A midwife is a clinical healthcare provider who specializes in low-risk pregnancy, natural childbirth, and postpartum care. Midwives monitor health, order lab tests, perform physical exams, offer clinical guidance, and deliver babies.vs. an OB-GYN: OBs are surgical specialists trained primarily in high-risk pregnancies and hospital procedures. Home birth midwives specialize in physiological (normal) birth, focusing on personalized, holistic, and low-intervention care.vs. a Doula: A doula is a non-clinical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor. Doulas do not perform medical checks or deliver babies—they work alongside your midwife to keep you comfortable and supported.

Anyone having a low-risk, healthy pregnancy is generally a wonderful candidate for home birth midwifery care. Good health, a commitment to active participation in your care, and an unmedicated birth plan align naturally with home birth. During our initial consultation, we conduct a health history to ensure home birth is safe and appropriate for you and your baby.

Yes. I am a Licensed Midwife (LM) licensed by the Medical Board of California and a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). My education includes formal clinical training in out-of-hospital birth settings, emergency management, neonatal resuscitation, and extensive experience attending home births over many years.

Care is individualized. For clients seeking a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) or those with specific health histories,we discuss medical records, state regulations, and clinical safety guidelines together during a consultation to determine if out-of-hospital birth is a safe, feasible choice.

I provide home birth midwifery care across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara counties (including Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, San Jose, Los Gatos, and Monterey).

You can reach out anytime via the contact form on this website or by phone/email! We’ll schedule a free 30-to-60 minute consultation (in person or virtual) to get to know each other, discuss your birth vision, answer your initial questions, and see if we are a good match for each other.