My husband and I just completed out 5 week birthing, breast feeding, and childcare classes with…read moreMartha!! It was a great experience and we feel prepared to welcome our newborn any day now. It was well paced so we could digest the information and the booklets will be great to reference if needed. Highly recommend!!

Martha is amazing! I'm so grateful to have found her.And what she has done to help me and my baby…read moregirl on our breastfeeding journey. I'm a 21year old and am a first time mom also on my own. When I had my baby girl I struggled at feeding my daughter at the hospital. The nurses would come in and help me, but really they just would shove my boob in her mouth and she would eat, but my nipples were in so much pain. When I went and saw the Lactation nurse at the hospital she said everything was fine and that my nipples were fine and that the latch was great, but it didn't feel great. When I went to another care provider of mine they saw how damaged my nipple was when they were examining me and called Martha right away. Martha drove over and got me a nipple shield and showed me how to use it and set up an appointment with me right away. And using that nipple shield helped so much! The first time I put it on so much relief. I didn't even realize how much pain I was in because I just thought it was normal because I was a first time mom. I knew nothing and I was told that it was fine. So from there on I've made appointments with Martha and she's helped me so much and my baby. She's so thorough in her appointments, She asked so many questions that I wouldn't even think of to ask. Which are good to know. to and to talk about. She writes everything down so after the appointment you can see your whole visit and remember what you guys talked about. She gives so much advice and learned honestly so much in the matter of time of that appointment and the appointments are very affordable. She's just awesome. I highly recommend it if you're struggling on your breast-feeding journey as a mom.

My husband and I recently had a baby born at the Bridge Birth Center via a surrogate and we have to…read moresay the team of midwives at the Bridge were terrific. They are highly skilled and knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Shout out to Lynette and her team of midwives. It was a pleasure working with everyone. The facility itself is very sanitary and tidy, calming and peaceful - just what you would want during labor and when you're cuddling with your newborn after delivery. We would highly recommend the Bridge Birth Center!

Lanette is an amazing birth coach and midwife. She is thorough, educated, and respectful. I…read moreappreciated being educated and then given space to make my own informed decision. I'm so thankful for her and others on my birth team. I can't imagine what this process would have been like with out her!

Wildwood was on a list of recommended doulas from my OB and it was really important to me in…read moreselecting someone to work with that they had worked with our practice and in our delivery hospital before. We interviewed two doulas and I was honestly very torn because I really liked them both for different reasons. Heidi had such a calming presence even through zoom and I knew deep down that would be exactly what I needed. Little did I know at the time my seemingly low risk pregnancy would take some interesting turns. I don't know what I would have done without her constant reassurance. I ended up in the midst of a multiple day induction that picked up incredibly quickly when they broke my water. We had been in communication with Heidi throughout the weeks leading up to my induction and she got to the hospital very quickly when we let her know they had broken my water. Just as i suspected she was the calm in the storm, not just for myself but my husband as well. She took some photos for us of those initial moments together and made sure I got my lusted for post delivery meal before leaving us to get some rest. She stayed in close contact over the next few days while we dealt with a 72 hour hospital stay, a readmittance scare, and struggles with feedings. We had a lovely postpartum visit at our home when things calmed down and it warmed my heart so much to see her hold our son. She advocated for me during labor when I wasn't in the mindset to do so myself and made me feel so supported and safe. I've recommended Heidi and wildwood to everyone I know who has gotten pregnant since my delivery. They are truly such an amazing and supportive group.

We had the privilege to have three different Wildwood Birth doulas: Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey and took…read moreWildwood's birth education course. Kim was our birth doula she supported me in pregnancy, labor, and birth. The birth experience is a very personal thing and we felt incredibly comfortable with her throughout the entire process. I only ever felt supported by Kim and that she had my best interest at heart. My husband had concerns that having a doula would be distracting for him, however looking back he said that that couldn't have been less true he was thankful for Kim and the support he provided for him too. Zoe was our day time postpartum and we were so thankful to have her there in those essential first weeks. Zoe not only took excellent care of our baby, but she checked in on our physical and mental health. She really was making sure everyone was doing well. I felt comfortable asking her all sorts of questions and she showed us how to give our baby their first bath! Kelsey was our night time postpartum doula, it's a strange feeling leaving your baby with someone overnight and you going to sleep, but from the moment I met Kelsey I knew she would look out for my baby and do what's best for him. As a mom who had a journey with breastfeeding, pumping, formula Kelsey was always coming up with a plan for how I could do what I needed to and get the most sleep. My husband and I would always say "Kelsey night!" the day she was coming because we got to sleep and we knew our baby would be taken care of - which is a rare combo in the days of a newborn. As a whole Wildwood Birth Collective was a dream to work with. The birthing course was thorough and informative and communication for all the staff was excellent. I feel that when we joined Wildwood we got not only really great doula support but gained an awesome community. Thank you Wildwood, Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey!

Sherilee went above and beyond to build our confidence. We went into the class blind not wanting to…read morefeel overwhelmed with online info. Everyone in our class ended up being first time parents. It was a breath of fresh air to all be in it together. Sherilee was patient and supportive throughout our boot camp of classes. Extreamly imformative, built our confidence and knowledge for our new adventure. Could not recommend taking her class or interviewing doulas through birth nest services! Even after our class she's been a great resource of reassurance.

Sherilee was super sweet! The classes were informative, fun, and really connected with our minds…read moreand bodies for both partners and birthing peoples. I loved it! I highly recommended to any mama and partner to take these classes, they are well worth it! Also, her tea blend for the raspberry leaf tea is so yummy! Especially if you aren't an avid tea drinker. The class has an interactive book that makes it easy to remember everything and some good pages that you can post up on your fridge or walls. The classes are built in a great order- As someone who plans to birth at a birth center my anxieties were lowered ALOT after these classes. And if you are planning a hospital birth or home birth, the classes work for all of them! You and your partner will appreciate these classes a lot!

Laurie has delivered two of my children. I am a medical doctor by training and have a fair amount…read moreof experience caring for women who are having pregnancy complications so suffice to say I had some concerns with a home birth but my wife really was set on one. Laurie addressed all of my concerns and made sure we had a plan in place if we needed to transfer to the hospital. Both births went very smoothly and both experiences were easily the best of the birth experiences we've had (we have seven children). The second of the two pregnancies had some complications in the third trimester and Laurie and Brittany were knowledgeable and worked with us closely to navigate everything including a hospital admission. I was so thankful to have them with us through that. Overall, I highly recommend Nest Midwifery if you're looking for a home birth midwife.

Hands down the best midwives in the Portland/SW Washington area!! We've used them for multiple…read morebirths and every time had the most positive experience. They are thorough, professional, and truly care for their clients as a whole. Highly recommend and would use them again in a heartbeat.

I've been seeing Dr. Slayton-Milam since she began practicing (25, 30 years?) and wouldn't consider…read moregoing elsewhere. She helped me become pregnant when I was having difficulty, then cared for me during a somewhat difficult pregnancy, and now through menopause. When I've needed to see someone else in the office, they were kind and knowledgeable, and I felt cared for.

When I started going to them they simply sent me to Dr Wysham gynecology oncologist. That action…read moresaved my life.

I had the opportunity to work with the lovely Amy in San Diego actually! She offered traveling…read moreprenatal care along with my belly binding. Her and I supported a lovely sweet momma after birth. I loved the feeling of Amy's energy - that warm kind best friend always there to support you! Also how professional she is with her email and text replies has been really a joy! I would definitely want her as my doula in the future...if only I was on Portland :) Your amazing Amy!

Amy proved an invaluable doula during my son's first six weeks of life. Her joy and excitement to…read moresupport me and my newborn brought a comforting and empowering energy to our lives. In our first session, Amy helped me organize my thoughts and priorities around what I wanted to achieve during this sacred postpartum phase. Throughout our sessions together, she gently reminded me of my priorities and helped me remove obstacles and create the space I needed to realize them.  During moments of stress and uncertainty with our infant, Amy gently helped me tune into my instincts and affirmed my intuitions as a new mom. She also coached my husband and I on soothing our infant and helped him see how he could better support me as I navigated this new territory.   I would recommend Amy to any mother looking to be nurtured, supported, and encouraged during this sacred journey as a new mom.

I first chose The Vancouver Clinic because it was close to my home. I specifically wanted a…read moremidwife, and I researched which ones were recommended. At my first appointment, I was pressured into trying Centering Pregnancy--a group meeting 1-2x/mo for prenatal treatment. I figured it may be a good way to meet people, so I agreed. The meetings are 2 hours long. You spend the first 30-40 min weighing yourself, taking your blood pressure, and sitting around while everyone gets their individual time (2-3 min) with the midwife for heart rate check and any questions. Once everyone is checked, you have to do some lame ice breaker (this continued for EVERY session). It's not until the last 30 min or so you actually get to the topic at hand. Even then, the group often gets side tracked and nothing gets covered. Not that the topics are all that useful--for example what to eat and not eat during pregnancy--doesn't everyone already know that? I don't feel like I learned anything useful the entire time. After the first 2 visits, I knew it wasn't for me, but I kept telling myself it would get better. For some reason, I stayed til the end. Since there are so many midwives at TVC, you will most likely never get the midwife you signed up for, let alone one you've met. What is the point of choosing a provider if they aren't with me throughout my whole pregnancy? During the course of my hospital stay I saw 4 different midwives, none of which were the one from Centering. Overall, I felt the TVC midwives were a lot more doctor-like than other midwives I've seen. They seemed to be really into medical intervention when it wasn't really needed, and not so into alternative, natural methods. During my labor I really wanted a water birth (including actual delivery), but they kept saying, "the point is not to give birth in the water, it's just a tool!" Well I wanted to deliver my first child using that "tool," if I did, I may not have tore in 2 places requiring stitches. When I had to get out of the tub to check my dilation, I was TIRED. My midwife should have encouraged me to get back in for the last hour, instead of acting like it'd be such a burden to heat the water back up. I suppose in the end, all that matters is a healthy baby, but I will never be able to have a first birth experience again, and I wish I had a provider that was more encouraging (or heck, one that KNEW me). Even though I met some people that I still enjoy keeping in touch with, I really don't recommend Centering for most people. TVC midwives are just ok, so if you do go there, pick one and stay with her for individual appointments. For the next child, I will definitely be going elsewhere, where I know I will get one-to-one care with someone who will be with me the entire pregnancy.

I absolutely loved the Centering program!! The midwives at TVC are amazing - very knowledgeable and…read morecaring. The appointments are long, but after the first couple I actually really looked forward to going to them! The ladies from my group and I have remained in contact and meet up for playdates fairly regularly. It is so nice to have the support of other moms, especially for a first-time mom like myself. My husband went to all but two of the appointments and he really enjoyed the program as well. I highly recommend Centering and will definitely be doing the program again when I decide to have another child.