I delivered my son naturally at the BirthCenter and I could not have done it…read morewithout care and attention of my nurse and midwife. I had a very intense and fast labor and they were with me every step of the way. My first birth experience was very long and horrible in a hospital setting. However, this time around I felt in control and empowered to deliver without medical intervention. I delivered my son on the toilet and into a room full of love. Thanks Lifecycle!

I transferred my care from an ob to Lifecycle because I knew people who had delivered here. I…read moredidn't want to feel like my pregnancy/birth was just something that happened to me. Throughout my journey I appreciated their patient education, empowerment, and support so I could make informed decisions about my care. I like that my prenatal visits were longer than I could expect with an ob and that they provided a binder for me to bring with assigned homework each visit. Rather than having a "birth plan" (because they usually don't go as planned anyway) we were encouraged to think about our hopes and dreams. Everyone I've met here from the nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, lactation consultants, the clinical director, etc. have all been wonderful to me and if I could do it all over again I would have become a patient here sooner. I had many questions along the way so I'm going to be detailed here so others may know what to expect. Before you can become a patient here you have to attend a seminar to learn more about their midwifery model of care, the differences between a birth in their suites vs. at Bryn Mawr Hospital nearby (you can plan to deliver there or there may be reasons you are transferred there the day of, the nurse midwife on call has the clearance to deliver there), postpartum care, and next steps to become a patient. After attending the seminar, I had to sign a medical release forms to have my records transferred from my previous provider before I could schedule any appointments. They have two locations (Bryn Mawr and South Philly) and prenatal visits could be with the same provider or different providers. The first prenatal visit is longer and billed separately while the rest of the appointments are billed to insurance together under their global plan after delivery (not after each appointment). During my regular prenatal visits they measured my fundal height and would feel my bump for the baby's position while estimating weight (they were pretty good at that)! I had to pay for lab tests and non-stress tests separately. While I had to do my formal ultrasounds elsewhere, they had the equipment to do informal ultrasounds just to check on the health of the baby and seemed to be training their staff to do these more. I was required to schedule several classes to prepare for childbirth (series of 4 classes), about lactation essentials, and about navigating your first days at home after birth. The instructors really encourage asking questions and participation, so it was helpful to have this intimate space for that. The dates and cost of these classes are available on their site but you can't schedule them until you're confirmed as a patient. After your delivery they will follow up with you (home visit if you delivered at the birth center or phone call if you delivered at the hospital). There will be a 6-weeks postpartum visit to examine you and make sure your body is recovering but also to check on your mental health (so necessary and important)! They also have weekly lactation support and new parent support groups that were happening on Zoom, I think they are also now offering in-person options too. I could tell from the session I went to that the other families really found this space helpful and were wanting to offer encouragement to newer parents like me while sharing about their knowledge/experience. Cara, one of the lactation consultants, facilitates the virtual groups and is amazing! I hope all this information helps anyone who is considering becoming a Lifecycle patient because the last thing a pregnant woman should have to worry about is the quality of care she is receiving.

My wife and I hired Kate to be the doula for the birth of our daughter in March of 2013, and I…read morecannot recommend her enough. We first met with Kate during my wife's second trimester, still unsure if we wanted to hire a doula (and, for my part, unsure of what exactly a doula did!). Our doubts were completely put to rest from the very first meeting. Kate exudes a sense of calm and competence, and answered all of our (probably lame) questions respectfully and intelligently. From the beginning, Kate was most interested in helping us to have the kind of birth experience that we wanted, rather than imposing her views or preferences on us. From our experience, her approach is as hands-off or hands-on as the parents or partners want, though she was constantly supportive and encouraging, and full of resources. We took Kate's Healthy Childbirth classes as well, and I would highly recommend these. Over three weeks, Kate gave us a great sense of what to expect from the birth experience, as well as strategies for coping with unexpected contingencies. By the end, I felt I knew what we could ask of each other and the baby, as well as what to expect from the hospital birth experience. She helped us negotiate the fraught politics of childbirth in a non-judgmental, accepting, and highly-knowedgable way. As we approached the birth, I knew that Kate would be supportive no matter what we decided to do, and prepared to guide us through any crisis. My wife's labor and birth experience were difficult. She labored for over forty hours, and at the end the baby was delivered via emergency C-section. Although because of the surgery Kate wasn't able to be with us during the birth itself, she was a great source of support and calm during the labor and afterward, as my wife recovered from the surgery. It was immensely reassuring to know that we had someone present who could be our advocate, should we need it. Although we never needed Kate to act on our behalf, it was immensely calming to know that she was there, and to trust that our best interests were in good hands. If we have another baby, we will definitely hire Kate again.

I think it's safe to say that I (or my husband) wouldn't have made it through a natural labor…read morewithout Kate's calming presence. If and when baby #2 comes along, I will definitely give Kate a call.

Jennifer is PHENOMENAL…read more My initial experience (appointment) embracing the answer to REAL WELLNESS" ‍ cannot be put into words. After years of "medical treatment ‍" with countless copays, medications, surgeries, and procedures my initial visit with Jennifer just clicked. The tranquil sounds playing in the background, comfortable and cozy setting is welcoming. I like just zoned away reflecting on my visit. Jennifer can show better than I could even try to tell you how I am truly taking my body back with the guidance of South Philly Wellness. Parking available Vagaro app provides seamless booking, payment & tip as someone from the service industry respects the hustle. Money and time is spent on wants, well for me Wellness is a need and Jennifer has answered that call. This is truly the best way to enter 2024, and my next chapter. Heartfelt gratitude

This is waaaay overdue. I would give this place and Jennifer more stars if it were possible. I have…read morebeen going for a little over a year now and it's been amazing for my mental and physical health. When I come in we chat about how my body is doing and what should we work on. She also asks some leading questions to understand and this is helpful because one might not be thinking specifically about certain areas, but it comes out in conversation due to her experience and dedication to help you feel and be your best, highly, highly recommended!

I solicited Rachel's services for the birth of my second son, Griffin. Upon first meeting her I…read morefelt drawn to her calm demeanor and warm presence. She distributed an educational binder full of materials I found to be more honest and thorough than the information my OB had given me. For example, OB's won't distribute a list of medical interventions you may face during a hospital labor, but Rachel did. It was essential information I wish I was armed with during the hospital delivery of my first son. Emotionally, Rachel was very encouraging when I expressed doubts regarding my ability to tough-out a med-free labor. She helped instill the courage I needed to make the switch from the hospital to my local Birth Center. She helped me believe in myself and saw a strength in me I did not see. Physically, Rachel would have been an enormous help with pain management by providing soothing massage and counter pressure during labor. My labor was mercifully short, however, and I had to rely solely on my husband for pain relief during active labor. He did a great job providing this relief by utilizing the massage and counter pressure techniques that Rachel taught him. Thanks to her guidance, he was able to be an active participant in my labor instead of just a spectator! She was a calming, guiding voice during the pushing stage of my labor and very helpful with my initial breastfeed as well. Rachel will be all the things you need during the emotionally turbelent time of pregnancy and delivery. She will be a supportive friend, a motherly figure, an educator, an advisor, a listening ear, a guiding voice and a soldier ready to fight for you. She's a nurturing old soul with a backbone of steel. A beautiful doula both inside and out. You can't go wrong soliciting her services and I can't recommend her highly enough. I wish I had given myself the gift of a doula through my first labor!

I was referred to Rachel by my midwife since I had such bad anziety about labor. I was terrified of…read morethe pain as well as getting an epidural or an IV since I don't do well with needles. I'd cry thinking about having to deliver my baby and wasn't enjoying my pregnancy because of my anziety. My husband and I had VERY different views on labor. His answer to everything was. "Get an epidural, you'll be fine." He thought anyone who didn't want an epidural was crazy. He didn't see anything wrong with interventions and thought they were there and you should take full advantage of it. Originally I wasn't against interventions, I was just really scared of them because of the needles. Over the couple months of communicating with Rachel and reading the materials she suggested I decided I wanted to try to have a natural birth. My husband still maintained that his ideal labor would be a scheduled c section. With Rachel's help he finally was on board to give the natural birth a shot, although I'm pretty sure he didn't think it would actually happen. Rachel got through to him about the cycle of epdidural/pitocin and how once you start one intervention it just creates a snowball and odds are, you're getting more. I went into labor and I labored at home and got to the hospital at 10cm! After 2 hours of pushing, my daughter was born without any interventions! Rachel gave us the knowledge/tools to be able to labor at home as long as we did. I believe that made all the difference in being able to have a natural delivery. I would have had a VERY different labor if i wasn't for Rachel. At the hosptial she was great! With Rachel by my side I felt as if i could take on anything during labor. My husband is so happy we hired her. He said if we had another baby we'd do it the same way. She's worth every penny. Her posituve attitude can get you through anything! I think about my labor every day and couldn't be more happy with it!

Such a impressive place.never had us such a good massage before! After a long day of work it's…read moredefinitely relaxed my body and mind. I will definitely recommend this place to all of my friends and I will definitely come back again.

It's a nice place. All equipment is new and the room is clean. We were impressed by the…read moreprofessionalism of the staff.

Love the Nurse Practitioner here. Kind empathic and professional !…read moreShe took such good care of me during my pregnancy!

Had an overall weird feeling about this place. Only went here because everything around me was…read morebooked and my issue presented as a possible medical emergency. Just a combination of little factors made it feel not 100% legit. 5% up charge for cc fees, so make sure to bring a debit card I guess. Have never experienced that one before at a doctor's office. Not everyone can afford to pay $350+ out of pocket. TINY location with office that stayed open for my consultation. I overheard staff talking about other patients because the location is so tiny there was really no other possibility. Did not remind me to drink water, I have had an ultrasound before but had completely forgotten until I got to the office and started chugging. Then the tech was upset, which I'd totally understand, if they made a point of reminding you when you book the appointment. They acted like my issue was related to me not knowing what ovulation feels like. Or an etopic pregnancy, not what was going on with me. I also felt like I was being sl*t shamed for using condoms as a primary form of birth control as they somehow cause etopic pregnancy(???) I could not wait to get out of here.

Very professional and skilled. I went for electrolysis, and felt no discomfort. I would highly…read morerecommend them.

Wife had bad experience with owner. Poor customer service and did not listen when she said massage…read morewas too painful. Also had a bad breath fishy smell.

I love eviama life. I visit almost exclusively for massage. I started going when they were located…read morenear my house and followed them to their current location because I love them so much. The spa is committed to earth and people friendly practices and they offer so many unique types of massage. Just came from an amazing myofascial release massage with Sofia. Went in with sore muscles and came out feeling pain-free, balanced and relaxed. Sofia was amazing. She has a really responsive and intuitive style and really listens to what you'd like to focus on. In the past, I've had a fantastic ashiatsu massage with Sofia as well and got great relief from that style as well.

Amazing and life changing services. Penny knows exactly what to do. very nice spa with friendly and…read morehelpful staff.

I had a fantastic prenatal massage (at 26 weeks) with Judy. The pressure was perfect (I went to a…read moredifferent place for my first one and the pressure was too soft) and I felt so energized and happy afterwards. Judy is very grounding and also fun to chat with. I've already booked two additional massages with Judy. I can see why this practice comes so highly recommended and am grateful to have this as a resource during my pregnancy.

We did a pregnancy couples massage combo. This was on their specials for the month. And we really…read moreenjoyed our session. Appointments go fast here. Had a 3 week appointment. Judy Moon did my massage and my wife took pregnant massage from Gwyn. Qe arrived 5 mins before time and got seated. I was asked to choose an aroma of my liking. Wife was taken to a different room and she was given pregnancy pillows. Many pillows. I saw her after her massage and she said she enjoyed the massage very much. My massage was very relaxing. Pressure was perfectly adjusted to my liking. Mellow music. In fact I went off to sleep in the end. Judy was kind to not wake me up. When I woke up she said to take my time and come out when I was ready. My entire experience was very relaxing. I will come back here.

My husband and I have attended multiple classes through Main Line Family Education during our…read morepregnancy. Every class has been fantastic! We have learned so much useful information related to childbirth, parenting, and child safety and feel as prepared as possible for everything that lies ahead. Not only are the classes very helpful, but they are also fun and engaging. Nicole and her co-educators present the material in a way that makes the time fly by. We fully intend to participate in more classes with MLFEd to further our education and know Nicole will continue to be an excellent resource for tips and recommendations. I highly recommend MLFEd for any expecting individuals or new parents!

From the owner: - Childbirth Preparation Class - Newborn Basics Class…read more- Nutrition for Pregnancy Class -Breastfeeding 101 Class - Infant & Child CPR Class -Tummy Time Class - Starting Solids & Cups Class - Achieving Milestones Class - Newborn Sleep Class - Child Sleep Class - Preparing for Motherhood Class - Pelvic Floor, Core and More Class - Partners to Parents Class - New Moms: Support & Connections Group - Managing the Meltdowns - Potty Training Simplified