In Tandem Midwifery

Taylor and Christine have ruined me for any other (health) care provider. I have never felt more safe and well taken care of in any other medical setting (I ended up having a troubled pregnancy and early delivery –27 weeks– and they were by my side the whole time.) My husband and I met up with them when I was 7 weeks pregnant and knew within minutes of our meeting that we wanted them to help through our pregnancy and delivery. Taylor and Christine are strong, smart, energetic, compassionate, powerful women. Its clear they know what they’re doing, love what they’re doing, are very capable and extremely well connected when things fall out of their scope. I began having issues in my pregnancy at week 8. I would page the girls and within minutes I would get a call and within the hour, they’d have a referral of where I would need to be for more emergent care. When I arrived at other hospitals I would be greeted at the entrance by someone who knew my name and what was going on with me. Considering I had no established medical care in Seattle at the time, this was HUGE for me and a testament to Taylor and Christine’s connections and tenacity to get me into appointments within hours of having something come up. Things settled down a bit and I had several routine appointments in the office where I heard babies heart beat and we began to plan our home birth. I always loved our appointments and conversations. I felt very well cared for and supported. I had complications again at week 20, paged the midwives and was in a hospital within an hour based on Taylors advice, and again, at week 27, this time I entered care emergently with Taylor setting me up at Highline and I ended up being transferred to Swedish by ambulance where I delivered three days later. Taylor and Christine were in contact with me the whole time. They were so soothing and supportive and came to visit me while I was on bed rest and were able to talk to the doctors while I was there. I felt like I had the best care from all worlds, but felt so safe with Taylor and Christine. They took the time to really explain things to me, what could happen with the baby and myself when delivering this early and really listened to me and supported me. We had hoped I could be on bed rest for awhile, but when I delivered at week 27, Christine was at the hospital with me, by my side, helping me through it. I am forever grateful for that. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen, if baby would survive… It was a scary day, and having the support of the midwives (and my doula Alise McCallister) to bridge the gap between my dream home birth, and what this was turning into, made all the difference for me. The midwives (and doula) kept me calm and informed. I am eternally grateful that all turned out well for me and the baby for her being born three months early! I had several complications post birth, I had a spinal headache from the epidural (worse than labor and delivery!) and then I had phlebitis on my thigh, which turned out to be a 2 cm blood clot on the junction to my femoral artery. I complained for hours and days to the staff at Swedish that something wasn’t right with my pain level (headache) post birth and that my veins were really painful, and not only did they not listen to me, they didn’t even look at my body! They released me. I continued to page the midwives, and it was Taylor who came to my house several times after the baby was born and looked at my leg and was super concerned, it was Taylor who listened to me about my spinal headache and got me connected with a cranial sacral miracle worker who relieved my pain. It was Taylor who told me not to leave Swedish without forcing them to look at my leg, which ultimately revealed the clot that could have caused major issues if it hadn’t been caught in time. I feel like I owe these midwives so much. Potentially my life. We were in the hospital for months with baby and then had a very hazy transition to home. It was only months later that I realized I never even received a bill from these girls for their hospital services. I had thought at one point that I wouldn’t get a charge since it was only one of them that could make it vs. the two, but then realized that the charges are different when they transition into a hospital. I think they may have just been there to hold my hand and support me, period. I will never forget that, and their post birth visits and milkshakes and love and support for me and my family. So yes, I highly, highly recommend them. They are amazing, experienced women you can trust hands down.

I transferred to Taylor and Christine only 7 weeks before I gave birth to my second daughter. They did an amazing job of making sure that we all got to know each other and that I felt perfectly comfortable with them.
Before coming into their care I was certain about the kind of birth that I wanted and the kind of care that I expected. They really listened to me and heard me in a way that is really rare. There was never a moment where I didn’t feel support, heard, safe and completely comfortable with them. They didn’t just help me through physical challenges of pregnancy and birth, but the emotional challenges as well.
Taylor and Christine are such a gift to West Seattle. We are so lucky to have had them as part of our birth!

We used In Tandem Midwifery for the home birth of my son last November. They took me into the practice more than half way through my pregnancy from an OB practice. They guided my family through all the decision making that goes along with making the choice to give birth at home, and were incredibly supportive of our beliefs, family and choices. They even worked with us on a payment plan when our insurance denied our coverage for home birth.
They were also very knowledgeable and unscathed by my particularly difficult labor with complications. They took it in stride, and handled all the «issues» without missing a beat. My son was born healthy and perfect and I would 1000% work with them again in a heartbeat.
I found their post-​partum support to be fantastic, as well. The community of Moms under (or previously under) their care to be super supportive and willing to go above and beyond to help out new and «veteran’ moms with anything they might need!

Switched to Taylor and Christine in my 3^rd trimester with baby #3, so I haven’t seen them for the length of time that others have, but I love them all the same. Upon meeting them, I immediately felt at ease. I LOVED that my kids were able to attend appointments with me and were welcomed to participate in the appointment. They loved going. And it took so much stress off me to not have to find a sitter every two weeks and then every week at the end. There was one time I didn’t bring my girls and Christine was totally bummed to not see them. You don’t get that anywhere else.
Sadly, they didn’t end up catching my baby because he decided to go breech on us at the end, so I had to transfer to an OB for delivery at a hospital. We ended up hiring them to come be labor/​delivery support at the hospital and are SO glad we did. And then I returned to them for postpartum care. They advocated for us, answered my questions, called me and talked me through anxiety and meltdowns over having a breech delivery and were with us every step despite not actually delivering our baby. Can’t imagine seeing anyone else if we have a number four!

Our experience with Taylor & Christine was nothing short of amazing. We were very certain that we wanted to have midwifery care for our pregnancy. They were the only midwifery consultation we did because after just one meeting we knew we wanted our care to be with them!
Throughout the pregnancy we thoroughly enjoyed going to our appointments in their office, which felt more like a visit with friends than a medical visit. Their office is very warm and welcoming. The passion that Taylor & Christine have for families in their care and for childbirth is so evident. They advocate strongly for natural childbirth but also uphold and recognize when additional medical intervention is needed for the safety of mom and baby. We are 100% confident in their abilities as midwives.
During the birth of our first baby, Taylor & Christine were perfect. They encouraged me and uplifted me as I labored to bring baby into the world. Everything they said to me was exactly what I needed to hear. The environment that they created in our home was one of peace and strength. One small road bump presented as baby was being born, but it was handled swiftly and expertly without causing me to panic unnecessarily.
We LOVE Taylor & Christine and will ABSOLUTELY be returning to their care for future babies! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for midwifery care. I cannot say enough good things.

I’ve known for over a decade that I wanted midwifery care during pregnancy and childbirth. Upon finding out I was pregnant, I immediately began researching midwives who I thought my husband and myself would connect with. We met Taylor and Christine when we were just 6 weeks pregnant and at that meeting I knew we found our midwives!
All through pregnancy both midwives provided us with excellent, well-​researched information. They provided us with all options for prenatal screening and testing. I am a medical practitioner myself and found it reassuring to have all information presented to me in an orderly, calm manner. I felt so reassured and confident that I was making the right choices for the health of my baby thanks to the midwives!
Once I went into labor, things took an unexpected turn. I had planned on going to a birth center but I progressed much more quickly than anticipated. The midwives handled this, in what seemed to me, absolutely seamlessly. We made the decision to stay home rather than run the risk of baby being delivered on the side of the road! There was no worry or concern placed on us that we didn’t have a complete home birth kit, they carry one with them for situations such as ours!
I loved having the in-​home postpartum visits and felt so supported during that vulnerable time. I’m not certain I could have handled being a new parent without their check-​ins and recommendations.
It seems to be a rare occasion where a woman feels that her childbirth experience turns out better than she ever expected. Thanks to Taylor and Christine I birthed my daughter in a supported, loving, intelligent manner. There is no question in my mind that T&C will be our first choice for providers the next time around!

I met Taylor and Christine for a consultation during my 2^nd trimester after a stressful move from Arkansas (our temp home of 4 years) to Seattle. I was anxious to find good care that would be close by to my new home that would make traveling with a toddler not too overwhelming.
Thankfully, Taylor and Christine are a wonderful fit for is! My family is so grateful to have such wonderful ladies ease our anxieties, being great at keeping absent minded pregnant women (me) organized with all the paperwork, always keeping us informed of our choices, extending their care in helping me get ideas of how to transition my daughter to becoming a big sister, and of course, being the calming experts during the birth of my son.
Having this level of care goes such a long way for a family dealing with a lot of changes.
Even after birth, I feel incredible support from them — they are very thorough and will go the extra mile (s) to make sure that your newborn is thriving. As a mother, seeing someone care so much about your baby’s well being is so important!
Many thanks to such a great start for is in our new home state!

Believing firmly in the capability of my body and childbirth being one of the things it was designed to do made me look for a local midwife once I was pregnant.
I found one in West Seattle and was happy there at first, but when lab results showed indication of a condition I did not want to treat «traditionally» I felt unsupported in my choice.
It’s a special relationship between midwives and mothers to be. On the one hand I was looking for advice and experience, on the other I wanted to be supported in how I wanted to do things. I came to Taylor and Christine at 20 weeks, and I loved how they explained several options at any crossroad. I almost always knew what their recommendation was (and mostly agreed), but knew that they would support mine (obviously withing a frame of responsibility).
Taylor and Christine are both extraordinary professionals and people. Together they make a team that makes you feel like you can get through anything. Well, you’ll still have to have the baby yourself — but other than that.
Now, our sweet daughter is lying in her bed next to me. She was born at home just as I had hoped, and is thriving. The ITM community and Taylor and Christine continue to be part of what I look towards when I have any questions about her or I just want to share and listen. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

I was new to Seattle and newly pregnant when I decided to set up a consultation visit at In Tandem Midwifery, immediately my husband I felt at ease and knew we needed to look no further. My prenatal visits at In Tandem Midwifery quickly became a favorite part of my pregnancy experience. Taylor and Christine offer a caring and informative approach to prenatal care, educating us with all our options and allowing us to make our own decisions regarding our care. In the end, I never felt judged in the decisions we made in pregnancy and during labor. They always acted with professionalism, are very knowledgable, and I know they truly cared about us, our baby, and our entire prenatal and post-​partum experience. I can’t say enough good about the midwives at In Tandem, and can not imagine having had anyone else by my side during my home birth. They continue to be an important part of our lives, and I look forward to working with them both during my next pregnancy.

I can not even begin to express how amazing Taylor and Christine are at In Tandem midwifery. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. I am a first time mom who sought prenatal care from In Tandem. Initially I liked the idea of a birth center birth, but after our second visit with Taylor and Christine both my husband and I decided we’d like to pursue a home birth. This was hands down the best decision I’ve ever made in my entire life and I have In Tandem to thank. Both Taylor and Christine are confident, intelligent, sympathetic, caring, kind, honest, and funny. I never for one moment doubted my ability to birth my child at home because of the confidence Taylor and Christine instilled in me.
In addition to the fact that they are both just genuinely lovely people, they are extremely non judgmental. They are great at giving you the facts and stepping back to allow you to make an informed decision. Whatever decision is right for your family, Taylor and Christine will support.
During my pregnancy I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, which was devastating to me. Christine offered to attend an GD class with me on her day off to support me because she knew I was having trouble accepting this diagnosis. I have never had a health care provider offer to do that or anything remotely close to that. At another point during my pregnancy I had to be monitored at the hospital for several hours and both Christine and Taylor came to the hospital with my husband and I and stayed with us well into the night.
Last but certainly not least, I had an amazing and beautiful birth experience (at home) thanks to these stellar women. I would not change one single thing about my pregnancy or my child’s birth. I highly recommend In Tandem and will be seeking their care again should my husband and I decide to bring another child into this world.

It’s difficult to put into words how I feel about Taylor and Christine. There’s a special bond between you and those that are at your birth, and we couldn’t have dreamed of a better team than these two. Taylor’s firm yet loving spirit is exactly what I needed during my very long and tumultuous birth experience. Christine sweet and tender encouragement is unmatched and what got us through so much. What’s even more amazing is the support that goes beyond just the birth. Whatever I needed, they were there to support, before, during and well after.
You guys are absolutely incredible and I’m so very thankful for you guys. Much love, –ash

I am so happy to have had In Tandem Midwifery with me through my second pregnancy. Christine and Taylor provided me with extensive, detailed answers to the litany of questions I brought to each appointment. After a gestational diabetes diagnosis required that I transfer to a hospital, Christine and Taylor were empathetic, and gentle with me while being pragmatic about my care and committed above all to a safe, healthy birth for me and baby. I never felt abandoned or unsupported during the late-​pregnancy transfer, and I was still able to get answers to my questions about what would happen in the transfer process. After our hospital birth, I returned to their care and they immediately caught my son’s tongue tie which had been missed by the hospital doctors, nurses, pediatricians and lactation consultant. My whole family was treated like an integral part of the prenatal experience, including my toddler who still asks to visit the midwives so he can play with trains. They are committed to building community to support families through their transitions, and they have fostered a wonderful group of «ITM» mamas, babies and partners who continue to plan meet-​ups, share tips and support each other while we all figure out what on earth family looks like. I feel very lucky to have Christine and Taylor in my family’s lives!

We knew from our first meeting with Taylor and Christine that they were the right people to guide us through the transition to parenthood and help bring our little guy into the world. Now, just three weeks before his estimated date of arrival, we couldn’t be more certain that this was the right choice. Christine and Taylor are not only lovely people who we’ve really enjoyed getting to know; they also have the knowledge and experience that makes us confident about welcoming our first little one into the world at home. We can’t imagine anyone we’d rather have along with us on this incredible journey.

Thank you so much to Christine and Taylor for helping to bring our daughter into the world. They were everything we could have hoped for; supportive, trustworthy, caring, responsive, funny, and knowledgeable! Their care during pregnancy was wonderful, but we really could not have made it without their support and wisdom during those early weeks after she was born! We love them!!!

Words cannot describe the amazing team of In Tandem Midwifery. Taylor Hamil and Christine Tindal are not only professional and full of wisdom and experience, they are grounding, supportive, and I felt really heard after each midwifery visit.
During my labor they were AMAZING. I had a very challenging birth and In Tandem Midwifery kept my spirits up, stayed with me when I had to be transferred to the hospital, and followed up and helped me with everything from breastfeeding to sleeping to nutrition after I had my son. Simply put, they are family.