"The midwives coached me in EXACTLY the way I needed, because they took the time to get to know me leading up to the big event." - Rochelle
"Our experience with Pacifica was an amazing one. From the group meetings to the delivery, our needs were met with such phenomenal expertise. Our little boy was born the morning after Christmas with the help of these extraordinary women." - Xara
"By the time I gave birth I felt like we had shared a very special bond. We felt like family. Like sisters. It was radically clear that the midwives love their work, they love women , and birth. They were genuine and present with me as we birthed a baby together. I never felt alone in my process. I felt cared for." -Madison
"I describe our experience as having a home birth, but in someone else's home. Freedom to eat and move around during labor, no wires/needles tethering me, a relaxing tub, a comfortable place for my husband to lie down and rest, a kitchen to store and prep food, freedom to try different pushing positions... I loved my birth experience." - Samantha
"The circle of support before, during, and for years after the birth of both of our babies is unmatched. My oldest daughter still loves coming to the birth center—it's incredibly important to me that she knows the story of her birth, her sister's birth, and that she personally knows the phenomenal midwives who helped make it all happen so beautifully." -Michelle
"I loved the attention, care and comfort these midwives provided. Going into labor I was confident in the choice we made for an out of hospital birth... The midwives are flexible and wanted to help make my birth experience my design, and while they have input there is a lot of room to express your birth preferences and to have them met." -Jamie
"Our experience at Pacifica Family Maternity was wonderful. I had an all natural birth, which was very important to me. I couldn't say enough about how knowledgeable, available, caring, and supportive the midwives were." -Mary
"They provide thorough and comprehensive prenatal care and truly work with you to prepare for a successful birth, however it happens. I felt empowered and safe to birth my baby with these women by my side and I will forever be grateful.I felt empowered and safe to birth my baby with these women by my side and I will forever be grateful." -Ali
"My pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience at Pacifica were empowering, exhilarating and beyond what I had hoped for. My partner and I felt extremely supported and cared for by the incredible team of midwives and student-midwives, who were all so knowledgeable and nurturing. I've also found a wonderful community through Pacifica - the postpartum support groups have been critical to my healthy and joyful postpartum period and new life with a baby!" -Barbara
“The care I received from the Pacifica team was so warm, informative, and personal throughout my pregnancy, labor and delivery. Their support truly empowered me to feel confident to care for my children as I entered the postpartum period.” -Megan
“My process of becoming a mother will always be linked to your continuous warm, wise, and experienced support at all times. I could not have asked for a better place and a better team of professional loving women to go through the most transformative journey of my/our life. Every day I feel blessed that you guided me to grow and bring my baby to the world in such a powerful and natural way.” - Rebeca
“I would describe the midwives at Pacifica as warm, wise, calm, joyful, empowering. They supported my physical, mental and emotional health prenatal through postpartum, and I’m grateful for each wonderful and unique birth story my kids had under Pacifica’s care.”
-Pauline
"My care at Pacifica was exactly what I envisioned for my family and most importantly for my birth story. I wanted to birth in an environment among people who shared my values of a holistic and informed approach to birthing. I wanted to be fully in my body and as adequately prepared as possible. I came to Pacifica at 28 weeks pregnant from an OBGYN who had classified my pregnancy as “high risk” without my knowledge and despite my baby growing healthy and beautifully. This type of medical mistreatment is unfortunately common for Black birthing folks and no doubt a factor in the deplorable Maternal health outcomes of Black folks in the United States.
My family and I made the decision that an out of hospital birth at Pacifica was the best choice and 2 years later we stand by that decision. I was completely comfortable in the birthing suite, able to have relief from labor discomfort in the spacious bathtub, my partner and doula were there as my emotional support and I was surrounded by some of the most deeply compassionate, attentive and informed Midwives and student Midwives. Everyone deserves to be held in their birth experience, I’m fortunate to have such a wonderful connection to this birth center." - Shelley
“We cannot speak highly enough of Pacifica's team of wonderful midwives and students. My partner and I felt so cared for throughout the pregnancy -- even with the shift to virtual meetings at the beginning of the pandemic, which I'm sure was a challenge, the team was always fully present, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. Our labor went quickly, but I felt empowered and encouraged through all of it. The midwives helped me stay focused and in the moment, which was exactly what I had hoped for with this second pregnancy. Our baby was born peacefully less than 4 hours after we arrived at Pacifica, and it was a beautiful and celebrated experience. I wish it were possible to continue with Pacifica for all of my GYN and well-woman care -- everyone should be so lucky to receive this kind of specific, compassionate, and comprehensive care at any point in their lives. Thank you so very much for helping us bring our 2nd baby into the world with so much loving kindness.”
-Poonam and Michael (and Anaya and Leela)
“People have been asking me how my labor and birth was and the only answer I can give is everything I could have hoped for and more. I owe this gratitude to the midwives and student midwives at Pacifica for knowing exactly how to support my partner and I thought out the pregnancy, labor and birth and postpartum period. While my labor and birth was fast and furious, the midwives were able to maintain my composure and focus, encourage my partner and provide an essential calmness that allowed my baby to enter into a loving environment. I want to have another baby just so I can experience the care from Pacifica’s talented practitioners again!”
-Madeline
“Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care with Pacifica Family Maternity Center (PFMC) was everything I hoped for and even more wonderful than I could have imagined. I started care around 20 weeks, after what felt like months of people telling me my desire for personalized, holistic and informed care was just unrealistic.
Pacifica was my last attempt at finding alternative care and they were tremendously supportive and accommodating from day one. With Pacifica’s sliding scale and our HSA we were able to afford care and I can’t express how grateful I am for my entire experience. I absolutely love how they acted as our guides, equipping both my husband and myself throughout the entire process. Each appointment the students and midwives were generous with their time and great listeners. They lead with information and consent and taught me so much about my body and the process of pregnancy and birth. During our baby girl’s birth they were empowering and encouraged me to listen to my body and its urges throughout the entire process. Immediate postpartum was very family centered and allowed for sweet and peaceful bonding time together. Postpartum care in the following weeks helped me feel confident as a new mom.
Lastly, Pacifica taught me what it looks like to have quality healthcare that empowers the patient. I wish we lived in a world where the kind of health care Pacifica offers was more accessible to everyone. Thank you to every single midwife and student on the team and keep up the great work! “ - Andrea