OMG Francis and her team was the absolute BEST EXPERIENCE I could have ever imagined. This was my…read morefirst home birth and the knowledge that she gave to myself and my husband created such a calm, smooth, delivery. She has such a beautiful gift. She is connected in a way that is indescribable. She literally got to me on time and, prepped us, and was so easy to trust. She kept calm, made sure my baby was safe even while he was underwater, and guided me to a successful delivery in which I didn't tear or anything. Every step of the way she was on it. She's thorough, honest, has integrity, easy to talk to, great personality, and knows exactly what she is doing. She Brilliant at this. I love her so much and Im so grateful that she was brought into our lives.

My husband and I had a great experience with Frances and the team at full circle. It was our first…read morebirth and I'm so glad we decided to have a home birth. We were blessed to have a safe and smooth birth experience and the ladies helped me immensely during labor and during my first week of breastfeeding. I always felt genuinely cared for and understood during my prenatal appointments. They take the time to listen and chat with you, and I always felt that my decisions would be respected. The ladies always gave me amazing resources for any questions we had. I knew as soon as I met Frances that her voice would be the voice of encouragement I needed during my birth experience.

My pregnancy was unplanned, so I found myself rushed to do my research. My OBGYN was vaginal birth…read morefriendly and so I felt confident that he would help make sure he did everything possible so that would delivery vaginally. In nursing school I was introduced to the idea of doulas, and knew I wanted to have the support of a doula. I went off the recommendation of a friend and found my doula and ended up meeting my midwife through her as well. I finally decided to ditch my OB at his 8th mention of c-section at our prenatal appointments. It was definitely God that placed Afua in my life and I could not be more grateful. Afua came into my life at a time that I lost my sister and mom. She was the mother figure I needed providing me with all the love, support, and tough love that mothers give. I love her approach to patient care because it is unmatched by the experience you get in mainstream healthcare. Afua treated me as family, she validated every one of my concerns no matter how silly they were. She guided me throughout my pregnancy, she provided a place for all expectant and new moms to come together and share their experiences and learn from each other and support one another. She has built her own village here in Houston. I am eternally grateful to her for the support she provided to me without fail and without hesitation. Not only did she provide me with exceptional personalized prenatal care, she safely delivered my baby in the comfort of my own home and she mended my soul. Thank you Afua! I love you!

I had my first baby with Afua and The Birthing Place, and the whole experience has been amazing. I…read morestarted my pregnancy with my long-time OBGYN, but quickly realized that there's a difference from a once-a-year appointment and ongoing, regular maternity care... And a difference in what I expected from a health care provider and what the provider was willing to give. I felt rushed during my appointments, spent the vast majority of the visits sitting alone in the waiting room or exam room waiting to be seen, just to finally get 30-60 seconds with the Doctor who barely looked up from the clipboard to ask me 'everything looks good, any questions?' before heading out of the room. I knew I wanted more personalized care from someone truly invested in my and my unborn child's wellbeing, someone who made me feel less like a number and more like a valued client, who welcomed dialogue and discussion on prenatal and birth options without judgement or a 'this is our policy' mentality. Afua and her team met all of my requirements and then set the bar higher than even I could have expected! Her prenatal care model was thorough with more frequent visits than others, which I really appreciated because as a first time mom I would come up with lots of questions. Having the bi-monthly appointments meant I was checking in on my little ones progress more often than my other pregnant friends, it helped alleviate my fears and anxiety that something was wrong and created a strong rapport with Afua. I really love how easy it is to get in touch with Afua- she personally answers all phone calls and texts, so there's no going through a front desk or multiple midwives to talk to. It's easy, efficient, and really made the prenatal (and birth!) experience comfortable. She also has monthly group prenatals, where other pregnant moms get together to discuss relevant birth and childcare topics, meet new friends, and of course eat!! I love the community feeling and getting to know other moms in the area who are also planning on delivering with a midwife. She also hosts meetings for dads, where the men have the same opportunity to mingle and get/give parenting advice. My husband and I opted for a home birth, and the whole process went so smoothly that I'm still in awe that my daughter is here, healthy, and happy, and it's all thanks to Afua.

I originally wrote a review for Patti four years ago after she helped deliver our first son. I'm…read moreupdating it now because Patti has since delivered all three of our sons, and I truly cannot imagine having gone through any of those births without her. With our first, Patti was instrumental in getting labor moving when our baby was stubbornly positioned too high, and she worked seamlessly with my OB and the nurses throughout the delivery. With our second, things moved very quickly and I didn't have time to get an epidural. Patti kept me as calm as was humanly possible and helped me through an unexpectedly intense birth. Our third son decided to arrive a little early, and Patti dropped everything to come be with us. I found out afterward that she had tickets to a World Cup knockout match that day--and missed the game to be there for our baby's birth! That pretty much sums up the kind of doula she is: completely committed to her families and willing to go above and beyond without ever making you feel like you're asking too much. She was also amazing with our two older boys, who had to be at the hospital because our baby was born on a public holiday and we had no childcare or family in town. She kept them entertained and happy while still making sure I had the support I needed. Patti is knowledgeable, calm, intuitive, incredibly hands-on, and just an all-around wonderful person to have by your side during childbirth. Her postpartum massage is also fantastic--she puts my hips and ribs back in place after every pregnancy and I can go back to wearing pre-pregnancy pants pretty much right away. After three very different births, I can say with complete confidence that I would choose Patti again in a heartbeat. She has become such a special part of our family's story, and I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a doula.

Patti was amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough. So grateful. I was able to have a positive birth…read moreexperience thanks in large part to Patti.

Such a wonderful experience. Got a quick tour of the center and everyone was so friendly and warm…read more Booked a prenatal massage with Letima. She was AMAZING. She took the time to listen to my needs and I felt so relaxed afterwards. My only regret was not booking a longer massage. I kept procrastinating coming to get a massage (I'm 37 weeks) but I'm definitely coming back for another massage and yoga classes. Thank you so much Motherhood Center.

Let me tell you about the most amazing prenatal massage I've ever had. It was so good that I was…read morehoping I could squeeze in one more visit in the remaining 48 hours of our Houston visit. The 90 minute massage was just what my body needed. The therapist (regretting not catching her name) did such a great job at focusing on the areas I mentioned. The center's overall space and massage rooms were very clean and relaxing as well. I loved that they had a changing room with samples for mothers on hand and a shower available as well. The center offers prenatal Pilates, yoga, and several other additional classes. What a treasure to have in the city! Definitely keeping this in mind for other folks and future visits. Two more tips: They sell massage packages which are ideal for savings and they also offer massages for partners as well. I can't sing the praises of the center enough from my brief experience.

I'm so happy to have met Tatiane. She was knowledgeable and was always available to answer any…read morequestions I had no matter what time it was. In a place where I felt like I needed support on my VBAC journey, she was there. Although, my TOLAC was not what I dreamed to be, she reminded me that it was still worth it and that it not in vein. Thank you for supporting my journey !

My wife and I had a great experience with Tatiane. She was quick in responding to all of our texts…read moreand emails. When the day came she was quick in advising us on what the next steps were. When she arrived to the hospital she was quick to get to work and put her experience and knowledge to work. She had all items necessary when she arrived and eased as much pressure from my wife as she possibly could. Thanks again for everything!

Cherish is the most beautiful, kind, loving, sweet and gentle soul you can ever meet! When my life…read morewas engulfed in great sadness and loss, Cherish drove across town to gift me some homemade teas, that she made specific for me and my situation! I was shocked and soo touched that someone I barely knew, could care so much and take the time to do this! Cherish sat with me for hours and talked me through my grief! She asked for nothing and expected nothing! She truly did this from her heart! I can never put a value on what that meant to me! What cherish did for me was give me hope for a bright future and feel loved! Cherish made me feel like everything was going to be ok! Cherish does not judge and just accepts you for who you are! Cherish was there for me in a way that I can never explain, nor repay! All these years later, I have not forgotten her kindness, nor has her spirit of giving ever left my heart! Cherish is truly a light to this world and a gift to anyone who welcomes her love! All you need to do is be around her for a few moments, or meet the people who know her and love her to understand how special she is! Cherish is not only a gift but she has gift of healing! Cherish is pure love, with a heart of gold! Her mere presence is calming and healing! This sweet soul is beloved by so many, she has touched so many hearts and changed so many lives! I love cherish so very much!

From the owner: Sacred Mother Earth is a Woman of Color owned business that services female bodies no matter where…read morethey are in their prenatal journey from Fertility to Postpartum. Cherish Peacewalker pulls most of her practice from her indigenous elders where she was taught how to use bandages and massage to bring a woman's womb back together after birth. She was also taught how yoni steaming can help enhance and bring into balance a woman's cycle. When hired as a doula she not only assists with planning for the "birth day" but also coaches singles and couples on how to prepare for the "postpartum period" by using practical and Somatic Healing Methods. Her hands on sessions incorporate a method she has coined as "body talk" where she listens to what the body may be holding onto and then helps to guide it up and out to help the body become more relaxed and ready for birth or restored after having a baby. She will come to you during your pregnancy and postpartum period to work not only on you but also your partner, parents and baby. All products used are organic and high quality as well as intentional and customized to each session. She also brings a goodie bag of her homemade and crafted herbal remedies and healing products for those that hire her as their doula. You won't find a full service quality care quite like this so hold your free consultation with Sacred Mother Earth today!

The most amazing massage I've ever received! Sasha's hands are magic! My body was feeling horrible…read morebefore today's massage, can't wait for my next massage! If you're pregnant and in the Houston area you definitely need to treat yourself to a massage with Sasha, you won't regret it!

I started prenatal massages with Sasha when I was 37 weeks along. I had several prenatal massages…read morebefore at various spas but none were too impressive. The first massage I had with Sasha truly blew me away. Hands down one of the best massages I've had. Because she solely focuses on prenatal and post partum care, Sasha has much more expertise than any "spa" you would go to. I continued several massages after birth, and was very satisfied. I cannot recommend Sasha enough and my biggest regret is not meeting her sooner.

Catrice has been a Godsend in my life with my first pregnancy. I utilized her service for at home…read morenatural birth class. She took her time to give the information and answered the many questions that I had as well as went above and beyond to provide me with additional information. Throughout our time together Catrice has felt more like a big sister with a wealth of birth knowledge. I've never felt more comfortable with a "birth practitioner" than I have with her. While we didn't utilize her doula service I felt like I did indeed have a doula with her as she was always quick to respond to my questions. PS She is a strong advocate of the daily 4-6 dates a day. As a first time mom from start to finish my birth was less than 10 hours and wasn't difficult at all. I attribute that to a lot of the information I was provided by Catrice.

From the owner: Childbirth Education classes, Breastfeeding Support, Labor and Birth Doula Care, Postpartum Doula…read moreCare, and Teen Pregnancy support servicing the Houston area.

There are truly no words to describe my gratitude for Jaymee, Kellie and the In Bloom team. They…read moresupported me through a strenuous home labor with unwavering care and made me feel strong and capable, avoiding the need for hospital transfer. Jaymee's use of ancient herbs and tinctures to progress my labor was amazing--they worked! When our baby was born with fluid in her lungs and nose, Jaymee calmly and expertly cleared everything, ensuring she was crying and on my chest in no time. Their attentiveness to my health and the baby's well-being was perfect and even cleaning up after the birth went far beyond my expectations. I'm so grateful to have had these incredible women by my side. They are nothing short of extraordinary!

FIRST PREGNANCY I can't recommend this midwife enough…read more Jaymee, Kelly, and Lisa are AMAZING. They made my first pregnancy so comfortable. I loved my whole experience. I felt so taken care of and listened to. They addressed every question or concern I had. They also offer Hypno-Birthing and placenta encapsulation.

Mimi is one of the most gentle and kind people I know and an ally you need before, during, and…read moreafter your pregnancy and birth. She made bringing my daughter into this world one of the most beautiful experiences. I highly recommend Mimi to anyone seeking an professional and spiritually sound individual.

I worked with Mimi while she was training under Afua, and what a gift it was to have her be a part…read moreof my journey and birth. As a first time mom, I Immediately I appreciated her calm, gentle energy and how it set me at ease. During my pregnancy, when I would get anxious and stressed, she helped me process my feelings and figure out a solution. With her support, I was actually looking forward to giving birth! After an easy pregnancy and lots of processing of anxiety (i was much more stressed about life after giving birth than labor and actually giving birth), I expected a straightforward birthing experience. Uh, it was not. Baby turned last minute and went from head down to single footling breech! Because of the unexpected complication, both my midwife and husband were very focused on what was happening with the baby. Without Mimi's calming presence and gentle encouragement, I think it would have been easy to get in my head and panic. Instead, I was able to focus on birthing the baby and not about anything else. I had to be in my body and out of my head. She helped me stay present in my body. After, she helped me process the birth, celebrate my little baby, and feel both empowered and cared for. She also has a great network of contacts--for instance, she gave me a great recommendation for a lactation consultant when I needed it. I recommend Mimi as your doula. I never considered having a doula before because i didn't know I would need the support. I thought my husband would be more than enough. It's just birth, right? But birth is wild and when things got uncertain and scary, she was steady, clear minded, strong and kind--exactly the support I needed.