Sarah Dinkler, CNM, WHNP

Take some time and let my friend Sally guide you through a powerful and healing guided imagery.

My friend and colleague Megan (we worked together in L&D at CMH in Ventura) documented her pregnancy and birth experience during this time. Please share and tag your pregnant friends who need some reassurance right now.

The California Legislative Analyst's Office report finds that California's Physician Supervision Law does not increase safety of Nurse-Midwifery practice or imp...rove outcomes of CNM clients and significantly decreases Californians' access to the proven safe care provided by Nurse-Midwives. The report is in agreement with the opinion of the Federal Trade Commission report of 2014 that finds physician oversight of Nurse-Midwives impedes access to and increases costs of maternal health care. The LAO report suggests that access to safe care by women in rural areas in particular is likely negatively affected by physician oversight requirements. Support SB1237 and #freethemidwives. Read the full report here: https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4197 #YearoftheNurseandMidwife. #NurseMidwivesForChange #FreeTheMidwives #CNM #SB1237 #midwives #nurses #nursemidwives #senbilldodd #asmautumnburke #everymomcounts #CAleg #closetheprovidergap #maternity #midwives2020 #birthsupport #midwife #midwiferystudent #midwiferysupport #birthjustice #birthequity #midwivesrock #midwivesmatter #midwiveshelppeopleout #midwifelife #raceequity #decolonizebirth #midwivesspeak #birthwithoutfear @ACNMMidwives @blackwomenforwellness @senBillDodd and @assemblywomanAutumnRburke

May 9, 2020, marks 60 years since the FDA first approved the birth control pill in 1960, giving people the freedom to determine their own life path. We can’t wa...it another 60 years for contraception options that better meet our needs. Now is the time for a birth control pill that’s available over the counter, covered by insurance, affordable, and accessible to people of all ages. #FreeThePill See more

Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with questions & sometimes concerns. We are here for you & will help you navigate through this journey!

Check out my brother-in-law's 5 tips for staying healthy! Feat. everyone's favorite cardiologist, Dr. John Dinkler.

The New Parent Resource Center at CMH is providing access to their Educational Video Library. Check it out if you are in need of childbirth education! https://www.cmhshealth.org//mat/new-parent-resource-center

Something to consider.

While the building is closed, storytime at the library is alive and well!

Great childbirth class with a special segment addressing the concerns of birthing parents during this pandemic. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/birthing-in-the-time-of-cov/

Free virtual baby wearing class. Check it out!

The pregnant women I care for weren't planning on bringing a baby into the world during a pandemic. Spouses have been laid off, some food and household goods are in short supply. They're worried their newborn might catch the virus. This is a great visual when things are feeling out of control.

Virtual breastfeeding class... FREE!

Free online breastfeeding class for new and expecting parents!