Can a Midwife Help Me Virtually? What Virtual Midwifery Consulting Covers

Birthstone Midwifery

Virtual Consulting

Can a Midwife Help Me Virtually?
What Virtual Midwifery Consulting Covers

By Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM  ·  Available Nationwide via Zoom

Yes — and more than most people realize. Virtual midwifery consulting is one of the most accessible and underutilized tools available to pregnant and postpartum families today.

At Birthstone Midwifery, all virtual consulting sessions are held via Zoom with me, Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM (#784), a California Licensed Midwife with deep experience in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care.

Who Is Virtual Midwifery Consulting For?

• Families planning a hospital birth who want more education than their OB has time to provide
• Families considering home birth who want to learn more before committing
• Pregnant people with specific questions about test results, symptoms, or procedures
• New parents navigating breastfeeding struggles, newborn concerns, or recovery questions
• Families who do not live near a home birth midwife but want midwifery-level support
• Anyone who has left an OB appointment feeling rushed, dismissed, or more confused than before

"Think of it as having a midwife in your corner — someone you can ask anything, who gives honest, evidence-based answers without rushing you."

Topics We Can Cover

During Pregnancy

• Understanding your prenatal labs and what results actually mean
• Routine vs. optional ultrasounds and your choices
• Supplements and vitamins — what the evidence supports
• Medications in pregnancy — safety and natural alternatives
• Nutrition, movement, and holistic pregnancy support
• Managing symptoms and common pregnancy ailments

Labor and Birth

• Pain management — natural comfort measures and pharmaceutical options
• Understanding common labor procedures and interventions
• Advocacy and informed consent — how to ask the right questions
• Creating your birth plan and making sure it is respected

Postpartum and Newborn

• Breastfeeding and formula feeding support — judgment-free
• Newborn medications and screening tests
• Postpartum recovery and emotional wellbeing
• Baby development — is this normal?
• Tayna's personal product recommendations

À La Carte Session Pricing

15 Min

$36

30 Min

$72

45 Min

$103

60 Min

$135

Bundle packages (3, 6, and 9 hours) are also available for deeper support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be planning a home birth to use virtual consulting?

Absolutely not. Most of my virtual consulting clients are planning hospital births and simply want more education and support than their current provider has time to offer.

Can I use virtual consulting if I already have an OB?

Yes. Virtual midwifery consulting is complementary to your existing care. I am not replacing your OB — I am giving you the education to engage more confidently with your OB and make truly informed decisions.

Is virtual consulting available outside of California?

Virtual midwifery education and consulting sessions are available to families regardless of location. For clinical care and home birth attendance, I serve Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County, California.

Your Questions Deserve Real Answers

Whether you are newly pregnant, deep in the postpartum fog, or somewhere in between — I am here. Book a virtual session and get direct access to a California Licensed Midwife who has time for you.

Book Your Virtual Session →

Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM (#784) is a California Licensed Midwife and the founder of Birthstone Midwifery,
serving families in Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County. Virtual consulting available nationwide.