Home birth midwife

Natalya Lukin

Midwife
Santa Cruz, California
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Service area
Within 45 minutes of Santa Cruz, CA
Openings
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Payment
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Experience
20 years

Availability

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Services and specialties

Water birth VBAC First-time parents Lactation support Birth pool rental Postpartum doula referral Newborn screening Trauma-informed care

Fees and insurance

Package cost
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Insurance and payment
Self-pay Sliding scale
Included in care
  • All prenatal visits
  • Birth attendance
  • Birth assistant
  • Postpartum home visits
  • 6-week postpartum visit
  • Newborn assessments
  • Lactation support

Credentials

Credential
Midwife
Profile source
Provider-submitted profile
License state
CA
Experience
20 years in practice

Location and fit

Primary location
Santa Cruz, California
Service area
Within 45 minutes of Santa Cruz, CA
VBAC experience
Case-by-case
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