Home Birth Midwifery
for California Families
Mahina Midwifery is based on continuity of care, trust and informed choice, dedicated to serving a diverse population of home birth families in both Santa Cruz, CA and the greater San Jose area.
Comprehensive and personal care is the cornerstone of midwifery that fits each woman individually and represents a holistic approach that supports total well being.
We provide thorough, evidence-based care while making sure you’re fully informed every step of the way. Our goal is to ensure that you and your baby have the best possible experience and outcome.
The Midwifery Model of Care
is based on:
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Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of mother throughout the childbearing cycle
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Providing individualized education, counseling and support throughout prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum period with an emphasis on informed choice
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Minimizing technological interventions
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Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
Holistic Prenatal Care
Prenatal visits are scheduled in office with one home visit at 36 weeks. All visits last up to an hour, providing thorough evaluation of pregnant person and baby, education on nutrition, use of herbs, advocacy of implementing stress-relieving techniques, Maya abdominal therapy, and holistic pelvic care.
It has been clearly documented in medical studies that good prenatal care, excellent nutrition, and self education greatly increase the chance of a normal healthy outcome for both birthing person and baby.
Prenatal Care Visits
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In office & home prenatal visits
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Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation
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Every 2 weeks between 28 - 36 weeks
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Every week thereafter until your baby is born.
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Nutrition & Herbal Support
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Well woman care
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Natural Family Planning
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Lab work
Home Birth Care
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On-call 24 hours a day
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Comprehensive midwifery care during labor, birth and postpartum.
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Assists with Home Birth
- Assists with Water Birth
- Continuous, hands-on labor support
- Personalized birth planning
- Comfort measures
- Skilled clinical care when you need it
Postpartum Care
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24-hour on-call support for mom and baby with home visits scheduled at:
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1 day postpartum
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3 days postpartum
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1 week postpartum
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2 weeks postpartum
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6 weeks postpartum
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Newborn assessments
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Attachment Parenting
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Lactation Support
Home Birth
Midwifery Care
Home birth offers a unique opportunity to labor in a way that honors your individual needs and desires by supporting the natural progression of labor to unfold naturally.
Home birth promotes family unity, allowing your baby to be born into a sanctuary of warmth and familiarity. This undisturbed transition—the Golden Hour—is not just a beautiful sentiment; it is a biological priority. This immediate skin-to-skin contact stabilizes the newborn's heart rate, regulates breathing, and initiates the hormonal blueprint for optimal bonding.
The choice to give birth at home stems from a desire to take personal responsibility for your health, your body, and your baby. Many women find it empowering to discover a strength and courage within themselves they never knew existed.