Danielle is not only an amazing doula but also a wonderful person. As a first time mother, I was so…read morescared about all that comes with the pregnancy, labor and delivery process. Danielle calmed my fears and made the process SO much easier. The amount of knowledge this woman has is insane! A total expert. She was always only a text away and answered all my questions with care and patience. I will always recommend her to anyone looking for a doula in the area. My LO is now 5 weeks and looking back at the labor and delivery I truly feel it went as smoothly as it did because of her!

Danielle is such a sweetheart and so knowledgeable. She was there for me in every moment. Her…read morecare and concern for my entire family and not just myself and the baby was awe-inspiring. Her focus and support during the entire pregnancy is so comforting and she is ready to advocate for whatever mommy, daddy, or baby may need. When she says she will research something and get back to you, she stays true to her word. Her amazing work ethic is one not easily found amongst today's professionals. She truly is one of a kind and I am looking forward to the chance of being able to have her walk this journey with me again.

I have nothing but great things to say about Christine! She has been very helpful with my…read morebreastfeeding needs. She has gone above & beyond my expectations. She has hospital grade pumps to rent & provides lactation appointments in the home. She is very knowledgeable in her field. I would highly recommend using her if you are having difficulties with breastfeeding or just need some words of encouragement.

I had another baby and Gabrielle and Trish saved me once again! Any breastfeeding or pulping…read moreissues, they have a solution! I love the one on one session with the LC here and they don't rush you and go over various tips and recommendations for you. They also take insurance. Place is always very clean, quiet and welcoming. Everyone is so nice!

I can't say enough good things about the Tampa Breastfeeding center. As a new mom, I had so many…read morequestions about breastfeeding and coming here gave me piece of mind. I now feel so confident breastfeeding and pumping. I highly recommend coming here for any new moms or someone with breastfeeding concerns. We worked with Trish and she is AMAZING!

Low Risk Pregnancy? Chemical or Fungal sensitivities? Looking for a place that will listen and not…read morejust ignore you about MTHFR? I transferred into Birthways at 32 weeks after my original OB would ignore me about my genetic condition and insisted that I take something that has been shown to activate immune issues in people with genetic dispositions...Birthways not only took me in but supported my decisions, researched for themselves what my condition was, and went far beyond and above what I expected after my experience with the OB. When going to Birthways, you will generally spend significantly less money on your birth (especially since you're not automatically going to a hospital for birth,) and you will get so many perks including an information book on prenatal and postnatal time frames AND information for the other parent and support team, group meetings to meet other mothers and talk about what worries you all have, and Child Birth Education Classes (something you have to pay for when with the hospital, usually.) There's a library you can borrow from that includes books AND dvd's, and generally, they're much more open than any facility I've ever been to (I arrived early one day without thinking about it. They weren't bothered by it in the least, and, in fact, invited me to stay if I wanted to instead of driving all the way back home.) There's also beach days! If you like going to the beach, you can have a day where you go to the beach with other pregnant mama's and get checked out (blood pressure, baby's heart rate, and fundus size) without being in the...it's actually a bedroom, not an exam room...So you feel right at home there, too. During the labor, the team was beyond supportive and helpful. Michaela, Lisa and Emily made sure I had everything I needed, and helped ensure that I didn't give up or give in. I highly recommend Birthways to everyone!

My overall experience at Birthways left me feeling neglected and abandoned in the process…read more This was my first pregnancy and prenatal care was okay. There really wasn't any education on the actual laboring process which left me pretty unprepared. leading up to my birth I started to feel anxious as I had connected with some midwife's and not others and when it's time for labor you get whatever random midwife is on call. A week before I was due they rushed for me to meet a midwife who was visiting town. Overall I had the feeling that they were very understaffed and had tons of clients. I had specifically asked the owner "what happens if you have to go to the hospital?" The answer was clear - we come with you to make sure your checked in but we don't stay the whole time , the student chimed in that she likes to stay for the whole birth because she gets invested in the moms. Well, the day that my water broke, the amniotic fluid had meconium. I called the midwife on-call who was the midwife I only met once previously. She told me the baby was in distress without any explanation or information and to go straight to the hospital, she would not come with me. There was some guidance on where to park and then that was it. I didn't hear from her again until a text 24 hours later asking how it was going. And then never heard from her again. Done. My labor was difficult at the hospital with nurses pushing all various medication, wanting to rush the process. It was the hospital nightmare that I was always avoiding. After pitocin was pushed on me I still labored for 30 hours, barely dodged a c section, my baby landed in niccu for 3 days, and I had been completely paralyzed in one leg and in a wheelchair from an epidural injury that took months before walking normally again, It was scary. I never heard from Birthways again until 3 weeks later they called telling me I should come in for my postpartum checkup. This was never communicated to me during the entire prenatal care that there would be postpartum check ups. I thought they had finished their services with me. I was desperate for an assessment of my situation and to check on my stitches(from tearing). They called to cancel the appointment I was needing, and luckily I got a spot because someone canceled. I arrived using a walker and couldn't even hold my baby. The woman who would've been my midwife was shocked and asked what happened to me. There was some sympathy but afterwards she never informed the owner of my situation nor did anyone ever bother to check about my hospital birth records. When I came in for the second check up weeks later, the owner was surprised to hear my birth story and injuries. There is an obvious lack of communication between everyone. Finally they emailed the hospital to get my birth report. Of course, you sign paperwork that you will never be able to get a refund even if you don't birth there and they do nothing, they will keep your money. During one of the most vulnerable processes of my life, I felt completely neglected by this business. And that's the vibe you get that it's a business, a place to make money. Choosing Birthways was a mistake and i'm not the only one traumatized by this, my mother was confused about what kind of care they were supposed to offer, and my husband felt like it was a waste of thousands of dollars, feeling that the service offered was nowhere near worth what we paid. While I was pregnant, I deposited $250 for nitrous. If you don't make an early deposit and decide that you underestimated and need nitrous while giving birth, the price jumps to $500. That just shows the intentions of Birthways and how it takes advantage. Because I never gave birth at Birthways or used nitrous I was expecting to have my money back. This was not an easy process, taking seven months before I finally saw it back and I had to call every couple weeks, text, email. The communication is totally off with this business as is their billing practices. In all, I would not recommend Birthways unless you know your going to have an easy birth that requires little attention and care. It may be the only center in town, but not the only option.

Sarah at Thrive Lactation is amazing! She truly has been a godsend in helping with my breastfeeding…read morejourney. I gave birth to my first child 2/27 and thought breastfeeding would come naturally and be easy. I was totally wrong. She has helped me continue nursing and not be tied to a pump 24/7. I recommend all mom's who want to breastfeed get with Sarah IMMEDIATELY after giving birth! Your insurance covers the visit so there is no reason to miss getting all the help you could ever need.

From the owner: Thrive Lactation Center provides personalized breastfeeding and lactation services to families in…read moreSouthwest Florida. FREE Prenatal Breastfeeding Class! Receive a 90-minute in-home or virtual visit with NO OUT-OF-POCKET costs to you with select insurance plans.