Labor & Delivery: Where Tradition Meets Clinical Excellence
Cove Midwifery and Women's Health offers a “best of both worlds” birth experience for families in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and across the South Bay. We honor the transformative power of physiological birth while maintaining the uncompromising safety standards of a physician-backed practice, with Certified Nurse-Midwives leading your labor and Board-Certified OB/GYNs ready whenever you need them.
A Bespoke Birth Experience
Our midwives lead your labor with a hands-on, supportive approach, acting as your clinical advocates in a premier South Bay hospital. You have the freedom to move, labor in the positions that feel right, and make informed choices about every step, supported by a team that already knows you from your prenatal care.
Our Delivery Model & Safety Protocols
- Premier birth location: We attend births at a premier South Bay hospital, providing a comfortable experience with full hospital resources.
- Immediate OB/GYN collaboration: While our midwives lead your delivery, our three Board-Certified OB/GYNs, including Dr. Jamie Lipeles, are available for immediate intervention if required.
- Hydrotherapy and advanced comfort: Natural pain management and movement-based labor support, with full support if you choose an epidural.
- The golden hour: We prioritize immediate bonding, skin-to-skin contact, and delayed cord clamping for an optimal start to life.
Supporting Your Birth Preferences
Whether you hope for an unmedicated physiologic birth or plan pain relief, your preferences guide your care. Our childbirth education classes help you and your partner prepare, and your midwife will help you build a clear, flexible birth plan. If a condition such as gestational diabetes or high blood pressure in pregnancy develops, we collaborate with our physicians while keeping your preferences at the center.
If Plans Change
Birth can be unpredictable. If medical support or a cesarean birth becomes necessary, our integrated OB/GYNs step in seamlessly, and your midwife stays by your side to support bonding and recovery.
After Your Baby Arrives
Your care continues right away with an early first feed supported by lactation support, then postpartum care that watches for concerns like postpartum depression and pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn about the Cove Concierge Membership, meet our team, or see why families choose Cove.
Labor & Delivery FAQs
Where will I give birth?
Our midwives attend births at a premier South Bay hospital.
Can I have a natural, unmedicated birth?
Yes. Our midwives specialize in physiologic birth with movement, hydrotherapy, and hands-on comfort measures.
Can I get an epidural with a midwife?
Yes. Epidurals and other pain relief options are available, and we fully support your choice.
What happens if I need a cesarean?
Our integrated Board-Certified OB/GYNs perform cesarean births when needed, and your midwife continues supporting you.
Do you practice delayed cord clamping?
Yes. We prioritize delayed cord clamping and skin-to-skin contact during the golden hour when it is safe.
Can my partner be involved in the birth?
Absolutely. Our childbirth education includes partner-led support training.
When should I call during labor?
Your midwife will give personalized guidance, but generally call when contractions are regular and about five minutes apart, if your water breaks, or if you have bleeding or reduced movement.
Plan Your Birth With Cove
Call Cove Midwifery and Women's Health at (844) 808-COVE or request an appointment to begin planning a birth experience that reflects your values.