You don't think you might need a Lactation Consultant until you really need one. So be prepared…read morefrom the beginning and keep there contact ready. You won't be wrong with them! Rue is super patient and knowledgeable. I explained to her all my concerns and what I've tried and she guided me to my best options. I am still trying some od her advices but I am very pleased with our meeting. You can also meet online because of the Pandemic. I just think that your first appointment should be in person so she can take a real look to baby's latch, positions, etc. She is very busy so plan ahead. I know it could be impossible with a baby and with turning of events, but try your best so you can resolve any issue fast :) The meeting will be very private. You feel like all the attention is focused on you Bring all your stuff so she can take a look to it too.

The Perfect Push truly stands by its name. They work tirelessly to give you the birth experience…read moreyou want. Rue and Maria gave us all the information and support we needed to feel in control. The team guided us before, during, and after delivery, answering all sorts of questions my husband and I had. They also taught us a lot about the breastfeeding process and labor techniques. They made my labor and delivery experience so joyful, I have nothing but good things to say about The Perfect Push. If this is your first baby or felt like prior labor experiences could've been better, I highly recommend setting up a consultation and you'll see how they take care of you from the start.

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.

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.

If you are trying to decide whether or not to have a doula, HIRE ONE. And hire Kaitlyn :) Having…read moreKaitlyn by our side throughout our pregnancy and birth was life changing. It was the best decision we made for us and our baby. My labor and delivery ended up being the total opposite of what we had wanted/planned and Kaitlyn was the absolute best coach and comfort during the whole experience. Not only did she educate us on what to expect, but she made us feel confident as decision makers and parents - before our girl was even here! My birth experience was intense and I cannot imagine going through it without Kaitlyn by my side. There truly isn't a better advocate for mom and baby than a doula. We learned that the hospital and staff (while they were great) just aren't as invested in you as a family. Kaitlyn helped us see a tongue tie issuse as well which after we got corrected literally changed our breastfeeding experience when it was looking impossible. Kaitlyn will always be a special part of our family story. Doulas are so gifted and magical and you will never regret having one - especially Kaitlyn if you're lucky to have her! We love you Kaitlyn!!!

Hiring Sarah as our doula was the best investment we could have possibly made for our birth! This…read morewas our first baby, and we had a natural birth at our amazing birth center. My husband and I were so grateful to have Sarah there every step of the way for support, and comfort measures during labor that we didn't know about, forgot about in the moment, or couldn't do with just the two of us. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, DO IT! Worth every single penny!

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.

My wife and I met Olivia when we were searching for a doula to help with the birth of our second…read morechild. We did not have a doula with our first child, so we were not really sure exactly what to look for, however Olivia provided us with some good resources and even recommended some other doulas for us to interview. However, after meeting and interviewing her once we knew she would be a great fit, and we are very glad we did! Our baby came unexpectedly early (our first child was 11 days late), and thankfully we were able to fit a quick refresher course in with Olivia the day before the baby was born. Before, during, and after labor Olivia was magnificent. She is rare in that she is both very productive and very calm and pleasant at the same time. She respected our wishes at all times while also providing appropriate and helpful advice and feedback when we needed it. We are so glad that she was with us, and recommend her very highly to anyone else considering her services!

We came across Olivia's natural birth website about 1 month prior to delivering our sweet baby…read moregirl. This was our first birth and we weren't sure if we needed to hire a doula since we had been mentally prepping ourself since the beginning of pregnancy. After our initial meet up, we felt an immediate sense of comfort with Olivia and could picture her on delivery day. We booked her that evening and we are so grateful to have her help us achieve the birth that we envisioned. She provided us peace in the unknown territory and guided us with her wisdom and knowledge. She met us a couple of times in our home (despite the long distance) to help us prepare for labor and delivery. Don't think twice about having Olivia with you on one of the most important day of your life. We are so happy with how ours went that we will have her with us again for our next baby.

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!