I cannot thank Sydney and Rowan enough for their amazing support and care throughout my pregnancy,…read moreduring my daughter's birth and postpartum. My birth was everything I hoped it would be and more. I felt like I was surrounded by family when I was in labor, and that is such a comforting feeling. They were not only professional, but informative while still being respectful/supportive of my birth choices. I could never put into words how grateful I am to them for making my 2nd birth (and last birth) so special. Cannot recommend them enough!

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Low Risk Pregnancy? Chemical or Fungal sensitivities? Looking for a place that will listen and not…read morejust ignore you about MTHFR? I transferred into Birthways at 32 weeks after my original OB would ignore me about my genetic condition and insisted that I take something that has been shown to activate immune issues in people with genetic dispositions...Birthways not only took me in but supported my decisions, researched for themselves what my condition was, and went far beyond and above what I expected after my experience with the OB. When going to Birthways, you will generally spend significantly less money on your birth (especially since you're not automatically going to a hospital for birth,) and you will get so many perks including an information book on prenatal and postnatal time frames AND information for the other parent and support team, group meetings to meet other mothers and talk about what worries you all have, and Child Birth Education Classes (something you have to pay for when with the hospital, usually.) There's a library you can borrow from that includes books AND dvd's, and generally, they're much more open than any facility I've ever been to (I arrived early one day without thinking about it. They weren't bothered by it in the least, and, in fact, invited me to stay if I wanted to instead of driving all the way back home.) There's also beach days! If you like going to the beach, you can have a day where you go to the beach with other pregnant mama's and get checked out (blood pressure, baby's heart rate, and fundus size) without being in the...it's actually a bedroom, not an exam room...So you feel right at home there, too. During the labor, the team was beyond supportive and helpful. Michaela, Lisa and Emily made sure I had everything I needed, and helped ensure that I didn't give up or give in. I highly recommend Birthways to everyone!

My overall experience at Birthways left me feeling neglected and abandoned in the process…read more This was my first pregnancy and prenatal care was okay. There really wasn't any education on the actual laboring process which left me pretty unprepared. leading up to my birth I started to feel anxious as I had connected with some midwife's and not others and when it's time for labor you get whatever random midwife is on call. A week before I was due they rushed for me to meet a midwife who was visiting town. Overall I had the feeling that they were very understaffed and had tons of clients. I had specifically asked the owner "what happens if you have to go to the hospital?" The answer was clear - we come with you to make sure your checked in but we don't stay the whole time , the student chimed in that she likes to stay for the whole birth because she gets invested in the moms. Well, the day that my water broke, the amniotic fluid had meconium. I called the midwife on-call who was the midwife I only met once previously. She told me the baby was in distress without any explanation or information and to go straight to the hospital, she would not come with me. There was some guidance on where to park and then that was it. I didn't hear from her again until a text 24 hours later asking how it was going. And then never heard from her again. Done. My labor was difficult at the hospital with nurses pushing all various medication, wanting to rush the process. It was the hospital nightmare that I was always avoiding. After pitocin was pushed on me I still labored for 30 hours, barely dodged a c section, my baby landed in niccu for 3 days, and I had been completely paralyzed in one leg and in a wheelchair from an epidural injury that took months before walking normally again, It was scary. I never heard from Birthways again until 3 weeks later they called telling me I should come in for my postpartum checkup. This was never communicated to me during the entire prenatal care that there would be postpartum check ups. I thought they had finished their services with me. I was desperate for an assessment of my situation and to check on my stitches(from tearing). They called to cancel the appointment I was needing, and luckily I got a spot because someone canceled. I arrived using a walker and couldn't even hold my baby. The woman who would've been my midwife was shocked and asked what happened to me. There was some sympathy but afterwards she never informed the owner of my situation nor did anyone ever bother to check about my hospital birth records. When I came in for the second check up weeks later, the owner was surprised to hear my birth story and injuries. There is an obvious lack of communication between everyone. Finally they emailed the hospital to get my birth report. Of course, you sign paperwork that you will never be able to get a refund even if you don't birth there and they do nothing, they will keep your money. During one of the most vulnerable processes of my life, I felt completely neglected by this business. And that's the vibe you get that it's a business, a place to make money. Choosing Birthways was a mistake and i'm not the only one traumatized by this, my mother was confused about what kind of care they were supposed to offer, and my husband felt like it was a waste of thousands of dollars, feeling that the service offered was nowhere near worth what we paid. While I was pregnant, I deposited $250 for nitrous. If you don't make an early deposit and decide that you underestimated and need nitrous while giving birth, the price jumps to $500. That just shows the intentions of Birthways and how it takes advantage. Because I never gave birth at Birthways or used nitrous I was expecting to have my money back. This was not an easy process, taking seven months before I finally saw it back and I had to call every couple weeks, text, email. The communication is totally off with this business as is their billing practices. In all, I would not recommend Birthways unless you know your going to have an easy birth that requires little attention and care. It may be the only center in town, but not the only option.

My husband and I took Wendy's birthing classes and hired her as our doula and to do the placenta…read moreencapsulation. I can't recommend her enough to people! She has so much knowledge and I learned so much throughout this process. I practiced everything she taught in class and had an incredible birth due to her process. My unmedicated intervention free birth was amazing. I wish I could tell every pregnant woman in the world about Wendy's birth classes and to have her as a doula. Wendy was a God send!

19 hours in labor with extreme back pain and I'm so glad I had Wendy as my Doula. She was my…read morecheerleader and advocate the entire time, she was by my side for the whole crazy experience, and her resilience and dedication to me as a new mom never wavered, even when I was ready to give up. With her level of experience and deep knowledge of her practice, I feel like I was blessed to find her. I cannot recommend her enough, with so many women feeling cheated in the delivery room because they weren't cared for well enough or they didn't feel nurtured, Wendy went above and beyond and made me feel like she was my family. All of the massage techniques, the cold compresses when I needed them the most, everything she did it was like she knew exactly what I needed at that time. Please use her, seriously you will not regret it!

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.

Fantastic place for natural childbirth. Both my granddaughters were born there, and the care my…read moredaughter received was outstanding. These ladies honestly care and listen to their soon-to mothers and fathers. Whether you want prenatal care only or a birth center or home birth, CB is a great safe place to be cared for.

I was planning my second birth out of hospital when I met Zul, she was finishing her midwifery…read moreprogram. This hard worker midwife is the best. She educated me through the process, helped me understand everything about my pregnancy, birth and postpartum in a friendly, professional and relaxing way, I wasn't another number for her, I was a woman with doubts about home birth, she answered all my questions. My home birth was respected well cared and beautiful. Thank you Zulgeil!

I could not have asked for a more personable midwife. I moved to FL from NJ at 36weeks pregnant and…read morestarted prenatal care with Zul on my 37th week. From the start I felt very comfortable. I trusted her skill set and enjoyed her charisma. She helped me put together my birth team, recommended pediatricians, and even gave me the confidence to have a home birth (I'm a first time mom). I really like her holistic ideology. In a twist of events Zul wasn't able to deliver my baby due to various moms being in labor at the same time. However, her commitment to my care was unparalleled. She came after she was done delivering that baby and took over my care. It was everything I thought having a midwife would be.

I had LAVH w/ BOS on 10-06-16 and he did a great job. I went in Thurs. morning and left that…read moreevening. I had no pain to speak of. Did not take any pain meds. I just took Advil now and again. The only discomfort I had was gas pains from having to put CO2 in your abdomen. I walked two miles the next day. I am returning to work Tuesday. All went extremely well. Best Doctor. I highly recommend him. Anne MacDonald.