Christina was THE most important piece of our birth prep and first labor/delivery experience. Hands…read moredown, she transformed our experience and we can't sing her praises enough! My husband and I not only were extraordinarily prepared, but also empowered due to her expertise...especially as first time parents with very little experience in childbearing/rearing. The confidence and support she provided me before and during the birth gave me the strength and mental fortitude to have a completely unmedicated vaginal birth. She not only took the best care of me, she also ensured my partner was equipped with the knowledge and tools as my support person during labor and the first weeks of our son's life. We are so thankful we invested in her expertise and can't recommend her services enough!!

I am so lucky that I found Christina! She saved my breastfeeding journey with my son after weeks of…read moretriple feeding due to a NICU stay. My son was born premature with a cleft lip, so I was very very picky about who I wanted to work with. Christina exceeded my expectations and I cannot recommend her enough! She was able to help us very promptly after reaching out, was patient and encouraging during our session, and made sure to follow up until I felt confident feeding my son. He's thriving (and so am I) thanks to Christina!

[This review is for their classes - not the birthing center/midwife services]…read more My husband and I paid for and participated in the preparing for birth class run by Jillian Hollingsworth. Under no circumstances would I recommend this class or this instructor. The description on their website claims the class is designed for "all birthing people" yet that could not have been further from the truth. I was the only mom in the class who was planning to birth in a hospital. From the moment I said this out loud, I felt ostracized. Jillian exclusively referred to me as "Hospital Mama" instead of by name. I was made to feel like I was making the wrong choice. Jillian then made sure that no one wanted an epidural or pain meds for their birth. I had planned on (and did get when it was time) an epidural but I knew better than to say so. However, she did single me out and said something along the lines of "You're not getting an epidural, are you?" We lied and said we weren't planning on it solely to avoid judgement. The class didn't provide any real helpful birth coping mechanisms or guidance on positions or breathing techniques like I was hoping. It was mostly a detailed walk through the stages of labor which was good info but not worth $250. To top it all off, Jillian allowed the class to venture into anti-vax convos and claims of vitamin K dangers that have been proven false. Several moms were allowed to share false information about black box labels and were not corrected by Jillian. Evidence-based information can be found here for other new moms and for CBP to review: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ We left feeling so uncomfortable and wanting to never step foot back in the birthing center.

Charleston Birth Place requires you to pay for all of their services prior to your baby being born…read morethrough Larsen Billing and they tell you that you will be reimbursed once insurance kicks in after the baby is born. Larsen Billing is incompetent and has not reimbursed us and our baby is now three months old. Stay away from Charleston Birth Place simply for the fact that their billing system does not work.

I wouldn't have wanted to birth my baby with anyone else! The support Alex gave myself and my…read morehusband was unparalleled to any other antepartum and labor support. She truly cares for the laboring woman, her desires while growing and bringing life in to this world. She is so encouraging and with you every step of the way. I highly recommend Alex and her services. I can't wait to use her again in the future.

I cannot express how grateful I am for Alexandra's care and services. I was very cautious about…read morehiring a doula because I was concerned my VBAC would be unsuccessful. Even if it had ended in a repeat c section, her support was truly needed for my pregnancy and birthing experience. She was always there for me whether it was via text message, calls, or social media. She has a very calm vibe and I think she can read people very well. I got my natural VBAC!! I had dreamed of a natural birth and after a c section with my first, I was afraid it would never happen for me. She believed in me, supported, and guided me through one of the most life changing events in my life. I am so thankful to have had her with me! This doula rocks!