I cannot day enough good things about Alura! She is professional, compassionate, kind, and helpful…read more I met her because I took a breastfeeding class and she was the instructor. Fast forward to giving birth and having a child I was having trouble breastfeeding and within a few hours of knowing her she gave me multiple ideas and solutions with immortal results on feeding my child. I went from having a near mental breakdown sobbing with my child on my breast to smiling and understanding not only my child more but also understanding how amazing my body is and what we (mother and son) are so capable of doing.

I worked with Alura a few months ago for Lactation support after my daughter had her tongue tie…read morerevised. I came to her after being left in the lurch by another Lactation consultant. She was super friendly and my baby just loved her. She is very knowledgeable and will take the time to answer all your questions and give you all the help you need. She was also excellent at following up and sending paperwork so I could bill my insurance. I would highly recommend Alura to anyone who needs Lactation support!

After being released from my OB for not showing up for my appointments, it was time to look into…read moreother options. I wish I could say it was for more noble reasons that I came upon Allyson. My husband is the smart fellow who had researched the history of birthing and knew a home birth would be right for us. But the first midwife we interviewed took a while to answer basic questions such as, "What complications would necessitate us leaving the house for the hospital?" When asked the same question above, Allyson immediately listed several instances. She even brought out a doll and a 3D model of the pelvic bones to demonstrate. That's my kind of professional! Direct, organized, and eager to share her knowledge. I knew Allyson would be the perfect midwife for me. Like most women, I did not experience any complications during the natural birth process. Allyson and her apprentice, Romina, expertly and lovingly guided us through 18 hours of labor in the peace and quiet of my downtown apartment. I was 36 at the time of delivery, which is considered high risk, but everything went as smooth as it could. Post birth experiences with Allyson were also invaluable. She is as concerned for the mother as much as the baby, which is a level of service unique to midwives. Allyson's post birth home visits are a luxury I wish every family could experience. My experience with Allyson has changed my perspective on medical care, in general. I feel much more empowered as a patient, and know what good care looks like. Allyson spent one hour, I repeat, one hour with me during every visit. This provides ample time for me to digest information and to ask questions. Unlike the OB I had visited previously, Allyson proactively provides the information you don't know you need. Through Allyson I have also learned about home remedies, herbs and more.

The care that I received from Allyson Butler is the reason why my son is completely healthy and…read morehappy. She made sure that I was having a low risk pregnancy before working with me. She involved my significant other in the entire pregnancy, made sure that my labs were normal, that my baby's labs were normal, that I had whatever kind of birth I wanted and even if on that day it had changed, it didn't matter. She had a ton of reading, audio and video materials to loan to mothers-to-be from her library. She also recommended classes that we could take to learn more about Lamaze, breathing technique, or breastfeeding. She had tips for how to cut baby's nails, how to get started on cloth diapers, and how to care for myself after the birth. I told her I didn't want an epidural and that I at first wanted a water birth. I ended up doing my prelabor in the bathtub then laboring on the bathroom floor in my own house. She was supportive of all the animal grunting sounds I was making and cheered me on. She gave me olive oil to rub on the baby's head, gave me fresh coconut juice when I needed rejuvenation, took some memorable pictures for me and my new family, counted his fingers, toes, took his measurements, had my significant other weigh the baby, and she even did the footprints. She was great with prenatal and postpartum care. She told me what diet I should be on, but also that I should just eat whatever I felt was right. She encouraged me to be me as much as I could be me during the pregnancy with respect to having a healthy pregnancy. She gave me suggestions during my seventh month as to what exercises I could do in the pool since the treadmill was starting to become too hard on my knees. Whenever she wanted to incorporate a teaching moment for other doulas or learning midwives, she would always ask for permission first. She respected me, my son, my significant other and our beliefs. She gave me lactation consultation and helped my son to latch on. She was great about scheduling if anything ever came up and fit me in even when she seemed like she couldn't. She was always reachable and was never more than a few hours away by phone or email. I am glad that I went with her versus going to a doctor or a hospital. Even when I had thought about having the birth in the hospital, she was still supportive of my decision and was ready to do the patient-transfer paperwork and then was supportive again when I decided that the hospital thing was not my cup of tea. For my hundredth review on Yelp, she's whom I'm writing about and Great Expectations Midwifery Care is what I care about. She did an awesome job and if I were to have other children in the future, I would definitely go back to her. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.

I don't know where to start. I had an awesome experience with everyone that works with Well Rounded…read moreMama. I wanted to have a hospital birth but keep things as natural as possible with limited interventions. Many of the doulas I met with made me feel guilty about the ideas I had of an unmedicated birth in the hospital setting. I found Jillian through Well Rounded Mama. She was very supportive of my plan and was more optimistic than others I had met with. Jillian was the best resource I could have asked for during my pregnancy, labor and postpartum period as a doula. Her calming personality is professional yet so personable. She knows her craft and is an expert in her field. I took a breastfeeding class with Rory a couple weeks prior to having the baby. I was initially debating if it was necessary but came out of the course with a wealth of knowledge and learned so much more than I thought. I would highly recommend any mama looking to breastfeed take this course, we'll worth the time and Rory was a great instructor. All around, would recommend Well Rounded Mama as an awesome resource for any expecting mother!

Friend Lauren C. recommended this spot to me when I was considering hiring a doula for my first…read morebirth. Their website is helpful and informative, and we were able to submit a form to be contacted - we met Jasmine on site to hear more about their doula services and other offerings. If you know early on that you're interested in using a doula, contact them sooner rather than later, as they have Open House events where you can meet their various providers to see who might be a good fit for you. I ended up getting induced a week later and did not end up using a doula - while my delivery went just fine without, it's worth looking into if you can afford it, and there is evidence that their involvement can shorten labor and improve outcomes. As first-time (and probably only-time parents), we were more concerned about having someone able to fully explain options to us and advocate for what we wanted in the hospital environment. That being said, WRM has more than just doula services - they also have midwives and a lactation consultant, as well as several classes offered onsite that you can take before, during and after your pregnancy. My husband and I took their 2-hour Newborn Care Class and it was helpful to hear the most important info and ask questions right before we had our baby. The class included a helpful book with free access to an app, and was led by their lactation consultant, Rory. It also served as a good way to get to know her in case we ended up needing LC services.

When I became pregnant with my first child, my Cobra lapsed and I was dropped from insurance…read more After weeks of fighting to get my insurance back and not receiving prenatal care because of our lack of funds (right after the economy bottomed out), my pregnancy was considered high risk. I was 22 weeks pregnant, hadn't heard the baby's heart beat and was at my wits end. Kim, who had been my friend's doula, offered to give me prenatal care even though at the time I was sure I was going to have a hospital birth. My experience with Kim was so empowering. It was an unexpected pregnancy in an uncertain time in our lives and Kim was a total rock. My pregnancy went from a scary experience to something beautiful. We ended up deciding on a home birth, and my husband says it was one of the best experiences of his life (he was against it at first). Kim was truly amazing, kind, calm, warm and knowledgeable. Because of her, I am more empowered with every medical decision I make for myself and my children (yes, she was my midwife for my second child as well). Thinking about my birth experience with Kim makes me want to have another baby because she is so great and she made my labor one of the best experiences of my life.

I am beyond grateful for Kim! She is an amazing person, very caring, calm, patient and friendly…read more Once we met her, there was no need to interview any other midwives, we knew she is the best for us. Office visits with her are comfortable for the whole family, my 3 year old loved going to appointments with us, she has toys, books and even let him assist with few simple procedures. She is so fast to reply with answers to my questions, even months after giving birth. It's a beautiful thing when you can txt or call and not have to wait days to get an answer, she truly cares and it shows! Thank you for everything you do Kim! You are a blessing!

I had an amazing experience with Camilla for lactation support. I was feeling very lonely and…read moreanxious during my struggles with breastfeeding. Camilla is a truly pleasant and caring person. She came to my home, helped me with my baby's latch, checked how much my baby was eating, found the correct pump size, and gave wonderful guidance for healing cracks and clogs. She also recommended specific vitamins and supplements I had never heard of before, and they worked incredibly well for me. Thanks to her support, I was able to continue my breastfeeding journey, and it's going very well so far.

Camila was amazing! We did our placenta encapsulation with her, being a first time mom I had many…read morequestions about the progress and she didn't have an issue answering them. The pills were done super fast within 2 days, she also picks up the placenta and drops off the pills which makes it easier especially as a postpartum mom. Thank you Camila! Definitely will be contacting again for my future pregnancies!

My husband and I found the Joyful Birth on instagram while I was looking for someone to encapsulate…read moremy Placenta and for a birthing Doula. I couldn't be happier and more grateful for the care I received from the women at the joyful birth! My placenta was encapsulated quickly and the process was incredibly easy! Our doula Olivia has basically become apart of our family! She met we us prior to me going into labor, answered all my questions and gave me confidence at a time when I really needed it. My birth took place at a hospital, my doula arrived promptly when needed and guided me through a very difficult birth. We initially thought we only needed a couple weeks of postpartum care, but due to an unforeseen medical issue postpartum I was hospitalized and we ended up having Olivia continue working with us for postpartum assistance through 5 months! She is easy to get ahold of, knowledgeable and truly a great human. She treats our daughter as if she was her own and is incredibly knowledgeable about all things birthing related! Having a postpartum Doula is the greatest experience and I highly recommend it, especially if you don't have a lot of family living nearby to help.

I came across this business on Instagram and I reached out via the business page. I was then sent a…read moretext reaching out regarding some information for pick up and drop off. Considering I was to deliver the baby near the Christmas holidays I reached out to see if her services would still be available during that time, and luckily she was!! The entire process was seamless. She has a variety of services from midwifery to birth photography! The options are vast and there are greatly priced! We opted for the placenta encapsulation with the artwork and cord keepsake. It came out so beautiful I ended up framing it and putting it up in our bedroom. Should we have another baby, I would definitely do this again! Definitely worth every penny!! Loved everything about this!!

I'm not here to discredit anyone's positive experience. It's clear from the reviews that most…read morepeople have a very positive experience with Advanced Breastfeeding Support of Las Vegas, and specifically with Autumn. I, however, did not, and I'd like to share my personal experience. I really appreciated the weighted feed. It was about the only real valuable portion of the consultation. But for $200, I probably could have asked my baby's pediatrician for a weighted feed for free. Autumn was very nice during the consultation, but I felt like all of her advice and direction was very generic. Nothing she recommended was specifically tailored to me and my particular situation. The whole appointment consisted of the weighted feed and showing me two nursing positions (side lying and laid back) that are easily found online. That's it. She kept repeating phrases like, "Nose to nipple, tummy to mummy," and "Turn baby like a rotisserie chicken." Phrases she reiterated anytime I had a question after the appointment. Nothing about the appointment felt personalized or curated to me and my baby's specific needs. I wanted some pumping advice, so I brought my pump and parts, but she didn't seem at all interested in helping me navigate my questions. Included in the fee was two weeks of unlimited communication. I started messaging her with questions the very next day because I wanted to make sure I got the most out of the two weeks. Every response felt like I was bothering Autumn. She'd repeat the same phrases she said at the appointment. When I asked for a more personal approach, she accused me of being a stressed mother. That was the final straw for me. I realized I wasn't going to get the help I so desperately needed. Needless to say, I've had to end my breastfeeding journey at this time and have gone back to exclusively pumping. I'm nervous to spend more money on another lactation consultant out of fear that it'll be a repeat experience.

Very happy with my experience here! As a first time Mom I had a lot of questions and concerns about…read moremy baby and breastfeeding journey. I met multiple times with Autumn and also got to meet Kim in the beginning. Both were fabulous and gave me so many helpful tips that set me up for success. Kim helped get me sized correctly for my pump parts and learning to hold my baby a more comfortable way during the feed. Autumn helped me with learning more positions, learning my pump, focusing on my diet and eliminating certain allergens to help with a diaper rash my baby got early on. Her recommendations on products, pediatrician and other pros were always spot on. My husband came to every session with me and it helped tremendously because he would remember things I didn't and supported me with every tip and trick Autumn gave us. I love the space of this office. It's clean, comfortable and feels like a little home away from home. The parking is also very convenient. I love that there's spots right by the entrance and no stairs. Highly recommend!

I come here when I have a headache: finals week, first week of the semester or I'm just tired…read morebecause of classes. Vasoconstriction causes headaches and so far, working out has worked wonders for me. I used the facility for the first time as a guest years ago and was asked to get an ID card just for SRWC since I wasn't a Rebel yet. There was a skin disease outbreak that happened that year so, I stopped going. They got that issue straightened out. Now that I am a Rebel, I get to come here for free, yay! I like the layout of equipments and how seated machines/equipments are red - my favorite color! The little details matter to me. My favorite is the running track since I love running and we don't have one at my regular gym. Please run in the right direction. It's clean, modern and doesn't seem cramped. Cardio machines, ab machines, free weights, basketball courts, pool...whatever exercise equipment needs you have, they got it. Please wear appropriate pants/underwear before using the leg abductor machine.

Dare I say it? Pardon my use of superlatives, but this might very well be the BEST gym in this…read morecity... and yet very few people know that non-students are still able to purchase a contract-free gym membership here for only $25/month. (I guess you can call it a hidden gem.) The SRWC and I go way back -- back before its birthday in 2007 and back when my waistline was teeny-tiny. Doing both my undergrad and grad years at UNLV, you can bet I've taken full advantage of the student facilities fee tacked onto my tuition. Currently, all students taking a summer class automatically have a membership for all three summer sessions. For the regular semester, 3.5 credits will grant you access to the gym. And man, what a gym! Even through the years, it has remained pristine and increasingly equipped with state of the art machines. The custodians are always cleaning, the staff for the most part is friendly, and if you avoid peak hours, you'll be in and out in no time. Be sure to check out the Rebel X group fitness classes, too! They're free. The gym features 4 floors: cardio room, weights, basketball courts, indoor jogging track. Amongst these floors, you will also find multipurpose courts, indoor pools/spa, locker rooms with showers, Einstein's Bros Bagel and cafe, Rebel Wellness Zone (with massage chairs), dental school office, counseling/psychological services, pharmacy, and the student health center for medical appointments. Best of all, students pay practically nothing.

If you are keen on dealing with trauma caused by your midwife, you should hire Sherry Hopkins at…read moreWRM! I met her in 2019 and she was my midwife for my two home births. I was grateful for my home births and I cared so much about Sherry and did my best to support her out of love, when her family faced a huge tragedy. We became friends, or so I thought. In Dec. 2023, she told me she received texts from a number that she didn't recognize, from someone who would not identify themselves. She asked me if I was sending the messages. I told her that I was definitely not the one sending them. In Jan. 2024, she told me she'd received an anonymous letter. I again told her that I had nothing to do with it. She clearly didn't believe me and blocked me on social media. She then started texting my husband. She sent him screenshots of her text conversations with unknown numbers. She told my husband that her daughter and students were receiving messages too. In one screenshot, the person texting identified themselves as "Chelsea". She saw this as evidence that the messages were from me. The messages in the screenshots were horrific, and full of obscenities. They were full of spelling and grammatical errors and said things that have never come out of my mouth, yet she was convinced they were from me. What came next presents a character issue that you may want to consider prior to hiring her. She told my husband I have postpartum depression and need therapy. She expressed sudden faux concern as my "care provider". This was an entire year after her role as my care provider concluded. With no evidence of any of the messages she received being from the actual me, she told my husband that she was going to get her attorney involved, as well as the police and CPS. She said that's because she's a mandated reporter. My husband told her to call the police and figure out who was sending the messages, as it was not me. She repeated her plan after I again explained that I had nothing to do with the messages she was receiving and I asked her to stop contacting us. I then called the police and filed a report to explain what I was being accused of and shared the messages she had been sending to my husband. The following day she called CPS, who had the police reach out to my husband and I, to ask if I wanted to harm myself or my children. I referred to my earlier report and they asked if I knew anything about her mental health status. Imagine for a moment that the care provider whom you trusted with your life and your children's lives at the time of their births, decides to report you to CPS with false accusations while using their professional role to try to bolster their baseless claim. Unprofessional is one word for it, gross is another. She then asked if we were at home as she wanted to bring us a "gift." She followed that with a screenshot of texts that included a selfie of herself, giving the middle finger, and a paragraph of words unbecoming of a care provider who cares primarily for women. Finally, she called my husband twice. He didn't answer and she left a voicemail. In her voicemail she identified herself, my husband and me by name and threatened to come over to our house and make me stop sending the messages she was accusing me of sending. Her final words to him were to "get control of your f-ing wife." I had blocked her and just recently realized that she had left me two voicemails a few hours prior to the one she left for my husband. In them, she was mockingly sweet and one said "Hey Chelsea, it's Sherry, your bestie. Why don't you give me a call when you can, I would love to hear from you, just wanna hear your sweet, sweet voice..." I'm glad she didn't show up to my house after threatening to, because my oldest kid loved her and wants to be a midwife someday. I didn't want my child's view of Sherry to be marred. Alas, one of the greatest benefits of hiring a midwife can be one of its greatest drawbacks as well. Your midwife gets to know your whole family. Consider this carefully, before you introduce your family to Sherry. I've never had someone call me a four-letter word that starts with c, ends with t, and is a vulgar way of referring to a woman. I guess she thinks she called me that. She sent a screenshot of the conversation she thought she was having with me. I don't know who she actually called that, but my guess is that he lives with her. This isn't about his choices. This is about her words and actions, which she is fully responsible for. I have reclaimed my birth stories in my memories, I was the powerful woman who birthed my babies, and my family was at the center of my births. I am grateful for what I learned from her, about humans like her. I do wish that I'd learned in a less painful way. She told me that everyone abandons her when she doesn't meet their expectations. I realize now what a convenient excuse this is. I hope she seeks healing for herself, so she stops hurting those she uses and controls.

Once again, Sherry was everything I needed and more. So thankful I got to birth my third baby with…read moreher as my midwife. I always received great care and great support, especially during my birth - when I needed it most. I truly love Sherry, as a person AND a professional.