TRUSTED LINKS

Families deserve to be surrounded by meaningful support, and access to clear, evidence-based information when making decisions about care. Here you’ll find trusted members of the Bay Area birth community alongside research, books, and tools to help you better understand your options.

Community

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Birth was never meant to happen in isolation. One of the most powerful ways to feel supported, informed, and confident in your experience is to be surrounded by a community of trusted, skilled, and values-aligned providers.

Below are Bay Area–based midwives, birthworkers, and educators I trust, along with local and virtual offerings to support you throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

San Francisco / Bay Area Midwives + Birthworkers

Michelle Welborn — Homebirth + community midwife

San Francisco Birth Center — Midwife-led community birth center

Hatch Midwifery — Homebirth midwife + comprehensive birth services

Outer Village — Postpartum and parenting community support

Natural Resources — Pregnancy, postpartum and parenting community support

Yoga Beach — Prenatal yoga classes

Karen Hodges — Pelvic floor physical therapy

More Mojo — Chiropractic care

Jen Kiatta — Lactation consultant

Tracy Massillon — Lactation consultant

Amy Clark — Lactation consultant

Emily Haddad — Acupuncture

Childbirth Education + Preparation

(Local & Virtual)

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Birthing From Within

Natural Resources

3- or 6-week in-person series

Jane Austin

Prenatal yoga classes

Spinning Babies®

Miles Circuit

Evidence

Knowledge is power

While no two births are the same, understanding the evidence behind common interventions, practices, and options can help you make informed, confident decisions that align with your values.

I approach birth work through an evidence-based lens - drawing from the best available research, clinical expertise, and your own preferences. The resources below are designed to make that information accessible, practical, and relevant to your experience.

Real Food for Pregnancy

Dr. Lily Nichols

The Birth Book

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered

Dr. Rebecca Dekker

The Birth Partner

Penny Simkin

Expecting Better

Emily Oster

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

Ina May Gaskin

The Fourth Trimester

Kimberly Ann Johnson

Articles & Interviews

New York Times

Electronic fetal monitoring
and C-section rates

New York Times

Placenta accreta and
rising cesarean rates

WHO calls for global expansion of midwifery models of care

Pregnancy and Birth Care
with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Research

Hospital practices don’t always reflect the most current research. I recommend Evidence Based Birth® as a trusted resource that translates medical literature into clear, digestible summaries.

At the bottom of each article, you’ll find a “Bottom Line” section highlighting the most important takeaways.