Ms. Lisa was awesome!!!! If you want a Nurse Midwife who is confident in what she’s doing, knowledgeable about what she is doing, communicative, and provides great care along the way, Ms. Lisa is the home-birth midwife for you!!! My Labor was 35.5 hours and she was there every step of the way, but we had to get to that point right? Here is just a brief summary (this won’t even do her justice but I’ll try) of why I would recommend her…

I am a first time mom and was new to the home-birth experience. She was with me every step of the way. The continuity of care was bar none. The prenatal visits were informative and Ms Lisa let me know what to expect during each trimester as I continued to grow my little bundle of joy. She gave me wholistic alternatives to challenges I was facing as far as blood pressure, back pain and trouble sleeping. She made sure I had recommendations on what to expect with the home birth process and used evidence-based practice to provide the basis for her approach.

My labor was 35.5 hours. After dilating to only 6 cm after about 18 plus hours, Ms. Lisa rechecked me and recognized that my baby wasn’t positioned properly to enter the birthing canal. We used various positions to help baby get in the right position for delivery. Thank God she knew these various methods, the last one was a success and it was time to push….

After baby was born she called on another great midwife, KeKe, who was also a gem!!! One focused on me postpartum while the other focused on the baby. I did tear so they stitched me up and now it looks back to normal. I couldn’t be more happy!

I had postpartum visits up until six weeks and as a new mom, I would contact Ms. Lisa with questions. She was always thorough in her explanations both during and after the birth. Sometimes she called to check on me even when I didn’t expect it!!! All in all, if I had to do it all over again I would choose Ms. Lisa and her team every time!!!

~Aamira Terry, RN

Here at NuBirth Midwifery, we offer comparative community rates. We have various payment plans available. We offer discounted rates to low income and medi-Cal recipients with proof. Payment is due in full by 36 weeks gestation.

What you are getting when you invest in midwifery care at NuBirth Midwifery is high quality, skilled and confident care.
*You are investing in prenatal appointments that average an hour in length. We focus not just on the physical but the spiritual, mental and emotional aspects of birth.
*You are investing in a midwifery team that respects normal physiological birth. I work with birth assistants, midwifery students and doulas.
*You are investing in total access to your midwife in person, by text and by phone and on call 24/7 when you are in your birth window.
*You are investing in comprehensive postpartum support that includes 5 visits until 6 weeks postpartum.

In the rare case of hospital transfer, understand that you will be well supported in that setting by this midwife and given continued support in the postpartum period at home.

Safety is my highest priority and I will make sure that you understand every step of your journey and you are empowered to make well-informed decisions for your care.

What’s the difference between a midwife and a doula?

Midwives are practitioners and experts of normal physiological birth. We practice under the midwifery model of care. We provide holistic care to childbearing persons and give prenatal care, help you birth your baby as well as postpartum care for you and your infant. Doulas provide emotional support, advocacy and education to you during pregnancy and birth and postpartum.

Am I a qualified home birth candidate?

You will make for a great home birth candidate if:
You are a low risk client that desires uninterrupted birth with little to no interventions. If You are willing to consider the recommendations that will improve your health and increase your chances of a healthy outcome for you and your baby.
You understand through no fault of your own that some births will require a hospital transfer. Low risk means that you have no major health issues that require a higher level of care.

What if there is an emergency?

Because we care for you throughout your pregnancy, we are able to anticipate potential emergencies. Home birth is safe because we are skilled in handling common complications and are able to give life saving care if necessary. We are able to determine when a transfer to the hospital is appropriate.

Who provides the birth certificate?

Midwives who do home birth provide birth certificates. You will be provided with a verification of pregnancy, an affidavit to be signed by you and the midwife, and a worksheet that will be completed by you and the midwife to be turned in to the office of vital statistics in the county where you reside.