I recommend Dee and her hypnobirthing classes to anyone I know that is pregnant! She was…read morenon-judgmental, flexible, understanding, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. This was our first pregnancy after a 36 week pregnancy loss, so we were anxious to say the least. Having Dee as a resource bounce questions off of, knowing we would get an honest response based on her year of practice and knowledge, was very comforting, and lowered our anxiety during pregnancy and the birth, quite a bit. As the doctors and nurses recommended various interventions, we were able to ask her opinion on them and never felt pressured to do what she suggested. She was fantastic also at following up, ensuring we were taken care of to the best of her ability. Lastly, she helped us include our stillborn son in our birth, which made it very meaningful for us bringing our rainbow baby into the world.

This amazing woman will always have a place in my heart because of her love, prayers, and comfort…read morethrough out my labor and birth with our son. She helped make it a beautiful healing experience 100x better than my 2 c-section. I could not have done it without her. I would've not had a successful home birth if it wasn't for her encouraging words and the mental and physical support she showed me. And it was a nice bonus too that she's also very natural-minded Want a better birth experience? Contact Dee!!! #iLoveMyDoula

Candice was a tremendous asset through this whole process. She was able to help get me into the…read moreright headspace to have not only one baby, but two! She's such a kind soul and always seems to know exactly what to do in every situation. She was also a tremendous help to my husband, as sometimes he needs a little guidance ;) Candice goes above and beyond and I'm grateful to have chosen such a great doula. I highly recommend Candice to anyone else looking for a doula.

I can't say enough how much Candice made my home birth experience the best it could have been!…read more I am a first time mom and more type A personality and her hypnobirhing training was very educational, empowering and really helped me to surrender and have a beautiful water birth. Not having power was an added complication in my home birth and she went above and beyond by having 5 gallon buckets of hot water for my birthing tub, bringing extension cords and a few candles to add to my collection. She also guided me into different positions and helped my mom assist me with back massages and whatnot where she could, since she was my birthing companion. I could not have had the successful home birth I had without Candice, her love and expertise! And can't recommend her enough!

If you're looking for a therapist that goes above and beyond and really looks at you and your pain…read moreat every possible level, Pelvic Soul is for you. I've been dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction for over 12 years and have been to every doctor, specialist, and PT out there and have never found relief like I did with Sujata and her team. She took a full body approach look at my pain and we came up with a realistic plan that I could actually manage. Between the in office sessions, stretches given to me for at home work, and reconnections for other care physicians like acupuncturists, massage therapists, and chiropractic care, I feel like I can finally breath again and manage my pain more than ever! She's also versed in somatic healing that I didn't even realize I needed but wow... it was incredible and I was able to release some experiences I didn't even know my body was still holding on to from the past. I will be continuing my care with Sujuata and recommending her and the practice to everyone I know! What I love most is how customized the care is - your pain is not cookie cutter whether you're a new mom or dealing with other experiences, help is out there. By not having an insurance-driven model, I have never felt more taken care of. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for relief.

I'm a convert of Sujata's incredible methodology…read more For 7+ years, I've been struggling with a chronic sports hernia brought on by continuing to play through (unknowingly) torn cartilage in both labrums (hips). I have tried everything possible to avoid surgery & continue to be an athlete. I've had multiple PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections by an orthopedic surgeon. Years of seeing specialists -- Dr's of PT, OT, and chiro -- all specializing in athletic injuries. My results ranged from no improvement to temporary / maintenance. And that's just what I'd begun to think my best outcome was: slow decline, despite constant treatment until I eventually landed on the wrong end of a surgical scalpel. I was connected to Sujata through family and *full disclosure* was a complete skeptic; not of her training or intelligence, of course -- I knew Sujata would be fully capable of administering the best therapeutic medicine possible -- but rather I was just mistakenly convinced the "best possible" meant a 'barely detectable outcome of incremental and intermittent pain relief. And to say I was stunned by the results is an understatement. I had never before experienced immediate relief from the dull throbbing groin pain brought on by an irritated sports hernia (rectus abdominis tissue torn/detached from the pubic ligament). This is the kind of pain that wakes you up from a deep sleep. With all prior treatment, I would experience more irritation, followed by a gradual lessening of symptoms in days 3-5 after the session. But with Sujata, in 30 mins of treatment, my pain went from a 7 out of 10 to a complete zero. ZERO. Literally the moment I walked out of the room. Sujata's deep tissue handwork was intense - a lot of massage-like pressure, a lot of bending/stretching, a lot of being instructed to let my core muscles relax (requires concentration), and a lot of being reminded to trust her. Sujata's motions are confident, deliberate, and fast but certain. I'd never experienced treatment that was so rapid, bordering on aerobic exercise but not hectic or untrained-- rather, it's a bit like watching an master chef toss a pizza, but you're the dough. I felt sensation -- heat, stretch, pressure, but never actual pain. When she was finished with her work, it was like I'd never had an injury at all. ASTOUNDING. I can't recommend Sujata enough, as someone who has gone as far as getting the surgical consultation from the orthopedist... I was out of options. But don't even listen to my review, give yourself the chance to experience ONE treatment session and make your own choice after that. If you've got a core injury, ask yourself how much easier would your life be without this pain? What could you do - physically, athletically, etc... - that you're missing out on without a successful rehab? This is a no brainer.

I can't recommend Sweet Child O' Mine enough! From the moment I walked in, I felt supported by an…read moreincredible team of women who truly care. A huge shoutout to Belinda, who was the most attentive and informative midwife I could've asked for. She made every step of the journey feel clear, comforting, and empowering. The office staff were always so thorough and friendly, which made every visit feel easy and welcoming. When I toured the facility, I had the chance to meet the owner and lead midwife, and the peaceful energy I felt there really helped shape my decision. I knew I was in the right place. If you're looking for amazing care from a phenomenal team of women, this is absolutely your place.

The facility is very clean, nice and comforting. The staff are wonderful. I went in for a…read moreconsultation and still had to tour another birth center before I made my decision. I was 21 weeks so a week past my anatomy scan ultra sound to check on my baby, they set me up to get one and very quickly which I appreciated so much. I got a call back from the their office shortly Ofer my ultra sound to hear some not so good news that I am now high Rick pregnancy and I'm not able to have care at their facility, then they went ahead and set me up to get further testing and I love that they took it upon them selves to do that for me instead of call me and have me deal with it all on my own.. If I wasn't high risk I would've definitely had my baby here with these amazing women.

I can't say enough good things about Charlie. I was planning my second home birth when I found out…read moremy baby had some health concerns and would need to be born in a hospital. I started calling home birth midwives for doula referrals, and I was so lucky to connect with Charlie. She truly brought a piece of the home birth experience into the hospital room. Charlie was a fierce advocate, not only for me, but also an incredible source of support for my husband. She brought a sense of peace and calm to what felt like a very unknown and overwhelming situation. I felt completely safe with her by my side. Charlie helped us talk through every decision, making sure we felt informed and confident in our choices. Her support didn't end after the birth either, she consistently checked in postpartum and continued to care for our whole family. I truly can't recommend Charlie enough. She is an amazing, steady, and calming presence. Whether you're planning a home birth or just looking for strong, compassionate birth support, you are in the very best hands with Charlie. Her care extends beyond just mom, she supports the entire family.

I'm currently in the process of taking Barefoot Birth to court for money I prepaid for their…read moreservices. I made a prepayment before 36 weeks and it is not being returned. I informed them I would be transferring care at 32 weeks. I told the owner that I would pay for any prenatal appointments I went to, but she made a bill with fees I was not aware of. My invoice was the exact amount I prepaid which is very suspicious. The invoice even said my $500 deposit was a charge for some reason instead of applied to my balance like the contract states. The invoice seemed to be made in a rush and its purpose to zero out my account so they could keep my money. I will add my entire experience after court. In the meantime, if you choose this midwifery, ask them to outline their fees and what you owe after every appointment to avoid this. Overall disappointed with Charlie's (owner) handling of this issue.

Community Roots has been a blessing to me during my pregnancy! They are a fantastic organization…read morewho supports the mom to be. I attend weekly prenatal yoga class with Rachel from Sattva yoga (who teaches class out of the kindness of her heart) and it has helped me manage my pregnancy pains. The lactation consultant Jen teaches a fantastic class, which I highly recommend. Plus, we hired our doula Brandi through Barefoot Birth, who is so knowledgeable and helpful to us. So glad to have such a great resource in Tampa.

I contacted Labor of Love, after my wife was given a full Authorization from the Bay Pines VA for…read moreall Prenatal and Birth Expenses paid, 100%, no copay etc. The VA does not provide OB/Prenatal care and leave it up to the patient to locate a provider they would like to work with. We had gone through USF IVF for IUI procedures and they were paid fully with no issue. We also had visited Bayfront Baby Place and an OB there, but were leaning toward home/natural birth instead. Our Auth included specific billing codes which were preapproved, so all that needed to be done was bill under these codes for care. I was contacted back by Judy and she immediately told us that it would be self-pay only, and they do not work with VA authorizations. I was a bit upset because of course this was new ground for both the VA, and Labor of Love, but I was requesting that we set up a time to come in, see the center, and if it seemed a good fit, we could have billing look over our Authorization/paperwork and see if the billing would work out, as it did with USF. We were not given the courtesy of a response. We were not responded to after a follow up email either. I am very sad to say that despite a glowing recommendation, and our efforts to work with Labor of Love, they are not interested. Not sure if that is because we are a lesbian couple, or because of our billing situation ... we will never know because we were not contacted further to discuss our options.

I delivered my son at Labor of Love in 2005. I also did all my prenatal care there. INCREDIBLE…read moreexperience from beginning to end. They were wonderful in every way and the entire experience of my pregnancy and birth with my first was a pleasure with their help. Janet was my midwife. Char-Lyn (spelling?) was the owner at the time and also assisted with my birth. I know midwives change and things change but I can wholeheartedly vouch for those two.

For some reason, it only put one star instead of the stars that I put on it. This was a great…read morereview.

They have a great birthing class for first time parents. Great staff too and a relaxing comfortable…read moreenvironment.