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Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Birth center · Midwife · Doula

Open 24 hours

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Water birth at Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife

Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife's own website mentions water birth or birthing tubs. Tub availability can change and depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider. See water birth options in San Luis Obispo to compare.

Contact

Serves San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas
San Luis Obispo, CA

(805) 458-2611

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Hours

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

Accreditation & credentials

Accreditations and credentials mentioned on Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife's website or in parent reviews:

Certified Professional Midwives (CPM)

Where Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife works

Service-area practice — the marker shows their general base, and they serve families in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas.

What parents say

Jennifer is amazing! I have so many things to say and I don't know where to start! I found her through my doula, Jes. I worked with a birthing center for my first child (resulted in c section). I defaulted to the advice of my OB to not try home birth again for my second child.

★★★★★ — Priscilla, 2026-03

The privilege of having Jennifer as our midwife is a dream come true. She has been by my side through three miscarriages that preceded my full term pregnancy, where I experienced the most idyllic home birth.

★★★★★ — Lindsay, 2026-03

My husband and I found Jennifer through our doula after having a cesarean with our first baby. We were both new to the idea of home birth and had our reservations given that we had a previous C-section.

★★★★★ — Taylor, 2026-02

Jennifer Oquendo is an amazing midwife! She is deeply caring, intelligent and an amazing support person. She has an incredible depth of knowledge for everything birth and health related. She also has wonderful attention to detail and handles any issue that may arise with a calm confidence that is very admirable.

★★★★★ — Molly, 2022-12

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Frequently asked questions

Is Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife is a freestanding birth center — a facility separate from a hospital. Freestanding birth centers typically serve low-risk pregnancies and have a hospital-transfer plan in place; ask Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife about theirs, and confirm with your provider that a birth-center birth fits your situation.
Does Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife offer water birth?
Their own website mentions water birth or birthing tubs. Tub availability can change and eligibility depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
Does Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife 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.
Where does Manzanita Midwifery, Jennifer Oquendo, Licensed Midwife work?
They're a service-area practice based in San Luis Obispo, California — rather than a single facility address, they serve families across the area. Ask whether your location falls inside their coverage when you inquire.
How do I get in touch or see the facility?
Call (805) 458-2611 or use the website link above. 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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