"We view childbirth as a natural process."

Childbirth Dr. Rebecca H. Porrino, received her obstetrics training from midwives, naturopathic doctors and Nurse Midwives. In addition to many hours in the classroom, she trained intensively in an integrative natural childbirth practice for 3 years in Portland OR. She currently holds a Certificate in Obstetrics from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Currently, the State of California limits the practice of Home birth for Naturopathic Doctors.

We expect this to change as our state organization continues to lobby for full practice rights for NDs. In the meantime, full maternity services are available for expecting mothers—including prenatal monthly visits, all necessary labwork/ultrasounds, labor support, and post-partum care/infant care.

Our Philosophy and Practice We view childbirth as a natural process. Our goal is to help prepare you both mental/emotionally and physically for your ideal birth. Worldwide, midwives have collected statistics confirming the safety of home births. Evidence shows that there are less infections, post-partum hemorrhages and neonatal death with planned home births compared to hospital births. We believe that fewer unnecessary interventions during the birth process foster a healthier labor and childbirth.

In our practice, we use natural therapies such as relaxation techniques, nutritional counseling, herbs and homeopathy to facilitate a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. Our clients receive individualized dietary plans for morning sickness, anemia, and prevention of PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension) and gestational diabetes.

Journals that have information on home birth include:
Midwifery Today and Mothering.