Beware of significant variability in degree of skill amongst providers. I had assumed that all…read morewould be excellent at soothing a newborn. My husband gifted me 2 consecutive weeks of a night nurse upon arriving home. It was a priority to breastfeed and I was given the baby nearly every 1-2 hours to nurse for the first 4 nights. Because the Christmas holiday required a different night nurse, I experienced a dramatic difference (was given the baby every 3 hours). As I wasn't sure if this was a natural change or due to a difference in the nurse. When I completed the additional subsequent day with the primary nurse, she continued to give me the baby every 1-2 hours, and even endorsed use of formula (Which I relented to). As the pediatrician confirmed that the baby was gaining weight well, and my lactation consultant confirmed that I did not have a supply issue, I knew that the skill of my primary night nurse was inadequate. I reached out to LMS immediately. I discontinued care with the primary nurse, and complete one night on my own (baby woke every 2 hours). While they were able to switch my night nurse to one with the ability to soothe the baby, they refused to give me a refund for the nights I had worse sleep. Instead, they provided only a $500 credit ($100 per night of poor sleep). Ultimately, I paid $1600+ and got worse sleep for 5 nights! They argued that I should have contacted them earlier, but I did contact them as soon as I noticed the differences in care. As LMS advertises skilled staff with soothing techniques and bottle feeding, the assumption is that the care delivered is standardized. I recommended that (1) the night nurses send them a summary of the schedule and (2) that they administer a survey after the first and second night to evaluate the mom's experience. This may help to reduce issues for future moms that I experienced.

Had a fantastic experience with two different night nurses while spouse was away. Excellent…read morecommunication with caregivers and coordinators. Took great care of my infant overnight. Followed instructions regarding care and feeding. Even washed pumped parts and bottles and made up bed ( sofa sleeper) I had set up. You don't need an extra bed, but we had one. Nurses had infinite patience with my fussy infant overnight. The service is expensive, but well worth it if you can swing it. I would absolutely use their service again.

I signed a contract with Nova Birth Services LLC in July of 2025. In order to secure the doula…read morebirth and postpartum overnight services, we paid a 50% deposit on both services totaling $3050. In November, I was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and hospitalized. Due to my condition, I had to deliver my baby early via emergency c-section at just over 31 weeks. My baby is currently in the NICU. I wasn't able to have a prenatal in-home visit due to my hospitalization and was given very short notice of my emergency C-section due to my declining health. After my birth, I was put on magnesium, and my baby was sent to the NICU. My husband and I were both so terrified that the last thing I was thinking about was having my doula attend. I was afraid for me and my baby. I reached out to Shannon after my birth and asked if I could cancel the postpartum doula services because of the new financial strain of NICU costs/my hospitalization. She informed me that if I canceled the postpartum doula services, that both contracts would be void, and all services would be considered rendered. Remember, I did not receive a prenatal visit nor birth services due to my medical condition & hospitalization. The contract I signed stated that if the doula wasn't at your birth, you would be entitled to eight hours of postpartum services. Shannon explained that because I paid a 50% deposit on both services, none of the services were paid in full so I would receive nothing else moving forward. Although we had paid $3050 and the birth doula services were $2100, I would need to pay an additional $900 in order to receive the eight hours of postpartum services. She said I could "take it or leave it" and that she would not move money from one contract to another. I was shocked at her response. There was no solution offered where I could receive any services post-birth for the $3050 we had paid. More money had to be paid. This was literally the worst experience of my entire life, and I received no care or compassion at all from Shannon. She maintained that her responsibility was to her staff/business. During our phone call, I was talking about my hospitalization and she mentioned that all of her clients were hospitalized. I clarified that I wasn't hospitalized because I was giving birth. I was hospitalized due to severe preeclampsia and potential organ failure. Trying to work things out with her made a horrible situation even more stressful and terrible. She refuses to budge and maintains that we will not receive any postpartum services if we don't pay extra. My husband and I feel as though we have paid $3050 and have received nothing. We did not receive a prenatal appointment, doula birth services, or any postpartum care. Please see the last email I received from her.

First -- if you're on the fence about hiring a doula for your first baby, do it. And if you're…read morewondering who to choose, the answer is Shannon. As a first-time dad, I can honestly say Shannon was invaluable -- not just for my wife, but for me too. From the start, she made us feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely prepared for what was ahead. She has this calm, thoughtful, and considerate presence that immediately lowers the temperature in the room. Nothing ever felt rushed or overwhelming because she helped us understand what was happening and what our options were. During labor, Shannon was incredible. She didn't just support my wife -- she supported us as a team. She walked us through next steps, explained the choices being presented, and made sure we felt confident in our decisions. One thing that really stood out to me was how she helped me help my wife. She showed me exercises and techniques I could guide her through to ease labor and keep things progressing. That made me feel involved and useful instead of helpless, which meant a lot. After the birth, Shannon's support didn't stop. She came to our home for a postpartum visit and helped us process the entire experience. She walked us through what to expect physically and emotionally in the days and weeks ahead, what to watch out for, and answered all of our first-time parent questions without judgment. She even helped find us a pump -- such a thoughtful and practical gesture that shows how much she truly cares. Shannon doesn't just provide information -- she provides confidence. As new parents, that's everything. We felt supported, knowledgeable, and empowered every step of the way. We can't recommend her highly enough. If you're considering working with Shannon, you will not regret it.

There aren't enough words to describe how much I love Premier birth center. The staff, the care,…read moreand the sense of friendship/family you will not get anywhere else imo. I initially went here when I was pregnant with my Covid baby that was due December of 2020. The thought of going to the hospital during that time terrified me and a family member had mentioned having her baby at premier so I decided to check it out. Needless to say once I did I knew it was the right place to birth my baby. Everyone made me feel safe and welcomed. I was allowed visitors and I wasn't forced to wear a mask during my labor. Fast forward a couple years and I had my 3rd baby in October of 2023 so 2 of my babies were born there!They always greet us with the biggest smiles and they genuinely love seeing how big the kids have gotten. It feels like a family at this point. My birth experiences have been absolutely amazing with Premier and I cannot recommend them enough!

Where do I start? Everyone is incredible here! They treat you with respect and ensure you know…read moreyou're valued. They listen to your requests and accommodate to the best of their abilities. They are nice and sweet. I just love this place! It feels like a spa visit whenever I come in! None of the pressures of OBGYN offices. I usually have a white coat syndrome in OB offices. Not here. Also, the birthing rooms are awesome and are covered by my insurance. Just overall amazing experiences every time I'm here!

I had read that women who have a doula are much more likely to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after…read morec-section) than those who don't have a doula. After finding out that I was pregnant and realizing that I did not need to resign myself to another c-section, I immediately went in search of a doula. I am so happy that I found Mandy. She was wonderful! She was very responsive to texts and emails, and she explained everything well. She provided in-home childbirth classes. Both my husband and I really appreciated the knowledge she provided. When I went into labor, she provided a lot of reassurance. My water broke the mmorning of January 21, 2017; when we went to the hospital 12 hours later, I hadn't dilated at all. The doctor pushed for a c-section, but I didn't want one (had my daughter not been doing well, I would have gotten one, of course). It was so nice to have Mandy in my corner supporting my decisions. I had a foley bulb placed. That was intense, to say the least. Mandy held my hand during that process, and she provided physical support, such as rubbing my back, throughout the time I was there. She would also tell me what sorts of things to expect, and I found that to be incredibly helpful. Mandy held my dead leg (one side of the epidural was way too strong) while I was pushing. I didn't like it sliding around during the rest time between contractions, and Mandy was very careful not to let that happen. She always listened to me and tried to do what I wanted to the best of her ability. My husband was happy to have Mandy there too because she was able to help him to help me. This was his first child, and while he's fluent in English, he's not a native speaker. He needed Mandy's support too. Mandy helped shape a potentially traumatic experience into my beautiful VBAC birth story, and I love her for that. Mandy's help didn't stop there, though. She was so supportive with breast feeding and after care too. I thought that I had breast feeding down because I nursed my son for two and a half years. Wrong. This baby had a tongue tie and some other issues. Mandy helped so much settling me down and getting me on the right path. She called in reinforcements to help me immediately, when she was in a class and I was crying. How did she know I was crying, you ask. She was texting me and calling me on her breaks to make sure that I was okay. I'm planning on having another child in about two years, and I can't imagine doing it without Mandy's help; she'll always have a special place in my heart. Mandy really helped me achieve all of my goals with the birth and postpartum.

From the owner: We help families have AMAZING birth experiences. Turn anxiety to confidence with person-centered…read morecare from pregnancy through your first year postpartum! Brainy Birth offers prenatal education, birth doula services, postpartum doula services, lactation support, and placenta encapsulation.

I have been a patient here for about 10 years. They have delivered all 4 of my children. All of my…read moredeliveries went well, each one better than the next. I was able to eat, move around and try different birthing positions, etc. I love that they have midwives now too! I just wish they would have a few more OB/GYNs to balance things out, as many of the great ones I have had over the years have retired or moved on to new ventures. Additionally, they now require patients with gestational diabetes to see an MFM in addition to the normal prenatal appointments, which while I am glad my health was in good hands, was very inconvenient as a mom to 4 littles. But overall I am truly thankful for the incredible care Tepeyac has provided both for me and my babies. I have never felt this cared for by a medical practice.

I am not trying to be mean here but I have to be completely honest because I do not want other…read morewomen or couples to go through and deal with everything I had to deal with coming to this practice. I would give it a 0 stars if I could. Everyone in this office was either rude, grumpy or unkind. even the schedulers. The only nice person was the lab lady. Midwife Kim said some unkind and insensitive things to me while I was pregnant, and Dr. Perrera could not have been more rude, inconsiderate and has the most awful bedside manor. She made my labor and delivery a horrible experience with my first baby. Dr. Cvekovich I am sorry to say has ZERO napro expertise and knows nothing about that. She was always trying to rush out of the room when I had questions. She never tried to get answers and results. If you need Napro doctors or help for endometriosis or pcos, DO NOT GO HERE. Dr. C botched my laparoscopy, I even had a note of confirmation from another surgical specialist who confirmed that she did a horrible job. Do not trust these doctors, go elsewhere. It's so sad because they are Catholic and I was so happy and excited to find what I thought was a good Christian practice but it is not pleasant inside that office. I have had nothing but poor experiences here, and with multiple doctors. Go elsewhere!

I was referred here by my obgyn for a high risk pregnancy. The ladies up front are wonderful…read more(shout out to Katie and Brenda!). They always did their best to get me the appointment times I needed, and they patiently helped me through some insurance issues in which I got some refunds. The sonographers are super nice as well and are happy to explain what's going on and answer any questions. I saw most all of the doctors while I was going there and have absolutely no complaints.

If you are pregnant and you don't want to be scared into unnecessary medical tests and over-imaging…read moreso they can line their pockets, do not go to this office.

The midwives at M.A.M.A.S. are absolutely wonderful! They not only are qualified medical…read moreprofessionals, but amazing companions and confidants in the journey to welcoming a baby. Prenatal appointments are thorough and not rushed, and care is all encompassing beyond just the growing baby. Postnatal care is frequent and truly feels like care, rather than a checklist. Beyond their care alone, the midwives create a beautiful community not only during the prenatal period but long after. We love each of the midwives and feel so lucky to know them and been under their care. I'd recommend the M.A.M.A.S. care team to anyone looking for compassionate, evidence based care, whether for home birth or well women's care.

The MAMAS midwives offer thorough, empathetic prenatal care and postpartum support. Emily and…read moreLuisely supported me expertly through a fast, intense birth, and I am so grateful to them. MAMAS is an out-of-network practice for many, and I wish there were more guidance offered about how to navigate the insurance hurdles. Admin staff is only part-time and many of my emails went unanswered. I asked a lot of questions in person as well, and I didn't receive some key information about gap exceptions that would have made the process less stressful. As expected, I received only a small reimbursement from my insurer, and it took several months of emails and calls for MAMAS to realize they had received the check from my insurer and forward it to me.

Great center for ultrasounds. Super efficient and very friendly. Would recommend especially for…read moremore specialized scans.

Don't even think about going to this practice. I had my first baby premature due to preeclampsia. I…read morewas asked to attend this practice as a high risk patient to be followed more closely. I lost my baby at 19 weeks after going every week to be checked on. They made me feel like I was overreacting. I had so little confidence in how I was treated that I went to the ER, but that's another story. I called and left a very sad message that I had a miscarriage and I had to cancel my appointment. They called back and didn't have the decency to leave a message or provide any condolences. Basically, a huge waste of time and money. Oh, and the doctor thought they would tell me it was a girl when it actually was a boy. My husband and I will not be returning when we fell we are ready to try again.

My husband and I worked with Alanna and Story for the birth of our first baby in January. I don't…read moreeven know where to start with how amazing they were. Alanna was our primary midwife so I will mostly speak of her care below. I started out with an OB/midwife practice when I first found I was pregnant and was very unsatisfied with their care. I connected with FHB and was instantly confident that we wanted a home birth with Alanna. She is a perfect balance of medical care/intervention in birth when needed, but also honoring physiological birth at home when safe to do so. She seemed genuinely interested in me, my baby, my questions, and my concerns. She always welcomed my questions and answered without bias or judgement. I never felt pressured to do/not do any kind of testing or procedures. She gave her recommendations and her reasons but fully supported my decisions. She has a calm and confident energy that puts you right at ease. When I got Covid at 38wks and felt reduced fetal movement I called her late at night and she didn't sound the slightest bit frustrated. Instead, she told us to grab some N95 masks and meet her at the office right away for an NST. She guided me on how to manage my symptoms and reassured me that baby was ok. We had a complicated and very long birth and she was by my side offering encouragement from the moment she set foot in our home. I'll skip the details of the birth but long story short we ended up with both Alanna and Story (as well as our fabulous birth assistant and our doula) for the final few hours due to some complications, and they were just incredible. I truly believe that my birth experience would have caused long-term trauma if it weren't for my amazing team. I'm almost certain we'd have had a c-section (or at least forceps delivery) if we were in a hospital setting. The midwives continued to monitor me and baby the whole time and make sure that we were ok and that we were safe to continue a home birth. Their level of skill in their field is impressive. After the birth, despite the fact that she must have been exhausted too, Alanna was smiling and cheerful and just generally warm and friendly and encouraging. I will be forever grateful for her care and can't wait to work with her again if we have another baby in the future. Additionally, Emily in the office was on point. She always responded very quickly with the right answer to any questions we had. Her emails were worded perfectly and she made the entire process smooth for us.

This was my first home birth and Story and her team were amazing. She made me feel confident and…read morehelped me through my fears. She was incredibly supportive during my birth and provided exceptional care postpartum for both my baby and I. I recommend her to everyone looking to expand their family.

My experience with Angela at Body and Soul Healing Arts was excellent and rose above my…read moreexpectations. We started out with a thorough history. Angela really gets to know her clients. She asked me some details about my own birth, and we talked about what was going on with my health both physically and emotionally. The treatment involved some great bodywork and massage, energetic work, essential oils, chakra work, and more. I felt incredibly calm after the treatment and have noted that my anxiety levels are significantly decreased since the treatment. Angela has not only studied to learn her trade but she also has a natural talent and ability for the work that she does. I would find her incredibly helpful to expectant moms. I have already referred my sister, who is due Feb 1st with her second child, to see Angela before she delivers. I highly recommend this gifted practitioner!

I left my appointment with Angela feeling much more relaxed as well as physically and mentally…read morebetter prepared for labor and my second baby. She has a wonderful energy! This session was better than a regular prenatal massage, especailly since she really took time to discuss a previous traumatic birth and help me to work through some of the issues around that experience. I definietly recommend seeing her.