Joli was everything I needed in a doula and hiring her was easily the best decision I could have…read moremade for our birth. I hired Joli later on in my pregnancy (after 28 weeks) after deciding I wanted to try for a natural birth and really wish I had done it sooner. We had a few meetings set before the birth where we walked through a lot of my emotional and physical needs for the birth, and concerns surrounding the birthing process. Joli handled all of my questions and concerns with grace and compassion, and she was happy to suggest advice, educate me on the process, or point me to literature references where needed. Together we came up with a detailed birth plan which helped put this first time mom at ease. I remember consistently feeling more empowered and confident in the birth process after each of our meetings. When labor started she was on board and actively coaching from the 5am call to the finish line late the next day. She was there with support and suggestions when the birth plan went out the window due to complications, and she was the rock after birth helping me understand what was happening in a room full of buzzing doctors and nurses. Joli was there with her bag of tricks to help keep me calm and on track during labor. She was there to help guide my husband when he was concerned for me and felt helpless. She held me up during long miserable contractions and helped translate what the medical professionals around me were saying when I had no idea what was going on. She was my voice in the delivery room when I couldn't be, and when things became difficult she had the positive encouraging message I needed to hear to keep going. I could not imagine going through that labor without Joli's help. Joli's knowledge of and enthusiasm for her profession make her an invaluable asset to any birth. I would hire her again in a heartbeat if I were to have another baby.

Joli was the first member of my birth team I chose. I knew, for me, to have a successful VBAC/HBAC…read moreI needed a fierce group of professionals that weren't scared for my body, but trusted it fully. I interviewed Joli when I was 6DPO (and I KNEW I was pregnant) she was kind and funny and we clicked immediately. I felt like I could be myself around her and that my dark humor or coping mechanisms weren't going to scare her off. She helped me narrow down the field of midwives and gave me some suggestions on who might be the best fit for my family. Before I even had my baby, I felt like I had already received the value of Joli's service. Any question or concern I had, Joli always already had an resource to recommend or could give me a dissertation about it herself. Joli brought me peace and calm throughout my whole pregnancy not just the birth.... but let's get to the birth. Joli was at my house for nearly 36 hours and never once did I see anything but patience and understanding in that amazing woman's eyes. She was steadfast in her belief that I would have this baby how I wanted and where I wanted. She stood by me, held space for my pain, moved her hips with mine, squeezing when needed, other times just moving in time with me. This woman. I don't know if she slept or ate, but I'm pretty sure she worked almost as hard as me those few days because I don't have a memory without her or a picture that she's not in. 10/10 Joli every time. I don't think I'm having any more babies; but I might call Joli over next time I'm constipated, just for her amazing moral support. We also took the rebel birth education class with Joli as well and that was super dope, but it deserves its own review.

We are so very thankful that this business's services were available. When I had my baby, then I…read moreremembered that I wanted to save my placenta to be encapsulated. So many benefits, especially with fatigued/emotions and helps with breastfeeding support too. We were able to call them the day after my delivery and she came to the hospital at the front to pick-up the cooler with the placenta in order to have the capsules made. Great at communicating as this was a very last minute and so happened to work out! They prefer to reach out when you are in your third trimester, but I am blessed she was able to come to my aid when I was in the hospital. So thankful! Anyways, I love the fact that they personally delivered the cute little gift bag with the capsules to my home. All of this is definitely worth the price we paid and we purchased the raw placenta capsules. Includes directions on how to take them and store them properly. Highly recommend this service if delivering your baby in the Kingwood, TX area.

I can't express enough how much Cliodhna and her Born Free Birthing classes have helped me as I…read morecontinue to make my way through pregnancy! I took her private session series starting around 14 weeks and it was perfect for my husband and I. She is very professional and the knowledge she has in her profession is incredible! She has a passion for helping other mothers experience a pain free child birth experience and it's inspiring and educational to listen to her speak! Cliodhna has given me confidence in myself and what my body can do! I am actually looking forward to having a natural childbirth and using the Hypnobirthing techniques learned in her classes. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Born Free Birthing!! You will come away from the classes empowered, educated and ready to introduce your baby to the world!

Where do I begin?…read more Erin saved me in so many ways. I sought her out & told her over and over what my needs were. She patiently listened to every word with TRUE openmindeness. I've had PPD twice in the past. I've had multiple preemies. I was terrified in so many ways and she heard it all. When the day came for medically necessary induction, I reached out to Erin. To get my placenta and she came. Even though we called at 4am. And she came to me in recovery and catered to me while she could. Keep in mind, we had no idea induction was going to happen and we hadn't paid her anything at this point. There were complications in surgery. And I didn't learn about them until a day later. By that point, Erin was schedule to drop off my placenta pills to me in the hospital. I learned (before she came) that I couldn't have anymore children. It would be "devastating in the least". We were broken over the news. This baby was our last and we weren't prepared for that. When Erin came, she had with her last minute add on's. Placenta prints, my cord shaped into a heart, herbal concoctions & love. It began the healing process. Never before had I had my placenta encapsulated or the cord keepsake. And she provided healing things for me. The benefits from my pills have been phenomenal I DONT have ppd, my milk supply is amazing and my body and mind are able to heal. I can never repay her for those things. Erin Young is truly amazing. She became apart of me and anticipated needs I didnt know I needed met. Thank you Erin

Make the right decision. Especially if you are going to be a new father. This woman taught me what…read moreto do and what not to do in order to provide the absolute best experience possible for my wife. Erin is worth every penny. She will move at your pace, always find a way to be helpful and is extremely skilled at "plugging in" when things are either tough or easy throughout the pregnancy and labor. Her fee is a steal for all the value she brings. For a clueless male like myself, her teaching aides are terrific for learning something new and applying it with success. Don't go through it alone. Get Erin on board and know you can be confident when it's time for birth.

Mimi is one of the most gentle and kind people I know and an ally you need before, during, and…read moreafter your pregnancy and birth. She made bringing my daughter into this world one of the most beautiful experiences. I highly recommend Mimi to anyone seeking an professional and spiritually sound individual.

I worked with Mimi while she was training under Afua, and what a gift it was to have her be a part…read moreof my journey and birth. As a first time mom, I Immediately I appreciated her calm, gentle energy and how it set me at ease. During my pregnancy, when I would get anxious and stressed, she helped me process my feelings and figure out a solution. With her support, I was actually looking forward to giving birth! After an easy pregnancy and lots of processing of anxiety (i was much more stressed about life after giving birth than labor and actually giving birth), I expected a straightforward birthing experience. Uh, it was not. Baby turned last minute and went from head down to single footling breech! Because of the unexpected complication, both my midwife and husband were very focused on what was happening with the baby. Without Mimi's calming presence and gentle encouragement, I think it would have been easy to get in my head and panic. Instead, I was able to focus on birthing the baby and not about anything else. I had to be in my body and out of my head. She helped me stay present in my body. After, she helped me process the birth, celebrate my little baby, and feel both empowered and cared for. She also has a great network of contacts--for instance, she gave me a great recommendation for a lactation consultant when I needed it. I recommend Mimi as your doula. I never considered having a doula before because i didn't know I would need the support. I thought my husband would be more than enough. It's just birth, right? But birth is wild and when things got uncertain and scary, she was steady, clear minded, strong and kind--exactly the support I needed.

Krystah is amazing!! Not only is she super informational but she really cares about your wellbeing…read more She picked up the placenta from the birth center after a quick call and had everything processed and nicely packaged! She even dropped it off at home to make things as easy for us as possible! I'm so glad I met her in her prenatal yoga class and would definitely recommend her!! I only wished I had gotten her as my doula! A true gem with a big heart!

Krystah's prenatal yoga class was amazing. I haven't exercised in 3 months due to morning sickness…read moreand her class was the perfect way to get back into taking care of my body. She took her time, explained all the benefits of postures and really helped me get deeper into my self awareness. I would highly recommend her to all the pregnant mamas out there!

Bringing my beautiful baby boy into the world at this birth center was the most incredible…read moreexperience I could have asked for. Jami and her entire team are nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, I felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. Even after birth, the compassion continued. Sophie was amazing after labor, couldn't have asked for anyone better. Jami and Sophie had such a reassuring presence, and their knowledge and confidence made me feel completely safe and empowered during and after labor. Their team worked together so seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that was peaceful, encouraging, and full of love. Because of Jami and her team, I was able to welcome my beautiful boy into the world in the most positive, empowering way. I will forever be grateful for their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering support. If you're looking for a birth team that treats you like family and makes you feel strong and capable, this is the place. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Receiving an invitation from Nativiti years after our experience was deeply triggering and…read morereawakened pain that has never been acknowledged by the team. Due to privacy regulations (FERPA and HIPAA), I don't expect a follow-up or apology at this point. But after five years, I feel it's important to finally share this publicly for the sake of others seeking care. When I experienced high blood pressure late in pregnancy, we were advised to go to the hospital--but the promised support in emergency transitions never came. My partner and I had to navigate the ER and hospital system alone while I was in and out of consciousness from a magnesium drip. The only outreach was a call asking whether we'd be returning for aftercare--not a check-in, not a gesture of compassion, not even a follow-up to acknowledge what had happened. We later discovered documentation of a hypertension diagnosis that was never discussed with us transparently. No safety plan was made. The most guidance we received came from our hypnobirthing coach--not our midwifery team. We were also exposed to COVID-19 due to lax policies around symptomatic individuals, compounding our stress and vulnerability. While a partial refund was eventually issued, the emotional impact of being left unsupported in one of the most critical moments of our lives still lingers. I truly hope Nativiti has grown and changed. But for us, what was promised and what was lived were very different.

Amy was my homebirth midwife. She is a gem, she has such a positive attitude, and she's very…read morestraight forward with options but in a gentle, patient manner. I was using her previously and had a loss, and she was so supportive through that, when I became pregnant again I knew to call her right away. I loved her personalized care and never felt rushed with her, she explained everthing in an easy to understand way.

Amy is an excellent midwife! She was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question I had. I…read moreleft every office visit feeling confident and relaxed. She was also very considerate of my needle phobia throughout my care. When the day came for me to deliver my little boy, I knew I was safe and in very capable hands. As a first time mama, the delivery of my son was life changing and almost peaceful. I know this is in large part to the trust I had in Amy. I look forward to using her services again for more additions to our family!

Sheree was beyond helpful! Kind and informative, she helped me go from getting mastitis weekly to…read morebreastfeeding with ease. I am forever thankful for the warm help & recommend these two to anyone! Nicole has been very helpful too with my insurance! Their house calls are well worth it

Nicole Kerbow is amazing!! She has helped me breastfeed with both of my children. She is so easy to…read moretalk to and makes you feel super comfortable. At first I thought it would be awkward having someone watch me breastfeed and critiquing me but it was not like that at all, she made me feel right at home and like she was a close friend who really understood how badly I wanted to breastfeed. She is so professional and easy to talk to, she is so knowledgeable and informative, you can tell she loves her job and is truly genuine and wants to help. And my insurance paid for her to come to my house, it was 100% free to me which I was shocked but very pleased! Both of my children had tongue ties and my daughter has a lip tie as well. I went to a free breastfeeding class at the hospital because my nipples were cracked and bleeding and I had such a sharp shooting pain when I tried to nurse. My nipples were so bad that the nurse told me I needed to pump and bottle feed her until they healed. After that I was a little discouraged because I was afraid that I may not be able to continue to breastfeed or that my daughter would prefer the bottle and then not take the breast. That's when I was looking for more help and contacted Itty Bitties and had Nicole come to my house. She showed me techniques to get her to latch, different positions to breastfeed her in, as well as exercises that I could do with her to help. She also showed me the tongue and lip tie and explained what my options were and made sure I was understanding her. I don't normally write reviews but I read so many mommy blogs and so much on google about breastfeeding and getting your baby to latch and it really helped reading reviews, experiences and posts that I wanted to leave one on here for any other new mother who is reaching out and looking for help like I was. Definitely give them a call because it really is nice to have help, especially if breastfeeding is important to you and you really want to make it work but you or your baby are struggling with it. Heather M