Carmen is as lovely and professional in this service as it gets! Her presence in our home…read moreimmediately post-partum was most welcome. And I can't say enough good things about the benefits of placenta encapsulation. I credit taking placenta pills with how easily I regained my energy after a very long and challenging birth experience. From the very first dose I felt my strength retuning. The shaky, weak feeling I'd had for 2 days after my son's birth almost immediately resolved and I felt grounded again. I will definitely look to use The Nurturing Root again next time around!

From the owner: Then Nurturing Root, located in Baltimore, MD, provides postpartum support to new mothers through…read morea variety of placenta encapsulation services. We help new mothers achieve optimal postpartum wellness so that they recover more quickly from birth and enjoy their postpartum experience without the baby blues, depression, and anxiety. Other services include: Birth Boot Camp classes Postpartum Doula Services

After being highly recommended for placenta encapsulation in the Baltimore Midwife circle, I knew I…read morewas in good hands with My Birth Companion, LLC. The love and expertise that Odile has in this field is evident and felt. I can't say enough great things about her and this experience. The placenta pills and broth really work. I have felt strong and happy postpartum . I highly recommend all mamas hire her!! Thank-you so much Odile of My Birth Companion!!

Odile delivered my daughter in 2014 and was a postpartum doula for my son (which is how we met)…read more Odile is just awesome. She takes great pride in getting to know the mom, knows so much about birth, newborns and delivery and was very supportive during the birth. My doc, Dr. Pardo, at Sibley memorial hospital in DC even complimented her for being helpful during the delivery. Odile was a certified medical sage-femme in France. It is a hard diploma to get. Odile helps relax, prepare and go through the adventure of giving birth better. I would be glad to take any call or give more details about why I give her 5 stars. Just message me on yelp!

Would definitely recommend the services of Silver Spring Placenta. The preparation process was…read moreexplained clearly and Jenny was amazing. She was very communicative. Great job!

From the owner: Placenta encapsulation, placenta prints and keepsake paintingsread more

Overall, I was extremely disappointed with my experience DMV Birth Doulas, specifically the owner…read moreNikita Johnson. Throughout my services with her, she constantly asked to cancel and reschedule appointments and she ultimately missed the the birth of my son. I hired a doula for support during one of the most vulnerable times in my life, but I did not receive the level of care, professionalism, or support that a birth worker should have. During my labor, I contacted her when I was 5 cm dilated and having very frequent contractions (less than a minute apart). However, because her policy is to only provide in-person support starting at 6 cm, she did not come. During this time I was in severe pain, and the doctors were changing shifts. I did not receive another cervical check until the next provider came. At this point, I progressed to 10 cm and it was time to push. My partner contacted Nikita at this time but she did not come until after my birth, so I received no in-person labor support at all, which is the core service of her package. Postpartum support was also not delivered as outlined. The agreement included 2 hours of support after birth, but she arrived after delivery and stayed for approximately 40 minutes. The 1-week in-home postpartum visit, as outlined in her contract, was repeatedly cancelled at the last minute. Each week there was a new excuse, whether she was sick, she had other clients going into labor etc. She did not have availability to follow up with our appointment until a month later, in which she text me at the last minute asked to switch to a virtual appointment instead of an at home visit. In addition, I paid for placenta encapsulation services and still have not received the capsules even after more than a month postpartum. At this point, receiving the pills is pretty much useless because there When I raised these concerns and requested a refund, Nikita was dismissive and unwilling to take any accountability for the services that were not delivered. Rather than addressing the clear gaps in care, she repeatedly defaulted to contract language to justify her absence at my birth and the failure to provide other services as agreed. Her responses came across as indifferent and transactional, with little regard for the reality that labor is unpredictable or for the expectations she set when accepting payment. Additionally, a photo of me in my hospital bed immediately after giving birth was posted on social media without my knowledge or consent, using my experience for promotional purposes. This was especially inappropriate given that she was not present for my delivery, where I was supported only by my husband and best friend. Sharing such a private moment without consent, while implying involvement, demonstrated a serious lack of professionalism and respect. If you are pregnant and interested in doula services, please do not book this company. Do you research. Nikita has several bad reviews on BBB, reddit threads and yelp with similar stories of her failing to provide services and constantly rescheduling and canceling appointments. I wish I had done better research before. Book with someone else but absolutely do not choose her since she will run off with your money without providing services without any remorse.

This is a terrible company and the owner, Nikita, is preying on women and families at such a…read morevulnerable time in their lives. I found this company online and was initially impressed by the accolades and expertise listed on their website. I booked a consultation and paid the required $20 deposit. On the date of the appointment, Nikita never called and instead texted me a few minutes after my appointment time asking if we could move the appointment to 4 hours later. I obliged. She never showed up for rescheduled appointment time though she had selected the new time. In fact, she didn't contact me at all. When I reached out and requested a refund, she ignored me and never acknowledged my message. I followed up a second time to no avail. She essentially was paid for services she did not render. Furthermore, when I expressed my disappointment on their Instagram page, I was blocked within a matter of minutes. She can find time to block people promptly but can't find time to service paying customers. I am blessed that the red flags appeared at the point of the initial consultation. Otherwise, I would have been out of alot of money and would have had a poor experience. Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time and doulas are great assets to parents however, this company doesn't represent the values that are typically associated with doulas. I would not want someone with questionable ethics helping me navigate pregnancy and the birth experience. I dodged a bullet and I hope this review saves other families from such a poor experience as well.

I would not recommend Family Ways to anyone who needs a doula. I had a contract with them for doula…read moresupport for the birth of my son, which included birth prep, the birth itself, and postpartum support. I had one meeting in person with my doula and a handful of texts and one call with her (almost all of which were initiated by me). I ended up having a precipitous birth and didn't make it to the hospital in time to deliver. I delivered in my bathtub at home just as the paramedics arrived and then was transported to the hospital via ambulance. I was in contact with the doula before this happened and she said she was on the way to the hospital to meet me there. I obviously could not call her as the birth was happening and I was transported to the hospital (I did not even have my phone on me) but my husband called the doula and let her know. When I finally got my phone back, I had a text from her from hours prior saying she was in the area and wanted to know if I still wanted her to come. I thought she had left so I texted back that the baby had arrived and that I wanted to touch base for some postpartum support. She never reached back out to me. So once I was home from the hospital, I emailed with Family Ways to ask about this. It seemed rather unfair to have paid $1,500 and to have not really received any support. I understand that they would not give me a refund, but I asked if they could at least offer some postpartum support, since I had nothing during a rather traumatic birth, and that was included in the contract. They refused any further service and argued that the contract had been fulfilled. I'll let others decide if that sits right wit them, but I was very disappointed by this. I felt abandoned and gaslight after a difficult pregnancy, traumatic delivery, and in the fog of postpartum. It was especially disappointing from a service that is supposedly based on being a support system from pregnant and postpartum people during a very vulnerable time. If you do decide to use Family Ways, I would be very clear before signing any contract what support they will give you, especially if your birth doesn't go as planned.

What can I say?? Rachel was so wonderful to work with for my birth. I had a birth plan in mind, and…read moreshe was supportive from the beginning. She is a wealth of information, and was able to educate me on many evidence based birthing practices. I had an unmedicated birth, and was so glad to have Rachel by my side during labor. Note that she will support you in any birth plan or however your labor ends up going. Thankful for Rachel and Family Ways!

You can't go wrong hiring Tina to be your doula! She provides care before, during and after birth…read more Whether you are a first time mom or adding another player to your family baseball team, Tina will customize care especially for you, at your level. She makes herself available day or night and when you have a question or concern she won't quit until it's solved! She is a powerful, yet calming presence during the birth process. She is very intuitive and passionate about what she does! If you are looking for a birth coach to support you in every way possible, Tina is your girl!

As a military family you often find yourself away from family or needing that extra support. This…read morewas my 4th child and I felt prepared for what was to come, however, I felt I was missing that support that I craved from another woman. I didn't have family near going through my pregnancy and labor and after meeting Tina, I knew that I had support system and fighter in my corner. From the prenatal visits and lessons in my home to the labor and delivery, Tina made me feel so supported physically and mentally. I know she put her comfort on the back burner to endure my marathon labor that ended with my first girl after three wonderful boys! Having Tina as part of my pregnancy and labor was priceless. Thank you, Tina!

Callie's services were very reasonably priced and highly recommended by other moms in the area. She…read morewas thorough in communication and came to the hospital to pick up my placenta. She then delivered the product to my house the next day. I found her to be very professional, helpful and encouraging, answering all of my questions.

Callie is great. My little girl came 3 weeks earlier but it was no issue. She still picked up my…read moreplacenta at the hospital and then had my pills back to me that Sunday I had my girl on Friday. It was so easy to do I didnt have to do a thing. Which was great since being a new mom it was a bit crazy. When I have my next child I will again use Lancaster placenta co. I will say so far with taking the pills my mood has been great and no baby blues which is what I was nervous about. So again love it all!

Just used Heather's amazing service for the second time with the birth of my son in June. I have…read morehad great experiences taking the placenta pills both times. She is very professional and prompt, but most importantly, she cares for her customers and is very warm and responsive with anything you need to know about her services. Thanks, Heather!

From the owner: Professional, dependable, safe placenta encapsulation in the Philadelphia region, all of…read morePennsylvania, portions of New Jersey and Delaware. Heather Meyer has been encapsulating placentas professionally since 2012. She provides a safe streamlined placenta encapsulation services as well as postpartum wellness offerings. Heather Meyer is a mentor and advisory board member for Association of Placenta Preparation Arts to ensure safe practices are followed across the board. On top of being a certified placenta encapsulation professional, Heather is a Holistic Health Practitioner that focuses on mental wellness. She is an EFT practitioner and a Certified Brain Health Professional.

Thank you so much, Chanel. You truly supported us every step of the way leading up to the arrival…read moreof our first baby. As first-time parents, we didn't know what to expect, but you kept us informed throughout and continued to care for us even after she was born. Your genuine care for your clients shines through. Without a doubt, you'll be part of every baby we welcome into our family.

From the owner: Offering birth support, virtual labor support and placenta encapsulation services. read more

I had a wonderful experience with my daytime doula Iyonna and evening doula Stephenie. Both were…read morevery helpful and knowledgeable which is so important for expectant mothers who need extra help cause newborns require so much and new moms need the time off to relax or just do... anything else. It feels endless and overwhelming at times. And it was wonderful to have the extra pair of hands so that I could sleep at night and take care of errands, get out of the house, grab food, and visit my older daughter in daycare during the day.

We had a great experience! Very early in my pregnancy, I reached out to Nathalie for a doula and…read moregot a response right away. She was very informative and provided my husband and I with answers to all our questions. We were initially connected with a couple different doulas that would be available during my due date and had interviews with them -- we ended up hiring Hannah Wright. From the get-go, Hannah was amazing. She was exactly what we needed. She provided great advice throughout my pregnancy and she especially gave my husband a lot of confidence in being my support person by having her there during the actual labor and birth. She provided excellent support and kept me grounded during the entire process and immediately stepped in and started providing all the tips and tricks in her wheelhouse to help me cope during my fast and intense epidural-free birth. I would certainly recommend her to anyone else. As for the more administrative end of things, we also have no complaints. Communication was excellent, the contract process with was very clear and straightforward, and we found the doula rates very reasonable.