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Gentle Womb Birth

Gentle, intentional care from fertility through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 

If you're feeling unsure where to begin, you don't have to figure it out alone...

Pregnancy wellness

Serving families across Inland Empire & San Bernardino County
In-home sessions and in office sessions

 

OFFICE located in UPLAND!

A glimpse into what it's like to receive care
through Gentle Womb Birth

Ana Ruiz 

Licensed & Certified Professional Midwife 

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Welcome to  GWB

Hi, I'm Ana Ruiz—Licensed Midwife, Women's Health Practitioner, and Founder of Gentle Womb Birth.

For more than eight years, I've had the privilege of supporting women and families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and reproductive wellness. My practice is built on the belief that caring for the reproductive body requires more than clinical expertise alone—it requires understanding the interconnectedness of hormones, nutrition, pelvic balance, the nervous system, and each person's unique story.

 

Through evidence-informed midwifery care, functional nutrition, integrative reproductive bodywork, and collaborative decision-making, I provide personalized care that supports your body through every stage of the reproductive journey. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating fertility concerns, preparing for birth, or recovering postpartum, my goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.

One of the most meaningful aspects of my practice is Integrative Reproductive Bodywork, inspired by the traditional practice of sobadas that has been passed through generations in my family. Guided by both ancestral tradition and modern midwifery education, I thoughtfully integrate hands-on bodywork into reproductive care to support comfort, balance, and overall well-being.

My path into this work began while attending midwifery school, where I served as both a birth doula and childbirth educator. Supporting families in both hospital and home birth settings affirmed what I had long felt—that this work was my calling. Those experiences continue to shape a practice grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and whole-person care.

Above all, I believe the best outcomes come from a partnership built on trust, education, and shared decision-making. Every person who walks through my doors deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and cared for—not just as a patient, but as a whole person.

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What Support are you seeking? 

Each session is customized to your stage, needs, and history. Trauma-informed care always.

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Homebirth Midwifery Care

Empowering Support

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Fertility & Preconception  Support

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Comprehensive Care for the Whole You

Massage Therapy Session
Women's wellness massage

Bodywork Care for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum

3

Tailored hands on care 

Massage for pregnant women
Massage Therapy Session

Hybrid Doula Care (Collaborative Midwife & Ayurvedic Doula)

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Your Path to Confidence and Preparation

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Why It Matters

With the unique lens of midwifery experience and somatic bodywork, I offer a grounded, intuitive care that supports the reproductive body across fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My work focuses on optimal fetal positioning, pelvic balance, pain relief, and emotional regulation - supporting a smoother, more supported transition into birth and postpartum. 

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Do you feel... 
Hip, Back, Pelvic discomfort during pregnancy?
Suspect baby may be breech or in a less than optimal position? 
Carry tension, stress, or overwhelm in your body? 
Want to prepare for a smoother more confident birth?

 

Now accepting SOME INSURANCES for bodywork!

Clients Stories

"Upon first encounter with Ana, my husband and I fell in love with her gentle caring ways. Ana has been a part of our family since I was 19 weeks pregnant and delivered my baby girl at home at 38 weeks. Ana has been my sacred midwife, birth keeper, teacher, and friend. I honestly had the best pregnancy with her care. I appreciate your care filled attention on my journey.Thank you Ana for your time, energy, and sincere knowledge of birthing."

Tessa D.

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Ready to feel more grounded, aligned, and supported?

Explore care offerings or apply to begin working together

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