Our Services
Birth in Our Birth Center
Welcome to your home away from home. Where our birth rooms are designed by midwives who know what your body needs in labor. Intimacy, privacy, safety, beauty. Birth your baby in water, squatting, on hands and knees, or in our comfortable beds. It is your choice, and we have all the equipment and amenities to do it your way. Plus, your family and loved ones have full access to our kitchen, outdoor patio, and classroom so that they can feel at home too.
Birth in Your Home
Acorn sprouted out of the home birth tradition of midwifery of its founders, who also birthed their own babies at home! So for those who want the ultimate in personal choice and privacy, a home birth option is available to all our families. Imagine not having to travel in labor, being tucked into your own bed, and still having all the medical knowledge and equipment available that you would have in any birthing room. This is where midwifery became the art and science it is today, and we are happy to carry on the traditions of our foremothers.
Water Birth
There are many evidenced-based studies that show that physiological birth in the water reduces pain, eases stress, increases mobility to assist in the descent of baby, is extremely safe for both mom and baby, and can often shorten labor times. Called "the midwives' epidural", water birth contributes to a gentler transition into this world for your baby, making your baby's first impressions of this world as peaceful and kind as possible.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
We are proud to support families looking to try for a vaginal birth after one or two Cesarean sections. The risk of each VBAC is determined on an individual basis, but evidence-based studies have shown that a trial of labor after a previous Cesarean is a safer option than a repeat Cesarean. With proper management and education, you can achieve your dream of a vaginal birth! Our midwives are happy to schedule a free consultation with you to determine if you are appropriate for VBAC in an out of hospital setting.
Newborn Hearing Screens
We are able to provide Newborn Hearing Screens for babies under 1 year old for those that were born outside the hospital or did not receive a screening after birth. The State of California recommends that infants be screened for developmental hearing issues shortly after birth in order to implement early interventions before the age of two, when critical speech and language development is occuring. Screening is held either in our office or in the comfort of your own home - please call the office to schedule an appointment!
Placenta Encapsulation
Prepared either using the Traditional Chinese Medicine method of steaming or raw preparation, we offer placenta medicine services to the greater community in order to support recovery in the postpartum period.
Reproductive Wellness Exams
Needing a Pap smear and wellness exam? Do you need some guidance on how to be your healthiest during your reproductive years? Licensed Midwives are trained in how to prepare your body for growing a baby, as well as how to keep your body healthy during your fertile time of life. We use a variety of holistic therapies such as vaginal steams, massage services, nutritional counseling, and homeopathic and herbal remedies to keep your body balanced and in tune with your natural cycles.
Breech Release and Massage Therapy for Optimal Fetal Positioning
The first two Wednesdays of the month we partner with Sarah Feinstein, CMT of Balanced Bodyworks to provide low-cost body work sessions specifically focused on pregnant persons who may have babies in breech, posterior ("sunny-side up"), or other less-than-ideal positions. 28-31 weeks gestation is an ideal time to receive these sessions in order to optimally position your baby for an easier vaginal delivery, although later gestational ages can also benefit. For breech babies, Sarah can also partner with Cristi Lewis LM, CPM in order to bring breech release techniques, fetal monitoring, and ultrasound confirmation to your session to gently encourage your baby to be head down. Please see our Classes and Events page for sign up information.
Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Parenting Classes
Please visit our Classes and Events page for our current list of offerings to empower yourself, dispel fear, and get the support you need to be successful in your birth journey and to grow strong, healthy children and families!