At Your Circle Midwifery, we are dedicated to providing holistic midwifery care that respects your choices and supports your unique journey. Founded by Paula Tipton-Healy, a midwife with over 49 years of experience, our practice empowers families to embrace pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence and love.
We’re here to guide,
educate and uplift
— ensuring you feel
seen, heard & supported
every step of the way.
• Empowerment: Your choices are respected and honored.
• Informed Decisions: Evidence-based care, with options you can trust.
• Holistic Support: Caring for your body, mind, and spirit.
• Inclusivity: Welcoming all families, backgrounds, and identities.
Your journey is yours.
We’re here to support it.
Empowering care for home births, water births, VBACs, and birthing choices.
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Learn MoreAt Your Circle Midwifery, we are a team of passionate midwives and birth professionals dedicated to supporting your unique journey. With years of experience, a commitment to evidence-based care, and a deep respect for your choices, we are here to guide you through every stage — from pregnancy to birth and beyond.
Arianna Escobar
LM, CPM
Arianna’s journey into midwifery began with the home birth of her first child. Originally from Venezuela, she blends her cultural heritage with her midwifery skills to provide nurturing, inclusive care. Arianna is also the creator of Amäy Postpartum Rituals, offering traditional postpartum ceremonies to honor and heal new mothers.
Brianna Adams
LM, CPM
With a background in psychology and a passion for community health, Brianna brings a holistic and compassionate approach to midwifery care. Her experience as a doula and community health worker enriches her ability to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Olivia Knowles
LM, CPM
Olivia is dedicated to providing respectful and inclusive care. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry, she combines scientific knowledge with a deep respect for the emotional and spiritual aspects of birth. Olivia is passionate about supporting queer, trans, and teenage parents.
Paula Tipton-Healy
LM, Homeopath
With over 45 years of experience and more than 3,000 home births, Paula brings unparalleled knowledge to midwifery. Licensed by the Medical Board of California, she holds a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and a Certificate in Homeopathy. Paula has spent years training midwives and speaking on pregnancy, birth, and health. She is a proud mother of four daughters and grandmother to Ronin, all born at home.
Abigail Lindstrom
Student Midwife
Abby has been studying midwifery since 2021, but her first encounter with midwives was when her mother chose to have a home birth and she was delivered at home in Alpine, CA. In her 20’s she spent a number of years traveling and doing international development work
Rachel B.2024-09-21 5 stars isn't enough, they need 10 gold stars! I can't begin to describe the amazing experience I've had using Paula's Midwifery! it was a godsend and the perfect pairing for our family. Both Arianna and Olivia made me feel so comfortable in the appointments and in labor and delivery. They did EVERYTHING I asked them to and respected my wishes when there was something I didn't want to do. They take labs amazingly well, you can barely feel it, the are so respectful of your body and gentle with it, they ally are the best! worth every penny AND MORE! Will be using their services again and for every baby my husband and I decide to bring into the world! We love them so much and consider them family now! If you decide to go with them for your midwives, I promise you will NOT be disappointed! Tanya J.2024-09-21 I had the pleasure of having my homebirth and receiving prenatal care with Arianna and Olivia throughout my pregnancy (second baby, first was OB/GYN care and hospital birth). An experience I will forever be grateful for. The care received by these ladies is tenfold what I experienced from my first birth, as they not only became true friends throughout this journey, but are women who are just so intelligent and expertly trained in the field of birth and made me feel so safe and comfortable during mine. The vibes are truly immaculate with this group of ladies! A friend of mine asked if I ever felt worried during it and I can honestly say I felt like I was in the safest environment with professionals who know exactly what to do in any scenario and how not to take drastic interventions for more mild circumstances, unlike the hospital. The midwifery model is just the best in my opinion, and I love how it is family focused and geared toward a more physiological birth rather than medicalized birth. I brought my toddler son to a lot of the prenatal care and Arianna would read him books while Olivia would check on me and baby :) during the birth they gave me the perfect amount of encouragement as well as letting me follow whatever my body was doing, that was something I didn't know id want and love going into it but it was a highlight of their quality of care for sure. i just truly can't thank these ladies enough for the most beautiful prenatal care and birth experience I could have asked for! Love you ladies so much! Jane M.2024-05-17 I have a million reasons to recommend Paula, Arianna, and Olivia. They went above and beyond anything I imagined. A as first time mom, they believed in me, answered every single question I had, and gave me confidence in the entire process. I ended up having a bumpy start to my daughter's life, but Arianna and Olivia were there through every step. Olivia stayed for countless hours of the birth. Arianna organized milk donors for me when we ended up in NICU. She answered my calls and messages around the clock, as she knew I was a frazzled new mama. They cared for my husband, daughter, and I well through the whole 9+ months. If you are looking for women with strong and calming energy to be present for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, Arianna and Olivia are it. They are gifted in what they do, and I trust them immensely with my well-being and my baby's. Chelsey V.2024-02-08 VBAC success because of Paula and Ariana! I will always be grateful for them! I came to Paula's group for my second pregnancy after having a C-section. I had planned on having a home birth with my first but never went into labor at 42wks and ended up with a C-section . With my second pregnancy, I wanted a home birth so bad but was nervous it would end the same way. While meeting with Paula for the first time, she welcomed me with so much love, respect and confidence that things were going to go differently. And they did-I truly believe because of her experience, homeopathy and bedside manner. Prenatal care with each of the midwives was great. Everyone has their own strengths and they seem to fit well with one another-care never felt disjointed. They did a good job educating about what my treatment options were in an unbiased, supportive manner. One pleasant surprise during my care was homeopathy. Paula had homeopathic recommendations for many of the pregnancy discomforts and I feel like they really helped. One of my favorites was her "happy birthday" tincture and "after birth"tincture. The happy birthday tincture really prepped my body for labor-my first labor was 30hrs. My second labor was less than 2hrs...need I say anymore?! The afterbirth helped me a lot with after pains and mood. Arianna and Paula were the 2 midwives on during my birth. My labor was fast and furious but they made it just in time. They stayed calm and set up efficiently. While pushing, Paula identified that my baby had shoulder dystocia within seconds. They got me out of the tub quickly without creating worry, repositioned my pelvis and my baby was out within a push. They empowered and encouraged me during my whole labor, and cared for me so well afterwards. Paula kissed my forehead while feeding me a meal in my bed while I fed my baby for the first time-both midwives love their work! The combo of my home birth and having an amazing team made my postpartum experience a breeze. I felt like myself within a few days and had little to no pain. I had some breast feeding hiccups and Paula called me on her day off to make sure I was doing ok. I felt well supported throughout! I'd highly recommend a home birth and to do it with Paula's team of midwives! Jessica M.2023-11-05 If you've been considering midwifery care, I would one million percent recommend these amazing and beautiful ladies!!! I had my second child at home with these amazing women and I can tell you that not only are they experienced and empathetic, they really love and care for each and every mother and child in their practice. Every prenatal appointment was thorough and never rushed. They respected every decision I made and were always there when I had a question or needed help with anything. They provided me with options and referrals for things I needed during my pregnancy. I genuinely don't think there are enough words to describe the amount of gratitude and respect I have for these wonderful women. If, and that is a major if, I ever decided to have another child, I would go back to Paula's Midwifery and I will never stop recommending them to anyone seeking midwifery care. Jessie T.2023-05-30 Such a great group of ladies. I knew I wanted a home birth for a long time, and was so happy when my husband (reluctantly) got on board when we got pregnant. I loved how much experience Paula had and got along great with the entire team. I am so glad I chose them and I looked forward to all of my pre and post natal visits. Even though my birth wasn't the magickal smooth water birth I had envisioned, I felt safe, supported, and in very competent hands. I had to have a couple of interventions, and I knew that the midwives wouldn't have suggested them unless they thought they were absolutely necessary, so I felt very open to them, whereas in a hospital I may have been more skeptical. It's nice knowing your birth team has you and your baby's best in mind and knowing you won't have to fight them in those surreal moments. I felt very respected and never pushed to do anything. Everything was a suggestion and I felt no pressure, only urgency when it was truly necessary. I thought after the birth, since it got a little scary for a minute, that my husband would be saying "never again" to home birth, but he has turned out to be an advocate for home birth telling everyone that he wouldn't want to do it any other way. Do yourself a favor and hire these ladies as soon as you get pregnant! Jade S.2023-03-20 From the moment I met Paula she always made me feel at ease in knowing that my body was fully capable of birthing my baby. Any time I would bring a fear to her, she walked me through them and I left feeling deeply encouraged and capable. Paula has a vast knowledge of childbirth & homeopathy from her lifelong experience that is unlike anything you'll easily find. She has a remedy for any ailment and a beautiful motherly encouragement for any fear or concern. Arianna too is such a beautiful presence, calm & authoritative - exactly what you want in your birth. I was always so excited to see all of my birth team every time I had an appointment. After suffering with terrible acid reflux in my first two pregnancies to the point that I could hardly eat any food at all, Paula's Digestive Star supplement completely took away acid reflux for my third pregnancy. It helped so much that I could have lasagna, wine, and chocolate all in the same dinner in my third trimester and not be bothered. It's the number one supplement I recommend to all of my pregnant friends. PS - as with everyone who has a homebirth -- never would I ever choose to do a hospital birth again! My husband was skeptical and is also the most sold. It was the greatest experience of all time. No one could ever understand the chasm of differences until you do it. You'll never go back. I never once felt unsafe or fearful once my labor started. It was the most redemptive experience. Ren P.2021-12-18 Cannot say enough wonderful things about Paula and her team. We had not only amazing prenatal care, but having 6 weeks of personalized postpartum check ins and 24 hr chat support is like nothing you will find with a traditional OB. Our birth experience was everything I could've hoped for and I will forever remember it as probably the most empowering day of my life. My husband was a bit hesitant to have a home birth and Paula and Ariana were able to answer all our questions and put him at ease so we felt confident going into it. Being tucked into your own bed right after giving birth is just the coziest, I can't imagine doing it any other way now. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Shelley S.2021-12-14 You truly cannot choose a better midwife team for your home birth. My husband was a bit skeptical about having a home birth but after our first appt with Paula and her team, he said "Ok. Now I'm in." The level of time and care they took with us at each visit was so reassuring, especially for first time parents. We also love that they can be reached through google chat during the weekday and would always respond in less than 24 hours (usually within a few hours, though, if they're not in a birth). Any question or concern I had could be answered quickly and I wouldn't have to wait days like I did at my other doctor. I am now 4.5 weeks postpartum and they've continued to help me immensely with every curveball this postpartum period has thrown us! They truly make you feel like you're their only client, which is absolutely priceless during such a life changing and vulnerable time. I'm honestly a bit sad my final postpartum visit is coming up because I enjoy seeing them them so much! Now to the birthing day. As a first time mama, we all expected my birth to be at least 8 hours but our kiddo surprised us with a 4 hour labor (only 2 hours of active labor). Paula raced over as fast as humanly possible and discovered that my baby was breech (he had been in the perfect head down position up until his birth day). Paula took all precautions nececssary and called the paramedics but since my baby was coming so fast, she delivered him breech. Her 46 years of experience are unparalleled and I consistently felt calm during the birth because I knew she would get my baby out safely, despite the circumstanaces. Because of her (and Arianna), I was still able to get my dream home birth and deliver a beautiful, healthy baby. I believe that if we had any other team, I would have been transferred and given birth in an ambulance. Words can't describe how grateful I am for Paula, Arianna and Anissa. Hire them already! It'll be the best decision you make!! Teisha H.2021-12-09 My first two births were in Utah with a midwife that I absolutely love and I was very nervous about having a baby with someone new. We honestly considered moving back to Utah for my pregnancy but after several people recommended Paula to me and I talked to her I knew I found the right person for me. Paula is warm and kind. She is knowledgeable and has what I like to call "midwife wisdom" meaning that she is very intuitive. She is incredible and so is her team! My prenatal care was great and I never felt rushed at any appointment. When they came to my home to do a visit, near the end of my pregnancy, they included my older two children and it was so fun for our entire family. When it came to the birth, I can't say enough good things! I didn't have a doula but with the type of care that Paula, Arianna and Anissa gave, I didn't need one! They supported me and my husband through the whole process. I felt so much love during my baby's birth! What I was most blown away by was their postpartum care! They came to my home several times after my baby was born. I had way more postpartum visits with Paula and her team than I did with my other two babies. I can't sing Paula's praises enough! The care that I was given after my birth can't be matched. With all that being said, Paula, Arianna and Anissa are all amazing! If you're looking for someone to take time with you and help you feel loved and supported during such a special time in your family's life, then these are your people!Yelp rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 44 reviews,showing only 5 star reviews
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