Maria was knowledgeable, supportive and responsive as my doula. I was working toward a VBAC, and it…read morewas more reassuring than I can say to know that I had someone on my team with so much birth experience. She was able to advise us and give me confidence. If I had another baby, I would absolutely call on her or her team again. I really believe that having a qualified doula beside you during your pregnancy can make a dramatic difference on birth outcome. Maria worked with us on our needs and style to help me reach my birthing goals. She rocks.

We could not be happier with our experience with Susan H. Susan has been so incredibly helpful with…read morepostpartum doula care overnight for the first 3 months. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and professionalism. Susan gave us excellent guidance and tips, which was so helpful since we are first time parents. We immediately felt comfortable with Susan and had the utmost trust in her to care for our baby overnight; Susan gave us the peace of mind to get a good night's sleep. I honestly cannot recommend her enough--getting postpartum doula care was money well spent! Great Expectations was easy to work with and very prompt with responses.

Jessica has been amazing throughout my first pregnancy. She wasn't my doula but she was there for…read moreme when I had questions. Even when she had just given birth herself, I was able to message her any time and ask questions and she would be there to help me out. Being pregnant for the first time was scary, so many questions, so many signs and symptoms and not knowing which ones are concerning or not. Jessica sent me over videos to help with my pain (I had major back and hip pains during pregnancy). I can only imagine what she would of been like if she was my doula!

Thank goodness I was able to find Jessica after my initial doula had a scheduling conflict and…read morelonger could be available for us. I really love that she only takes 2 clients per month as it was a fear of mine to have a backup doula sent to my labor and delivery. I am so thankful that she worked with my husband and I for a payment plan. Without that, I wouldn't have been able to have a doula for my birth. She was such a dream to work with and offered such wonderful prenatal and postpartum support. She also comes up with a cool birth plan to hang in your room and a lot of the nurses commented how they had never seen anything like it before and how nice it was to have. Thank you Jessica for nurturing me during this important time in my life! Highly recommend.

I can't say anything but positive things about doulas. They do amazing, impactful work. If I were…read moreto recommend any one thing to a pregnant friend, it would be to work with a doula. Our doula, Kathy Abbate Voigtsberger, was so integral to the relative smoothness of both of my labors and deliveries, and my ability to follow my birth plans as much as possible. During the birth of Parker I swear she was the reason my labor was onl...y 12 hours and not significantly longer. Parker wasn't engaging even though my body was doing what it needed to be, and Kathy suggested one particular method that very quickly moved me to the next stage of labor. It was smooth sailing from there. During Tatum's birth, Kathy helped me stay firm in interactions with a less-than-accommodating triage nurse. She also kept me grounded and focused during transition and pushing. We didn't know till she came out but Tatum was sunny side up, and that made transition and pushing so much more painful and difficult than it was with Parker. She partnered with Tony Kellogg to empower me throughout. And when Tatum had to be seen by the NICU team in our room immediately after delivery, she helped keep me calm and focused while I waited to see her. For sure my midwives were amazing teammates and helped give me the experience I was hoping for through both births, but Kathy was the real MVP! Couldn't be more grateful to have found her.

I hired Kathy for my first born. I hired Kathy very late in the game and ended up having an…read moreemergency csection so I cannot comment on her doula services. My one start is mostly for her babysitting service for my 4 month old boy. On the two occasions we had her babysit our boy, we found her to be negligent with the baby. First, she would let my baby cry and not attend to him. My husband had to call her to let her know baby was crying. Second she used a phone and iPad on a 4 month old baby. We as parent have zero screen time for our boy and plan to keep it that way until he is 2 years old. Both of these incidents happened the two times we used her service. If you are looking for a decent babysitter you are better off avoiding her.

5 Stars -- Truly the Best Birthing Experience!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bella Births and my amazing midwife, Kathleen, along with Autumn and the entire team! I first discovered Bella Births back in 2016 through a family friend while expecting my first child. I gave birth to my first son in 2017, and it was the most empowering, beautiful experience I could have imagined. The level of care, attention, and support I received was simply unmatched. When I found out I was expecting again in 2024, there was absolutely no hesitation in my mind -- I knew Kathleen was the only practitioner I wanted by my side. We welcomed our second son in 2025, and this experience somehow managed to surpass even my already high expectations. Kathleen and the team made me feel safe, heard, and supported every step of the way. If you're looking for an empowering, beautiful, holistic, and truly 5-star birth experience, look no further than Bella Births. They are exceptional in every way, and I am forever grateful for the love and care they've given to my family. With love, Anaí G

I have always had a very positive experience with the staff of Bella births. The birth center is…read morestructured to create a very relaxing environment. I feel the staff was is well prepared and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.

We recently welcomed our third child and had the wonderful privilege of having Margie alongside our…read morepregnancy and birth journey for the second time. We had such an amazing experience at the beautiful and welcoming Frisco Birth Center for both births and formed a truly special relationship with Margie that will never be forgotten. Margie is an incredibly kind, gentle, supportive, knowledgeable, and professional midwife who genuinely cares about her clients in a way that is rare in any medical setting. Throughout pregnancy, she promptly answered any questions or concerns that arose, even making herself available between visits as needed, despite her busy schedule. Our older children came with me to prenatal appointments and they adore her as much as we do! She took the time to teach them and let them get involved in finding baby's heartbeat and position, which helped them get so excited to meet their new sibling. Leading up to the birth, we had some unusual findings in one of the blood samples that were run, and she put in extra time and effort to help us find the answers we needed to feel confident in our birth plan. There was also a risk of hemorrhage, but she wisely helped us weigh all of our options before, during, and after the birth so that we could have the safe and beautiful delivery we hoped for. Margie and her assistant midwife, Neta (who is also wonderful), accurately assessed the health of both mom and baby and responded quickly and professionally to any concerns that arose, including a very fast transition and delivery and maternal bleeding. We felt completely safe and empowered throughout the entire process because of Margie's clinical skill and compassionate demeanor. Birth can be unpredictable, and we felt well-informed and supported through every decision. After the birth, her standard of excellence continued, as she made multiple home visits to check on mom and baby and helped empower us make the decisions about his health we were uncertain. We are so grateful to know Margie and would highly recommend that others make the same choice if they are looking for a kind, gentle, trustworthy, skilled, and dedicated provider who truly cares.

If you are seeking kind, compassionate, evidence-based care and an empowering out-of-hospital birth…read moreexperience, look no further than Margie Wallis and Frisco birth center! My first birth was at a hospital and after doing thorough research, I realized that I deserved better than the care that I had received and knew that I needed a different experience. For my second birth I gave birth at Allen Birthing Center which was fantastic! This third time around, I decided to do several interviews of midwives in the area. I felt an instant connection to Margie and I knew that I wanted to go with her. I was having some financial issues at the time but she allowed me to make a payment plan and get a substantial discount. She really does care about people and want to help in any way possible. If you have formerly received obstetric care, I think you'll find that out-of-hospital midwifery care is a night and day opposite experience. Obstetrics focuses mostly on the baby and is very fear-based. Margie is very holistic in her methods and believes in the woman's body's capability to birth. She knows that the mother's emotional state is just as important as what is going on with her physically. Through our appointments I let her know my goals for my birth, including my desire to birth in an upright position. She made sure that all of my wishes were respected and I obtained the ultimate birth experience that I desired! I am forever grateful for her and consider her a friend. Ladies, please don't be fearful! Our bodies were created for this. Should a hospital transfer be desired or necessary, there is always a plan B and C for those scenarios. If you are having trouble getting your husband on board, I highly recommend having him watch "The Business of Being Born." Midwifery care is actually MUCH cheaper than standard prenatal care and hospital birth. If you choose Margie to help fulfill your prenatal, postnatal and childbirth needs, you cannot go wrong! Highly recommend!!!

As my first pregnancy in the pandemic I had no idea what to expect but this place and it's care…read morereally exceeded my expectations and really went over and beyond to deliver my baby. Joyce and Hayley were both amazing as well as an intern who assisted. (I believe her name was Ráchel) The place was really nice and felt comfortable during visits and the night of the delivery.

I transferred to FCMC quite late in my pregnancy. I was previously seeing Dr. Endelmen at Plano…read morePresbyterian. We briefly discussed my wishes to have a natural birthing experience, but never really went in depth. As my pregnancy progressed I thought we needed to have a better understanding. I explained that I was most interested in a natural third stage. I wished for my placenta to self deliver to which he flat out stated no he wouldn't do that. As I questioned his reasoning he asked what he would be doing for 15-20 minutes while we awaited the placenta and laughed hold your baby. I replied, "no, I'd like to hold my own baby during that time." He then went on to explain how it wasn't physically possible for me to hold my own baby until the placenta delivers as the umbilical cord wouldn't reach. I was then left trying to find a new provider at 30 weeks. When I discovered FCMC it was such a relief. I knew by my first phone call with Linda that I would be in great hands. My prenatal care from there on out was exceptional. Christina made my birthing experience as pleasant as possible! The entire FCMC staff was truly a joy to work with!

Cori was exactly what we needed for our family! She's well educated, experienced, and very…read moreinsightful. Every decision my husband and I made during pregnancy/birth/postpartum was aided by Cori's professional advice, personal experience (when asked) and a supportive hand. She let us make informed decisions that we thought were right for us without feeling forced or scared. I had my first born in a birthing clinic here in Dallas and had a less than pleasant experience. It was worthwhile to have such a great experience with Cori and have my baby at home. I hope to have many more babies with her by my side!

Cori was by far the best choice for a midwife. My husband and I were new to the midwife practice…read more We were always interested in having a midwife and a home birth but were unsure of the entire process and the unfamiliarity. We both interviewed a few midwife practices in the DFW area, and we felt comfortable with Cori right away. She had the perfect balance between being personable and professional at the same time. I felt safe with asking her questions without being judged. She always asked what questions we would have multiple times throughout our appointments with her. She also never rushed us during appointments, and really took her time and gave us the full appointment to her undivided attention. She explains everything very well, using different resources. Cori is extremely respectful of different cultural practices, she even asks about any a couple would like to practice during the pregnancy and birth so she can be aware and accommodate. She also has a great community of Doulas, other midwives, doctors, chiropractors and pelvic floor therapists she is connected to. When the day finally came, Cori was extremely calm. Her voice and tone was calming, moved in the room without excessive noise (which was very helpful, during the last stages of labor) and she was completely prepared. I loved her availability through text messages anytime i forgot to ask her something, and this was especially helpful during labor, for both my husband and doula. Highly recommend having Cori part of anyone's pregnancy and birth journey, she'll definitely be part of our second pregnancy!

I delivered my third son with BundleBorn at home. My first was cesarean, second was a HBAC. I…read moreremember leaving the hospital after my cesarean and thinking, "I'm so thankful we were taken care of". My second birth, I felt the same. After some time, I learned a lot of the not so great things that happened to me with both first and second births were extremely avoidable. A lot of resentment followed those births for quite some time. All that to say, with my third birth, as time has passed, I have grown more and more infatuated with the whole experience. Teri and Teree are truly a match made in heaven. They balance each other out so well. Teri is extremely detailed and informative. My postpartum was night and day compared to previous births and I truly owe that to this team. I had a complete second degree tear and partial third and Teri went to work!! You are in great, if not the best, hands if you do tear under her care. I'm still so amazes at her craftmanship. Teree, gosh I just want to be best friends with her. We laughed, prayed, and connected. She brought an immense amount of peace and joy to my birth. She is a true servant, and equipped with so much knowledge. I would most definitely recommend BundleBorn and would use again if not moving. I love these women. They run their business beautifully (S/O to Katherine), they are caring and gentle yet professional and stern. God Bless!

Thank you for delivery our son! Dr Teri is very sweet. She can be a little biased with certain…read morethings. However, I'm a pretty neutral person and it doesn't bother me. Overall I do appreciate everything that Dr. Teri has done and getting our son delivered. I really don't remember much of the labor but the feedback from my family wasn't the best in regards to her being clean with her tool etc. I am a first time mom and I truly enjoyed the homebirth. I would never want to have a hospital birth. I highly recommend having a home birth. I am very happy to have my beautiful son and I couldn't have done that without Teri, my amazing doula and family by my side.