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Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Midwife

Open 24 hours

Water birth Midwife-led VBAC SupportHome Birth ServicesLactation SupportPrenatal Care water birthVBAC supportlactation helppostpartum support

Water birth at Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM

Water birth or birthing tubs come up in Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM's public listing or parent reviews. Tub availability can change and depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider. See water birth options in Oakland to compare.

Contact

3244 Louise St
Oakland, CA 94608

+1 415-794-9031

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Hours

Open 24 hours. Call ahead for tours and non-urgent questions.

Where to find Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM

What parents say

After having my first in a hospital and suffering trauma from the incident, I wanted the birth of my second child to be different. I was focused on changing the outcome and little did I know that Cynthia and Sophia would change me forever (in a good way). The attention and care they have for their patients is radical.

★★★★★ — Rocio, 2022-10

I can't imagine that this review could possibly do justice to the magic that is Community Birth Works. Cynthia and Sophia, and their brilliant team, assisted me in having the most powerful home water birth of my dreams!

★★★★★ — Manzi, 2022-09

My partner and I explored the option of home birth when I was in the 2nd trimester with my first baby. Cynthia was the first midwife we met with, and upon leaving that initial meeting I felt like I knew this was the person I wanted to be my midwife. Cynthia not only attended the birth of my first baby.

★★★★★ — Ariel, 2022-12

You cannot find a better care team than Community Birthworks. I never knew before working with them that healthcare could be so empowering and life-changing. It is not an exaggeration to say that my experience with them has changed my life - down to my fundamental understanding of and trust in my body and self.

★★★★★ — Lena, 2022-09

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
Their public listing categorizes them as midwife, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
Does Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM offer water birth?
Water birth or birthing tubs come up in their public listing or reviews. Tub availability can change and eligibility depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
Does Community Birth Works, Cynthia Banks, RN, MSN, CNM accept insurance or Medicaid?
We couldn't confirm insurance details from public information. Ask the facility which plans they accept, and check with your insurer about coverage for the type of birth care you're planning.
How do I get in touch or see the facility?
Call +1 415-794-9031. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.

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