The Science Behind Surrender: Why Trusting Your Body’s Wisdom Leads to Better Birth Outcomes

For thousands of years, women have trusted something deep inside them during birth — an ancient knowing, a quiet wisdom that lives in every mother. Modern medicine often views birth as a medical event that needs to be managed, scheduled,…

Birthing Center vs. Home Birth: How to Choose the Right Setting for You and Your Baby

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Choosing where to give birth is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make. For many mothers, the question begins simply: “Where will I feel safest, most supported, and truly empowered to welcome my baby?” The answer isn’t always…

Do I need a Doula or a Midwife: What’s the Difference?

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If you’re pregnant and starting to build your birth team, you’ve probably come across both of these words: doula and midwife. A lot of women hear them used in similar conversations and assume they mean roughly the same thing. They don’t. Both…
healing a traumatic first birth

I Had a Traumatic First Birth, Can a Midwife Help Me Have a Better Second Birth?

In the modern obstetric system, many women walk away from a "successful" delivery, defined clinically as a healthy mother and a healthy baby, feeling deeply traumatized. When we look at the medical charts of these births, they often appear routine.…
benefits of using a midwife for pregnancy

Benefits of Using a Midwife for Pregnancy

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…
Do You Need a Midwife or OB-GYN

Do You Need a Midwife or OB-GYN?

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…

A Clinical and Holistic Guide to Scent in Midwifery Care

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,…
What Is a Hospital-Based Midwife and How Is It Different From an OB-GYN

What Is a Hospital-Based Midwife and How Is It Different From an OB-GYN?

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…
Midwife Ventura County

The Hospital Midwife & More Celebrates Historic Milestone

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…
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Meet Christy Cannon: A Story of Heart, Healing, and Purpose

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…