Why South Bay Families Choose Cove Midwifery and Women's Health
Choosing who will care for you during pregnancy, birth, and beyond is one of the most personal decisions you will make. At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health in Manhattan Beach, CA , you receive the warmth, time, and continuity of midwife-led care together with the clinical security of Board-Certified OB/GYNs under one roof. It is a different kind of maternity and women’s health experience, built around you rather than around a crowded schedule.
The Best of Both Worlds: Midwifery Care With Physician Backup
Many women feel they must choose between a personal, low-intervention midwifery experience and the reassurance of a physician practice. Our collaborative model removes that trade-off. Your care is led by Certified Nurse-Midwives, including Julie Oates, CNM, who guide you through prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery. Our three Board-Certified OB/GYNs, including founding physician Dr. Jamie Lipeles, are seamlessly integrated into the practice. If your pregnancy ever needs specialized medical or surgical care, your transition is immediate and handled by people you already know. Meet the clinicians behind this model on our Our Team page.
Unhurried Appointments That Respect Your Time
Traditional prenatal visits are often over in minutes. At Cove, prenatal and midwifery appointments typically run 30 to 60 minutes, roughly double the industry average. That time is used for meaningful education, nutrition guidance, birth planning, and honest conversation about how you are feeling physically and emotionally. Because we intentionally limit patient volume, you are never just the next name on the list.
Continuity of Care From Preconception Through the Fourth Trimester
The same small team can care for you before, during, and after pregnancy. Many patients begin with fertility and preconception counseling to optimize their health before conceiving. Throughout pregnancy, we monitor closely for concerns such as morning sickness, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure in pregnancy. After birth, we continue with recovery visits, lactation support, and screening for postpartum depression and anxiety. Continuity builds trust, and trust leads to better communication and more confident decisions.
A Birth Experience That Honors Your Preferences
Our midwives specialize in physiologic, low-intervention birth while fully supporting every patient’s choices, including epidurals and other forms of pain relief. We attend births at a premier South Bay hospital, so you have midwife-led labor support with full hospital resources nearby. We prioritize the golden hour after birth with skin-to-skin contact, early bonding, and delayed cord clamping when appropriate. Our childbirth education classes help you and your partner walk into labor informed and prepared.
Concierge Access and Integrative Wellness
Through the Cove Concierge Membership, patients enjoy priority access to their midwives between visits, curated classes, Cove Circles group visits, and coordination with nutritional consultants and perinatal mental health specialists. Our billing team also offers a complimentary benefit review to see whether your employer-funded plan qualifies for a $0 membership fee. Learn more on our Insurance page.
Women’s Health for Every Stage of Life
Cove is not only for pregnancy. Our CNMs provide well-woman gynecology including annual exams, cervical cancer screening, contraception counseling, STI testing, and care for concerns like irregular periods, PCOS, vaginal and urinary infections, and perimenopause and menopause. Explore everything we treat on our Conditions page.
A Calm, Boutique Setting in Manhattan Beach
Our first-floor suite on Manhattan Beach Blvd was designed to feel like a sanctuary rather than a clinic. It is a convenient choice for families across the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Palos Verdes Estates.
Why Choose Us FAQs
What makes Cove different from a traditional OB/GYN practice?
Cove combines midwife-led care, with longer appointments and continuity with the same small team, alongside three Board-Certified OB/GYNs integrated into the practice. You get personal, low-intervention care with physician expertise immediately available.
Who will I see at my appointments?
Your care is led by our Certified Nurse-Midwives, including Julie Oates, CNM, and our associate midwifery practitioners. Our OB/GYNs consult or step in whenever your care requires physician involvement. Visit Our Team to learn more.
Is Cove a good fit if I want a natural birth?
Yes. Our midwives specialize in physiologic, low-intervention birth with movement, hydrotherapy, and hands-on comfort measures, while also supporting patients who choose an epidural.
What if my pregnancy becomes high-risk?
If your risk level changes, our in-practice OB/GYNs become involved right away, and we coordinate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists when needed. Your midwife can often stay part of your care.
How long are appointments?
Prenatal and midwifery visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes so there is time for thorough care, education, and your questions.
Do I need to be pregnant to become a patient?
No. We provide well-woman gynecology and preconception counseling for women who are not currently pregnant.
How do I get started?
Call (844) 808-COVE or request an appointment. Our team will also help review your insurance benefits before your first visit.
Experience the Cove Difference
Expert, empathetic, and personal care is waiting for you in Manhattan Beach. Call Cove Midwifery and Women's Health at (844) 808-COVE or request your first appointment today.