So I delivered my first child at the Orlando Tree of Life location (I can only find the Deland…read morelocation on Yelp). I am new to the area, and out of all the doctors and midwives I had talked to, this place was definitely my favorite! They listened to my concerns, helped me with my birth plan, and really let me be in control over all my options and decisions. They helped guide and prep me for the natural unmedicated birth that I wanted, and gave me plenty of information to take home and look over. Pregnancy and delivery can be an overwhelming experience, but they made it so much easier. When it came to delivery, I wouldn't have been able to follow through with my birth plan without them. They kept me going when I felt like giving up, and they made sure that they did all they could to keep me and the baby healthy. I am forever grateful for their hard work and patience

I still feel new to TOL as I just found them Jan/Feb. I found out in November that I was pregnant…read moreand went the "normal" route of going to an OB in Daytona. After having the typical office visits and finding out how much my high deductible insurance was going to cost monthly with them and their unwillingness to work with other payment plans, I looked into other birthing methods. I won't lie, the price was the leading factor. However, once I found out there is a birthing center near me I KNEW I had to check it out and I'm so very glad I did. My boyfriend wasn't as keen on the idea but was open to meeting them because he knew how excited I was over it. We met with one of the midwives and she more than answered my long list of questions. She reassured him as well so that he became excited at this experience also. I haven't given birth here yet but I'm down to bi-weekly appointments now with baby due mid-July. I've meet all of the midwives at DeLand except for Kaleen but have an appointment set up with her for later in the month. Everyone has been great so far; it's so opposite from the typical hospital visit and I love that. The atmosphere is so much better than being at a hospital. My greatest worry? That I DON'T end up giving birth here for some reason.

I have used The Birth Tribe twice now! Serena gives outstanding care! I'm talking about around the…read moreclock, questions answered. My first birth with her, I thought could not be beat. She is always on time with appointments, upmost care and explains all testing, while allowing you to choose what is best for you. She just delivered my son, two days ago, and was here for me when I needed her most. Serena came as soon as I called her, stayed with me all night even though it wasn't quite time. She kept me company and gave me comfort/peace of mind. The Birth Tribe also provides postpartum care as well, to make sure mom and baby are doing well. I recommend this service for anyone interested in the best prenatal, homebirth, and postpartum care there is! I have never felt so comfortable with a provider in any field, than I have with Serena. I will never forget these experiences!

I cannot imagine having given birth in any other way than under the care of the women at Sacred…read moreBirth. From our first phone call to our 6 week postpartum check-up the entire team was caring and attentive and amazingly gracious given the obvious drama that comes with pregnancy. They are truly called to a beautiful service and their bedside manner and humanity with their mamas in unmatched; certainly not something that I believe one could find in a stuffy hospital setting. Because of the women at Sacred Birth we were able to welcome our beautiful baby boy safely and peacefully into the world in the comfort of our own home. I am high strung and a bit of a stress bucket and was especially through my pregnancy but the women with Sacred Birth went out of their way to bring me back down to earth when I needed, supported me every step of the way and truly saw me as another human being and mama to be and not just a patient on a flip chart. They didn't rush our labor at all and took great care to check on our baby boy after every push. We got a beautiful tour of the placenta and plenty of time for the rest of the blood from it to finish loading our baby boy with all of the iron and oxygen that he needed. No quick clamping and cutting with these ladies! I also love how involved my husband was able to be! He was at nearly every appointment and they included him in all of our discussions and answered all of the questions that he posed to them. They suggested reading material which we both benefited from tremendously and they really empowered us to be a birthing team in our own unique and intuitive way which we are now able to carry through into our parenting. I truly miss the entire team and honestly wish I was still able to see them every couple of weeks! I truly cannot say enough about this incredible team and if we end up having another little member of the family they will be the first call we make.

Michele is an incredible midwife (and that's an understatement). I would recommend her to anyone…read morethinking of having a homebirth! She made my husband and I incredibly comfortable with the idea of having a homebirth for our first child. What I love most about her were that our appointments were never rushed, she was knowledgeable in answering all of our questions and she cared not only for my baby but for me as well. Not just my physical health but my mental and emotional well-being. She listened attentively at my fears and concerns, was a great shoulder to cry on and provided resources to help. There is no doubt in my mind because of her that I was able to have a successful home-birth! look forward to being under her incredible care for my second birth!

Growing Baobei provides knowledgeable, caring and supportive education programs and support that…read moreare here to assist you during the most momentous period in your life, motherhood. We can help you sort through your thoughts, dreams and plans to create a beautiful birth journey. Offering birth and postpartum doula services, placenta preparation, lactation counseling, maternity, birth and baby photography, many classes and free seminars, we can ease any anxieties you may have while empowering you and your family.

for annual exams they are ok. anything past that Goodluck. doctors will dismiss you & only offer…read moretreatment in the form of birth control. office is unorganized. half the time they don't know what's going on. getting ahold of certain departments is impossible. they once called me to schedule bloodwork when I called back to schedule they were confused what bloodwork I needed.

Office can't help me at all. Had a pelvic ultrasound June…read more5, 2024 and THEY were supposedly to call me results. They never did. So I called THEM today and was told I need to schedule another ultrasound with THEM! It's too bad because I've always liked Linda New, PA Will probably seek a new gynecologist, but may have to subpoena my records due to NON-CLINICAL STAFF'S ATTITUDE! VERY DISAPPOINTED! ​

Awfully rude and condescending over the phone when I was just calling for general information. I…read morewould never use this birthing center just based off of this short phone call. What a joke. I didn't believe other reviews I saw about them being prejudice, but after my phone call I believe it.

Started off friendly but also offensive of hesitations partners hesitations. Their "payment plan"…read morewas to pay $850 a week or $1700 every other month until birth month, or to pay full amount down front. Over a month after choosing to go a different route, I received a phone call saying I owe them $145 and change for a PHONE CALL I had with their staff member. (Which they were late for our scheduled time with no explanation until I called the facility to find out why I hadn't received said call). Money hungry facility.

Karen is kind , supportive , intuitive, knowledgeable and most patient. Grateful for her support…read morethrough my journey . Wonderful midwifery care. I most certainly recommend.

Love is personified in midwife Karen. Words will not convey the exceptional care, professional…read morestandards and love and support we experienced with Karen. My daughter had a wonderful home birth with Karen and 2 student midwives on10/27/13. Now pregnant again, she is gratefully returning to Karen, who has moved to a new Port Orange office location,btw. Home birth is not for everyone. But if you are a healthy woman, with no complications that would make home birth not a choice, visit Karen. You will experience health care beyond anything you will experience with GYN MD or hospital birth. I had a home birth in1985..... beyond words to describe how amazing. Scared and dismayed by hospital birth choices in Ft. Lauderdale, and encouraged by an engineer friend who had 3 home births, I had first visit with Sara Pinkman at 6 months pregnant. Please don't wait that long to visit Karen. Midwives need to establish a relationship with you. My love and respect for Karen is huge. Just FYI, I am a retired RN. Home birth is safe.

I had an extremely upsetting and unprofessional experience at this birthing center, and I can no…read morelonger trust them with my prenatal care. I first met with Michelle for a consultation, where she assured me she would personally handle my entire pregnancy, be on call 24/7, and be present for all appointments. Based on that representation, I paid the $1,500 registration fee. However, at my first prenatal appointment--at 19 weeks--I was suddenly assigned to a completely different midwife without any notice or explanation. The midwife (Robin) appeared inexperienced and unsure of how to perform even basic clinical tasks: * She struggled to operate the balance scale and gave me a weight that was clearly inaccurate. * She incorrectly calculated my due date by four months, despite having my last menstrual period date in front of her. * She could not confidently locate my baby's heartbeat, confused my pulse with the fetal heart rate, and claimed the "fetal heart rate was low" without certainty. * She took my blood pressure over a thick long-sleeve sweater, which is not proper medical procedure. * She then told me to go directly to the emergency room, claiming she had called ahead to have a bed ready. This caused extreme panic and emotional distress. Additionally, if she genuinely believed this was a medical emergency concerning my unborn child, she should have called an ambulance, not told a pregnant woman to get on the highway and drive herself while terrified. That is a fundamental violation of basic safety protocol. While driving--shaken and scared--I called the center back and asked for Michelle. Only then did I learn that I should not go to the hospital and instead return to the birthing center immediately. Michelle also mentioned she had dinner plans, which was unprofessional given the crisis her staff had just created. When I returned, Michelle immediately reassessed me. She used the Doppler and her handheld ultrasound, confirming that my baby was moving normally and not in any distress. She found the heartbeat quickly and without any issue. My baby was perfectly fine. The earlier panic, incorrect information, and poor clinical judgment were completely unnecessary and unacceptable. I have worked in the legal field for over five years, and everything about this experience raises serious concerns about medical malpractice, negligence, and unsafe clinical practices. I requested a full refund and will no longer be receiving care here. I will also be reporting this incident to the Florida Department of Health, as no expectant mother should be subjected to incorrect medical information, unsafe instructions, or avoidable fear. Expectant mothers deserve competent, consistent, and safe care--not panic, confusion, and contradictory assessments.

Michelle has been amazing and kind. Me and my husband love how knowledgeable she is and how she…read moreinformed us with every step in my pregnancy with what to expect. My baby came out healthy and my birth was very smooth. If you're thinking about having a natural birth, I would 100% recommend heart 2 heart. It's a different but very intimate and surreal experience. could not recommend this place enough! If I ever have another child, we're definitely coming back!