Birth Centers

San Francisco Birth Center 
A beautiful birth center located in the lower Pac Heights area of San Francisco.

Casa Natal Birth Center
Casa Natal Birth Center is located in Los Gatos.

Homebirth Midwives

For many families, home birth is a safe and viable option for their prenatal care and the birth of their little one. These midwives have a reputation for excellent care, and a track record of amazing outcomes. If you are interested in learning more about the various options you have for your prenatal care and the birth of your little baby or want to know more about the safety of homebirth, there are some great Q and A sessions available!

Michelle Welborn, LM, CPM (San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula)
Sue Balen, LM, CPM (San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula)
Hope Willems, LM, CPM (South Bay)
Kelly Murphy, LM, CPM (San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula)
Kara Engelbrecht, LM, CPM (San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula)

Questions to ask your midwife
Midwifery Model of Care
Why Choose a Homebirth?

Hospital Midwives

Kaiser Redwood City
UCSF Mission Bay
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
These organizations offer excellent care and are my favorite hospitals to attend births at. The cesarean section rate at Kaiser RWC Hospital is one of the lowest in the Bay Area.  

Partner Doulas

Mari Freitas (South Bay, Peninsula, East Bay, San Francisco)
Jody Simon (Peninsula and South Bay)
Deja Ramos (Peninsula)
Stephanie Mollinier (South Bay up to Redwood City)

Lactation Consultants

Amy Clark (SF, Peninsula, and some East Bay)
Michelle Paul-Vogel (Peninsula and Coastside)
Janet Dombro (South Bay through Redwood City)

Chiropractors

Dr. Kristine and Dr. Nolan
Located in the San Francisco Noe Valley, Dr. Kristine and Dr. Nolan are both top chiropractors referred to by midwives and care providers in SF. They have helped breech babies turn, helped mamas with painful sciatica, and newborns who have trouble with breastfeeding, sleeping, constipation, and colic.
moremojostudios.com

Dr. Elise Hamilton
Located in San Mateo
hamiltonchiros.com

Dr. Lisa Walsh
Located in Pacifica
coastalfamilywellness.com

Massage

Athena @ Sozo Bodywork
An incredible massage therapist who comes to you!
sozobodywork.com

Mari Freitas
Very experienced doula and massage therapist (also offers induction massage)
doulabymari.com

Acupuncture

Natalie Trousdale
An incredibly knowledgeable and effective practitioner. She knows her craft and the results are fast! I recommend her first even if it’s a drive. Natalie’s office is in the Sunset area of SF.
natalietrousdale.com

Annie Wang Acupuncture
Located in Los Altos
anniewanglac.com

White Peony Acupuncture
Offices in Los Altos and Los Gatos
whitepeony.com