We had the most wonderful birthing experience with Best Start! Little Max decided he wanted to hang out inside Mommy longer than we expected, so at 42 weeks we decided to break my water. In the weeks leading up to the birth, we were treated with the utmost respect and care by all of the staff at Best Start. The midwives urged us to relax and gave numerous natural remedies to help jumpstart the birthing process.

After my water was broken- we started labor 10 hours later. We labored for 12 hours under the watchful eye of Roberta and two birth assistants. We were allowed to wander around, play our relaxation CD on repeat and do what we needed to remain comfortable.

The staff that attended our birth was very gentle, encouraging, supportive, and caring. Maximus was born at 8:15 am- the perfect ending to the perfect birthing experience. I wouldn’t have done it any other way!!!

Ryan, Helen, and Max

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My birth experience started on a Friday night, we had friends over so I didn't feel any contractions, our friends left at about 1am and at 2:15am my water broke I called the birth center and Roberta asked questions about my water breaking and my contractions. I told her they weren't that painful and about 10 minutes apart lasting for only a few seconds, then about 4:45am the contractions became more intense, I called Roberta again and she said to come on in to the birth center. At 5:15am when my husband and I got to the birth center I was dilated to 3 centimeters and Roberta asked if I wanted to go into a room and get comfortable. I said no and remained in the waiting room until 6am when other nurses arrived to help Roberta since it was a busy night. I then went into the back room and got into the tub and at 7:35am my daughter was starting to crown and at 7:41am she was born 6lbs 9oz and 17in. My experience at the birth center was calm and relaxing since I didn't have to worry about different people coming in to check on me. While in labor, it was just my husband, Kristina, and Roberta. After my daughter was born I was relieved to know that she would not leave my presence at all since we were both healthy. I will definitely return to Best Start Birth Center in the future if I am still in San Diego and will refer all my friends here in San Diego to Best Start. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Best Start! I will be bringing my daughter, (born January 5 2008) to Best Start so that everybody can see her as she grows!
Thank you to Best Start and Staff for making my daughter’s birth comfortable and warm feeling. My entire pregnancy I felt comfortable knowing that I was in good hands and well taken care of. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Knowing that every month I would go to my appointment to such friendly and caring people who feel more like family was so comforting. I will always be grateful for taking such great care of us and will always recommend Best Start to friends and family. I would do it all over again if I had to and if I have another child will choose Best Start before I would a hospital. Thank you for all your loving care, Roberta, Kel, Yessenia, Dulce, Matea, and Kristina.
Sincerely, Aaron, Lorri, and Aniya