Hey mama!
Considering a midwife for your birth journey in the Inland Empire? Wonderful choice! Personalized, holistic support makes such a meaningful difference during one of life’s most incredible moments.
As a mom and newborn/maternity photographer serving Yucaipa, Redlands, Beaumont, and beyond, I’ve witnessed how families thrive when supported by midwives whether at home, in birth centers, or hospitals. The deep connection, calm presence, and respect for your birthing vision truly shine.
Top Inland Empire Midwives & Practices 🌿
Inland Empire Homebirth Midwives
If you love the idea of home-based, personalized care but want a reliable, collaborative team, Inland Empire Homebirth Midwives is an excellent choice. This group of licensed midwives and apprentices works together across Riverside and San Bernardino counties to provide seamless support from prenatal care through birth and postpartum recovery.
What I love about them: They bring all the warmth and focused attention of homebirth combined with the security of knowing someone is always available if backup is needed.
Services include: personalized prenatal visits at home, full labor and birth support in your own space, newborn check‑ins and postpartum care, and collaborative team coverage whenever necessary.
Perfect for: mamas who want the comfort, empowerment, and intimacy of a homebirth with the reassurance of consistent, professional midwifery support.
Birth Your Way
Birth Your Way is a beautiful blend of comfort, education, and personalized care. This Inland Empire practice offers home and birth center-style support led by licensed midwives who are passionate about walking with you through every step of pregnancy and birth.
What makes it special: With services like nutrition counseling, aromatherapy, massage, and childbirth education, this practice takes a truly holistic approach. They provide 24/7 on-call availability and create a calm, informed space where your preferences are honored.
Services include: comprehensive prenatal care, home birth support, postpartum visits, massage therapy, and placenta encapsulation.
Perfect for: families who want a well-rounded, supportive experience rooted in education, wellness, and connection.
Baby Babushka Midwifery (Andrea Shutt, LM, CPM)
I’ve worked with several families who chose Baby Babushka Midwifery, and they consistently speak so highly of the calm, knowledgeable care they received. This Inland Empire midwifery practice is known for its evidence-based, holistic approach to pregnancy and birth.
What I hear from clients: The attentive, 24/7 availability and emotional presence of Andrea Shutt, LM, CPM, brings tremendous peace of mind especially for first-time parents. If you’re considering a home birth, she creates such a gentle, empowering environment to welcome your baby.
Postpartum care is included for up to six weeks after birth, and families often share how supported they feel throughout the entire process.
Perfect for: Families who want thoughtful, research-backed care with a deeply personal and natural approach to birth.
Blackbird Birthing (Raven Yeargin, LM, CPM)
Based in Hemet, Blackbird Birthing offers holistic, homebirth-focused care with a strong emphasis on emotional support. Raven Yeargin, LM, CPM, provides everything from prenatal appointments and labor support to postpartum visits and placenta encapsulation. Clients often share how seen and supported they feel in her care.
What makes it special: Raven’s warm, grounded presence and trauma-informed approach create a safe, empowering space to birth and heal. She also offers childbirth education and newborn care guidance.
Perfect for: Families seeking home birth care that’s emotionally attuned, culturally conscious, and deeply supportive.
The Natural Birth Place, Inc.
Located in San Bernardino County, The Natural Birth Place is one of the few independently owned birth centers run by Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs). They offer full-spectrum services including birth center, home birth, and hospital birth options, with privileges at Rancho Springs Medical Center.
What’s great: In addition to birth support, they offer fertility care, lactation services, postpartum care, and extensive parent education programs.
Perfect for: Families who want flexibility and the peace of mind that comes with both medical experience and natural birth philosophy.
Friends & Family Midwifery (Joselle McReynolds, CPM, RN)
With a background in pediatric nursing and certified professional midwifery, Friends & Family Midwifery offers homebirth care within a 40-mile radius of Rancho Cucamonga. Joselle McReynolds is often described as warm, attentive, and deeply reassuring.
What makes it special: Joselle’s care is both professional and personal, blending her clinical knowledge with an instinctive understanding of family needs. She’s also known for her availability and calming presence during labor.
Perfect for: Families who want a knowledgeable midwife who feels like family.
Intuitive Rhythms Midwifery
Serving the Inland Empire and surrounding mountain communities, Intuitive Rhythms Midwifery offers comprehensive home and water birth services. Their approach includes prenatal and postpartum massage, pelvic alignment, and childbirth education.
What’s great: Their integrative model of care helps clients prepare physically and emotionally for birth, with a focus on evidence-based practices and full-body wellness.
Perfect for: Families wanting holistic, hands-on support through every stage of their journey.
La Rosa Midwifery (Alicia)
Located in Hemet, La Rosa Midwifery offers customized homebirth care designed around your needs and preferences. Alicia provides in-home prenatal care, labor and birth services, postpartum and newborn support, and even belly binding and well-woman visits.
What makes it special: Alicia’s deeply personal care model makes every client feel prioritized and heard. Her services also include flexible payment plans and guidance for insurance billing.
Perfect for: Families who want personalized care with attention to cultural and physical wellness.
Questions to Ask Midwives:
- What’s your pain-management philosophy (e.g. water birth, TENS, nitrous oxide)?
- How do you handle emergencies or transfers?
- What’s your on-call and availability like?
- Do you include childbirth/breastfeeding classes or support?
- What postpartum care do you provide and for how long?
- Can I tour your birthing space or meet first?
Next Steps
- Contact a few to schedule consultations/tours.
- Choose the provider who aligns with your birth vision and emotional needs.
- Once baby arrives (or even before), connect with me to plan your newborn session. I only take a few bookings monthly to provide full, focused attention.
Making Your Decision About Inland Empire Midwives
Choosing the right midwife in the Inland Empire is a deeply personal decision—one that should reflect your values, your comfort, and the kind of support you want during this life-changing experience. Whether you’re leaning toward a home birth, a birth center, or a more clinical setting, the Inland Empire offers trusted options to match your vision.
Each provider brings something unique to the table, and the right fit will be the one that makes you feel seen, supported, and empowered from your very first conversation.
Take your time, trust your instincts, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. You deserve care that honors both your strength and your story.
After Your Beautiful Birth…
Once your little miracle arrives and you’ve had time to settle in, I would love to help you preserve those first unforgettable days. There is so much beauty in the quiet moments—the sleepy snuggles, the tiny fingers, the love that fills your home.
My newborn sessions are designed to be completely stress-free. Whether we shoot in your home or at my cozy Yucaipa studio, I work around baby’s rhythm to gently capture the early details you’ll want to remember forever. These are natural, relaxed sessions that honor the real beauty of your growing family.
I serve families across the Inland Empire and would be honored to help you preserve this sacred season.
Ready to plan ahead? Contact me today to reserve your newborn session date. I only take a limited number of bookings each month to ensure every family gets my full attention.
