read more

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Almost nine years ago, Davi assisted bringing our son into this world. I am forever grateful for how wonderful she was. It was one of the best decisions of our life. read more

I have tears in my eyes writing this. Michelle & Davi are the absolute best!! They are first of all so educated and both have tons of experience. I felt so safe with them being my midwives and trusted that myself and both my babies were in the best hands possible. My two births were 2 of the best days of my life. My first was a little long, but Davi stuck by my side for almost all of it. I remember only wanting to hear her voice when things really started to get going. When I felt like I was going to meet my son soon and was 10 cm he decided to flip and turn "sunny side up". I had to do what they call "labor down" and get in my bed and flip from each side every 30 minutes for about 7 hours. Davi never left my side. When I would go to my prenatal visits it was the best care I've ever had. Michelle was so knowledgeable and was always able to help me answer any question I might have so precisely. She is the sweetest and most gentle soul I love her. Both of them! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You two mean so much to me and anyone is so lucky to get to have either of you at their births. read more

Oh, the love I have for Davi Khalsa. Davi is absolutely amazing! I seriously want to adopt her and make her my mother :) She is one of the most loving, caring and warmest women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I chose her as my midwife because as soon as I met her and was in her presence I immediately felt the very warm, caring and positive energy flow out of her. I had a home birth after 24 hours of labor and Davi was amazing. She instructed me and helped prepare me during my early labor and she also quietly and lovingly supported me during the active labor and birth of my son. Something else which I really appreciated is that she taught my husband how to support me. My husband is more of the strong, silent type and I felt that I wasn't getting all the support I needed from him. I know that he and Davi had many conversations together during the 24 hours I was going through labor and the change in him was really remarkable. He became my biggest cheerleader and strong supporter, constantly giving me affirmations and verbalizing his love for me. It was just what I needed to hear and I know that was thanks to Davi. I so appreciate this amazing woman and her extensive knowledge, support and love. read more

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Davi Khalsa and how highly I regard her practice/TLC. I had a wonderful home birth plus amazing postpartum care and follow-up with my newborn. My insurance also reimbursed me for a good portion of TLC's fees, so from a strictly financial standpoint, it was also a fantastic value. Early in our pregnancy, I had toyed with giving birth at home. I got talked out of it for many reasons. But as I entered my third trimester, my husband and I grew increasingly uncomfortable with our (large practice) OB and the brief, seemingly "by-the-book" visits. It felt like we were part of an assembly-line process instead of an intimate, special journey. We were continually told that our delivery could be tailored to whatever we wanted (it's LA -- "the hospital is used to that"). But the more we dug for info, the less comfortable we became. The last straw was a regular visit with the OB after failing my gestational diabetes screen. The appt. lasted only 20 minutes, not enough time to ask my questions or address all my concerns. And we felt as through we were being rushed out of the office to stay on schedule for the waiting room full of other patients. We then interviewed with Davi, and to our surprise, she kinda grilled me on why I wanted to do a home birth. Her strict tone was a bit surprising at the time, esp. as a pregnant woman in search of/desperate for a better care provider. But Davi knows what it takes to do a home birth successfully, and looking back, I think she just wants to make sure the experience she knows so well is also a good fit for her clients. Once she took us onboard, she was kindhearted and thoughtful, with a unique strength and toughness to her that I, in particular, appreciate! Visits never, ever feel rushed. I'd say we would get 2-3 times as much attention and time (per visit) than at the OB's office. Everything feels quiet, personal, in touch; never corporate or cold. I joke with my friends that she was like a drill sergeant at times (I had gestational diabetes, so Davi made sure I walked 3-5 miles a day to keep the baby safe). But this really worked for me and kept me in such good shape post-baby too! Plus...if I'm going through something new and kinda scary, like my first birth, I want someone by my side who is fully 110% confident, in control, and most importantly, tells it like it is! Full disclosure: I also hired a doula, to work in conjunction with Davi, who has a super soft, tender personality. Together, this combo worked great for me. The doula was present, at my home, in the several hours of labor before a midwife really needs to be present. Then, at the right moment, Davi arrived, and the birth went wonderfully. I'll skip the rest of the details, but will add that I felt 100% certain of Davi's care, competence, and concern for me throughout the entire process. BEST person to have in my corner, bar none. read more

I signed up just to write this five star review. While I wholeheartedly agree with all the other yelpers on here, I just had to post another review because there aren't enough wonderful things to say about Davi and the TLC team. My first labor experience was an induction followed by 36 hours of miserable contractions on my back, a failed epidural, and ultimately intense and scary hospital birth which led to severe postpartum depression. I was one of those first time mothers who spent all my time researching pre-natal and post-natal information assuming labor and birth would be a breeze, I would leave it all up to the expert doctors and celebrity hospital nurses. I do not recommend this. When I became pregnant with my second child I knew I wanted something different. Once I committed myself to the idea of a homebirth there was only one thing holding me back, how could I possibly find a good midwife that I could afford in LA? I knew it would be a fight to get any insurance company to cover the costs of a homebirth and I wanted the BEST. I found Davi and the TLC team. The prenatal care, our homebirth, and after care has exceeded all my expectations. I cannot express how wonderful it is to have people available 24/7 who have the knowledge, experience, and care that these women have. Any fears or anxieties I may've had along the way were always obliterated the moment I was in Davi's company. She has that remarkable quality. The fact that she is also a certified nurse is a total bonus. The fact that her staff is truly passionate about their work comes off in waves of positive energy and a lightness that makes each visit to the office something to look forward to. During my 17 hour labor, when it seemed as though I couldn't go on, Davi was right there with me. She would say the most perfect thing to keep me focused, calm, and strong enough to carry on. She was able to discern my feelings just by looking at me. There have been few other experiences outside of this moment I have ever felt so in tune with another human being. I was blown away by how amazing our post birth experience was. With a 7 year gap between children it's hilarious how much I had forgotten. Thank goodness for Jessica Kramer, one of Davi's assistants. I loved having Jess and Davi come to our home for the first few weeks after childbirth to check on not just me but my partner, my daughter, and our new born baby boy. Jess's lactation support is second to none. She is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge which so obviously is earned through years of experience and research. (resourcebirth.com) I am so grateful I found Davi to watch over me throughout my homebirth experience. I highly recommend TLC Midwifery. PS After all the appointments, laboring,birthing, Davi made the most delicious eggs and served us breakfast in bed! read more

If you are looking for the best midwife in Los Angeles, look no more. Davi and Michelle, and the TLC staff are absolutely incredible. I'll start with Davi because you tend to meet with her the most. She has a beautiful, loving, strong, no-nonsense, gentle energy that backs up her incredible knowledge and expertise. This woman helped me feel powerful and empowered, gently leading and guiding me through a conscious pregnancy, and birth experience. When my husband became a little uneasy about having a home birth, she brought us both in for a meeting and addressed any concerns, and helped put his mind at ease. I really resonated with Davi's sense of spirituality around pregnancy and birth, it really made the whole experience really special. Michelle is wonderful too! Lovely, knowledgeable, gentle and she was the attending midwife at my birth. She brought patience, empathy, humor, and the exact support i needed to balance out my birth team. Prior to my birth, i really enjoyed picking Michelle's brain about her other profession as a naturopathic doctor & pediatrician. Kate was our birth assistant, and i just remember that she was this sweet angelic presence after my birth (could have been the hormones). She helped me take a bath, tucked me in bed.. I will always remember how tender and sweet she was. Home birth is taken very seriously at TLC. You are expected to stay healthy, walk daily, stay away from sugar, and "do the work" that will support a successful home birth. I felt very confident in Michelle and Davi to ensure that our home birth would not only be successful, but safe. I trusted them 150% to notice any red flags that might have led to a transfer before or during labor, and my back up doctor pretty much told me they are the best I could go with for a safe home birth. Not only do you get excellent prenatal care with TLC the postpartum care is OUTSTANDING! Oh my god. They were so wonderful. The first few weeks they came to us, checking on my son, husband and I. Davi also checked in via text and phone almost daily addressing any concerns i might have had, and really help us secure a healthy bonding & breastfeeding experience from the start. It was nice to have someone check in on us, especially since my son had jaundice, and we wanted to make sure he was gaining weight appropriately. I had a tail bone injury from birth, so Davi made sure I went to a chiropractor to get it heck out, and was really the "mothering" energy I needed as I entered motherhood. I could cry thinking about how lucky we were to come across this practice! I am so grateful to have met these women! My life is forever changed.. I even gave my boy the middle name "Davi" to honor my amazing experience with them. read more

I rarely use Yelp anymore, but had to revive my account to praise Davi & TLC Midwifery. My husband and I chose to go with a certified nurse midwife because we very much wanted a home birth. I had no idea at the beginning of our care with TLC that they would not only help us have a home birth and an amazing delivery, but that they would provide loving, helpful and simply amazing pre-natal care. Here's some of the basics you should know, as well as a bit about my personal experience: // OFFICE // Located near the intersection of Robertson & Pico. Street parking is always easy to find and two hour meter times have always been sufficient for my visits. Though I hear they're expanding, the office is very small - just a waiting area and 1 exam room. TLC is not a big, bustling operation where you're shuffled from room to room with a huge staff of nurses and little one-on-one time with the Dr. It is a small, intimate and attentive practice where you are given undivided attention by the staff. My appointments were always on time - either on the dot or 5 minutes at most. In this entire time, I only waited 20 minutes one time. As a working woman, I appreciated that I could schedule an early morning or mid-day appointment and know I'd be back to work on time. // COSTS & BILLING // At TLC, you pay a deposit when you become their patient and then you pay the remaining balance at one time around 36 weeks. With so many bills rolling in here and there for baby supplies, I really appreciated not having to always keep an eye on bills or insurance reimbursements. I'm grateful it's all done at once and just once. // STAFF, DAVI & MICHELLE // Simply put, Davi is a special person. She radiates warm, understanding, and love. If you go in for an appointment on Tuesday or Wednesday, you see Davi. On Thursdays, you'll see Michelle, the secondary midwife. I saw Davi 60-70% of the time and Michelle 30-40%. They do this specifically so you can get to know both as either may be your midwife on delivery day. The rest of the staff is great and some act as doulas which you could hire for your birth and/or lead childbirth classes. I really appreciated how Davi and Michelle treated my husband and I as equals. I felt like we were all meeting to form a partnership for the forthcoming birth, instead of them taking a superior role and speaking down to us as some doctors often do. At appointments, you sit and speak with Davi fully clothed in comfy chairs, not in a paper gown on the exam chair. It may sound weird that I point this out but I think it goes to show how they seek to provide the most comfortable care. They take a lot of time to check in with you mentally and emotionally as well as physically. // ADDITIONAL APPTS // There are a few things not done at TLC, primarily ultrasounds. You will be sent out to other Drs for these: 1) Davi works with a backup OBGYN in the (rare) case you have to transfer to hospital care during delivery. You will need to make an appointment to meet with this Dr. during your 2nd trimester. He insisted on an ultrasound and while my insurance covered most, that is a charge outside of Davi's fees. 2) Davi will send you out for an ultrasound if you do the 20 week screening (standard) or if you want to find out the sex of the baby. 3) If you have to go to a pregnancy chiropractor or work with a lactation consultant (and so on), you pay for those separately, but that is the same with a traditional OB as well I guess. // MORE OF MY EXPERIENCE // I remember a coworker telling me she switched doctors because she didn't like her bedside manner and I thought to myself, "Who cares? You're a grown woman! Just go where you're going to get the best care." But now I get it. Davi provides great medical care, but on top of that, her personality was invaluable to me, especially as a first time mom. As a first time mother, her constant cheerleading and reassurance was wonderful. I always left feeling capable, empowered and like my baby was in perfect hands. Michelle ended up being the one on call when I went into labor as Davi was at another birth (I went into labor 2 weeks early). I had a 3hr labor which I credit very much to the prenatal care and all the exercises that Davi insisted I do. I delivered my daughter at home, in our small apartment, safely and without a tear. Another huge benefit of TLC is the post-partum care. Not only is your birth at home, several follow-up appointments in the first two weeks are also done at home. What a relief to have them come to us instead of us having to pack up the baby and get out of the house! I highly recommend Davi and TLC Midwifery. If you're even considering a home birth, it's worth scheduling a consultation meeting. Davi and her team will absolutely be who I go to for our second baby. I blogged about my pregnancy here: http://jessohbee.blogspot.com/search/label/PREGNANCY and will soon be sharing my birth story which I invite you all to read. read more

Davie is a fabulous Certified Nurse Midwife and well woman's care provider. For this review, I want to talk about a woman's exam, both prenatally and annually. I look forward to seeing her for my annuals, and considered getting pregnant just so I could go see her monthly (not the best reason to have a kid, but heck, I've heard of worse). With Davi, she talked to me for 30 to 60 minutes BEFORE asking me to hop up on the table. She wanted to know about my diet, emotional state, and asked detailed questions about my cycle and how it was impacting my life. She even makes eye contact (ladies, you know what I'm talking about.) And that was when I wasn't even pregnant. Pregnancy appointments were so informative! Even for the ones where there is not a lot going on, she wants to talk about how I experienced pregnancy and offered practical advice about how to approach different issues that I confronted. Yeah Davi! Oh, and plenty of street parking is right outside the office, and a starbucks on the corner. read more

Wow! We can't say enough about how amazing Davi, Michelle and team are at TLC. They delivered our baby at home, and provided nurturing and thorough pre- and post-natal care. They are patient and practical, kind and knowledgeable. They always make themselves available, and the amount of help we received made us feel so secure in our choices. I highly recommend them. read more

I had wanted to have a homebirth with my first child but ended up having a very typical hospital experience (was not able to move around, hooked up to an IV, received an epidural, etc.) and when I became pregnant with my daughter, I felt that it was my chance to experience a natural birth without pain intervention. I reached out to TLC Midwifery after a friend of mine delivered her son with Davi. She raved about Davi and the TLC team and after my amazing birth experience, I now know why. Davi has a calming presence and while she is warm and loving, she is also stern and thorough. She was born to aid mothers into bringing children into the world and she does so with finesse and clinical precision. When my daughter was born I was almost 2 weeks overdue. At 42 weeks Davi would have had me transfer to our backup OBGYN to be induced in the hospital. During those last few days Davi gave extra attention and worked diligently to help me get into labor naturally. With all of her tricks we were finally able to kickstart labor just before our deadline. Labor was quick and intense and I was doing everything I could to manage the pain. I was a little scared but Davi arrived quickly and through her words of encouragement I felt relieved and safe. Davi's wonderful assistant Kimmie, a midwife-in-training, arrived shortly after to assist with the birth and about 30 minutes later, our beautiful baby Rumi was born. Wow, I did it! I had a natural birth at home and it was truly a incredible experience. Daddy even had the honor of catching his own daughter! I highly recommend Davi and the TLC Midwifery team not only to all women who are looking into having a homebirth, but to all pregnant women in general. Give Davi's office a call if you are having a low-risk pregnancy and you want to receive top-of-the-line prenatal, L&D, and postpartum care. At TLC, each appointment is a quality 30+ minutes long (the first appointment is 1 hour long) and you usually never have to wait more than a few minutes to see Davi or her backup midwife Michelle. After delivery Davi or her assistant will stay in regular communication and visit your home several times in the first week then provide a 2-week and 6-week follow up. Their expertise and kindness make for a most remarkable birthing experience! read more

Wholeheartedly Caring, Extremely Professional, High Integrity, a Soul you can Trust. Simply The Best! Thank you Davi for your unparalleled service! Thank you for being You! read more

Davi is an exceptional person. I knew I wanted the support of a midwife for my second birth and just had a gut feeling that Davi was the right one for us after interviewing a few. She took plenty of time to address any questions or concerns that came up during the pregnancy. When I went into labor, she came over right away and let me know that I was already quite far long. Because of a complication in my bloodwork, I had to deliver at the hospital and she made that call with total professionalism. She drove me there while my husband took our elder daughter to a friend's house and stayed with me the whole time. I will never forget her mantra to "welcome all sensations." My experience with the L&D staff at the hospital was not great, so having Davi by my side was super helpful. I felt like someone was in my corner. In the end, I was able to have an uncomplicated, unmedicated birth at the hospital so all was well. Part of the reason I wanted to work with a midwife for my second was that I felt quite abandoned by the conventional medical system after birthing my first child. Davi did not disappoint. She was over at our house every few days and checking in with me via text often, reminding me to rest. I can't emphasize how important this was! Even when I told her I had a hard time finding time to nap while my elder daughter was home, she told me that I came first. What a revelation to hear this as a mother. All mothers have the right to an empowered birthing experience and a healing post partum period. Davi facilitated this for me and I know she will do her best to do the same for any mom out there. read more

Davi Khalsa is the best. She is warm, authoritative, and knowledgeable and really holds a powerful and loving space; just what you need for a home birth. My husband and I with our very first pregnancy, were put at ease immediately. I didn't feel the need to interview other midwives. I found Davi through friends who had worked with her with their home births and the contrast between her and the OBGYN I had been seeing was stark. She is not dogmatic about anything in the least and is very thorough and caring. Her commitment to you having a healthy and safe pregnancy and birth is total. I think she genuinely loves what she does and the families that she works with really love her. Her practice is filled with wonderful photos of families who have had births she has attended. You could not get a starker contrast between here and a hospital or even the most caring and enlightened OB or specialist. If having a home birth has crossed your mind even fleetingly, you need to talk to Davi. read more

Just as I thought... Davi (and her assistant Kimmy) were here to attend to the delivery of our third baby, which went perfectly well. Davi made us feel so perfectly safe and secure. After the birth she made sure everyone in the house (not just the new baby and mom) were doing well. I would put the lives of my children in Davi's hands... and in fact I have. read more

I don't think I could express how wonderful Davi and her staff at TLC are. They gave my family the most wonderful experience I could have ever asked for. Davi is so knowledgeable and so incredibly comforting because of her attention to detail and care. My beautiful son was born at home without any stress or complications. I will never forget it for the rest of my life! read more

I have had both my Son's Within TLC Midwifery model of Care at home. Both of my Son's were over 10 lbs , 21.5 length and 14.5 cm, Davi instilled in me for 9 months the loving support of trust and confidence that kept me feeling truly supported and at peace with my pregnancy, birth and postpartum time. I would highly recommend her services to all who seek a home natural birth she is incredible and outstanding!!! read more

6 stars!!! All the TLC staff is amazing. Davi Khalsa is just a wonderful human being. So loving and caring!! Very professional. Michelle is amazing and Kimi is great. We got there thanks to one of my in law's friend and to go with her it was the best decision ever made. Pregnancy and birth were peaceful, joyful experience. Blood tests, 6 months post partum check, nutrition, everything makes you feel safe. The best is that you wait for 5/10 minutes at the waiting room and then you talk with Davi or Michelle for 30 minutes to AN HOUR before asking to hop up on the table. It is the opposite anywhere else. read more

I had a fantastic home birth with Davi. She and Michelle are both lovely and knowledgable. For my first birth, I had a hospital birth and birthing my second baby at home with Davi could not have been more different. My ability to birth naturally was respected and I felt the support I needed to trust in the process. Everything went perfectly and I credit all the walking Davi recommends for my fast 3 1/2 hour labor. I have nothing but love and appreciation for Davi and Michelle! read more

I'm shocked that there aren't more reviews on here, but I have a feeling most new moms don't have time to write reviews. Well, my baby is actually taking a nap so I have a moment. Let me just say that my husband and I are very lucky to have found Davi Khalsa. She and her staff are warm, caring, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. If you are considering a home birth (please watch the movie "The Business of Being Born" to find out if that's you), you must must MUST meet with Davi. If you click with her, you will not want anyone else to guide you through childbirth. Her services go above and beyond anything you will get with a regular OB and even more than what most midwives provide. My monthly hour long appointments were packed full of both medical and motherly advice as well as being very personal and positive. By the time I went into labor, I felt completely prepared and ready for my amazing journey. ...and I'm pretty sure my short 10 hour labor had a little something to do with that. Thank you Davi! We love you. read more

Davi Kaur Khalsa is a true professional. Not only is she highly skilled, professional and acurate, but also a VERY special and kind human being. We are about to have our second child at home with Davi. I found Davi through a recommendation by Gurmukh at Golden Bridge Yoga after I had a very nasty experience at an OB-GYN I was seeing. Davi is highly renowned and respected for good reason. At TLC Midwifery I found all the things missing in the doctor's practice - cleanliness, an calm atmosphere, being treated like a human being who was experiencing something wonderful (pregnancy), professional care. Davi allows enough time for each appointment to ensure that a good relationship is built between client and midwife. The front of office staff are fantastic too and are to be highly commended for care, knowledge and efficiency. Davi makes you feel safe and empowers you to have a safe, informed and fulfilling pregnancy and birth experience. Our home-birth experience with Davi was magnificent, smooth and spiritual. She provides care after the birth too. I felt completely nurtured and cared for by Davi and would HIGHLY recommend TLC Midwifery. read more

I knew Davi was the one the moment I met her. I interviewed a few other midwives and just didnt feel a connection. Before I even spoke to her, I knew she was the midwife that I wanted. If you're interested in having a home birth and are looking for a midwife, Davi and her staff is where you want to be. Michelle delivered my first child and when I got pregnant again, because of finances I thought I would try doing a natural birth at the hospital. As I got further into my pregnancy the thought of a hospital would give me anxiety and in my heart I knew I needed to go back to TLC midwifery and do a home birth. Once you have that amazing experience of a beautiful home birth, you'll accept nothing less. The entire staff is awesome. I couldn't say better things about this practice. Davi will push you to be responsible for your body and your birth, so if you're not willing to work hard, eat right, and walk during your pregnancy, this is not the team for you. read more

the education davi taught me was amazing now over 25 years ago and 3 healthy children and 3 beautiful water births later im always telling all the people i meet that are going to have a baby that they must do this education for mom for baby and for dad !!! thank you thank you davi your truly the very best read more

Davi is absolutely fabulous! My baby is 6 months old tomorrow, and I still miss going to those prenatal appointments. I had a highly successful VBAC under Davi's guidance and encouragement, and while I was extremely determined to get my VBAC, I'm not sure I could have done it without her. Michelle, Kimi, and the rest of the staff are also amazing. Overall, the level of care you get at TLC far, far, far exceeds anything you can get with an OB or with a hospital midwife. Davi provided unparalleled support throughout my pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I can't wait to do it all over again!! Thank you Davi! Like another reviewer wrote, "I seriously want to adopt her and make her my mother :)" read more

Back in 2009 I watched a life changing documentary, called "The Business of Being Born". From there on, I knew that I want to have my first child at home, assisted by a midwife. In August '16 I found out I was pregnant and started looking for a midwife in LA area. I found someone pretty quickly because of their good reviews. I was seeing her for half of my pregnancy, but then decided to switch. There was not one wrong thing the midwife did to make me change my mind, my choice was fully based on my feelings and the lack of emotional connection, which was really important to me. So, I started looking again and found TLC (once again on Yelp). Besides their positive feedback from other women, my gut said "Go see them". After my first consultation with Davi, I instantly felt that connection I didn't have with the previous midwife. Right away I knew TLC ladies are my kind of people. They all were so so thorough, caring and knowledgeable during my prenatal visits. I felt extremely confident to be taken care of by them. After my son was born, I can honestly and proudly say that I had the most perfect labor experience I could ever imagine. Thousands of thank yous, dear Davi, Michelle and Glyol! You all are super stars! read more

Davi Kaur Khalsa and every one at Tender Loving Childbirth is amazing. I highly recommend Davi as she has seen it all and is a highly experienced Certified Nurse midwife. read more