As first time parents with shared conviction that the "Business of Having Babies @ Hospitals" is…read moresimply not for us, we began our search for alternatives. This journey involved learning all about birthing centers, different types of midwives, different requirements/restrictions with each scenario, etc etc. We visited various birthing centers in Dallas and the surrounding areas but ultimately, and to our great satisfaction and appreciation... we were connected to Sweet Pea Midwifery and Olivia Delavega. We felt a huge sense of relief, because for my wife and I, having our baby in the comfort, energy, ambiance and convenience of our home checked all the boxes... Olivia, her team and her network were wonderful. Our experience with Olivia, Tabby and Iana (our Doula; within Olivia/Tabby's Network) was incredible. Well organized, cohesive, logical pregnancy plan coupled with a very informative and great emotional support structure from Iana. At no time did we feel pressured to do anything. Free will and free choice should be pervasive throughout our lives, but more and more it feels like some of those freedoms are slipping away. That wasn't the case with Sweet Pea Midwifery. We chose to have a 100% natural, zero pain intervention birth at home. Old School style... like they did for 1000's of years. At each step and with each choice we discussed the pros, the cons, the risks of each with Olivia and Tabby, asking countless questions, and in the end we chose the path that made the most sense for us and felt fully supported by the whole team. If we have another child, we will absolutely return to Sweet Pea Midwifery. I just can't say enough good things... this review would go on and on. Thank you so much Olivia!!!

My experience with Olivia and Tabby was nothing short of exceptional. They helped me have the…read morehomebirth experience I've always dreamt of. Prenatal care was comprehensive and great. Although my birth was incredibly fast, Olivia was such a help to me. Not necessarily because of what she did, but how she encouraged me and empowered me to birth my baby. I have had 3 babies previously (with different providers in a different state) and not once did I feel confident taking the reins during the actual pushing. I always waited for other providers to tell me it was okay to start pushing, but with Olivia, I was confident and comfortable enough to let me body do the work and rest in that. Even when she gave me advice, they were more helpful suggestions than commands that I felt in previous births. I so appreciated her aid and reassuring presence. Postpartum care was also phenomenal and our whole family felt very loved and cared for. Olivia and Tabby have become friends and if we were to have any more babies, I would love to be in their care again. Thank you, Sweet Pea Midwifery, for such a beautiful experience that I will treasure forever.

Let me just start off by saying this was my first water birth or birthing outside of a hospital and…read moreI will never go back! Tina is absolutely amazing, she is loving and caring. She's so passionate about her job and what she does. She took me in at 33 weeks being an HG mom who was high risk most of my pregnancy. She kept me calm, assured me I could do it! She is amazing and we will definitely be using Tina and her beautiful birthing center again if we ever decide to have any more babies! This was an experience of a life time and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Thank you so much to Tina and her midwife for assisting me in birthing my baby girl.

Tina was not supportive. She said that you can only come when you know for sure you are giving…read morebirth and you cannot walk around. She said that if you are stranded on a desert island, you would figure out how to have the baby. Not good.

I feel it is important to share my experience with Angie to provide transparency and help others…read moremake informed decisions. To clarify, I did not hire Angie for my birth or pregnancy care. My baby was delivered by a different midwife, who managed my home birth without complications. However, my midwife required emergency surgery after my delivery. Based on positive feedback from my doula, I sought Angie's help for postpartum care. Regrettably, I did not do sufficient additional research beyond my doula's recommendation. Three days postpartum, I passed a major blood clot that tore all of my vaginal stitches open. Since my midwife was unavailable, Angie came to perform the restitching procedure. Unfortunately, this procedure led to several issues: excessive suture material caused unnecessary tension and discomfort, some stitches that had torn were not adequately removed, and the stitches were excessively tight, causing significant pain and a prolonged recovery. Following the restitching, I began to develop an infection around the area and went through several rounds of antibiotics, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually, I was referred to OBGYN Dr. Payne, who examined me and confirmed that the stitching had been done incorrectly. Dr. Payne advised that surgery was necessary to correct the issues and address the daily pain I was experiencing. I sent Angie a detailed letter outlining the hardships and frustrations I experienced with my postpartum recovery. In response, Angie reached out to my midwife, suggesting a coffee meeting for the three of us. Unfortunately, we had to reschedule twice due to their scheduling conflicts, and after the second cancellation, Angie never reached back out to my midwife to reschedule. She never acknowledged the letter, offer a simple apology, or attempt to reach out to me directly. Instead, communication was solely through my midwife, who acted as an intermediary. Despite understanding that medical complications can occur, clear communication and direct support are essential. My hope is that this review provides valuable insight for others and encourages Angie to reflect on this feedback for future improvement. (My birth was October 2023, and my surgery occurred December 2023. As of September 2024, I would say I'm about 90% healed but still have some vaginal issues/pain during intimacy)

Angie lacks discernment, empathy, and knowledge in her profession. She misdiagnosed me with a…read moreserious condition and told us our son would likely not be compatible with life on the outside, and if he was, we could look forward to a NICU stay - with a stone cold face and monotone voice. Even under the impression that our pregnancy may not be viable, she failed to follow up with high risk providers and proper care. Come to find out my pregnancy was perfectly healthy, and Angie just doesn't know how to read radiology reports. I will publish the letter I sent her when I fired her for more detail. My only regret with this letter is that I was too nice. I see now that she took nothing out of this experience besides money. We received no apology or reconciliation and Angie ran off with thousands of dollars. I did tell her that we didn't wish to be pressured to continue services, but she had ample time make amends beforehand and failed to. Angie made numerous false claims in my medical records, including a false history of diseases. When I complained that I felt pelvic pressure consistent with prolapse, Angie charted this as a "saggy vagina". Not only is this unprofessional, it's offensive and medically wrong. Angie was not as kid friendly as she portrays herself. She made no effort to involve my toddler in our visits and even asked my husband to take him out of the room multiple times, disconnecting my husband and son from the prenatal experience. I see Angie's blasphemous replies. I don't feel like going back and forth so I'll leave this: if you're here, you know that midwifery can be a great option. Midwifery is safe. Angie is not. Angie is not the face of midwifery and it's hilarious that she's imposed this pedestal on herself. To Angie - your inability to accept responsibility shows you have 0 intentions of changing the way you practice. No co-conspirators. No cyber bullying. I have proof to back up my claims. A simple apology could have prevented this review. To expectant moms; don't be like me. These reviews are here for your wellbeing. Move forward with your search. There are many great choices in this area and Angie isn't one, nor will she ever be. To clarify, I did not risk out of midwifery care. The OB I consulted actually told me I could proceed with home birth. I CHOSE to leave Angie as my letter clearly shows. I had an extremely healthy pregnancy and birthed with ZERO interventions. I CHOSE a hospital over Angie and would do so again, gladly. Angie; don't flatter yourself and think anyone would devote their time to "co-conspiring" against you. I HATE that I have to waste any more time on you and I HATE that you are a part of my story.

I came to Kristi when I was 37 weeks pregnant. I initially planned on having an unassisted birth at…read morehome but due to my blood pressure I changed my mind. Kristi was very understanding of my choice for unassisted birth and made sure I had a birth as close to unassisted as possible! She was amazing and in just a few short weeks we got to know each other and she was always there when I needed her. I got to give birth in the water like I wanted without any issues, interventions, or complications. I even pulled my baby boy out all by myself!! It was as close to unassisted as possible. I was very happy with my choice to have Kristi by my side in case I needed any assistance. She didn't take my insurance but even my out of pocket cost was extremely fair. I was so happy I could find a midwife Like Kristi so far along in my pregnancy!

Kristy was the perfect midwife. Knowledgeable, patient, reassuring, competent, compassionate, and…read morehonest! I'm the kind of person who wants all the information even if it's ugly so I can make my best informed decision. Kristy always gave me all the details on whatever topic was up for decision. The risks and the benefits; everything! It's rare for me to find a medical professional who can be honest, competent, AND pleasant to work with but Kristy is all three. She knows her stuff and i felt completely at ease with her attending my home birth. I love that she keeps up with the latest research instead of using decade old information like some obgyns. I had a traumatic first birth with murky information and so was extra anxious about certain risk factors but Kristy guided me through the whole thing. With her guidance and support I had a quick, unmedicated, and manageable labor this time and gave birth to a healthy baby girl within the comfort of my home! She also clearly loves babies and kids. I interviewed another midwife and what made me pick Kristy was her full support of me having my toddler present at the birth. He ended up not wanting to be in the room but I loved that she was on board with him being there. The other midwife wasn't too thrilled with that idea. Kristy was extremely easy to reach any time i had any questions. I was sick at some point during the pregnancy and she fully encouraged me to call her day or night. She gave me so much emotional support throughout the whole ordeal and throughout my entire pregnancy. She's simply amazing. Use Kristy, you won't regret it!

Be sure to check for reviews located under the Dallas office at Baylor's Wadley Tower on Gaston…read more The physicians and staff are amazing and care about each and every patient. I delivered two babies with WHA along for every step of the way. My favorite Physicians are Dr, Rachel Kurian and Dr. Charles Brodsky. Both are experienced and top notch.

Scheduling was easy and fast. Dr. Platt was amazing and professional. Calmed some of my fears and…read moremade me comfortable throughout the appt

STOP SEARCHING, AND JUST CHOOSE DALLAS BIRTH MIDWIFERY!!!! As a first time mom, things can feel…read morereally overwhelming. So many things to learn. So many things to research. So many options when it comes to midwives. I'm so thankful that my friend recommended Becky, at Dallas Birth. Becky offered customized care, consistent support, and was always professional while maintaining the perfect level of relatability and tenderness. I felt safe with Becky; her level of expertise was always reassuring. Becky helped me to have the birth I wanted; a birth where I was in control, supported, and adequately monitored to ensure that baby and I were healthy and progressing in the right direction. I plan to use Dallas Birth Midwifery again, should I get pregnant again. You won't regret choosing them!!

I got connected with Becky soon after we found out I was pregnant with our second. From the first…read morephone call-we could tell how easy she is to talk to and how supportive and caring she is. My pregnancy with my first was an overall good experience-but left me feeling a bit like a number and not a person. This pregnancy, I had so much more energy and felt much less anxious-and I owe it all to Becky's support and encouragement. "Normal" pregnancy symptoms weren't over looked and she had recommendations and cared to help me navigate every step. The way she listened and educated was really empowering and healing in and of itself. We had hour (or longer) visits and access to talk with Becky between visits in an online portal-which gave no time for concerns to fester. The way she cared for me (and my 2 year old) at each visit really surpassed expectations and I always left motivated and excited for the next visit. Being truly cared for in a medical setting is not common. All of this resulted in the easiest and quickest labor which was a huge answered prayer. She is intentional, very knowledgeable, and hilarious. Every pregnant mama needs a Becky! We were a little nervous about the cost initially-but the value and services included make Dallas Birth really a great value. So many things were included that we paid out of pocket for our first-lactation services, placenta encapsulation, birth tub, birth classes, pregnancy teas, and probably a lot more that I'm not thinking of or didn't need. And we can submit a claim to insurance after to get reimbursed. I also loved that I didn't have to research different services-Becky takes care of everything.

I had a wonderful experience at Allen Birth Center with the birth of my son. All the midwives and…read morestaff were professional and knowledgeable. I felt at ease from prenatal care to labor and delivery to postpartum. I felt heard and was informed of my choices at every step of the way. I highly recommend Allen Midwifery & Family Wellness for general women's health, prenatal care and beyond.

I couldn't recommend Allen Midwifery and Family wellness enough!…read more I saw Jessica, the nurse practitioner for a well women's visit. She was so kind, caring, and truly took her time listening to all of my thoughts and concerns. She was so sweet and genuinely made my visit enjoyable. I trust her opinion and advice, and felt heard and seen. I left with a smile on my face, and will be back for any future care.

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!

My midwife continued care from weeks 20 all the way through week 36 of pregnancy knowing that the…read morescope of care that I needed was more than what her credentials allowed. During my 36wks appointment I did a GBS Test on myself because she said she doesn't do them on patients she told me she is only interested in whats in my vagina to just stuck it in and not to worry about testing the anus too so I followed directions and handed the test to one of the two students she brought with her she told the student hand me that and put the GBS test in her pocket I ended up firing her and going to a place that would be able to help me but now she refuses to communicate with me on how to receive the fees for the remainder of the services I paid her for she will not be attending my labor or delivery she will not be giving postpartum care for the six weeks after either and this is a part of the contract that I signed.

Sheila is one of the greatest people you will ever cross paths with! She'll make you feel as though…read moreyou've been friends all your life. I love her natural approaches when it comes to pregnancy/birth and all of her knowledge in what she does. You will be loved, safe, and prioritized when in her care and those things matter SO much when it comes to midwifery. Being in her care during this pregnancy as opposed to being in a hospital for my first has been one of the top 5 greatest decisions I have ever made in my life! You will not regret having chosen her.