Here's what our clients are saying...

Aaron hiking with Mom & Dad

"We chose Vivante because I felt they wouldn't take any unnecessary risks and because I knew they had a good relationship with local area hospital in the event that we had to go there. But my birth was fast and uncomplicated, so the experience was not only safe, but personally fulfilling. There is nothing like welcoming your baby into your own home. Bob and I felt supported, not only the day of Aaron's birth, but also weeks before and after."
- Daniela, mother of Aaron

Ladd's family - two Vivante babies!

"When pregnant with my second child, after recently moving to Portland, I was thrilled to find Linda Glenn. As a certified nurse midwife for OHSU who also performs home births, I felt she perfectly bridged the gap between the medical community and a more natural birth experience. Linda has delivered two babies at home for us, and we would recommend her to anyone. I completely trust her judgment and always felt I and my baby were receiving the best possible care. Wendy Hughes was involved in the prenatal care and delivery of our third baby. I found her to be caring and knowledgeable, and greatly enjoyed our monthly prenatal visits. Overall, I feel Vivante Midwifery helps to fill a longstanding gap in the birth options available in the Portland area."
- Charity, Ladd's mom

Zoe's family

"Our experience with Vivante was great. They were very friendly and willing to answer any and all questions we had. They took great care to explain the reasoning behind any decisions that needed to be made, and let us know what they thought was the right decision without being pushy about it. And when the time came, our midwife Wendy was extremely helpful and calming in the middle of a very chaotic birth."
- Scott, father of Zoe

Rowan's family

"Through the care of Wendy Hughes, the advice of Linda Glenn and the in-the-moment action of Bonnie McLellan, I was able to not only grow a beautiful healthy baby boy, but also be satisfied with my birth experience. I was really lucky to find Vivante, and to receive the care that I did. The midwives gave me information in a way that made me feel like I was 'in charge' of what went on, that I had some choices. I felt confident throughout my pregnancy and my husband Eric was excited about being an active part of the pregnancy and birth. I felt like everything was healthier, more positive and even more joyful because of the care I received from Vivante Midwifery."
- Caryn, mother of Rowan

Aili's family in the snow

"...It felt like how it should be...no driving to the hospital during contractions, just focusing on what I needed to do. I got to be in any position I needed, and the midwives got down on the floor with me. My body was free to do what it needed, without the distractions of nurses changing shifts and beeping machines. After the birth, I didn't have to take a newborn into a car seat for the 3 day check-up...we got to cozy up in bed as it should be..."
- Maija, mother of Aili

Henry with Mom & Dad

"Wendy, Bonnie, and Linda are awesome, empathetic, knowledgeable professionals who truly shepherd parents and baby through the whole pregnancy and birth experience. You'll never feel like just another patient with them. They're totally great to work with. Henry (born 4/30/07) agrees."
- Stan, father of Henry