[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.

We are so glad we went with Lin. Because of her classes, we felt so prepared and so confident about…read moreour child's birth, that the fear was no longer there for our first baby. Lin is also a lactation consultant, and that helped us get ready for breastfeeding and just being more comfortable with the whole child birthing process. If you are a first-time parent, or just want to be better prepared for your second or third child, we highly recommend her.

Lin came highly recommended by our pediatrician, and I reached out to her as a first time mom with…read morea 3 day old baby who wasn't getting enough supply from breastfeeding. I had no idea how to properly use my pump or manually express enough to ensure my baby was being nourished. I called Lin in overwhelmed, sleep-deprived tears. She helped me over the phone on a holiday, hearing the panic and worry in my voice. Her advice immediately improved our situation, and she visited the following afternoon to provide a lactation consultation and weighted feed. While with us, she also identified a potential tongue and lip tie, and referred us to a provider to have that formally diagnosed and possibly corrected. We created a care plan including tips for latching, feeding schedules, massage techniques, positioning, and proper pump usage. Her help was absolutely invaluable and both my husband and I felt so much more confident afterward. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge, her bedside manner is one of gentle kindness, and you can feel her passion for what she does. We are incredibly grateful for her expertise, kindness, and willingness to make us an immediate priority, and would recommend her to anyone who is new to or struggles with breastfeeding.

Sara Kurzen is a Highly recommended labor doula w/this team. She will provide everything that…read moreyou're looking for in this service. She will meet w/you prior to the birth to discuss your birth plan. Then, she'll be supportive of you every step of the way! She brought an essential oil diffuser to my child's birth & it was very helpful. She will play music that you like during the birth, massage of pressure points to trigger labor & provide relief of birth pains with assistive positioning. She will also be encouraging the whole time for you. We are thankful that we had Sara to help ease the birthing time! Afterwards, she will meet w/you to review how you think everything went, answer any questions about anything w/the birth or breastfeeding & provide a detailed birth letter w/a timeline of your whole birth experience for your memories. I can't see enough about her! Ck into her @ Charlestondoulas.com!!

Naomi is kind, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable about all things lactation. She is prompt…read moreand thorough, offering high quality assistance for moms and babies. She makes it easy by coming to you for appointments and is excellent at follow-up. I recommend her to all of my friends!

I never leave reviews but was so impressed with Sarah on bith personal and professonal levels I had…read moreto leave a 5 star review. Sarah was amazing, knowledgeable and calm. She made me a much more confident caregiver for my new baby. would definitely recommend and plan on hiring again

I needed a lactation consultant for issues breastfeeding with my son. Sarah was so incredibly…read morehelpful! Would definitely recommend to anyone on their breastfeeding journey.

Jennifer did an outstanding job giving me an hour massage. I have had fibromyalgia for 14 years now…read moreand after having a baby last summer, my body has not been the same. After spending an hour on her table my muscles and joints were able to relax and give me the most relief I have had in months. She was very nice and caring, making sure she was applying the right pressure for my complex issues. Jennifer also was very professional, making sure of all my medical issues beforehand, so that she could provide me the best service possible. Lastly, her rates were great and she was able to fit me into her schedule immediately. I highly recommend her and believe you will be as happy with her as I am! Have a happy day everyone.

There are moments in life when a simple "thank you" doesn't seem nearly enough, and this is one of…read morethose moments. For weeks, I searched for answers. I visited specialist after specialist, knowing deep down that something was wrong, yet feeling unheard and dismissed. The pain I was experiencing was real, and I was beginning to lose hope. In fact, I had reached a point where I was prepared to seek medical care outside of South Carolina in search of someone who would truly listen. Then I met you. From our very first conversation, you treated me with compassion, respect, and genuine concern. You listened. You validated my concerns. Most importantly, you believed me. You took the time to explain what was happening, educate me on the risks and benefits of surgery, and set realistic expectations every step of the way. Your confidence, professionalism, and kindness gave me a sense of peace that I had not felt in a very long time. Because of your skill and dedication, I am finally on the road to recovery. The pain that had become a daily part of my life is gone, and with it, a weight I had been carrying for far too long. You didn't just perform a procedure--you helped give me my life back. I hope you know what an extraordinary difference you make in the lives of your patients. The care you provide goes far beyond medicine. It restores hope, dignity, and quality of life. With my deepest gratitude and respect, LP

Dr Cook is so compassionate and kind. I highly recommend her to anyone I know. She is attentive and…read moreunderstanding, thorough, and truly listens to my concerns.

I worked with Danica starting at 21 weeks in my pregnancy and it was one of the best decisions I…read moreever made. It was the highlight of my month and the best massage I've ever gotten. On top of it just being a stellar massage, Danica is extremely knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth and provided me with a wealth of information that was both helpful and comforting. She did an amazing job aligning my body and getting it ready for an easy and healthy delivery of my son. I only had to push for 10 minutes! She is a miracle worker !!

First time mom here and it's taken a month since the birth to feel like I'm in the headspace to…read morewrite a review that could give justice to Danica. (P.s. still not quite there as I'm verrrrry tired but here goes) Physically, Danica's healing touch did wonders during pregnancy to alleviate all of the foreign and uncomfortable feelings in my body - as well as bring attention to the wonderful ones. In those final weeks I literally drooled on the table. I would have had a very different pregnancy without her bodywork due to significant hip and rib pain. At home, Danica provided exercises and tools. She is the utmost professional and extremely knowledgeable. Emotionally. Oy. I sought out Danica because she is the best. She was recommended by my friends, acquaintances, even my OBGYN. FTM - I had a lot of anxiety and wanted someone to just tell me what to do. Danica was better than this and actually helped me to grow into motherhood throughout pregnancy by offering information and letting me decide what was right for our family. I *trust* her immensely when she makes a suggestion and even more so because she is open when she will say something is outside of her area of expertise (which is rare ). She's so warm and transparent. She also has a list a mile long of others like herself, that are masters of their craft. I think of the village of humans that have helped our family bring our daughter into the world, and integrate her into our life and at the center our tribe is Danica. Spiritually. She is just magic. You would be lucky to have her in your life.