Who I Am
I’m Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM — a California Licensed Midwife providing comprehensive home birth midwifery care throughout Riverside County and San Diego County.
Birth work isn’t just my profession — it’s my calling. I support healthy, low-risk families who desire safe, evidence-based home birth care with personalized attention from pregnancy through postpartum.
As a licensed midwife in California, I provide full prenatal care, attend home births, and offer thorough postpartum and newborn care in the comfort of your home. My practice follows California state midwifery guidelines and includes emergency preparedness, hospital transfer collaboration when needed, and continuous clinical assessment to ensure safety remains central to your care.
I believe birth is both physiological and deeply personal. My approach is unhurried, collaborative, and grounded in informed choice. You deserve clear communication, clinical skill, and compassionate support — every step of the way.
Birthstone Midwifery proudly serves families in Murrieta, Temecula, Riverside, Corona, Menifee, Winchester, Fallbrook, Oceanside, Escondido, and surrounding communities throughout the Inland Empire and North San Diego County.
If you’re exploring home birth in Riverside or San Diego County, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Core ValuesMy practice is built on evidence-based home birth care, informed choice, and clinical responsibility.
As a licensed home birth midwife serving Riverside and San Diego County, I support healthy, low-risk families with personalized prenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and thorough postpartum and newborn care in the comfort of home.
Birth is deeply personal — but it must also be safe. My role is to balance physiology and preparedness, compassion and clinical judgment, so you feel heard, supported, and confident in every decision.
Why Families Choose Birthstone Midwifery
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Why Families Choose Birthstone Midwifery -
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Safety-Centered, Licensed Home Birth Care
As a California Licensed Midwife, I provide evidence-based home birth midwifery care for healthy, low-risk families in Riverside County and San Diego County. Each visit includes thorough prenatal monitoring, clear education, and informed consent so you understand your options and feel confident in every decision..
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Unhurried, Personalized Midwifery Support
Unlike high-volume hospital care, my home birth practice offers extended prenatal visits, individualized birth planning, and continuous labor support. Families in Murrieta, Temecula, Riverside, Fallbrook, and surrounding communities receive personalized midwifery care designed around their needs and goals.
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Prepared for Every Scenario
Home birth is both physiological and planned. I carry emergency equipment, follow California midwifery guidelines, and create a clear hospital transfer plan when indicated. Serving the Inland Empire and North San Diego County, I prioritize both safety and autonomy throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.