August 26, 2016, I decided to try hypnosis after over 40 years of smoking to help me to quit. 1…read morevisit and it worked. I kept a half pack of cigs in my car for a week before throwing them away. I thought that I had written a review and noticed when I was recommending NWND to someone. Even though I went back for weight loss hypnosis and it didn't work, I still give NWND 5+ stars. Thanks for adding years to my life

I tell you, I have been a smoker for over 25 years. I smoked a pack a day. I did one session and I…read morequit. I truly recommend this. It's only 40 dollars. You are so worth it.

I'm still starry eyed from my visit to River City Midwifery earlier today. I delivered my son with…read moreanother midwifery practice that has since disbanded. In the last two years, I've bounced from office to office, trying to find a place for routine care where I felt at peace and at home. The difference in care that you receive from midwifery practice vs regular OBGYN is astounding. I already knew that from my past experience, but today's appointment with Adrianna from River City Midwifery sealed the deal. I was warmly greeted as soon as I got out of the car by Adrianna. She took my appointment outside on a patio underneath twinkling lights. I was already at home. We had a conversation about what has been going on with me since I gave birth a little over two years ago. When people say babies change everything about your body, they're not lying. I've been struggling ever since and haven't been able to pinpoint exactly what was going on with me. I walked Adrianna through my whole journey up to today. She listened, took notes, and empathized. When I told her I'd done my own research, she didn't scoff or judge or make passive aggressive comments about Googling. She commended me for doing what I'd done up to that point and agreed with the tests that I thought I needed. Let me say that again. She agreed with the tests that I thought I needed. I have asked multiple doctors to test me for certain things and have been met with excuses or been flat out told no. I felt instantly advocated for and taken care of in that moment. After we finished talking, she brought me inside and drew my blood herself for labs. She allowed me to lay down and calmly talked me through the process, as I'm squeamish with blood draws. Afterward, she gave me a quick tour of the birth center. It was magical, cozy, comfy, and everything any woman would want while giving birth. I've already made the decision to stay with River City Midwifery for well woman care and any future babies that I am blessed with. So thankful for them!

Third time to leave a review since my Google reviews keep mysteriously disappearing…read more It's difficult to write this review because our actual birth with the team here was amazing and everything we wanted it to be. However, the care, or rather lack thereof, that my wife and I received outside of the actual birth needs to be shared so it doesn't happen to someone else. In our prenatal visits we let it be known multiple times that we did not want to know the sex of our baby until birth. During one of our appointments one of the midwives used she/her pronouns when referring to our baby...part way through I said "wait is that the sex of the baby? we said we didn't want to know that"...the midwife quickly backpedaled and said "oh I didn't realize I had done that, I use different pronouns interchangeably when people don't want to know the sex". Needless to say we had a girl, and given what happened with our post natal care we are pretty certain this midwife slipped and revealed that information to us. Again, our actual labor experience with River City Midwifery went beautifully however the postpartum care was a bit troubling. During one postpartum visit I felt shamed by a midwife for using a nipple shield to nurse my baby, which was recommended by our pediatrician and was the only way my baby could latch. My 6 week follow up appointment seemed to fall through the cracks. I was never seen which was a big miss given I hemorrhaged during birth and was having postpartum anxiety (which was expressed to the midwives). Our baby was hospitalized when she was 3 1/2 months, the midwives knew about this (as they stated in an email "through the grapevine", which feels incredibly gossipy and hurtful) and did not reach out to check on us. Still to this day our baby has health issues and no one from River City Midwifery has reached out. We reached out via email after our baby was discharged from her 11 day hospital stay to share with the midwives what was going on with her and to express concern that I never had a follow up visit with them which is when they replied saying they had heard she was hospitalized and didn't think it was appropriate to reach out. They also put the blame for not having a follow up visit on us saying we never scheduled one. This is something they should have been on top of, new parents or even one's with children already and have a newborn really shouldn't be responsible for this, they already have enough on their plate and it was included as part of the birth package we purchased. Furthermore when we responded back to them and stated that we felt abandoned and would possibly be seeking follow up care elsewhere, they said nothing, and did not take any opportunity to even try to make things right. After posting a Google Review in September, it suddenly went missing. Reposted the exact same review in November and was deleted again. Big red flags. At the end of the day, we feel we were patient dumped and my wife and I are still processing how this happened. We clearly were under the wrong impression of the care we expected to receive - it shouldn't have dropped once our baby was born. This was the biggest moment of our lives and to walk away feeling abandoned has been immensely painful. It is a big deal. To anyone who may be considering this care provider, please remember to advocate for your health and if something feels off, trust it, this is not the place we thought we'd feel dismissed. Hoping there are improvements to the care future clients/babies/families receive here.

I truly would have been lost without Hot Mama Collective. From teaching me how to breastfeed to…read moreguiding me through the challenges of triple feeding, helping me increase my milk supply, and giving me the confidence to feed my baby, Libbie was there every step of the way. What meant the most to me was that they supported whatever decision was best for me and my baby. Whether I wanted to exclusively breastfeed, exclusively pump, or switch to formula if breastfeeding became too overwhelming, I never felt judged. They always prioritized both my mental health and my baby's health above everything else. Their level of support is truly unmatched. Hot Mama Collective responds to emails and text messages so quickly, and they have always made me feel like I was never alone in this journey. I experienced an urgent situation when my baby developed a shallow latch that I didn't realize was causing severe nipple pain. I was in so much pain that I couldn't sleep and desperately needed help. Hot Mama Collective responded to my messages right away and even took a virtual call with me after business hours to help me correct the issue. That level of care and dedication meant the world to me and showed me just how far they are willing to go for their clients. One of the things I appreciated most was the convenience of having them come to my home. They helped me optimize my breastfeeding setup, guided me through feeding my baby, and provided hands-on support in the comfort of my own environment. They even showed me techniques to help my baby settle in the bassinet without immediately crying to be held! Libbie and her team go above and beyond to support moms and provide so much more than just lactation expertise! Hot Mama Collective is so much more than a lactation consultant. They are a compassionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive team who genuinely care and are willing to help in any way they can. Their encouragement and guidance made one of the most challenging seasons of motherhood feel manageable, and I am forever grateful. Every new parent deserves the kind of support Hot Mama Collective provides. This company goes above and beyond for their clients, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

From the owner: Hot Mama Collective offers compassionate lactation consultations for pregnant and postpartum women…read morein Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding areas. Led by RN and Board Certified Lactation Consultants, we provide both virtual and in-home consultations tailored to your unique needs. From prenatal education and newborn feeding to pumping, latching issues, and weaning support, we’re here to guide you with evidence-based care and genuine understanding. Our mission is to empower women with the knowledge, confidence, and support they deserve through every step of early motherhood. We believe motherhood wasn’t meant to be solo- we hope to join your postpartum journey and help you reach your feeding goals in a way that feels empowering and sustainable!

Absolutely looove Corrina! Everyone in the office is so inviting, you truly become family. Corrina…read moreis the most laid back and reassuring midwife and such a light. The office is very nice and feels very cozy. I was unsure if I could do an unmedicated birth, but the group sessions and visits with Corrina not only prepared me but they empowered me !

Such an amazing experience with Embrace Midwifery. They were with us every step of the way,…read moreanswering any questions we had, giving amazing guidance/advice throughout the pregnancy and postpartum periods. They spent so much time with us and helped bring our daughter safely into the world. They are all so warm and friendly, and truly make you feel safe and comfortable, which was so important as a first time mom. If you are looking for comprehensive midwifery care and a magical birthing experience in Richmond, Embrace is where to go!