Birth in the comfort of home, with home visits for East County Clients!
If you’re seeking personalized midwifery care in Oakley, Brentwood, or Discovery Bay, that respects your choices and centers your unique needs, you’ve found it. If you are sure you want a homebirth but just need to find the right practice, we would love to meet you. (If you’re still just curious, attend a Homebirth Information Night with Mt. Diablo Birth Collective)
Our holistic prenatal, birth, and postpartum care is built on lasting relationships, individualized guidance, and the belief that every family deserves care that fits their life and values. We provide home birth services along with in-home prenatal and postpartum visits for families in Oakley, Brentwood, and Discovery Bay, allowing you to have care in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Instead of traveling to an office, you can focus on preparing for your baby while we bring compassionate, personalized care to you.
By choosing home birth, you can welcome your baby in a familiar environment where your preferences are respected and physiologic birth is supported. From your first prenatal visit through your postpartum recovery, our goal is to help you feel empowered, cared for, and confident every step of the way.
I had a terrible experience with my first birth in the hospital with standard care. I wanted to be in the care of someone that aligned with what I wanted and believed in. Angela, was wonderful, warm, welcoming and caring. She encouraged me and gave advice that was so helpful! I wouldn’t be where I’m at in my mom journey without her! Every time I met Angela was important to me, it was like meeting with an old friend or sister. I was especially thankful for the advice for the breastfeeding book she recommended-that was life-changing. My time in the hospital visits were stressful and traumatic, so, the hands-on care that was provided was a breath of fresh air. I felt heard and seen.
Schedule a consultation to meet us!
Start by filling out our inquiry form. We will schedule a quick call to get a bit more information and then meet for a consultation in your home (if you live in Oakley, Brentwood or Discovery Bay) or at our office in Pleasant Hill, CA. We will send you a copy of our dates cookbook just for inquiring!
Read more in depth about our homebirth midwifery care
Prenatal Care
Regular prenatal care is not just for assessing fetal well being, but for assessing how you are doing physically, mentally and emotionally. We are regularly checking in to ensure you are low risk, offering nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle suggestions to help you remain in our care, and making referrals to other providers as needed. These appointments also give us time to get to know you-to build trust as well as talk about what to expect during labor, and to plan for your postpartum.
We begin with a 60-90 minute appointment where we go over your medical history, talk about your previous birth experiences, and asses your physical well being.
Before 28 weeks we meet about every 4 weeks, and then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks. After 36 weeks, we meet every week until you have your baby. Each appointment lasts about an hour to ensure all your questions are answered throughly.
All recommended labs, assessments, and ultrasounds are discussed at length, including their benefits, risks, alternatives and how they may impact your care. Our goal is informed consent for all tests and proceedures and true collaborative care.
Labor and Birth Support
In early labor, we help you recognize the signs and provide guidance and reassurance. We offer comfort measure suggestions like positioning, breathing exercises, massage etc.
To manage pain, we support you with guidance non-pharmacological methods, including breathing and relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy (bath or shower), position changes, and acupressure or massage. We provide physical and emotional reassurance, to create a calm and supportive environment.
Throughout active labor, we are monitoring your progress by observing your physical and emotional state. We are taking your vitals and listening to your baby’s heart rate in regular intervals to ensure you are both doing well. As labor advances, we assess progress and are offering guidance in pushing-helping you find the best position to birth your baby.
Once your baby is born, we are keeping a watchful eye on you both to ensure all is well. We encourage skin-to-skin contact to regulate your baby’s temperature and promote bonding. We monitor for any signs of distress and wait to cut the umbilical cord until it has stopped pulsating and is white and flat.
We believe in the sacred Golden Hour of bonding after birth and do everything in our power not to break that bond.
Postpartum Care
At Aquarius Midwifery we believe that postpartum care is every bit as important as prenatal care! This is why our postpartum care is so comprehensive.
We come to you starting the day after you give birth. We then come back 1-2 more times in the first week and, depending on your recovery and care needs, 2-4 more times in the first 6 weeks.
We provide support around feeding your baby, space to discuss your birth, and perinatal mood disorder screening and support.
You have 24/7 access to us for any urgent needs.
Newborn Care
Licensed Midwives are authorized by the Medical Board of California to care for healthy newborns up to 6 weeks old.
We offer all regular newborn screening, exams and check ups that are recommended in the first 6 weeks of your baby’s life, all in the comfort of your home, and refer to your pediatrician or specialists as needed if anything is outside the scope of normal.
Investment
We offer our client’s a sliding scale of $7,000-10,000 – you choose your rate based on where you fall in The Green Bottle Method. Please reach out to chat about financial options – we want everyone to be able to have the birth they desire.
While we don’t take insurance directly, if you have a PPO, most plans will reimburse for our care. You can read more about insurance here.
I knew from the moment I found out I was pregnant that I wanted to have a homebirth, I wanted to have a say in all things related to my birth and I didnt think that would happen in the hospital. Angela and Kathryn were wonderful to work with. Each appointment they really gave me time and space to share ANYTHING I was going through and never made me feel rushed or unimportant. They really cared about me and my experience. They always answered all my questions even when I texted them outside of appointments, I always got a quick response which was so nice! The appointments in the hospital do not even compare to what I got with these two ladies. They actually cared and gave me the time of day.
Read more testimonials from our homebirth and doula cleints here.
Our practice centers around the belief that every pregnant person deserves compassionate and empowering support tailored to their unique needs. We celebrate the beauty of diversity and welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
Midwife@AquariusMidwifery.com
Office: 200 Gregory Lane Ste B106. Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523
Serving clients in their homes in all of Contra Costa County, Alameda County (Tri-Valley) and surrounding areas.
P: 925-403-1475
F: 925-430-1556