Seeking a Midwife - Glendale,CA

My Husband and I are expecting our second child in late October/ early November. Our first was born at home with love and support of midwives. The birth was very difficult and long, because my original midwife went on a spontaneous vacation one week before my due date. I had to start a new relationship with new Midwives 13 days before my son was born. For the second birth, I would like to complete the birthing cycle with one dependable Midwife.

Home birth Moms, do you have a stellar recommendation for a great Midwife/Midwives in the LA/Orange County area? We are searching for a reasonably priced Midwife, we do have a PPO insurance plan.

Thank you!

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A.R. answers from Los Angeles on March 17, 2009

Belly Sprout in Fullerton is having a Pregnancy Fair this weekend(sat 21st). Midwives, doulas and my wonderful chiropractor and many others will be on hand to meet. You can go to www.bellysprout.com for more info. This is a wonderful "community" of like-minded mamas for support, referrals, etc. Good luck on your second home birth!

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D.H. answers from Los Angeles on March 17, 2009

I had a wonderful experience with Leslie Stewart and Katherine Williams of Home Birth Services of Los Angeles. They were wonderful with the birth of my son. Prior to the birth, I would see both of them so that if another birth occured or someone had to leave town, there was one of them there to help me that I was comfortable with Katherine ended up delivering my baby (which oddly enough I knew she would the second that I met her).Being concidered a "high risk" pregnancy by the OB world, I found them when I was terrified (thanks MD's)and broke. My pregnancy was a suprise and ! was not insured. They worked with me and even took Medical! I do know they take insurance and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. I had a beautiful, fear-free, uncomplicated home birth just the way I had wanted and they were wonderful in supporting my choices. I plan on using them again for my second when the time comes.

Leslie Stewart, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Catherine Williams, LM
Licensed Midwife
Homebirth Service of
Los Angeles
3959 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. A
Studio City, CA 91604
###-###-####
E-mail: ____@____.com

Also, you can find other excellent people at http://www.socalbirth.com/providers/gyno.html

The best to you and your family! Have a wonderful birth!
D.

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K.F. answers from Los Angeles on March 17, 2009

Congratulations C.! Devi Khalsa is really fantastic!

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G.B. answers from Los Angeles on March 17, 2009

Hi C.,

I highly recommend Tonya Brook at the Sherman Oaks Natural Birth and Women's Center.

Best of luck,
G. Brown

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L.F. answers from Los Angeles on March 17, 2009

C., CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOOD NEWS! : )))

I highly recommend my amazing midwife, Tonya Brooks, who is
located in Sherman Oaks. I experienced the most naturally incredible pregnancy and birth with her as my midwife, and her BIRTHING CLASSES are sooooo AMAZING!

Here's her data:

The Natural Birth & Women's Center
14140 Magnolia Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Tel: ###-###-####
http://www.gr8birth.com

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions: (323) 906~2784.

LOL (Lots Of Love),
L. (MAMA to 17 month old Dylan Orion....... 29 September 2007). : )))

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