With all the great reviews I had high hopes for the birth center. My first impression was great and…read moreI loved the atmosphere. Unfortunately I would give zero stars if I could. I went in for an ultrasound around 7 weeks and I was told I had a miscarriage and was misdiagnosed with a blighted ovum by Angela. She prescribed me an abortion pill to clear my uterus of the "non-viable" tissue. She encouraged me to take it the next day without having had any blood work done or follow up bloodwork and ultrasounds which I have learned is standard before prescribing the pill and making an official diagnosis. Luckily I did not take the pill and for the first time in my life got a second opinion at bch the next week. They found my baby clear as day with a healthy heartbeat. For an entire week I was in mourning as was my fiance. We told everyone we had a miscarriage and it was hard to go back and tell them we had not. During the ultrasound Angela was very unprofessional as were the rest of the staff involved. It was transvaginal and the exam room led into the waiting room.. people kept coming into the room without knocking and asking to use the ultrasound machine while the midwife was in the middle of diagnosing us with a miscarriage. It felt very rushed and our midwife even took a personal phone call in the middle of all of this. I am now 4 months into a perfectly healthy pregnancy and I wonder how many people have been misdiagnosed here and did not get a second opinion. Their negligence very nearly killed my daughter.

I had my second child here and it was wonderful! Much better than the hospital experience I had…read morewith my first. Almost 4 years ago now and we're coming back for the birth of our 3rd. My husband, daughter and I all had a great experience here with our 2nd child's birth and can't imagine going anywhere else now that we've got another on the way. My husband tells all the soon to be dads he knows about how wonderful it was for him as well feeling included and not a bystander in the birth of his child. They are competent, compassionate and I never feel like I'm being rushed out or pushed to finish our appointments before all my questions are answered. Definitely recommend this wonderful place to everyone.

I feel so cared for and safe in Madison's hands. We utilized her as a post partum doula for both…read moreour children and it couldn't have been a better fit. In massage, she helped me understand how much of the work is actually about relaxing the nervous system as well as the body. Madison is the best!

Madison is my dream midwife! I had the most magical home birth with her support. I felt so seen,…read morenourished, loved, protected, cared for, and safe during my pregnancy and labor journey with her. She really helped me to release fear, trust my body, tune into my baby, and trust in the process of life. These are gifts I will keep forever. I am eternally grateful to the Universe for aligning us to have this journey together. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant or planning on conceiving :)

I switched to Boulder Nurse Midwives after becoming aggravated with the OB practice I was seeing at…read morethe time. I had an all natural birth with my first son, so I figured why not give it a shot w/ midwives? I was anxious about switching to something unknown to me, but from the very first visit I felt welcomed and at ease. I knew immediately that I would switch. I love all the midwives here, every single one of them. They always made me feel very welcome and calm. They were always reassuring and helpful with answering all of my questions and worries. When I was full term and got closer to 40 weeks I requested cervix checks, which they don't normally do, (and I agree they don't tell you much- but I was curious!), and they didn't question me about it or make me think I should do otherwise, just agreed to do them for me. They also discussed the use of Vit K after delivery, and the eye ointment- asking me how I wanted to handle it rather than telling me how it would be done. (We skipped the ointment, no issues). I went into labor very early in the morning and labored in the tub with Shaunti by my side, and then when shifts changed, Angela was there with me. They let me do my own thing, and when my contractions completely went away after hours of active labor and 2 CM dilation later, I was given choices for what I wanted to do. Instead of feeling any pressure to augment or take steps to make labor start again, it was left totally up to me. We decided my mind was a little stressed out and I was over-thinking everything, and wanted to go home to try to relax a bit and see if labor picked back up again. My water broke the very next morning after a night of on and off contractions, and I was greeted again by Shaunti. I was straight into transition with constant no-break contractions and everyone was very reassuring to me and helpful. I was ready to push within about an hour or maybe less of arriving, and I was allowed to do so without any annoying counting or direction. Shaunti suggested a way that might be quicker so I followed her direction and everyone was amazing. Every time my eyes searched the room for help I was greeted with her looking back into mine, reassuring me that I could do it. My son ended up being very big for my frame (9.7, my first son was 6.13), and his shoulder got stuck. We dealt with a shoulder dystocia for 2 minutes, which was very, very scary for all of us but she handled it wonderfully and called for back-up as soon as she felt that it was needed. I was crying and got a huge hug afterward and lots of help and kind words from everyone. I just finished my 6 week postpartum visit, and she was there for me once again, reassuring me as I talked to her about PPD. I just can't recommend Boulder Nurse Midwives enough. No regrets whatsoever about switching to them halfway through my pregnancy. I am so thankful for the love and support I have gotten from them all.

My first daughter was delivered by an OB and although I delivered her naturally, with my second…read moredaughter, I was determined to have a different experience. I chose Boulder Nurse Midwives and couldn't be happier with the care I received from beginning to end. The midwives are all friendly, knowledgeable, caring, and excellent listeners. Each visit, I felt like the midwives took as much time as I needed to provide my care and answer my questions. Although I saw four different midwives over the course of my pregnancy, the care was comprehensive and consistent. My file was always complete and the midwife came into my appointment prepared and attentive; we didn't have to spend time reviewing information that I had already shared. I felt cared for by and completely trusted each of the midwives; in the end, it would not have mattered to me who delivered me. The midwives were also very reassuring and supportive. My daughter was large and I was two weeks late, but there was no pressure for me to induce early or to consider intervention due to her size. If anything, the midwives were far more relaxed than I was! During my delivery, my midwife worked with me and let me take the lead in terms of how my delivery progressed. She provided support and suggestions but allowed me to express what I needed. When my labor stopped progressing, she gave excellent help to move things along, and when I decided I needed medication to take the edge off of the pain, it was given to me without judgment. My after care was also excellent. The midwife focused on my recovery and spent plenty of time with me reviewing how I was adjusting both physically and emotionally to my new arrival. I would recommend Boulder Nurse Midwives to anyone looking for a more holistic birth experience who still want the protection of a hospital delivery.

Merrie is incredible! Not only is she the best Birth Doula I have ever worked with, her passion,…read moreher love and dedication to the entire family through the birthing journey shines through. I will be flying to Denver shortly to meet with Merrie and to accompany her as my mentor. I'm so excited to learn from Merrie all of the things a Doula brings to the moms and families she works with. Thank you Merrie! I cannot wait to see you. xx, Tammy Schmoyer

Our birth experience with Merrie as our doula was incredible and I absolutely would not have been…read moreable to have the empowering birth I had without her support and guidance. She is an expert. She came over after I had gone into labor and helped us stay home as long as possible before transitioning to the hospital, where she further assisted me in laboring for several more hours without pain meds before it became obvious that things had become stalled and I needed an epidural. After that point she easily guided the transition to later stages and made suggestions to the care team that almost certainly helped me avoid a c-section. After going through this I can see how easy it would be to have a really scary and traumatic birth experience, but with Merrie by my side it was super empowering and positive. I am so grateful for her expert advice and calm, grounded presence.

Claudia is awesome. She has a flexible schedule and does house visits in Boulder and surrounding…read moreareas. It's so nice to do the prenatal visits at home! Claudia is very knowledgeable, friendly, and calm. She helps me to relax during a stressful time. It's the best of both worlds -- a midwife for home check-ups and extraordinary, personalized care, along with delivery in Avista hospital, with all of the security that a hospital provides (24-hr on-call doctor, lactation specialists, etc). I'm so happy she opened her business in time for us to work with her!

HOW PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH ARE MEANT TO BE…read more I cannot overstate the power and beauty of growing one's family the way nature intended. Step into the sublime with this support. As a guide and team builder, Cheryl empowers with the lightest touch. TRULY LIFE ALTERING By choosing this direction your pregnancy will be the most lovely and potent time period of your life and your baby's birthday : THE. BEST. DAY. We had the pleasure of working with Cheryl for 3 babies! All amazing, exalted and unique experiences. Cheryl and her many impressive contacts have helped shaped a supremely happy and healthy existence for our unit. Prepare to be forever changed for the better.

Cheryl is wonderful! she is kind, thoughtful, and thorough!! My girls loved coming to the…read moreappointments. She always had toys and let them participate and watch.

Peaceful office with thoughtful and knowledgeable staff. I was seen for menopausal issues and was…read morehappy with the care I received.

To anyone worried about getting an IUD: this clinic made it a breeze. This was best healthcare I've…read moreever had. They talk you through each step, provide honest and thorough answers, and are extremely welcoming. They gave numbing cream for the insertion and it made the experience so much easier. I felt in control, listened to, and incredibly comfortable and I'm generally an extremely anxious person. Highly, highly recommend.

Sarah's class is soooo worth it! As a first time mom, I had no clue what to expect from pregnancy…read moreto childbirth and beyond, so I was eager to find some support and education to help guide me. Sarah's Birth Mojo class was exactly what I needed. I feel so informed and armed with all the knowledge I need to help me feel confident going into my birth day. I'd highly recommend this class to any first time parent who is seeking support! The community you build here can't be beat. She's the best!

I could not say enough about how wonderful Birth Mojo classes are. I can't imagine going into our…read morebirth day and 4th trimester without all the info and guidance Sarah gave us. She makes sure to give you all the info you need to make informed birth preferences without pushing you in any direction which felt very empowering!

If you're desiring a midwife who can meet you on all levels of your pregnancy journey, Astrid Grove…read moreis your woman. She is extremely knowledgeable on the biological and physiological levels as well as able to meet a pregnant woman on the spirit and emotional levels. To me this was imperative for me to feel held, cared for, and met through the comprehensive transformation that occurs during pregnancy. She is incredibly empowering to the woman, guiding and supporting her to follow her intuition and instinct. I loved that she often wouldn't tell me what choices to make but would share the relevant information while supporting me to trust my inherent wisdom. She deeply recognizes each woman's journey of becoming a mama is unique and there is not a one size fits all to decisions. She has the capacity to be with any emotions, fears or concerns that may arise as well as connecting with the baby on an energetic and heart level too. I felt so solid with Astrid's care knowing that she'd be able to be with anything that might arise during the journey and during the birth. She is also an incredible herbalist and I love the ways she supports through her wisdom in that arena too, as well as with Mayan abdominal massage. Astrid is deeply wise, incredibly smart and knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent and a heart centered mystic. Her dedication to supporting women to feel empowered in their birth experience emanates through her devoted care. I truly couldn't imagine a more aligned midwife for me.

From the owner: Astrid Grove at Birthroot Midwifery is an experienced certified holistic homebirth Midwife/ RM,…read moreserving the greater Front Range community. Astrid offers Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy, Placenta Encapsulation, Herbal Medicine Consultations, Prenatal, and Postpartum Midwifery. Birthroot Midwifery serves Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins & surrounding mountain areas.

I have had two PAP smears in the last month with an unsatisfactory result both times. I called and…read moreleft messages SIX times after the first result and on the 7th call, the person who helped with the scheduling just said someone did try and call, but must have had the wrong number. ( I gave my number SIX times in SIx messages). Anyway, the second result came in this morning as unsatisfactory, meaning whatever!! SO FRUSTRATING!! I called and left a final message for someone to return the call to explain why they keep coming back unsatisfactory. I have found another doctor, set up another appointment and will NEVER use Avista Women's Clinic again!! I am not going to say the name of the doc, because I actually liked her. It's just the lack of communication from the front office, or scheduling person, and process of getting accurate test results that I do not like.

The front desk can't successfully schedule an appointment. I had scheduled a meet and greet with a…read moremidwife and when I got there they didn't have me on their schedule. I should have gathered that something would go wrong from a) other negative reviews and b) when I called to schedule, the girl kept putting me on hold because she didn't know how to do anything. Then she said her computer had crashed and to give her a few minutes. I patiently waited and then another woman picked up the phone and took over because clearly the other one didn't have a clue. When I arrived for my appointment the front desk lady appeared bothered that I was even there and when I expressed that I was frustrated that I had just driven a long distance, just to find out they didn't successfully schedule my appointment she didn't even say "im so sorry, let's try to figure something out" (You know, basic costumer service skills) I mean if I did this at my job I would be fired. Then when no solution was reached I said well I guess this is all the meet and greet I need and she said Sorrrrryyy in the most cynical way. I mean that was just the cherry on top. I understand that healthcare workers are under pressure right now but as a nurse myself, even on my hardest days I NEVER talk down to my patients or treat them badly. EVER. so I will never excuse that kind of behavior . In conclusion, the front desk is incompetent and rude and if I were the business owner of this establishment I would be livid if my front desk staff was driving away clients. I will not be back. I hope the steak holders realize they have front desk staff that are gambling with their business I'm sure they've worked hard to build.