Tammy Stokes, LM, CPM

When I found out I was having my 4^th child, I knew I wanted to have him naturally. I was denied this possibility with my first 3 kids in a hospital. Immediately, I was impressed with the Birth Your Way center… specifically Tammy! She is warm, sweet, friendly, and very knowledgeable. This pregnancy was difficult for me, but Tammy was there any time I had a question. Her visits are not a normal doctors visit! She sits and learns about you, asks you questions, and after 9 months… becomes a very good friend! Another powerful testimony to Tammy’s skills and ability is that my husband was not happy I chose this method for this pregnancy. He was the biggest skeptic! Delivery day: everything progressed just fine, Tammy and her birth team is there to guide and direct you to have your best experience! When it was time to push, there was a slight scare with the way he was coming out. Tammy, very calm but firm, said to change positions now! He came right out! This moment has been talked about in my family afterwards as extremely scary, but not to me. The relationship I built with Tammy calmed my fears and I knew she knew what she was doing! Needless to say, my husband, the worlds biggest skeptic, is now a HUGE supporter! He loved and was thoroughly impressed every moment of our delivery! I loved my experience here and am sad this is my last baby (only that I don’t get to come back for this experience). I did get to meet Maria for 1 appointment and she was very kind and knowledgeable!
In addition to Tammy and the birth center, I met Brittany. She is a phenomenal masseuse! Her hands knew exactly where to work for all my pregnancy aches and pains. Brittany is located right inside the birth center, so it is nice and convenient!!!
Love Birth Your Way! Love Tammy! Thank you for my little guy!!!

Had an amazing experience at birth your way birth center. I had an amazing water birth and delivered my daughter on 9÷11÷15. Tammy was my midwife. She is so amazing. She eased my worries and made me feel like family. I didn’t feel rushed or uncomfortable. I loved the home feel. I hate hospitals so it was an easy decision for me to decide to go to birth your way. With Tammy you are not just a client or her patient, you become a friend and part of her family. I would recommend Tammy and Birth you way birth center to anyone having a baby and want a comfortable out of hospital birth.

I first found Tammy and the Birth Your Way Birth Center while living in Canada. When I found out we would be moving back to California I immediately started researching midwives because I wanted a natural child birth experience. I knew immediately I had found the right place the moment I spoke to Tammy on the phone. She was so knowledgeable and informative. And you could tell she was truly passionate about her profession. My feelings were further confirmed after visiting the Birth Center. I felt instantly at home. The perfect environment to bring a baby into the world. Tammy spent so much time with us during our prenatal appointments and was always available by phone or text for any questions. She really built a relationship with us and took the time to get to know us as a couple and a family. I went into labor a day before the 42 week mark. At the birth center, I felt like I was in such good hands. Tammy and Jeanine were the best cheerleaders. I felt so safe and felt so much love. They helped me and my husband every step of the way and provided me all the support I needed. I was so appreciative of the care during such an intense time. Because I was 42 weeks and the baby wasn’t progressing down the birth canal, I had to be transferred to the hospital. But Tammy made the transfer process easy and took care of us so we didn’t have any stress. She also assisted us at the hospital which put my mind at ease since she is the one we came to know and trust. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and the whole experience was amazing! Please don’t look further and choose Birth Your Way for your birthing experience. You will be so happy with your choice!

Tammy goes out of her way to make sure you feel comfortable! She has delivered both my babies. She creates a warm, kind and safe atmosphere. It was truly a pleasure to have her as a midwife!

I’m expecting my first child in July of 2014, and I’m so happy I chose Tammy as my midwife with the Birth Your Way Birthing Center. I met her in November of 2013 for an interview, and she sat with me and my husband for 2 hours to answer all our questions! She worked really hard with my Insurence for them to accept the birth center as ‘in network’ so I could have the birth experience I wanted. Every prenatal visit I have, she talks With me, asks questions, answers my questions, gives me information and never pushes an opinion on me or rushes me into making a decision… she genuinely cares for her patients and she shows it! Tammy is always a phone call or text away, even if Its 2am, she’s available! Her partner Maria is great too! Both of the midwives care so much and want you to have the birth you want! I can’t wait for my son to be on his way, because I know he and myself will be taken care of by Tammy and the rest of the staff at the birth center. If your like me and have disliked the OBGYN experiences you have had in the past, and are looking for personal, loving prenatal care, then Tammy and the gang at the Birth Center is the way to go for your next birth experience!