OMG Francis and her team was the absolute BEST EXPERIENCE I could have ever imagined. This was my…read morefirst home birth and the knowledge that she gave to myself and my husband created such a calm, smooth, delivery. She has such a beautiful gift. She is connected in a way that is indescribable. She literally got to me on time and, prepped us, and was so easy to trust. She kept calm, made sure my baby was safe even while he was underwater, and guided me to a successful delivery in which I didn't tear or anything. Every step of the way she was on it. She's thorough, honest, has integrity, easy to talk to, great personality, and knows exactly what she is doing. She Brilliant at this. I love her so much and Im so grateful that she was brought into our lives.

My husband and I had a great experience with Frances and the team at full circle. It was our first…read morebirth and I'm so glad we decided to have a home birth. We were blessed to have a safe and smooth birth experience and the ladies helped me immensely during labor and during my first week of breastfeeding. I always felt genuinely cared for and understood during my prenatal appointments. They take the time to listen and chat with you, and I always felt that my decisions would be respected. The ladies always gave me amazing resources for any questions we had. I knew as soon as I met Frances that her voice would be the voice of encouragement I needed during my birth experience.

My pregnancy was unplanned, so I found myself rushed to do my research. My OBGYN was vaginal birth…read morefriendly and so I felt confident that he would help make sure he did everything possible so that would delivery vaginally. In nursing school I was introduced to the idea of doulas, and knew I wanted to have the support of a doula. I went off the recommendation of a friend and found my doula and ended up meeting my midwife through her as well. I finally decided to ditch my OB at his 8th mention of c-section at our prenatal appointments. It was definitely God that placed Afua in my life and I could not be more grateful. Afua came into my life at a time that I lost my sister and mom. She was the mother figure I needed providing me with all the love, support, and tough love that mothers give. I love her approach to patient care because it is unmatched by the experience you get in mainstream healthcare. Afua treated me as family, she validated every one of my concerns no matter how silly they were. She guided me throughout my pregnancy, she provided a place for all expectant and new moms to come together and share their experiences and learn from each other and support one another. She has built her own village here in Houston. I am eternally grateful to her for the support she provided to me without fail and without hesitation. Not only did she provide me with exceptional personalized prenatal care, she safely delivered my baby in the comfort of my own home and she mended my soul. Thank you Afua! I love you!

I had my first baby with Afua and The Birthing Place, and the whole experience has been amazing. I…read morestarted my pregnancy with my long-time OBGYN, but quickly realized that there's a difference from a once-a-year appointment and ongoing, regular maternity care... And a difference in what I expected from a health care provider and what the provider was willing to give. I felt rushed during my appointments, spent the vast majority of the visits sitting alone in the waiting room or exam room waiting to be seen, just to finally get 30-60 seconds with the Doctor who barely looked up from the clipboard to ask me 'everything looks good, any questions?' before heading out of the room. I knew I wanted more personalized care from someone truly invested in my and my unborn child's wellbeing, someone who made me feel less like a number and more like a valued client, who welcomed dialogue and discussion on prenatal and birth options without judgement or a 'this is our policy' mentality. Afua and her team met all of my requirements and then set the bar higher than even I could have expected! Her prenatal care model was thorough with more frequent visits than others, which I really appreciated because as a first time mom I would come up with lots of questions. Having the bi-monthly appointments meant I was checking in on my little ones progress more often than my other pregnant friends, it helped alleviate my fears and anxiety that something was wrong and created a strong rapport with Afua. I really love how easy it is to get in touch with Afua- she personally answers all phone calls and texts, so there's no going through a front desk or multiple midwives to talk to. It's easy, efficient, and really made the prenatal (and birth!) experience comfortable. She also has monthly group prenatals, where other pregnant moms get together to discuss relevant birth and childcare topics, meet new friends, and of course eat!! I love the community feeling and getting to know other moms in the area who are also planning on delivering with a midwife. She also hosts meetings for dads, where the men have the same opportunity to mingle and get/give parenting advice. My husband and I opted for a home birth, and the whole process went so smoothly that I'm still in awe that my daughter is here, healthy, and happy, and it's all thanks to Afua.

Where do I even begin? I would say Patti is worth every penny but quite honestly I think her…read morepresence at our daughter's birth was priceless. Not only does she bring 30 years of quality experience, she shows up with the most incredible aura. Calm, confident, and steady. Throughout the pregnancy, she was checking in on us regularly and provided guidance on how to manage the last few weeks of pregnancy. The pre-labor massage seemed to reduce the time I was in early labor and she took diligent time to talk through our birth plan so that we felt equipped for the big day. When the big day arrived, she arrived at the hospital quickly after we alerted her. She coached us on proper positioning and was the necessary resource during the chaos of childbirth. I had a tight pelvis and back labor and she was able to provide insight and direction on what decisions might be best for our specific case. Patti sees the whole picture of childbirth and was able to help my baby come out smoothly and without complications. I truly believe I would have had to have a c-section without her there. My husband and I call it is a p-section (P for Patti). I thought having her at the birth was essential but even more so was she essential postpartum. She spent many hours putting my body back together, working on our baby girl, teaching us massage techniques and breast feeding tips. Our baby had a bad crick in her neck and would roll over to her side at night which made us worried. After Patti released her tense body, she has been sleeping so much better and is able to keep her neck straight. I hope Patti is around for all my future babies births because I can't imagine doing it without her! She is the Mother Theresa of childbirth and has given her life in the service of mamas and babies. She has the most important job in the world and she does it so well.

We truly cannot recommend Patti highly enough. From the very beginning, she provided a calm,…read moreknowledgeable, and unwavering support during the most important times of our lives. During labor, her guidance, encouragement, and compassion made an incredible difference - we felt supported every step of the way. We are forever grateful for her role in our birth experience!!!!

Such a wonderful experience. Got a quick tour of the center and everyone was so friendly and warm…read more Booked a prenatal massage with Letima. She was AMAZING. She took the time to listen to my needs and I felt so relaxed afterwards. My only regret was not booking a longer massage. I kept procrastinating coming to get a massage (I'm 37 weeks) but I'm definitely coming back for another massage and yoga classes. Thank you so much Motherhood Center.

Let me tell you about the most amazing prenatal massage I've ever had. It was so good that I was…read morehoping I could squeeze in one more visit in the remaining 48 hours of our Houston visit. The 90 minute massage was just what my body needed. The therapist (regretting not catching her name) did such a great job at focusing on the areas I mentioned. The center's overall space and massage rooms were very clean and relaxing as well. I loved that they had a changing room with samples for mothers on hand and a shower available as well. The center offers prenatal Pilates, yoga, and several other additional classes. What a treasure to have in the city! Definitely keeping this in mind for other folks and future visits. Two more tips: They sell massage packages which are ideal for savings and they also offer massages for partners as well. I can't sing the praises of the center enough from my brief experience.

Where do I begin?…read more Erin saved me in so many ways. I sought her out & told her over and over what my needs were. She patiently listened to every word with TRUE openmindeness. I've had PPD twice in the past. I've had multiple preemies. I was terrified in so many ways and she heard it all. When the day came for medically necessary induction, I reached out to Erin. To get my placenta and she came. Even though we called at 4am. And she came to me in recovery and catered to me while she could. Keep in mind, we had no idea induction was going to happen and we hadn't paid her anything at this point. There were complications in surgery. And I didn't learn about them until a day later. By that point, Erin was schedule to drop off my placenta pills to me in the hospital. I learned (before she came) that I couldn't have anymore children. It would be "devastating in the least". We were broken over the news. This baby was our last and we weren't prepared for that. When Erin came, she had with her last minute add on's. Placenta prints, my cord shaped into a heart, herbal concoctions & love. It began the healing process. Never before had I had my placenta encapsulated or the cord keepsake. And she provided healing things for me. The benefits from my pills have been phenomenal I DONT have ppd, my milk supply is amazing and my body and mind are able to heal. I can never repay her for those things. Erin Young is truly amazing. She became apart of me and anticipated needs I didnt know I needed met. Thank you Erin

Make the right decision. Especially if you are going to be a new father. This woman taught me what…read moreto do and what not to do in order to provide the absolute best experience possible for my wife. Erin is worth every penny. She will move at your pace, always find a way to be helpful and is extremely skilled at "plugging in" when things are either tough or easy throughout the pregnancy and labor. Her fee is a steal for all the value she brings. For a clueless male like myself, her teaching aides are terrific for learning something new and applying it with success. Don't go through it alone. Get Erin on board and know you can be confident when it's time for birth.

Do NOT buy services from Brave Beautiful Beginnings!!! Warning to anyone looking for doula or…read moreplacenta service. Very long frustrating story short, Hannah stopped paying her doulas last October and hasn't paid them since. My doula had to stop working for me because of this and Hannah (who promised us back up doulas and endless support) didn't respond to us for over 2.5 weeks. We had to threaten court action to get her to refund us $3000 of our $5000 we paid upfront for hours we never got to use. Which, by the way, means she could have easily paid my doula since we paid a large portion of money up front. Communication was poor from Hannah the second we paid her and it was truly a nightmare experience. Very sad that she is using families that need help in this way. I hope no other newly postpartum mom has to deal with losing their support and thousands of dollars along with it. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

I hired Hannah after one phone call. I was about 37 weeks pregnant with baby #3, and was going to…read moreattempt my first unmedicated birth. We clicked instantly! She made me feel so calm and prepared. She answered all of my questions in depth and offered so much valuable advice. Even my kiddos and husband loved her! My labor and delivery were fast and beautiful, and she was all-in the entire time. The extra comfort measure I needed. I will recommend her to everyone I know! Hannah, you made this experience so special, and I couldn't express more how much I appreciate you!

If you're looking for a good birth class, my husband and I strongly recommend the Bradley Method…read morecourse at the Heart of Houston Birth Center with Anne! The Bradley Method is a husband-coached natural, unmedicated birth approach. The course covers the physiology of birth (vaginal and caesarean), all possible medical interventions during birth (when some are necessary and options you may have in different scenarios), relaxation techniques for birth, coaching guidance for husbands and/or other support personnel (e.g., close friend, family member, etc.), and more. Anne was incredibly fair and supportive of medical interventions when desired or needed-- so you won't feel like it's "all or nothing" for an unmedicated birth! As first time parents, her class and guidance brought us peace as we prepared to welcome our little baby. She made this season of preparation peaceful and we loved our birth experience thanks to her.

From the owner: I believe in the power of a woman’s body to birth her baby. In my classes, I focus on training…read moreparents to give their babies the healthiest start in life, helping them work to strengthen their support of each other, and building a community of new parents. We also learn a lot and have fun every week!

We hired Debbie as my doula for birth, and my husband and I also took the childbirth group class…read more(via Zoom) while I was pregnant. She offers a bundle package with the essentials (pregnancy, birth and postpartum support) with the group class as an add-on. From the initial consultation, ongoing pregnancy check-ins, labor and delivery support, to postpartum check-ins, Debbie made me feel cared for, pampered and supported every step of the way. She is willing to take the time to speak with us, listen to our concerns, address all the questions we had, and provide relevant resources. I appreciate her advocacy, attentiveness and knowledge during my labor and delivery, she made me feel empowered when I was feeling most vulnerable and fearful. Even though there were many unplanned yet expected things happened during my labor and delivery process, her calmness, kindness and encouragement made me feel grounded, strong and hopeful. She is also very thoughtful, she even brought a mini canvas at birth so we could have our baby's foot prints on the canvas and she wrote the birth stats on the back. We will forever cherish this sentimental gift. I can truly say that I had a beautiful birth experience because of Debbie, I feel stronger and more resilient than ever. I am forever grateful for what she did for me, my baby and our whole family.

I highly recommend Debbie Hull CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training that I recently attended…read morevirtually. Debbie maintained consistent communications with emails containing pertinent information and a brief demonstration to ensure we were able to access Zoom and Google Classroom. I received a surprisingly as well as delightful care package that contain the tools and resources needed for the successful training. Debbie was very thorough with the instructions she provided as well as engaging throughout both days. I feel that she exceeded my expectations of CAPPA Childbirth Educator Training that I'm in the process to become certified. Thank you Debbie for all that you do in the birthing community.

My daughter had an unplanned C-section, and we THANK GOD that Dr. Rebecca Grace was the on-call…read morephysician. It was a traumatic experience for my daughter, and they couldn't get her regular doctor on the phone after more than 4 attempts. This was God's plan, and my daughter's plan of care was made better for it. Dr. Grace is compassionate, warm, and caring. Her bedside manner was calming and reassuring. She included my daughter in every decision made and made her feel as if she had a hand in her care. She's a testament to what a doctor should be!!! We're so grateful for her.

If you anticipate having a low-risk pregnancy and you would like a natural birth in a hospital…read moresetting, the midwives at WSH are the best! The only other midwife delivering in a hospital in the Houston area is one that works with Dr. de Ayala at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital. The 6 midwives work together in a group to care for their patients -- because they're the only hospital midwife group in Houston, they do fill up fast so you should call and register with them as a patient AS SOON AS POSSIBLE once you find out you're pregnant. I believe they take only 40 pregnant patients per month. I was very pleased with their care overall as I delivered my second baby. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 stars is just because of the few items in the "cons" list below. PROS: * The midwives treat pregnancy like a normal, natural event -- rather than a minefield loaded with risks and obstacles. They are low-intervention and this should decrease your risk of a C-section. But you can still get an epidural if you want. * They don't order a bunch of extra or unnecessary tests * They already automatically do all the things I wanted in my natural birth plan (such as: you can eat and drink during labor; intermittent fetal monitoring; birthing ball is provided; option to use hydrotherapy during labor -- there's a tub and shower in the L&D rooms; compresses and counterpressure and lubricant to decrease the risk of tearing when you push; pushing allowed in different positions; delayed cord clamping; they try not to break your water artificially unless indicated for some reason & they'll discuss it with you first to get your permission; post-delivery Pitocin is given on a case-by-case basis) CONS: * Parking can be a headache (Parking in the underground garage will cost you $8-10 per visit. Sometimes the garage gets completely full & you may circle for a while before you find a spot, or you may have to park off-site. You can buy a discounted parking pass to get up to 15% off. You could also park in the surface lot across Main St from the hospital & it's cheaper, but it fills up quickly on weekday mornings and the parking spots are tiny.) * On average, I spent about 1 hour total at each visit -- they often run behind, so it's not a quick in-and-out visit. But part of this is because the midwives take the time to talk to you and address your concerns. * There are 6 midwives, so you'll get someone different at most appointments -- then when you go into labor, you'll get whoever's on call but depending who it is, you may not have seen them in months - so they could be a little unfamiliar to you. * If you need an emergency C-section, it'll likely be done by a 3rd year resident (but these are the most experienced residents who are almost done with their program and almost ready to practice independently).