I am not from Vermont and arrives with a semi surprise pregnancy. I needed to find a OB quickly. I…read moreresearched for one and Four Seasons Midwifery came up. I'm so glad I went there! The care is excellent! Their staff is very professional and eager to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend this OBGYN to everyone needing care.

"Practically perfect in every way." Little else can be said to accurately sum up my experience…read morewith Katie O'Day and Rebecca Price-Wood of Sacred Transitions Midwifery, yet I still have so much to add! Endowed with compassion and supremely skilled, Katie and Rebecca seamlessly blend the art of classical midwifery with the science of modern obstetrics to create a model of care that is awesome to behold. Their personalities complement each other beautifully, and they each breathe a unique air into their shared practice. Prenatal appointments are comprehensive yet relaxed, and postpartum care is exceptional, like nothing else I have experienced (and this was my fourth pregnancy and third homebirth!) Katie and Rebecca will treat you with compassion; your time and journey will truly be held as sacred while you are in their care. You will be respected. You will be heard. You will be enlightened, empowered, educated. Dare I say, you will be loved. For my fourth pregnancy I sought out Katie at the recommendation of my former midwife who had retired. I was nervous about having to find a new midwife after having such amazing previous experiences, and assumed that the odds of finding the "perfect" midwife for a second time were slim. One meeting with Katie was enough to assuage those fears, as it was clear to both my husband and me that she was compassionate, competent, and skilled. We trusted her immediately and we always felt safe and confident under her care. Rebecca joined Katie's practice late in my pregnancy, at about 36 weeks. I am generally very quiet and take a while to open up to people, but Rebecca immediately drew me out of my shell and I was chatting with her like I had known her for years. In addition, she was clearly as knowledgeable and passionate about her craft as Katie, and I was so thrilled to now have two amazing midwives directing my care! When they twice detected concerns with baby's heart rate late in my pregnancy, they humbly suggested that I visit the hospital for fetal monitoring to be sure there were not more serious concerns - it was easy to trust their judgement; I was not pressured to agree, and I was still in control of my choices. (On one such occasion, Katie even went above and beyond by driving me to the hospital and staying with me during fetal monitoring when I had no one else to available to go with me.) When labor day came, Rebecca arrived at my door first, with a smile, and was an incredibly intuitive labor coach, while Katie assumed the role of doula and assisted with pain management. They were such a great team! They seemed to know exactly what I needed at any given moment and made sure that I was taken care of so that I could focus on labor. I was confident that they were in control of the details, while I simultaneously maintained my autonomy. When my baby experienced shoulder dystocia, they handled it with such poise and skill that I was barely aware that something was amiss until after my daughter was safely in my arms. Postpartum was stellar! In addition to an extended window of care and more visits than the contemporary status quo, Katie is certified in "Mother Roasting," which combines traditional postpartum healing practices from around the globe to aid in recovery and transition you gently into motherhood. It was truly an honor to experience postpartum in this way; I felt so incredibly valued and was encouraged to take my time to heal. It was my most stable and successful postpartum period of all four of my children, and I know it was a direct result of Katie's extra-special attention and care. To top it all off, they even offer continuing well-woman services! They take a kinder, gentler approach to the necessary routine feminine checks, and are sure to address the full scope of your health. It is almost a year to the day since I gave birth, and I still think upon my experience with Katie and Rebecca often, and always with fondness. I have recommended them to others and will continue to do so for as long as they willing to offer their indispensable services to our community. My only regret is that this was likely the last baby for our family, and I will not have occasion to work with them again.

Sacred transitions birth services also offers placenta encapsulation, mother roasting to promote…read morepost partum healing and they have several highly recommended doulas they work with regularly. I would definitely use them again if I was planning another birth! my home birth was amazing

I have had Brattleboro OB-GYN as my doctors for all three of my children. I ended up having three…read morec-sections but they never pushed me to do anything I felt uncomfortable with. They left it up to me whether or not I wanted to try for a VBAC, they are very supportive of whatever choices you make. They did seem to try to push the genetic testing with my third daughter but since I was low risk I decided it wasn't a big deal, especially since I had trouble with my insurance. They worked with me as much as possible until I got it sorted out, changed my appointments and sonogram date so I didn't have to pay out of pocket while I was waiting on the insurance to go through. They're always professional, no matter what type of embarrassing stuff would come up they always put me at ease. They let me bring my two older daughters in to appointments to listen to the heartbeat and talk about the baby. They're really amazing and so nice. Never try to push you out of your comfort zone,

The practice to go to if you are having a baby in Brattleboro. They were very supportive of my VBAC…read morewishes, were wonderful to talk to and never made me feel rushed at my appointments. They visited me often at the hospital after the birth. Wonderful experience, much better than my previous experience at the other OB/GYN practice in Brattleboro.

From the moment we met Marissa we knew she was the doula for us! Marissa Potter changed our lives…read moreby her amazing positivity and steadfast support during our incredible journey into parenthood! I had to have a cesarian due to breech position, though i felt i was still able to remain in control of my birth. This is undoubtedly because of Marissas empowering spirit and positive outlook during our prenatal visits, not to mention her extremely relevant advice and suggestions. She is a true professional who is not just dedicated to her craft, she excels at it. Marissa provided us with the guidance and understanding we needed, and always let us know that she was there for us, and as promised, on the morning our baby girl was born, Marissa was at our side. Marissa prepared both my husband and I in a way I never thought we could be. I will never have another birth without her!

From the owner: Birth and Postpartum Doula support for pregnant women and families in Western Massachusetts and…read morebeyond.

I had an amazing homebirth experience with Jessica and her team. I wish I had used her for my first…read morebirth. If you are considering a homebirth, I would highly recommend Jessica as apart of your story. She is compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable and professional. She is extremely clean and COVID-19 safe.

I am receiving my prenatal care with Jessica Mills, APRN, CNM, and planning my home birth through…read morecall the midwife. Really love the hospitality and knowledge they carry. It is relieving to know they work with insurances. I'm excited to plan my water birth in the comfort of our home, with my husband and 4 year old and looking forward to see the outcome with baby number two. Obviously, we can't predict if there will be emergencies or not, but having the support of the midwives keeps the anxiety levels down! Jessica is very easy to connect and bond with and always has an educated response to my questions. Wish I found her four years ago!

Beyond my highest hopes for a birth plan and care team! As I was looking for huge change in care…read morefrom my OBGYN at 6.5 months pregnant, I found this birth cottage and I'm so glad I did! Adrian and the team made the transition of care, flawless. Prenatal appointments: extremely personal and always gave all the information to make the informed right decision for our growing family. Never felt rushed, or like I was just another patient. They always welcomed me by name, and genuinely seemed happy to see me. Birth: I had a 24 hour labor, and labored about 9 hours at home, before getting to Salem, arriving to a team ready for me! Noel, Celis, and Jillian all there to support and encourage me and to make sure my baby was safe throughout the entire labor. I was able to set the tone with lights, incense, music and my additional support team of my husband and doula. Yet, I never felt over crowded! They knew what I needed and if they didn't, they ask my husband or doula, giving me the space to labor as I wished! Recovery: after my son was born, they were so respectful with the precious moments that followed! Never once did my son leave my arms or sight. I did have some bad tearing that required me to go to the hospital, but even that, the midwives arranged flawlessly. Noel called St. Joe hospital and arranged for me to be cared for without going through the emergency room, or waiting to be seen while Celis went over all the discharge information I needed for the cottage. I was in and out of the hospital within an hour of arriving because of the action of Noel! And because Noel and Celis knew of my tearing, they both came to my home in Manchester,(35minutes away) for a home visit 2 days later to conduct all the tests for myself and son. I don't have to go anywhere, which is amazing for my recovery and bonding time! 10/10 recommend and I will be back for our next baby!

Our experience at the Birth Cottage has been nothing short of amazing. I have felt supported and…read morenurtured throughout the entire process. We look forward to every appointment. I delivered my son here recently and can honestly say that without these midwives, I never would have had the birth I wanted. I passionately recommend their services to anyone seeking care outside the troubled mainstream healthcare model. You will be glad you did.

I had pelvic floor therapy after a c-section here, and thought my pelvic floor therapist, Cathie,…read morewas great! She helped me get back to feeling comfortable in my body again.

Absolutely wonderful place, staff is consistent and friendly.read more

The BEST thing about this place is Dr. Christopher Mills! An A1 physician in my book! i have been…read morea pt of Dr. Mills for over 15 yrs....have followed him from his practice in NH to CT to MA -- There aren't any other docs i would travel that far to see, but he's not an ordinary Gyn doc --- his approach to medicine is much more holistic and transcends the usual 'get 'em in, get 'em out' trends of today's medical practices. i won't get into my personal story, but i'll suffice to say, Pioneer is very fortunate to have a doctor on their staff as valuable as Dr Mills.

Very early on in my pregnancy I decided to pursue a home birth. Fortunately for me, my husband was…read morefully supportive in this choice after meeting with Nancy Farr for the first time. We both quickly felt very comfortable with Nancy; she has a gentle yet professional manner with decades of experience (she attended the births of my nephew and niece over 25 years ago!). Appointments are thorough, as Nancy addresses all the expected physical concerns as well as diet, lifestyle, emotional health, etc. Nancy is exceedingly knowledgeable and takes her time in explaining everything and weighing up any options as they come up. Nancy and her support midwife did an amazing job assisting me during the labor and birth. As first time parents with a newborn, many questions came up which I texted Nancy about and always received prompt and thorough responses. Nancy proved herself to be the perfect midwife throughout my pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. I feel very privileged to have been able to experience birthing in the comfort of my own home while having the security of two skilled midwives by my side. Nancy is wholeheartedly recommended to all who prefer seeking natural approaches to health.

For anyone seeking a homebirth experience, you will not regret going with Nancy. What convinced me…read moreto hire her for my first homebirth was that her transfer rate is less than one in 10 mothers and the primary reason is maternal exhaustion. This convinced me that homebirth is natural and safe for low-risk mothers. I was thrilled that she spends a full hour with me and gets to know me and my family throughout the duration of the pregnancy. She manages to do this while still being extremely professional and making sure to check all the necessary biomarkers to watch for any potential risk that may come up. It is not the same as a certified nurse midwife as they tend to favor managed care and have slightly less flexibility than traditional midwives. Nancy is one of the very few CPM's in Connecticut. Of course when I got pregnant again after my first homebirth she took care of me for my second one! She helps toddlers transition into siblinghood which is a huge benefit! I cannot stress enough how awesome it is to not have to worry about unnecessary interventions such as a mother would have to experience in the hospital. I know it's extremely difficult to have an intervention free birth when in the hospital and being able to focus solely on labor and delivery as nature intended took so much pressure off of me and I was able to have the outcome we were looking for. You will be well taken care of going this route my only regret is that I did not use her for my first birth 12 years ago!

Horrible and dangerous experience. She let me become severely dehydrated and throw up so much I…read morethrew up black (internal bleeding). Refused to give me an IV when asked even though that's a skill that she advertised and told me she could do. (That was a big reason I hired her). She took forever to get to me when I called the day of. Was very slow to get me out the door to the hospital when I realized I was not safe with her. She then left me immediately once I got there. She didn't respond to texts and calls the next day when I needed support and had questions about my newborn. I'm so lucky that my baby and I ended up OK but there are many similar stories of women who are NOT after attempting homebirth and it causes trauma. It's a risk trusting one person with the life of you and your precious baby. Don't make my same mistake!!! Hospitals in Vermont are great.

I had to reluctantly switch care from Sienna due to problems with my insurance, but Sienna was…read moreincredibly helpful and supportive up until that point and even beyond. She made herself available for all of my questions, related to my pregnancy and billing. I didn't feel rushed when meeting with her, and she responded to my emails in less than a day almost every time. When I told her I had to switch care due to my insurance, she was not only understanding, but very supportive and encouraging. Although I didn't get to have her as my home birth midwife after all, I will still be recommending her to others.