Now accepting IEHP
Prenatal & postpartum midwifery care may be available through your IEHP benefits.
Birthstone Midwifery now accepts IEHP for eligible prenatal and postpartum care. You can receive prenatal care with a licensed midwife and still plan to deliver at the hospital.
Eligibility and authorization must be verified. Home birth is not covered through this IEHP prenatal program.
Midwifery • Doula Care • Insurance-Friendly Support
Licensed Midwife in Murrieta for Prenatal Care, Home Birth & Postpartum Support
Personal care with Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM, for families in Murrieta, Temecula, and Southwest Riverside County. Feel heard, understand your choices, and prepare for birth with prenatal care, eligible IEHP prenatal and postpartum services, planned home birth, and coordinated hospital doula support.
Kaiser • IEHP • Health Net • Community Health Group • Additional plans
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Care That Begins With Being Heard
Families deserve time to ask questions, understand their options, and participate in the decisions that shape their pregnancy and birth. That starts with a relationship — not a rushed appointment.
When you choose midwifery care, you're choosing a model built on listening. You should feel heard, respected, and genuinely supported by the person walking alongside you through one of the most meaningful experiences of your life.
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Your Insurance May Help Cover Prenatal, Doula, and Family Support Services
Birthstone works with families using IEHP, Kaiser, Medi-Cal, Health Net, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Carrot Fertility, and additional plans. Coverage varies by member and service, so we verify your benefits before care begins. Home-birth fees may be handled differently from prenatal, doula, education, or postpartum benefits.
Benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment or coverage. Final coverage decisions are made by the health plan.
Care for the Whole Family
Midwifery Care Is About Everybody Being Involved
Pregnancy and birth aren't a solo journey — partners matter. Dads and partners are important, active participants in care, not just visitors on the sidelines. When the people who love you are welcomed into the process, the whole family grows stronger together.
Inclusive care means everyone is heard, respected, and supported — whatever your family looks like. You and your partner deserve a care experience that honors both of you and the role you each play in welcoming your baby.
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What Families Say
"Tayna made me feel safe, informed, and fully supported throughout my entire pregnancy and birth. I couldn't have asked for a better experience."
— First-time mom, Temecula
Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of outcomes.
Home-Birth and Midwifery Care Across Southwest Riverside County
Birthstone Midwifery is based in Murrieta and serves families throughout Southwest Riverside County and nearby Southern California communities.
Routine prenatal appointments take place at our Murrieta office inside New Life Ultrasound. Home-birth care and appropriate home visits are provided in eligible families’ homes; availability is confirmed before enrollment.
Questions About Midwifery Care?
Quick answers to the questions families ask most.
Yes. You can receive midwifery prenatal care even when planning a hospital birth. Birthstone Midwifery offers personalized prenatal care that gives you more time, education, and a consistent provider — while you deliver at the hospital of your choice.
Read the full answer →Some insurance plans may cover prenatal services from a licensed midwife, but coverage depends on your plan, eligibility, and provider network. Birthstone Midwifery works with multiple plans and verifies your benefits before care begins so you know what to expect.
Read the full answer →Yes. A midwife provides clinical maternity care, while a doula offers non-medical emotional, physical, and labor support. They complement each other, and Birthstone Midwifery offers a prenatal care + doula program that combines both for coordinated support.
Read the full answer →No. Birthstone Midwifery provides both home birth midwifery and prenatal care for families planning a hospital birth. You choose the care and birth setting that best fits your needs and preferences.
Read the full answer →Birthstone Midwifery serves families in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Winchester, French Valley, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding Riverside County communities. Service availability may vary depending on the requested service.
Read the full answer →Let's Talk About the Birth Experience You're Hoping For
A consultation gives us time to discuss your pregnancy, your questions, your care preferences, and whether Birthstone Midwifery is the right fit for your family.