We had an incredible experience from In Joy Birth, and I can't recommend them highly enough. From…read morethe very beginning, both Chelsea and Heather were warm, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to making sure we felt confident and supported throughout the entire birth process. Chelsea ended up being our Doula when I went into labor and she went above and beyond, showing up at the hospital and being exactly what we needed in the moment. Her calm, reassuring presence made all the difference. We felt well-prepared going into the birth thanks to the time she spent with us beforehand, answering every question and walking us through what to expect. When labor began, we felt ready--and during the birth, her support and knowledge were invaluable. What we really appreciated was the ability to reach out with questions both before and after the birth too. Having that level of access and guidance was incredibly comforting during such a life-changing time. If you're considering hiring a doula, this was the best decision we made and I can't recommend them enough! We will definitely be using that again.

I was assigned to Candy as my doula and I had a very bad experience with her especially after…read moregiving birth. I was hospitalized for a night and without my consent, Candy came into my house and took my newborn baby into my bedroom and had the door closed without my permission that whole night. My mother in law was there and she didn't even allow her to carry her own grandson. She dismissed her and treated her like a servant, told her to make her coffee. Thank God my brother came and took over. Candy try to take control of my household and was instrusive. She slept in my bedroom invading my privacy. God forbid she did something to my son. I am very upset to wake up from an operation to this news. I want my full refund back. I will report all of this to DCF. This is unprofessional, unethical and illegal.I'm

I had an extremely upsetting and unprofessional experience at this birthing center, and I can no…read morelonger trust them with my prenatal care. I first met with Michelle for a consultation, where she assured me she would personally handle my entire pregnancy, be on call 24/7, and be present for all appointments. Based on that representation, I paid the $1,500 registration fee. However, at my first prenatal appointment--at 19 weeks--I was suddenly assigned to a completely different midwife without any notice or explanation. The midwife (Robin) appeared inexperienced and unsure of how to perform even basic clinical tasks: * She struggled to operate the balance scale and gave me a weight that was clearly inaccurate. * She incorrectly calculated my due date by four months, despite having my last menstrual period date in front of her. * She could not confidently locate my baby's heartbeat, confused my pulse with the fetal heart rate, and claimed the "fetal heart rate was low" without certainty. * She took my blood pressure over a thick long-sleeve sweater, which is not proper medical procedure. * She then told me to go directly to the emergency room, claiming she had called ahead to have a bed ready. This caused extreme panic and emotional distress. Additionally, if she genuinely believed this was a medical emergency concerning my unborn child, she should have called an ambulance, not told a pregnant woman to get on the highway and drive herself while terrified. That is a fundamental violation of basic safety protocol. While driving--shaken and scared--I called the center back and asked for Michelle. Only then did I learn that I should not go to the hospital and instead return to the birthing center immediately. Michelle also mentioned she had dinner plans, which was unprofessional given the crisis her staff had just created. When I returned, Michelle immediately reassessed me. She used the Doppler and her handheld ultrasound, confirming that my baby was moving normally and not in any distress. She found the heartbeat quickly and without any issue. My baby was perfectly fine. The earlier panic, incorrect information, and poor clinical judgment were completely unnecessary and unacceptable. I have worked in the legal field for over five years, and everything about this experience raises serious concerns about medical malpractice, negligence, and unsafe clinical practices. I requested a full refund and will no longer be receiving care here. I will also be reporting this incident to the Florida Department of Health, as no expectant mother should be subjected to incorrect medical information, unsafe instructions, or avoidable fear. Expectant mothers deserve competent, consistent, and safe care--not panic, confusion, and contradictory assessments.

Michelle has been amazing and kind. Me and my husband love how knowledgeable she is and how she…read moreinformed us with every step in my pregnancy with what to expect. My baby came out healthy and my birth was very smooth. If you're thinking about having a natural birth, I would 100% recommend heart 2 heart. It's a different but very intimate and surreal experience. could not recommend this place enough! If I ever have another child, we're definitely coming back!

I was referred to Kelli Johnson through a mutual friend of a woman who used her for 2 of her 2…read morebirths here in Florida. I was ready to stop doing my own search for a midwife and finally go by word of mouth instead. I was failing too often on my own and was ready for some personal experiences backing up a referral. I made my appointment by calling Kelli on her cell phone - she was so gracious and sweet and gave me the number of her office to book my appointment. Before Kelli, I was about to give up on finding the right midwife and just go for doctor appointments instead which I really didn't want to do but the emotional roller coaster otherwise was killing me. I hadn't felt that "connection" with a midwife yet and kept hearing other people talk about how they just loved their midwife and knew right away how she was right for them. What was wrong with me? I hadn't found that yet. My first appointment with Kelli and one of her students was AMAZING. We were smiling, laughing, having a great time. It happened to be right before Halloween and her house (also her office) was decked out in Halloween decorations. We drove in the first driveway on accident, her husband was luckily on his tractor and let our clueless selves in. The house was totally haunted out and we were wondering if we were at the right place at all. We looked around and laughed and knocked, no answer... then finally an answer (we also came in the front instead of the side/back where everyone else does!) Her receptionist was sooooo friendly, personable and enjoyable. We talked to her for a while as we waited for Kelli. I appreciated Kelli taking the time for the mother ahead of us as I knew she would do that for me if I needed it, too. She apologized for the delay and when we sat down and talked and explained about our journey to her, we all just felt connected and great about the whole thing. I knew my mom would love Kelli just as I did which is important to me since my mom will be at the birth and wants to know I am in good hands til she is able to be here too. Our second appointment wasn't as enjoyable because there were a few too many students there - but I was able to openly express this to Kelli and she made it just as it was on our first appointment and it has been great going back ever since. It doesn't feel crowded, and my husband I feel at ease there in the room with them. They always greet everyone with a hug and ask how you're doing. It feels like hanging out with friends. Kelli has a calmness about her that puts me at ease, knowing she will take care of me and I don't have to worry even though everything is new and unknown to me. She has given me some amazing literature to read and educate myself. She lets me make my own decisions and supports me along the way. She doesn't force anything on me and offers suggestions when I have questions or concerns. She is very open and doesn't force vaccinations or anything unnatural which is greatly appreciated. I feel very comfortable with her and am looking forward to continuing my journey with her. From all the stories she has shared with me, she doesn't seem like one to intrude on pregnancy but rather lets it happen naturally and encourages you to listen to your body and empower yourself as a woman. I really like that, it reminds me I can do this on my own. I was created to do this. She is a very encouraging an empowering midwife and I am happy so far. I would highly recommend her and look forward to continuing my journey through giving birth in April. I've decided on an at home water birth.

Kelli Johnson is an incredible midwife and I would highly recommend her to anyone! She is very…read moreexperienced and has overseen over 1,000 births. That gave me so much confidence in her as there really isn't anything she hasn't seen or handled. She is deeply concerned with your care and personal wellbeing. Her prenatal care is exceptional. She really took time with me and my husband at each appointment to talk with us, answer our questions and educate us on what was coming next. By the time we got to the birth she felt like family. She was exactly who I wanted in my corner for a 34 hour labor!!! Kelli was patient, problem solving when labor stalled, and most importantly vigilant about making sure baby was safe and doing well. I'm sure I would have likely ended up in a unwanted c-section if I had been in the hospital due to the length of my labor. However, Kelli my amazing and encouraging cheer leader guided me through the hardest thing I've ever done and saw me through to the end. I am forever grateful and blessed to have found her and to have her help bring my daughter into the world!

As I write this review, I've been waiting an hour for my appointment. I've checked in and no one…read morehas said anything to me in the last 55 minutes. I am the only person in the waiting room. Am I invisible? The only reason I put up with it is because dr. Forde-Kelly is the best. If not for her, I would 100% go elsewhere.

I've been going to this gynecologist office for a few months now. If it weren't for Kaitlyn Zipoli,…read moreI don't know if I'd be coming back. The staff at the front desk isn't the nicest and the wait times are extremely long, even if there aren't many other people there-- they will have you laying in the exam chair half naked for about 45 minutes waiting for the provider to come and do your exam. This has happened to me on multiple occasions. I also think it's ridiculous that they still do manual blood pressure and weight especially given that the techs do not seem to know what they are doing. Aside from that though, Kaitlyn has been super great, she listens to me and my concerns and is always willing to educate me on any questions I may have. I hope she moves to a different office by the time of my next pap so I can give them my business instead.

Dr Rachel did an excellent job finding out all the issues that I've been having in my pregnancy…read more She took her time explaining the process and what acupuncture really is. I left the office feeling very relaxed and haven't had any lower back pain even when I worked later on that night. I'd never done acupuncture before so I can't compare it to anything but I was very impressed with her.

From the owner: Before and during pregnancy, we use acupuncture, herbal therapy, and other oriental medicine…read moremodalities to empower mothers to have a happier, healthier birth without drugs or side effects.

Karen, Emily and Tai were amazing with my birth I can't thank them enough for how they treated my…read moreand my baby throughout my pregnancy. Especially after, Emily was there to answer all my new mom questions for the next few weeks and made it an easy transition to motherhood. I am so thankful for having such organic midwives.

Their care and attention to detail is beautiful. They are very wholesome and truly lovely people…read more You can feel how much they care.

Placenta encapsulation. It was easy on my end. In fact, We never even met in person. Talk about…read moreease of use. I made an inquiry, got a phone call, filled the forms online, talked to my doctor, confirmed the date with everyone, brought the cooler and zip lock bag to the hospital and my husband was in charge of making the call that it was ready to be picked up. The nurse helped my husband put the placenta in a zip lock back and that's the first and last I saw of my placenta while in the recovery room at Celebration Hospital. When I got home from the hospital, it was shortly after that the doorbell rang and my pills and some placenta art work were there waiting. It was all hand delivered as my husband bellowed out "thank you so much! Have a wonderful day" to a gal getting back into her car.

From the owner: Doulas of Orlando specializes in preparing parents for the type of birth they choose to have. We…read moresupport clients during pregnancy(antepartum), labor, birth and their postpartum period. We are bilingual doulas. Orlando Placenta side of Doulas of Orlando specializes in Placentas. We work on one placenta at a time. Following OSHA standards of sanitation. We offer evidence based childbirth education. It covers nutrition, anatomy, choices you have in providers and birth places, Doulas, Hospital procedures and complications, BRAIN, hormones and their role, 4th trimester, breastfeeding and newborn care. Our course work is similar to a mix of Hypnobirthing and Bradley outline.