Midwife Mishell Whitacre: Mamacita: Birth & Lactation 9700 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

"I delivered my first baby in January with Michell and Lisa and it was the most amazing experience! Both my husband and I felt as prepared as we possibly could be leading up to birth because of their expertise and the resources they gave. My contractions began days before labor was officially under way and Michell was available for me to reach out to ask questions the whole time. When contractions became close together, I was skeptical that labor was progressing but she knew that baby was on her way out. We are so thankful that they were apart of our birth experience and pregnancy journey and look forward to relying on them for future pregnancies!"

"We can't say enough good things about Mishell and Lisa. When we met with them there was such a resonance and care, we knew they were the right people to bring our baby into the world. They supported us every step of the way, provided lots of choice, education, and made us feel safe and empowered throughout the birth journey. They were available with questions, resources, and support. We had an amazing home birth and felt completely held, loved, safe, and honored. We are so grateful to have found Mishell and Lisa and couldn't have imagined a better team to bring our baby into this world and to support us in becoming parents. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!"

"I've had the privilege of delivering two babies under Mishell's care. She and her assistant Lisa made my prenatal, postnatal, and birth experience smooth and truly wonderful. From praying with me, fitting in weekend prenatal check-ups, and even accompanying me for an unexpected post-dates ultrasound in the hospital, Mishell has gone out of her way to take the best care of my family. The warmth and love she has for her clients is tangible."

"Mishell has helped us through the pregnancies, births and post-partum periods for both of our children and we would highly recommend her services! She has a wealth of knowledge to draw on from her years working in this field, and is always ready with an answer to any of my questions. I felt that we were in good hands for the several medical and dietary issues that came up with each pregnancy, and my husband was noticeably relieved at the level of personalized and compassionate care we were receiving after some unfortunate experiences with other providers. Mishell and her team create a professional but warm space and are there to encourage each woman and family through this amazing but challenging time."

"After the delivery of my first baby in a hospital using the stereotypical OB route... I knew I needed something more from my provider. Mishell was just that and so much more. Immediately when talking with her I knew she would have my best interest in helping me achieve the pregnancy, labor and delivery and the postpartum that I desired. I have gone on to have 2 wonderful home births with Mishell as my midwife. My prenatal care was always so enjoyable knowing I didn't have to fight for my wishes. Mishell took the time needed to build a relationship with me, and was very thorough in making sure the baby and I were healthy and cared for. I fully trust Mishell's many years of experience and expertise in midwifery, and felt safe with her guidance in decision making when needed. And so importantly she prayed with me in times I was discouraged and encouraged me with Jesus' sovereignty over my life. Such a gift."