Abbie is very skilled at what she does. She was the only IBCLC/provider who suspected oral…read morerestrictions in my daughter and suggested I see a pediatric dentist for further evaluation. Getting the tongue tie released salvaged my breastfeeding journey which would have ended much sooner had she said what every other IBCLC was saying, "The latch looks great, just keep doing what you're doing!". Abbie also loaned me a Baby Bhudda 2.0 pump which I had been wanting to try but hesitant to purchase. This also saved my breastfeeding journey since the Spectra pump I was previously using was taking 35-45 minutes a session to empty me. Last but not least, she was able to refer and connect with me some amazing providers and practices in the area and even showed us some basic bodywork we could do with our baby. Not a single regret working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and competent IBCLC.

Abbie is very easy to talk to and provided expert advice! I appreciate that she offers evidence…read morebased support. She fit me for my proper flange size and since then my production instantly increased when pumping!

Dr. Faust is AMAZING. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Faust and her team. Dr. Faust's…read morekindness, patience, and expertise is unmatched. I always left feeling much better than when I came in, and I learned SO MUCH from her. Moreover, she takes the time to figure out what is going on with your own lactation experience to make sure she finds a solution. I cannot thank her enough!

Both my husband and I are medical people and we thought having a baby was going to be a piece of…read morecake. Guess what we were so wrong. The early days were rather hard, finding too much information left us overwhelmed. Then our doula recommended baby and me lactation service. It was a great advice as we felt really relived as soon as we met Ann. When it comes to things baby, breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a new baby Ann is as good as it gets. She is absolutely wonderful, she answered most of our anxious, first time parent questions without judgement, and some times repeatedly. She has a great sense of humour, which helps a lot when you are trying to navigate little embarrassing/sensitive questions. If you have any questions about breastfeeding or parenting and looking for a warm, wonderful and evidence based information you are at the right place. We can't recommend her highly enough!

We just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for your help...it has made such a difference for…read moreus...never thought we'd have bottles of breastmilk to refrigerate for our baby boy. Thank you!

I wholeheartedly would (and have) recommend Lynnette at Rockville Lactation to any of my friends…read moreand family. She offers compassionate, family-centered care while adhering to evidence based practices in feeding and infant safety. She will help you meet your feeding goals in a safe, supportive manner that takes in to account baby and mother's needs as well as the family's preferences. A rare gem within the lactation consultant field.

What an amazing company/service. We've been working with Kate on lactation and latching concerns…read more She's been so informative, supportive, and a true gem. We are so grateful that we've been able to work with her. Our 1 on 1 time in our home has empowered us and given us the tools we need to be successful and connections to other services that has greatly supported our needs. They are very responsive which is rare. They've recently started a breastfeeding support group which occurs weekly. We've not been able to attend but are strongly considering it.

From beginning to end I was totally blown away by my experience with the midwives at Midwifery Care…read moreAssociates. Ensuring that I could have an unmedicated and peaceful birth experience was very important to me in choosing a care provider. The office experience: The front-desk staff is incredibly friendly. When you're not feeling your best, it's always nice to be greeted by a welcoming and smiling face. Also, scheduling and getting paper work signed was a breeze. The same goes for the nursing staff -- incredibly attentive and helpful. Appointments: Appointments are on-time and never feel rushed. The midwives are very knowledgeable and take their time to address all of your questions and concerns. When I was considering hiring a doula and a chiropractor for some pelvic pain -- each time the midwives had great recommendations. Also -- I called the midwives' on-call line a couple times during my pregnancy and each time they were able to answer my questions thoroughly and settle any nerves or concerns I had. The birth experience: I saw both Tara and Kelly at Shady Grove when I went into labor. Kelly ended up catching my baby and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. Not only were my birth plan requests honored by both the midwives and the nursing staff -- but Kelly helped to create a peaceful and supportive birthing environment. I've never felt more empowered and was able to deliver my baby unmedicated. You should absolutely consider the midwives at MCA, if you are wanting a natural, no/low-intervention experience. Thank you to Kelly, Tara, Jodi and Janet for all of your help and support during my pregnancy!

Prior to me becoming a patient here, I had been pregnant 3 times (in a different state), twice…read moredelivering at full term with midwives. So, I have some experience with the process. From the start, I felt like they weren't really sure what they were doing. At 8 weeks, I went in for a confirmation/dating scan. I had let them know I had been tracking and I was very sure of ovulation date, etc. She sort of dismissed me and said that the baby was dating 7 weeks. I thought it was odd, especially since I ovulated late, but I just accepted it for the moment. I also mentioned that I had hypothyroidism and she was like, "Oh so you want me to check thyroid levels?" I was like of course! Shouldn't that be standard for pregnancy anyway? I had my standard blood draw and waited. And waited. Almost 2 weeks went by and no one had called me with results. In the past, I had my results and immediate action within 2 days, so this was bad. Meanwhile, I felt oddly cold, so I called the office to get my results. They casually told me that my TSH level was 12 (when it should be under 2.5)! I was very angry and said, so are you going to prescribe me medication, and they said no it wasn't a big deal. In talking to endocrinologists as well as other midwives and obstetrics, I confirmed that yes it is in fact a big deal and can lead to a miscarriage. My previous midwife and an obstetrician friend said that what this practice was doing was very wrong and they should absolutely take it seriously. I kept calling, letting them know this was a potential emergency and they kept brushing me off. I immediately went to Urgent Care where they gave me a prescription. I couldn't see an endocrinologists for 2 weeks, and at that time they felt my levels were still way too high and bumped up my dosage. She seemed to agree that it was dangerous. Well, around 12 weeks I went to Maternal Fetal Medicine where they confirmed that the baby had died around 8 weeks. Midwifery Care Associates of course assumed no partial responsibility in this. They should have flagged the measuring small from the start. Then they should have acknowledged a thyroid issue. I am convinced that if I had gone anywhere else they would have flagged it from the very start. Perhaps the baby couldn't be saved, but at least someone would have noticed something was wrong. I am now pregnant again in a different state and can see the HUGE difference at the level of care at 8 weeks. This practice is an absolute joke and they have no idea what they are doing. If you are pregnant, please seek care somewhere else.

I could not recommend Birth You Desire / Ursula / Jenn more. Jenn has been simply the best doula we…read morecould have asked for. During birth, she was able to tell when my husband needed some extra help, asked the hospital staff for what he needed on his behalf when he was not mentally able to, and gave us guidance based off of my preferences and state of mind that led to an incredibly successful birth. Her postpartum care has honestly been the highlight of her services. I did not realize how much help we would need overnight and the help and resources that Jenn provides have been invaluable. Jenn claims she is not magic - but she is. You are in the best hands with Birth You Desire.

I'm located in San Diego and was in need of renting a reliable labor TENS unit. After many…read moreunsuccessful reliable searches online, Birth Your Desires came up and seemed legit and straightforward and it was. She sent me the TENS unit very quickly and included packaging and a return label for easy return after birth.

I would not recommend Family Ways to anyone who needs a doula. I had a contract with them for doula…read moresupport for the birth of my son, which included birth prep, the birth itself, and postpartum support. I had one meeting in person with my doula and a handful of texts and one call with her (almost all of which were initiated by me). I ended up having a precipitous birth and didn't make it to the hospital in time to deliver. I delivered in my bathtub at home just as the paramedics arrived and then was transported to the hospital via ambulance. I was in contact with the doula before this happened and she said she was on the way to the hospital to meet me there. I obviously could not call her as the birth was happening and I was transported to the hospital (I did not even have my phone on me) but my husband called the doula and let her know. When I finally got my phone back, I had a text from her from hours prior saying she was in the area and wanted to know if I still wanted her to come. I thought she had left so I texted back that the baby had arrived and that I wanted to touch base for some postpartum support. She never reached back out to me. So once I was home from the hospital, I emailed with Family Ways to ask about this. It seemed rather unfair to have paid $1,500 and to have not really received any support. I understand that they would not give me a refund, but I asked if they could at least offer some postpartum support, since I had nothing during a rather traumatic birth, and that was included in the contract. They refused any further service and argued that the contract had been fulfilled. I'll let others decide if that sits right wit them, but I was very disappointed by this. I felt abandoned and gaslight after a difficult pregnancy, traumatic delivery, and in the fog of postpartum. It was especially disappointing from a service that is supposedly based on being a support system from pregnant and postpartum people during a very vulnerable time. If you do decide to use Family Ways, I would be very clear before signing any contract what support they will give you, especially if your birth doesn't go as planned.

What can I say?? Rachel was so wonderful to work with for my birth. I had a birth plan in mind, and…read moreshe was supportive from the beginning. She is a wealth of information, and was able to educate me on many evidence based birthing practices. I had an unmedicated birth, and was so glad to have Rachel by my side during labor. Note that she will support you in any birth plan or however your labor ends up going. Thankful for Rachel and Family Ways!

After seeing three lactation consultants in the Rockville, MD area, our pediatrician referred us to…read moreLove 'N Care in Baltimore. Lois was the best lactation consultant I have ever seen. She went over all our breastfeeding needs and concerns. She showed me what to do and provided us with a game plan that works best for our family. She was a Godsend to us after multiple failures from other lactation consultants. I highly advise anyone who wants to be successful at breastfeeding or wants to start to wean, to call Lois at 410-284-8355, you won't be sorry. She was also excellent with our toddler! I can't thank her enough for all her help! She also provides Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, Nannies, and Baby-sitters.