New Life Midwifery

Chemin and her team were such answers to prayer for us! We are Christians and in our interview process of LOTS of midwives and doctors, we found it super hard to find a Christian midwife and one we felt like was «the one». Then we met Chemin. She was and is AMAZING!!!
For a little background, I am one who has a ton of questions, does a lot of research before I make big decisions, and both my family and my husband’s families are full of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. Needless to say they were VERY wary about us wanting to do a home birth and had tons of «what ifs», all of which I wrote down and brought to Chemin. Chemin answered them all with warm professionalism, experience, and with a vibrant relationship and faith in God.
Every step along the way was such a pleasant experience. Even though we live an hour away from Chemin, she was so worth the drive for our prenatal appointments, and she even came to us for a few!
Our home birth was such a God filled experience. He answered our prayers and was with us every step of the way. I went into labor in the middle of the night and Chemin was right there for us first on the phone & then soon right by my side. She and her team were such a sweet calming presence and I just relaxed (as much as you can while giving birth) and listened to them as they came along side me supporting me, coaching me, and just being there for me and my husband who was such an awesome teammate and coach. We took the Bradley method class and we wanted our birth to be a very special and intimate experience with my husband helping to coach me and all of that they honored and supported. They also were there for him giving him suggestions and support. It was all as peaceful as possible for giving birth… I even got to sleep in my own bed in-​between contractions with them slipping in quietly when needed to check on the baby’s heart rate.
During the pushing stage, they did not put pressure on me to push. Instead they let me go at my own pace and coached me how to push. It was all so calm and reassuring. I felt I could trust them and relax. Praise God! When our 9lb 12oz. baby did not come after 2.5hours of pushing because her shoulders were stuck, Chemin put her hands in and adeptly freed them as well as put counter pressure on the head and massaged my perineum with oils. She also helped my husband and I get into different positions to help labor.
I praise God our baby was born healthy, I did not tear even with that big of a baby, our baby latched on great to nurse, and there were no complications! To God be the Glory! We are so thankful for Chemin and her team who were His hands and feet in service to us. She told us they prayed for us the whole drive to our house! I am so thankful for her selfless kindness and service. After the birth, 2 of them helped me to the shower while the other changed the bed sheets and cleaned everything up so beautifully you would never know a birth had just taken place there! When I got out of the shower a fresh bed full of cozy clean sheets awaited me to crawl in. It was such a wonderful feeling to be at home and in my own bed with my baby in my arms.
I miss seeing Chemin and her team now that we are done with all of our pregnancy and postpartum visits. She is a wonderful friend and feels like family. After the birth I was sad when they had to leave and the same thing happened at our last postpartum checkup… it was hard to say goodbye. But it is not really goodbye because Lord willing, we will have more babies and births. And the next time we get pregnant, we know who to call right away! Love you Chemin and team!

Chemin came to me as a blessing!
I am a mother of now 4 boys & a birth & pregnancy doula also now a student in midwifery school.
I was in search of an affordable midwife of Mexican background & she was recommended to me. Since our first visit I loved her attitude, knowledge & confidence shed had about birthing. She had so much confidence & passion to help us out in our first home birth. She respected my spirituality & truly made us feel secure.
Her hands on knowledge & skills are amazing!
We are beyond blessed in our 4^th sons home birth which was on Aug 31^st 2015.
Our birth was much more than what We expected it to be, all thanks to my entire birth team, hubby, family, & most importantly our beautiful licensed midwife Chemin.
Thank you!

I really really really like Chemin and New Life Midwifery.
I’m a first time father and I can’t say this enough.
Sometimes I wondered to myself, «Is this how she treats ALL her clients?». I would ask this because I often considered that we MUST be getting some type of special treatment.
Seriously, I feel that Chemin is one of the most thoughtful and amazing midwives in existence. Yet, she is also still so down to earth. In other words, she is not so «woo woo». She knows her stuff, is highly intelligent, and likes to surround herself with the best in the field of midwifery and doctors alike.
She has helped me and my wife bring our little girl into this world.
Thank you, Chemin.

Chemin was one of many midwives recommended to me. I had interviewed several midwives but felt it was very important to have a connection with the person that would support me in delivering my baby. I connected with Chemin instantly the first time we met. She genuinely cared about my baby and myself. I had weekly appointments with her that covered everything from my diet, to my baby’s health, and to my spiritual and emotional being. I had originally asked her to be my doula and I was going to give birth at Kaiser Baldwin Park. However, at the last minute, I ended up having the baby at home because my delivery was very quick.
My husband and I are so grateful for the work Chemin put in that day. The woman KNOWS what she is doing. She supported my husband and me throughout the whole experience. She checked baby’s heart rate and mine constantly. She was with me from the moment I entered labor until the very end when she knew my baby was perfectly healthy after birth. I loved the home birth experience so much that I plan on hiring Chemin again for my next home births!

When my husband and I decided on birthing at a birthing center we did not have much outside support. From my very first visit Chemin made me feel comfortable and in safe hands. It was not only comfortable but extremely professional.
Once in labor, the communication not only once arriving but also on the phone before arrival was amazing. There was never a moment that I felt alone or pressured like i had previously felt in hospital situations. I had the freedom and space to move the way that my body needed.
In moments that I felt incapable, Chemin reminded me that my body was created and engineered for birth. She sighted bible verses that reminded me that God was with me. She prayed with me. She even helped my husband learn how to be the best aid he could be. I liked that she involved him.
This experience was the most beautiful one that I have ever had. It was more than a care that I had payed for. It was an age old support system that I had the honor of experiencing.
–Janine Harris

Chemin is amazing! I have always been so scared about giving birth and I knew I needed someone with a lot of knowledge to be by my side through the process (laboring at home and then coaching us at the hospital) to make my husband and I feel calm & comfortable. She met with us so many times in the weeks and months leading up to the birth that we felt totally ready once labor began. She answered all of our questions and taught us so many things along the way about what to expect and be ready for that we felt prepared and knowledgeable ourselves going into it.
We were able to meet Chemin in a comfortable atmosphere and she always kept a close eye on myself and the progress of our baby every time we saw her. Her expertise, knowledge, encouragement and support gave us so much peace & confidence. Having a Christian midwife was important to us and it was a blessing having her there praying for us & sharing scripture as I labored.
Chemin went above and beyond! With my water breaking at 12:20 am she was by my side within an hour monitoring the baby and I the whole time as I labored at home. The birth ended with a C-​section 30 hours later and Chemin was with us every step of the way. Her encouragement, calm demeanor and help along the way was vital to us.
It was such a blessing having her by our side as we welcomed our precious baby boy into the world!
But…It didn’t stop there as she came and met with us a few other times after the birth at our home to check on the health of the baby as well as myself! She truly is a blessing and a huge asset to have as you go into labor. I hope to have her join us in any future births as well! We LOVE Chemin not only as a midwife but now a friend as well!

I always wanted more children and at the age of 42, my husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find out I was expecting. There was a 12 year gap from when I had my last child and I had so many fears running through my mind; would the baby be okay, will I be okay carrying a baby after such a long gap. We knew we wanted to have the baby in a hospital but this time around, I wanted to feel empowered, I wanted to know my options, I wanted to have a different experience from my last two births. I called on Chemin to help me from everything from nutritional guidance, exercise, and birth guidance. I went into labour at 2:00 am and called Chemin. She was at my side within minutes and I labored at home with her guiding and encouraging. She accompanied us at the hospital and was by our side throughout the delivery. I recommend her wholeheartedly.