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Clinic Closed

Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center will be closed for the weekend after Thanksgiving 11/28 - 11/30. We will re-open again Monday, 12/2.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 2 of 4 childbirth preparation class
September 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm

This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.

HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!


Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.


Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.

Clinic Closed

Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center will be closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, 12/24 - 12/25. We will re-open on Thursday, 12/26.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 2 of 4 childbirth preparation class
October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm

This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.

HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!



Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.


Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 2 of 4 childbirth preparation class
November 7th, 14th, 21st & December 5th (Thursdays, skipping Thanksgiving)
5:00pm - 8:00pm

This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.

HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!


Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.

Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.

CPR Certification Class - BLS

This CPR Certification Class, through the American Heart Association, is recommended for BLS Healthcare providers. This course teaches participants how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and give high-quality chest compressions, deliver ventilations, and learn how to use an AED.

Participants will receive a course manual and wallet card of the certification. Certification is good for two years.

Classes will be held at Acorn Community Birth Center, taught by one of our very own Midwife Apprentices, Zha-nee Johnson!

To register for the class, email: zhaneej@gmail.com, payment is due at registration.
CPR/BLS $85.00
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 4 of 4 childbirth preparation class
October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (Thursdays)
5:30pm - 8:30pm

This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.

HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!



Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.


Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.

So You Want To Be A Midwife?

Ever wonder what it takes to be an out-of-hospital midwife for your community?
This free educational gathering is meant to answer all your questions about pathways to midwifery in the United States, and how to become a Licensed Midwife in California. Hosted by Cristi Lewis LM, CPM, Director and Senior Midwife of Acorn Birth Center.
Come join us for an evening of gathering information, telling stories, sharing good food, and connecting with fellow "birth junkies" in your community! Please RSVP by clicking here: forms.gle/aJXNv53nUATjJacJ7
Childbirth Education - HypnoBirthing Series
Part 3 of 4 childbirth preparation class
August 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (Thursdays)
5:00pm - 8:00pm

This is a NEW 4-part series being taught by certified HypnoBirthing educator, Rena Chandler, and hosted at Acorn Community Birth and Wellness Center! This class series is ideal for birthing mothers and birthing partner/ fathers.

HypnoBirthing is an established, well designed program for mothers and families looking for a gentle and calm birthing experience. Each class teaches the mother and her birthing companion the art and joy of experiencing childbirth in a rewarding and comfortable manner. For more information on HypnoBirthing, visit www.renachandler.com!


Cost: $400, per couple, for ALL 4 classes (sliding scale available)
This fee includes the HypnoBirthing book, affirmation download, handouts, spiral, etc.


Rena's Bio: I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator and have been teaching for over 7 years and have been DONA trained to be a postpartum doula. I have three boys 3,6 and 9. I have had a passion for birth since I was a kid and when I got pregnant with my first child I signed up for HypnoBirthing and it helped me have the birth I knew I was capable of and the rest is herstory. I'm an in-person teacher and never got into a zoom class to teach (I also had my third baby in April 2020). I love teaching families in person. Parents can call me, email or go on my website, www.renachandler.com , for any questions they might have.

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Acorn Birth Center Entrance to Acorn Birthing Center

Entrance to Acorn Birthing Center

Meet the Midwives

Acorn Birth Center Yosselin Joaquin

Yosselin Joaquin, Billing Manager

Hi, my name is Yosselin. I am blessed to be a wife and a mother of both a daughter and a son. First, I would like to thank God for finding an opportunity at Acorn Community Birth & Wellness Center. I believe that as women we have a great privilege that makes us worth more than precious stones; the great gift of being able to give birth.

As a woman of faith I love seeing the miracle of how everything from the mother’s womb is wonderfully made by God.

I am a caring, empathetic and dedicated person. I take my job as the word says, “In all the work you are doing, do it heartily as if unto the Lord.” I see my job as a way of helping others with the talents that God has given me. I am happy to serve all the moms in this center.
Acorn Birth Center Sally Wright

Sally Wright, Birth Assistant

Hi, I’m Sally. My journey into birth-work began with the pregnancy of my first child as I was encouraged by a family member to become educated about childbirth and routine hospital practices. Three hospital births and three homebirths later, I was blown away by how much better I was cared for by my midwives in contrast to the OB model of care. I desire to give all moms the same care and education that my midwives gave to me. I strive to help mothers make informed decisions about their own births and to have confidence in their own bodies and the pregnancy and childbirth process. I encourage each family to make evidence-based decisions for themselves so that they can feel the strength that comes from autonomy and accountability. I believe that caring for and educating a mother doesn’t just help her have an empowering birth experience, but affects the way she will mother her child, and therefore can change the world, one mother and baby at a time. I feel called to help families approach childbirth as a positive, fun, exciting and happy experience.

I have been assisting a local midwife in her homebirth practice for three years and I’m grateful for the privilege I have to continue learning with the knowledgeable, fun and committed women at Acorn.

I have been married to Stephen for 29 years and we have six children. We find purpose and peace in our faith and our family. I enjoy exercise, journaling, nourishing food, and striving to live an abundant life.

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Acorn Birth Center Front Desk at Acorn Birthing Center

Front Desk at Acorn Birthing Center

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