We accompany you in partnership, providing personalized care, loving support and information.  We encourage open communication and your active participation, empowering you to make informed choices and to experience pregnancy and birth in the way that is right for you. 

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Appointments are not rushed, we have ample time for all your questions.  Partners, children and support people are welcome to participate in whatever ways are right for your family.  Throughout our entire care relationship we are available to you in person, via email and by phone 24 hours a day. 

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We trust in the birth process, recognizing that birth is both a normal, natural part of life and a powerful rite of passage for the person giving birth, the baby being born, and the family.  We are trained and experienced in identifying and managing situations which fall outside normal ranges and we are adept at facilitating transfers into medical care when indicated.  

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We offer homebirth, waterbirth, comprehensive prenatal care provided in our offices in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, nutritional counseling, breastfeeding assistance, normal newborn care, extensive postpartum care at home, hospital VBAC support, gynecological care (Pap smear, STD screening, family planning advice), fertility consultation and intrauterine insemination (see www.athomefertility.com).  We can order any testing you may want, including laboratory tests, prenatal screening and diagnosis, ultrasounds, fetal non-stress tests and routine tests for the newborn.  

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East Bay Homebirth Midwifery welcomes families and individuals of all types, inclusive of race, religion, national origin, sexual identity, gender expression, marital status, age, and ability.

We serve families in the greater east bay area, including Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Alameda, San Leandro, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Hercules, Pinole, Rodeo, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Mountain House, Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Martinez, Vallejo and Benicia. If you live outside these areas, please inquire whether we may be able to travel to your location.

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Midwifery fees are paid directly to us in advance of your baby's birth via bank transfer, check, cash or credit card.  HSA funds can be used to pay midwifery fees and we offer flexible payment plans.  If you have PPO insurance you can submit a claim for reimbursement after your baby is born.