A Sanctuary for Maternal Excellence in the South Bay
Cove Midwifery and Women's Health was founded on a simple yet profound belief: the journey to motherhood should be empowering and deeply personal. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, our practice offers a truly upscale, concierge midwifery experience that honors the sacred nature of birth while providing the rigorous safety of modern medicine, with Certified Nurse-Midwives leading your care and Board-Certified OB/GYNs integrated into the practice.
Our Mission
Our commitment is to you: your intuition, your safety, and your experience. Your care is led by a midwife who walks alongside you, listens closely, and honors the wisdom you already carry about your body and your baby. At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health, you remain at the center of every decision. We offer the core strengths of the midwifery model, including continuity of care, lower intervention rates, and deeply personalized emotional support, while ensuring immediate access to trusted OB/GYN expertise whenever it is needed. This is not simply about managing a pregnancy. It is about supporting your transition into motherhood with attentiveness, respect, and clinical excellence, so you feel both empowered and protected every step of the way.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the premier maternal care practice in the South Bay, defined by trust, comfort, and a holistic maternal experience. We strive to be the standard for women who refuse to settle for rushed, impersonal care, and to build a community where every mother feels seen, every birth is respected, and every family is supported by an integrated team of skilled specialists.
Care for Every Stage
While pregnancy and birth are at the heart of what we do, our care begins before conception and continues long after. We offer fertility and preconception counseling, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, lactation support, childbirth education, and well-woman gynecology. We also care for common concerns such as gestational diabetes, postpartum depression and anxiety, and perimenopause and menopause. See all conditions we treat.
The Cove Philosophy: The Best of Both Worlds
At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health, we have reimagined the traditional hierarchy of maternal care to create a collaborative model built for the modern woman. Midwives lead your care with time and continuity, while Board-Certified OB/GYNs are integrated into the practice for complete clinical security.
The Midwifery Model of Care
Our practice is led by Certified Nurse-Midwives, including Julie Oates, CNM, a deeply respected midwife known for an elevated, natural approach to pregnancy and women’s health that never compromises safety. This model prioritizes:
- Continuity: Building a deep, trusting relationship with the same small team throughout your pregnancy.
- Personalized support: 30 to 60 minute appointments that allow time for education, nutrition counseling, and birth planning.
- Mindful intervention: Respecting the natural process of labor while using evidence-based medicine to guide the way.
Advanced Physician Backup
Safety is the foundation of our experience. While our midwives lead your care, our three Board-Certified OB/GYNs, including founding physician Dr. Jamie Lipeles, are seamlessly integrated into our practice. If your pregnancy requires specialized medical or surgical care, as can happen with high blood pressure in pregnancy, your transition is immediate, expert, and handled by a team you already trust. Meet everyone on Our Team.
An Upscale Concierge Experience
Cove Midwifery and Women's Health is designed for women who value their time and their environment. Our first-floor Manhattan Beach suite offers 24/7 access to your care team, integrative wellness with nutritionists, mental health specialists, and lactation consultants, private Cove Circles classes and workshops, and a calming environment designed to feel like a sanctuary rather than a clinic. Learn about the Cove Concierge Membership.
Join the Cove Community
Whether you are planning your first pregnancy or your fourth, we invite you to experience maternal care as it was meant to be: expert, empathetic, and exclusively yours. Families come to us from throughout the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Palos Verdes Estates. Read why families choose Cove, review our insurance information, or visit our FAQs.
- Location: 1026 Manhattan Beach Blvd, 1st Floor, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Phone: (844) 808-COVE
- Inquiries: manager@gbgmedical.com
About Cove FAQs
Who founded Cove Midwifery and Women’s Health?
Cove was founded with physician leadership from Dr. Jamie Lipeles, a Board-Certified OB/GYN, and is led clinically by Certified Nurse-Midwives including Julie Oates, CNM.
Where is Cove located?
Our office is at 1026 Manhattan Beach Blvd, 1st Floor, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
What makes Cove’s care model unique?
Midwives lead your care with long appointments and continuity, while three Board-Certified OB/GYNs are integrated into the practice for immediate physician support when needed.
Do you only care for pregnant women?
No. We also provide preconception counseling and well-woman gynecology for every stage of life.
What is Cove Circles?
Cove Circles are private, small-group classes and workshops where you can connect with other mothers in the South Bay community.
Which communities do you serve?
We serve Manhattan Beach and the surrounding South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Palos Verdes Estates.
How do I contact Cove?
Call (844) 808-COVE, email manager@gbgmedical.com, or request an appointment online.
Experience Care as It Was Meant to Be
Expert, empathetic, and personal care is waiting for you. Call Cove Midwifery and Women's Health at (844) 808-COVE or request an appointment today.