I wish I could give this place -50 stars. The midwife in charge recommended that my water be broken in office as I was 40+ weeks, and this led to me getting an infection. Additionally, they DID NOT have nitrous oxide available, even after I was reassured several times that it would be there. Ultimately I had to be transferred to the hospital. The midwives knew that they couldn't naturally induce my labor, and instead of sending me to the hospital right away, they allowed me to endure an agonizing 24 hours so that they could collect money. Please do your research as they are extremely understaffed and head midwife is unprofessional. I was late the only one visit by 4 minutes and she left early even though I left a message that we were stuck in traffic, but she routinely had me wait up sometime up to 30 minutes while she finished with other patients. I had chosen a different route for my birth. Additionally the older reviews, are from when this birth center was located in Pasadena at a completely different facility with a different staff - it is different now. read more

Full disclosure: I did not end up birthing with Bay Area Birth Center, but they were one of the birth centers that I interviewed when choosing a midwife. I met Jackie and BABC at the BIRTH Fair back in 2016, and they were on my list of potential midwives when I became pregnant with my first child in 2017. I knew I wanted an out of hospital birth, and at the time was focused only on a birthing center and not home births. Jackie is an experienced certified nurse midwife (CNM), which means that she has a nursing degree and a "masters" in midwifery, which makes a lot of people feel more comfortable, especially if they're used to birthing in a hospital. Personally it made no difference to me- both CNMs and licensed midwives are legal and licensed in Texas, but it's nice to know that if it's important to you that BABC a CNM. I toured the facility and met with Jackie, asked her my questions - because as a first time mom, I had a BINDER of questions that I asked all the midwives and pediatricians I interviewed- and she was very professional and I could tell how passionate she was about her job, and really about her role helping women achieve happy, safe births for them and their children. You might be wondering, if I liked her so much why did I not choose to birth at BABC? Honestly, the amount of time it actually took me to get from my house to the birth center was over an hour- even though it was only about 15 miles away. The thought of traveling that far at least monthly for checkups, and then being in labor and potentially having a 2-hour drive to the birth center during traffic was too much for me to handle. I ended up choosing a provider located much closer, but I gladly recommend Jackie and BABC to anyone in the vicinity looking for a midwife. read more

If you are reading this review, you are in the right place. It is hard to even begin to describe my experience at BABC with words. All I can say is I truly believe Stephanie and Frances were sent by God to do this work. They are incredible at what they do. Talented, educated, experienced, compassionate, incredible, lovely lovely lovely women. I had my first baby at home and I know for a fact I could not have done it without them. I thank God for meeting them, and for not allowing people's "opinions" about natural and at-home births sway my decision from doing what is best for me and my baby. I plan on having all of my children with BABC, and I will always have Frances, Stephanie, and Devona in my heart. read more

I'm not sure were to begin my review of Bay Area birth center, specifically the service of Stephanie and Camellia. These two women are beyond amazing. I had to transfer to them from another birth center at 31 weeks pregnant and was concerned about not bonding with them due to the time left in my pregnancy. The process from the start showed how much they cared. I would send detailed emails with questions and Camellia always made sure to respond quickly in reassuring me that all would be okay. During my care I saw both Stephanie and Camellia. They work wonderfully as a double team. My husband and I were at ease knowing that our midwives were more than capable to get us through what would be our most special day to date. Stephanie was on call the day we went into labor and we couldn't have been more pleased with her calm nature. Things progressed very quickly while we labored at home. I was surprised when she told my husband over the phone that she would come and check me at home based on the information we were relaying to her that was happening. When she arrived I felt a relief seeing her face and reassuring me that this was the day that my baby was coming and that it was time to come to the birth center. The experience was exactly what I envisioned. Stephanie was drawing the bath upon our arrival. Lights were dim. Soft music was playing. When the labor intensified a bit I found myself always calling out for her as when she wasn't in my line of sight I would panic a bit. Hearing her reassured me that everything was ok made me feel so much better. Upon delivery we had a bit of a scare with my son not breathing but I felt during the entire time we were in good hands. You could see Stephanie's years of work as an RN come into play with her calmness and quick response in handling it all. Never did I felt that we weren't in good hands. (That was a huge concern of my husband with birthing at a birth center vs a hospital and he too was impressed with how Stephanie handled the situation.) We are thankful that God led us to this practice and specifically to the hands of these midwives. It made the start to a new life chapter all the more memorable and special. read more

My husband and I delivered here one month ago and had THE BEST experience we could have asked for. The midwives were absolutely amazing and they helped bring our first baby into the world with ease. The facility is welcoming and felt like home, and we had no trouble being seen at midnight on the night of our delivery...they were there waiting for me! We are already looking forward to having our next baby at Bay Area Birth Center! read more

Bay Area Birth Center - Our baby girl just moments after being born at Bay Area Birth Center! - Midwives Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Camellia is an amazing midwife, very knowledgeable, reassuring, a real angel! Thank you very much for the work you do my dear Camellia! Stephanie Is another blessing, great midwives! read more

My husband and I are still amazed by the entirety of the experience we had with BABC; I can't stop talking about it to friends and family and he's even told coworkers about it. A friend referred me here and after my initial conversation with Jackie and the tour, we were committed. I loved going to my prenatal appointments and Jackie was completely wonderful throughout our time there. The entire staff we encountered were helpful and kind. The birth experience itself was so empowering and our sweet son was delivered safely in an environment that made us feel calm and positive. It was nothing but love. The facility is great and we had our appointments at the Heights office, which was very convenient. We recently completed our care there and it was bittersweet. They took the time to truly make our little family feel 100% cared for and if we have more children, we will absolutely return. read more

Bay Area Birth Center - The amazing women who helped bring our son into the world. - Midwives Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

If someone told me a year ago I would have a natural unmedicated birth in a birth center I would have laughed in their face. After nine years of infertility we finally found ourselves pregnant but uninsured. Being new to the Houston area I was searching for an OBGYN that would work with us. After calling several offices I quickly found that no one wanted to work with us because we did not have insurance. Each office called made me feel like a second class citizen because I did not have insurance. A friend told me about Bay Area Birth Center, but I was hesitant to have a baby without medication. I finally called the Birth Center and after speaking with Mary I immediately knew this was the place I wanted to have my baby. She was so kind and understanding and willingly gave me my options. My first visit to the Birth Center was equally pleasant. I met Jackie the owner and certified Nurse Midwife and she instantly put me at ease. When it was time for my sweet miracle baby to be born, the experience could not have been more perfect. Each midwife was in attendance and attentive. I enjoyed a peaceful quick birth in a relaxing and uplifting environment. I had my baby at two in the afternoon and by that evening I was released to go home. It was amazing to be able to go home and sleep in my own bed instead of being interrupted all night by nurses at the hospital. A home visit was done to check on me and my baby. I loved that I did not have to leave my home to go to a doctor's office two days after giving birth. It was amazing to give birth with women who made me feel confident and capable throughout the process. The whole experience was customized to meet my needs and allow for what I wanted during the birthing process. Working with these women throughout my pregnancy was remarkable. I felt like not only was I thoroughly educated and cared for, but I was welcomed into a family of loving women who genuinely cared about me and my baby's needs. I love being able to access my charts online. If I ever had questions or concerns I was able to text any midwife at the center and always received a prompt answer. I highly recommend Bay Area Birth center if you are looking for an outstanding birth experience. read more

What an awesome experience! Stephanie, Cameila and everyone there are amazing ladies. I'm done with having babies, but if I ever wanted to have another then this is where I'll be delivering again. :) read more

This was an amazing experience. I've had two hospital /medicated births. With the help of the staff here and two amazing midwives who helped during delivery, I was able to achieve a non medicated natural water birth. I couldn't have asked for anyone or any other facility to guide me through this process. Jackie & mana Lisa are a wonderful team, and I'm Already looking forward to returning for any future births. I high suggest this Birthing center if it's in your area! read more

Great staff! Very personable and comfortable. I drive two hours just to go to this birthing center!

Safe, quality and personalized care! After two hospital births which left me unsatisfied; I met Jackie Griggs and knew this would be an ideal birth experience. I will be having my third birth center birth and know my experience will be amazing. Jackie is always available by cell phone and her team are always warm and welcoming. I would highly encourage women to explore this is an option for their next birth. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Bay Area Birth Center throughout my prenatal care, during my home birth, and at all follow-up appointments. I never left their offices with any questions unanswered or unsure of what to expect next in my pregnancy or at our next appointment. Jackie and her team were very knowledgeable & professional, and were never pushy about any decisions my husband and I made. It was so comforting to work with such a supportive team who was always available to answer any question or concern. I really appreciated the welcoming atmosphere of their offices, that they all knew my name when I walked in, and that they worked so hard to make my ideal birth plan a reality. As a first time mom, I was especially grateful for their two-day follow up appointment in my home, so I could receive some breastfeeding advice and answers to questions I never thought to ask before the baby came. I only have one follow-up appointment left, and I will truly miss seeing them regularly. I absolutely recommend their services, and will be going back for any future pregnancies! read more

After a lot of thought, my husband and I decided we'd like to try for a natural childbirth because it seems like it's generally the healthiest option for both mother and child. With our first child's birth, we found out how incredibly difficult it is to have a natural childbirth in a hospital setting and were blessed to find wonderful midwives in the area. Having recently moved to Houston, we were thrilled to find a similar practice nearby, Bay Area Birth Center. We are so happy with the care we received here. The midwives here are knowledgeable, attentive, and very kind. We were impressed with their approach to minor issues like slight anemia and itchy skin, first suggesting a dietary remedies, then iron and herbal supplements and keeping a close watch to see if anything further was needed. And our experience at the birth center was amazing. We came in the middle of the night and were led to a lovely, comfortable room with gentle lighting and soft music. I labored quietly with my husband at my side for most of the evening. Jackie checked on us periodically. The atmosphere was amazingly comfortable and supportive. The night felt almost like a long, late date with my husband. I can't imagine a better labor. I wasn't sure about water birth initially but as labor progressed, I found that I really liked the freedom of motion in the water, the cool air during contractions, and sinking back into the warm water between contractions. There were a couple scary moments during delivery with the cord around her neck and waiting for another contraction after her head but Jackie was calm and careful and everything turned out wonderfully. Afterwards, we were given time to rest. I was given a thorough check up, a few stitches and we were able to go home the same afternoon. I would enthusiastically recommend Bay Area Birth Center to pregnant friends seeking natural childbirth. read more