A Sanctuary for Maternal Excellence in the South Bay

Cove Midwifery and Women's Health was founded on a simple yet profound belief: that the journey to motherhood should be an empowering, and deeply personal experience. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, our practice is the first of its kind in the region—a truly upscale, concierge midwifery experience that honors the sacred nature of birth while providing the rigorous safety of modern medicine.

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Our Mission

Our commitment is to you, your intuition, your safety, your experience. Your care is led by a midwife who walks along with you, listening closely and honoring the wisdom you already carry about your body and baby. At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health, you remain at the center. We offer core strengths of the midwifery model, continuity of care, lower intervention rates, and deeply personalized emotional support while ensuring immediate access to trusted OBGYN expertise whenever it is needed. This is not simply about managing a pregnancy, it is about supporting your transition into motherhood with attentiveness, respect, and clinical excellence, so you feel both empowered and protected every step of the way.

Our Vision

To be the premier maternal care practice in the South Bay, defined by trust, luxury, and a holistic maternal experience.

We strive to be the gold standard for women who refuse to settle for “standard” care. Our vision is to create a community where every mother feels seen, every birth is respected, and every family is supported by an integrated team of the finest specialists in California.

The Cove Philosophy: The “Best of Both Worlds”

At Cove Midwifery and Women's Health, we have dismantled the traditional hierarchy of maternal care to create a Collaborative Model that serves the modern woman.

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The Midwifery Model of Care

Our practice is led by Certified Nurse-Midwives, including the renowned Julie Oates, CNM. This model prioritizes:

  • Continuity: Building a deep, trusting relationship with the same provider throughout your pregnancy.
  • Personalized Support: 30-60 minute appointments that allow for education, nutrition counseling, and birth planning.
  • Mindful Intervention: Respecting the natural process of labor while utilizing evidence-based medicine to guide the way.

Advanced Physician Backup

Safety is the foundation of our luxury experience. While our midwives lead your care, our three Board-Certified OB/GYNs—including founding physician Dr. Jamie Lipeles—are seamlessly integrated into our practice. This ensures that if your journey requires specialized medical or surgical intervention, your transition is immediate, expert, and handled by the team you already trust.

An Upscale Concierge Experience

Cove Midwifery and Women's Health is designed for the woman who values her time and her environment. Our first-floor Manhattan Beach suite offers:

  • 24/7 Access: Direct communication with your care team.
  • Integrative Wellness: Access to nutritionists, mental health specialists, and lactation consultants.
  • Cove Circles: Private, small-group classes and workshops for an intimate community experience.
  • Boutique Aesthetics: A calming, high-end environment designed to be a sanctuary away from the traditional clinical “feel.”

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Join the Cove Community

Whether you are planning your first pregnancy or your fourth, we invite you to experience maternal care as it was meant to be: expert, empathetic, and exclusively yours.