Testimonials
Amy
We felt so supported and cared for during our prenatal appointments, the actual birth, and postpartum. Renee leads her team with great calmness. I value that a lot because I have 3 other kids, a husband, and mother-in-law all around me. She truly has a passion for her work - it is her life calling - and it shows in the way she cared for our family. We are so grateful for our time with her and would recommend her guidance to other moms wanting a home birth.
valerie
Renee and her team were absolutely fantastic and having a homebirth with their support was the best decision we made. We interviewed a number of midwives but their warmth, experience, sense of humor, and support was such a great fit. Additionally, as a queer couple, they were very comfortable and always included my wife in every conversation, decision, and planning.
Their services are incredible - the prenatal visits took as long as we needed them to (and as first parents that tend to research and over think everything, there were lots of questions!), and really helped me build my confidence in myself and the team in preparation for labor. Renee is incredibly calm and patient, offering resources and research rather than telling us what we should/shouldn't do. During the labor she spent hours sitting with me, encouraging me, or suggestions other positions, and even as we encountered some challenges, Renee and the team handled things calmly and efficiently, and we never once doubted their abilities and judgement.
jocelynn
I was so incredibly fortunate to have Renee as my midwife for my second pregnancy. I started interviewing midwives before I was even pregnant this time around after having a difficult experience with my previous midwife from my first child, and was so delighted to find Renee. It is impossible to overstate how lucky we feel to have had Renee be part of our lives during my pregnancy and the birth of our second baby. Renee is calm, competent and very warm; I always felt like I was listened to and that she was in sync with what my baby and I needed. The prenatal appointments were pleasant, never felt rushed, and Renee had so many wonderful recommendations that really helped tremendously. She would include my older child in the process, letting him "help" with taking my blood pressure and listening to the baby's heartbeat. During the birth, Renee and Jeannie were everything I had hoped for in a birth team, they were supportive and nurturing and were really lovely to have as part of this amazing experience.
Jenese
I have only wonderful, positive things to say about my experience with Renee as my midwife. She attended me during the birth of my second, and it was so beautiful and exactly what I had hoped for! I loved our appointments; Renee really takes time to talk about anything and everything... she wants to understand and take care of you as a whole person. I loved that. I felt like I finally understood the meaning of the word 'caregiver' when Renee was my midwife. She truly took care of me on so many levels. She answered texts promptly, and would check in frequently. I was in control of my care, and Renee was always supportive of my choices.
Birth was beautiful; Renee exudes the precise type of calm and steady strength that I want in a midwife, and I loved having her there. She is so respectful of the sacred birth space, and making sure that it was exactly what *I* wanted it to be. She is very non-egotistical about her skills, and I appreciate that. Renee empowered me to make great decisions that I felt comfortable with, and supported me every step of the way.
Rebecca
If I could stop strangers on the street to tell them how amazing my midwifery care with June Moon was, I would. And that means a lot coming from me, because I was a professional birth doula for almost a decade, and that made me a pretty picky customer once it came to choosing my own midwifery care.
Through everything I've seen through the years, I can honestly attest to the fact that Renee and June Moon Home Birth offers the best maternity care I have had the privilege of witnessing. I feel confident that when you meet her, you will instantly feel the warmth and gentleness of her demeanor, and know she is a truly gifted midwife.
Lindsay
Renee was a warm, supportive, caring presence during my second pregnancy and home birth. We loved everything about working together with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone else in the east bay looking for a midwife.
Kate
The birth of my daughter was a beautiful, stress free experience in large part thanks to Renee. As our monitrice, Renee helped me labor at home for as long as I was comfortable and really made the transition into the hospital seamless. Her calm, confident and soothing presence was always felt but never too intrusive. When the hospital nurse struggled to find the fetal heartbeat and overall showed a general lack of experience with the hospital equipment my husband and I were able to stay calm and relaxed throughout with the help of Renee’s checks and reassurance that all was well. Little things, such as turning the lights back down after the hospital staff left, encouraging appropriate snacks to keep my strength up or providing a comforting and encouraging word, seemed second nature to Renee but made a world of difference to me and my birth experience. I can’t recommend her services enough!
Haley
Renee is everything you could ask for in a midwife! Knowledgeable, kind, caring, gentle and calm. I moved here halfway through my pregnancy and Renee was extremely accommodating and patient when we decided to settle in Fremont. She was always available for questions, even middle of the night false alarm calls! My home birth was as peaceful and relaxed as I had hoped for and Renee always knew exactly what to say. She was the perfect presence. Thank you and we miss you!
Malia
Our experience with the June Moon was wonderful. If you are looking for warm-yet-competent care for your home birth, look no further. Covering all the medical details with professionalism, while offering a gentle and relaxing environment for both mom and baby... the perfect combo in our book!
Alicia
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was choosing to do a home birth with Renee. Going to the doctor felt impersonal and rushed but Renee was so different. She was so supportive every step of the way. When choices needed to be made she always explained all options, gave me time to do my own research and never judged any decisions that I made. The night/morning of my labor and delivery she kept my husband and me informed of the process each step of the way. After my daughter was born she stayed with us to answer questions and provide support with breastfeeding. Her postpartum care was wonderful-she was available for questions via phone outside of appointments when I was struggling with breastfeeding, and continued to provide us with support, education and resources. She offered to make an extra visit between appointments if I felt like I needed it. Renee is a very supportive person and I good listener. She is nurturing and was such a great match for my husband and I. I’m so happy that she was the one supporting us through such an intimate time.
Marisa
Their knowledge of the body and birthing process is incredible and their emotional connection was wonderful. I felt heard at every appointment, no matter what questions I had or feelings I wanted to discuss. They allowed me to make all of my own choices without ever pressuring me. During the labor we discovered that my baby must have been posterior and they consulted with each other outside before suggesting things to help baby turn. I chose to follow their advice and my baby turned almost immediately. It was amazing and I'm so grateful for their knowledge, advice and calming presence.
Shawne
Renee was amazing. She helped us deliver our 2nd child into our world. So happy to have finally had my home sweet home birth. Thanks so much, Renee!
Emily
Yesterday my son Wren and I had our final postpartum visit with Renee and Ellen, and I am sadly confident I will never have health care providers this loving, thoughtful, and generous again in my life. The prenatal and post-partum care is phenomenal and both birth experiences were empowering and beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't imagine better care.
Phoebe
I absolutely love Renee! Each visit was so thorough, detailed and filled with compassion, care and love. This was my first home birth. But Renee and her team made it so easy to feel at ease. She patiently answered all of the questions I had. She took great attention to detail with my health history and made sure to address them at each visit, which meant so much to me. They provided us with information of various options throughout the pregnancy and for the birth itself, but also respected my husband and I's wishes. She was always so sweet to my son and dog at each visit. For the actual homebirth, the experience was so amazing! Their encouragement, guidance and coaching was so awesome! Definitely a much better experience than my hospital birth with my son. Their encouragement of listening to my body helped me to prevent some serious pain postbirth with my neurological condition. If I am blessed with another pregnancy, and am cleared with my high risk status, I would definitely do a home birth again! Thank you Renee for being so amazing, caring and loving and making this experience a meaningful one that our entire family will remember for a lifetime.
Ali
Throughout my pregnancy, birth and postpartum I felt cared for, supported, and listened too. Ellen and Renee offer well informed, responsive, loving care. They answered all of my many questions, and provided us with information to help us make all the decisions surrounding birth in a supportive, judgment free environment. I highly recommend having this strong partnership on your pregnancy team.
