Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey, filled with anticipation, hope, and questions about how to navigate each stage safely and comfortably. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right care provider to support you throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. While many people turn to obstetricians, midwives offer a unique, personalized approach […]
Discovering you’re pregnant is an incredible moment filled with excitement, anticipation, and questions about the journey ahead. One of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll make is choosing who will guide you through your pregnancy and delivery: a midwife or an OB-GYN. Both professionals are trained to provide high-quality care, but their approach, scope, and specialties […]
When we walk into a birth suite—whether it’s a dimly lit home bedroom or a high-tech hospital unit—the first thing that hits us isn’t what we see, but what we smell. For many, that “hospital smell” of antiseptic and latex triggers an immediate, subconscious tightening of the shoulders. In midwifery, we understand that “clamping down” […]
Choosing who will guide you through pregnancy and birth is one of the most personal healthcare decisions you’ll ever make. For many families, the question isn’t just midwife or doctor—it’s about understanding how care is delivered, where it happens, and who will be at the center of your pregnancy journey. Hospital-based midwives and OB-GYNs both […]
The Hospital Midwife & More is proud to announce an exciting achievement for families in Conejo Valley. Christy Cannon, CNM/WHNP-BC, is now the first certified nurse midwife to receive hospital privileges at Los Robles Hospital. This milestone means families no longer have to choose between the personalized, compassionate care of a midwife and the safety […]
Every once in a while, you come across someone whose path just makes sense. Not because it was easy, but because every step, every pivot, challenge, and choice was part of something bigger. That’s how it feels reading about Christy Cannon in this recent VoyageLA interview. Christy isn’t someone who fits into a box. Her […]
