I hopped on bored with PRM in the middle of my second trimester, always wanting a homebirth with a…read moremidwife and COVID being the final push for me to do so. I had warned upfront that we would have to work with payment because we were also buying a house. We would be able to eventually swing it, we were just waiting to close. Unfortunately, the closing for the house took way longer than expected and while these women claim it wasn't about money, I'm almost sure it was. I kept asking to discuss a payment plan so we'd have more stability and so they could see we really were committed, but every time I brought it up they always told me it was "fine". I'm 35 weeks pregnant, was only seen 3 times (plus an additional home visit where I was served the discharge papers), and God forbid talked to Sera about how I felt. On their website they say they offer mental support and I began experiencing ante-natal anxiety and this last week I had become depressed as well. So I reached out to Sera to express concerns I had about how I had felt put on the back burner considering every text message I had sent her prior had been not responded to and the fact that I kept missing appointments, to the point where I just texted Sarah about whatever I needed or whatever questions I had. The first time I got a text from Sera was her cancelling my appointment for a birth this past Friday. They both in the discharge letter and in my follow-up text messages after the discharge kept emphasizing my "personal offense" that didn't exist due to their cancellation of my appointments because of births they had to attend and my words were purposely twisted. When Sera came to my house, she was fake. Did a normal home visit and everything and then said she thinks we may not be a good fit. I reassured her I highly disagreed but I didn't know she already had discharged me until I read the letter after she left. I'm now awaiting a bill I'll more than likely be slammed with for 3 visits and condescension while also being abandoned at 35 weeks, where it will be very difficult for me to find a new provider never mind a midwife. I expressed my confusion and disappointment in what transpired along with how I will likely be delivering at home by myself now. I was ignored by both women Sera never responded (shocker) and Sarah didn't respond after suggesting the same highly clinical midwifery that Sera did, knowing I was not interested in having a nurse as a midwife. If this baby, myself, or both dies, it may not legally be your fault but you women know you could have been the factor preventing that had I not been abandoned and anyone would agree with that. How Absolutely disgusting. I feel violated and not like I can trust anyone else now to even assist with my labor and now I have to rush to find someone I likely won't trust after my experiences both with an OB delivering my twins and midwife now with a Singleton. I had felt really optimistic about it and yet again my experience has to be ruined. If you go with these people, never speak up for yourself or be your own advocate or provide any sort of critique because they clearly have very fragile egos. They insist it was not for monetary reasons so if it wasn't this, then they aren't as woman-of-color friendly like they claim. I doubt they get many POC customers and they discharge the one they had. Protect yourself from having to deliver solo like I likely will and find a better provider.

Sera is absolutely the BEST - deciding to have her be my provider was the best decision I could…read morehave made for me and my baby! Being under her care gave me confidence, and the peaceful setting I needed for a calm, uneventful yet joyous homebirth/waterbirth. I will absolutely choose her again when it's time to have another baby. I consider her an ESSENTIAL part of my birth experience!

My pregnancy was very eventful, it seemed like each day brought on a new difficulty. My Ob office…read morewas not helping me and didn't care about what I wanted for my pregnancy, labor and delivery. I sincerely do not know what I would have done without Vanessa. She helped me and my husband through a very difficult pregnancy, labor and delivery. She started as my midwife but quickly turned into my doula since a home birth wasn't recommended due to gestational diabetes's. She gave me information and guidance to help me stay off insulin and medication. Vanessa really cared about what "I" wanted and that was a breath of fresh air considering all the other OBs and midwifes I saw in the area like to tell me what I was going to do. I'll forever be grateful for her being by my side and helping me look forward to what was really important a healthy baby. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Vanessa. You have been such a wonderful midwife, doula and now friend to me. Thank you for what you do, for supporting what women want during their pregnancy and empowering them to do it. New Life Blessings will give you the information but let YOU make the decisions. If that's what you are looking for New Life Blessings won't let you down :) God Bless!

One of the best decision I have made during my first pregnancy is to work with Vanessa. As I was…read moretalking to her I felt connected and comfortable with her to share my most personal exPerience. She was warm and caring. At the same time she was able to demonstrate her knowledge and yet remained flexible to guide us into our own birth plan. She never imposed her opinion. She showed evidence from most current researches and helped us make our own decision. I was induced due to my overdue. With my second round of pitocin and induced labor being intensified, we asked her to come over and she showed up at the hospital. She maintained calm for entire time and her presence was absolutely reassuring. I truly loved her counter pressure and she reminded me to breath to get through the intense pain. She also knows all the procedures that I felt completely advocated by her. Also my husband felt comfortable with her coaching how to help me and he got some rest with her being with me. It was extremely helpful to have Vanessa who can professionally maintain healthy distance and guiding this overwhelming process with patience and kindness. She blended with my team and detected what I and my husband wanted accurately. I ended up having a c-section due to my fibroid and I was so scared. I never received a surgery in my life and I felt like a failure. I also hated that things did not work out the way I planned. I was very hesitant to make that decision. She was able to assist me in communicating with my husband who wanted me to get the surgery but respectful to my wish. When she gently mentioned that, I realized I tried everything I could to give a natural birth and it is the time to go on a plan B. She waited until my surgery was over and made sure we were ok. We only had positive experiences with Vanessa and strongly recommend her for anyone!!! She will make the precious birth experience as the best as it can be!

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!

I was told I have a Bicornuate uterus two years after my IUD insertion, just now finding out that…read morethe IUD only protected against pregnancy in one uterus. When I went in they dismissed my pain. While trying to schedule an appointment I asked for the soonest one, they almost made me drive an hour away for a male provider when my mom asked if there was any openings today and they said they would check and there was one with a female provider in Manchester, why wouldn't they say that in the first place? When I came in for my IUD removal I was very nervous having this condition, not to mention it took 3 doctors and 3 different appointments to even get the IUD inside in the first place because my cervix was too small. The person taking my IUD out, pulled, it was extremely painful, I thought I was done, but no, it was stuck, she pulled again before I could even speak and I started crying. When she went to pull a third time I screamed in pain thinking that would be a signal to stop because I genuinely can't speak at this point. She did not stop, she continued. I would have much rather had that IUD surgically removed because it's only in the space of half a uterus. Afterward, only a couple minutes after, I still could not speak and she kept pushing asking what other form of birth control I wanted. I was barely conscious. After I made a quick almost mindless decision, she left and came back and said "hey so not to rush you but you're the last patient here and everyone wants to get home" meanwhile I will pass out if I get up. No sympathy or anything, also she did say "oh everyone responds to pain differently" I felt incredibly invalidated, I'm never going back, I'm finding another obgyn two hours away if I have to. Awful experience.

If I could give them a 0 star, I would. I was with this practice 2 years for birth control prior to…read moregetting pregnant. My pregnancy journey with them was a nightmare. The first doctor they had me see was super discriminatory and judgmental because I would ask questions about testing, processes, etc since this is my first child and I don't know the plan and timelines. I went through 4 weeks of intense depression and she suggested an abortion to "fix it" and then referred me to a mental health clinic without my consent and also weren't booking appointments. I was able to see my normal doctor at the next appointment and she was great. However I found everything transactional and lack communication for next steps. The last doctor I saw was super rude and threatened to call DCF on me because I told her I can't do bloodwork right now but I can come back to do it. Since then the office discharged me and had to keep care while I found a new provider. They were super rude after I started having complications with the pregnancy and told me it wasn't an emergency. Beware of this office. If you ask questions or nervous about the whole process, they will fire you and ignore any health related issues that come up with pregnancy.

Carolyn helped me to have the home birth of my dreams! She is an amazing midwife and helped me to…read morebelieve in how powerful and capable my body was in birthing my son. Her passion for what she does shows! I always felt so well cared for and truly heard after leaving my prenatal appointments. She even helped my husband to be well educated on the birth and postpartum time, which made my entire experience even better. I am beyond grateful for all her loving support and care!

From the owner: Joyful Homebirth, led by midwife Carolyn Greenfield, offers personalized home birth services in…read moreConnecticut and Western Massachusetts, including prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, as well as childbirth classes and breastfeeding support.

Kim was my midwife in 2020 and it was a great birth experience. Her prenatal and postpartum care as…read morealso top-notch.

Kim was an excellent midwife throughout my pregnancy and into postpartum. She was really just…read moreamazing and wonderful. She helped us through every decision and provided support and information with all the medical options. Our birth ended up in the hospital but Kim continued to support us through our stay in labor and delivery. Without her love, encouragement and support we would have had a much different experience. We are so grateful for Kim.

As a mama who utilized the standard medical system for three births before finding Vanessa &…read moreTrinity Midwifery, I can say without a doubt that the care I received with Vanessa was the absolute best care I could've imagined. Not a single appointment was ever rushed; my questions were answered and I felt informed and empowered at every step. The attention not just to my pregnancy but to me as an individual was beyond compare. I have never felt more seen or heard during a major life event than I did with Vanessa's care. My fourth pregnancy had sudden complications at the very end and Vanessa was quick to pick up on my need for a hospital setting, without ever casting fear or doubt my way. She then operated in a doula capacity in the hospital, helping to facilitate a wonderful birthing experience despite it not being my dream home birth. Vanessa prioritized my health and safety as well as that of my baby by sending us to the hospital, and I'm grateful for that. My fifth pregnancy went "post dates" and Vanessa kept me grounded in those long days of anxiously waiting. She checked in on me frequently, offering so much encouragement and support. When the time finally came, Vanessa's calming presence helped keep my labor running smoothly, and led me to the most amazing home birth. She was sure to include my older kids as much as they wanted to be, which made the entire experience incredibly special for our whole family. It's hard to even describe how highly I recommend Vanessa & Trinity Midwifery. Vanessa has had a positive, lasting impact on our family and we are exceedingly thankful for the care she provided for us!

I cannot say enough positive things about Trinity Midwifery and their entire care team. I first…read moreused Vanessa as a Doula in hospital with my second child. But after that, I knew I wanted to home birth for any future kids. I used Trinity Midwifery for two home births after that, and if I have any more, they'll be the ones I call. Vanessa, Jessy, and Olivia are absolutely incredible to work with. I also had the pleasure of having a guest Midwife Ranee on board with my second home birth. The team at Trinity Midwifery is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring. Consent is a staple in their care and they will ask consent before touching you or taking vitals. Informed consent is very important to them and they will make sure you understand every option, medication, procedure, etc in full, including any risks and benefits before you give consent to them. They will not persuade or coerce you in any way, the choice for anything is yours. They are highly trained and can tell where you are in labor just by watching and listening. They know where baby is at just by palpating your belly and know if baby is mal-positioned and know maneuvers to put you in to correct it. They are extremely intuitive to you as a birthing mom and can tell if something isn't right and believe in you as the birthing mom to know your body and baby and listen and believe you if you think something intuitively isn't right. They are there throughout your labor as physical and emotional support. They will make you food, drinks, prepare your birth space, get you cold or warm compress cloths and use them, help keep the pool water warm, give counter pressure for pain relief, suggest positions and movement for labor, whatever you need. They will help direct dad if he's catching the baby. They are highly respectful of your birth space and make sure you are comfortable and everything is perfect for you. Music, lighting, aromatherapy, candles, they'll help make your birth space your own personal paradise. Your postpartum period right after birth is yours to direct, whether you want to wait an hour or two to cut the cord, or want to do placenta prints or want to do heel prick a week later or not at all, whatever you decide, they'll honor and respect it. Their mannerisms are calm, quiet, and gentle. Their support in labor is incredible and they'll remind you to breathe, relax your body, have low vocal tones, hold your hand, and keep you grounded in all of your moments of birth. They'll remind you with gentle affirmations that you can do this, and you are doing it. They are also there for support and education prenatally and postpartum. Even my prenatal and postpartum visits are a world of difference in care and expertise vs when I used to use an obgyn or even hospital based midwives. Overall, this team is the only one I would trust with my births, and I believe that every family deserves the incredible service they provide. My labors and births with them are the highlights of my life and I thank them for such beautiful birth experiences. I felt safe, cared for, supported, educated, and loved. I have included 2 pictures each of my two different home births. Perfect moments surrounded by an incredible birth team.

When my wife brought up the idea of a homebirth, I was so hesitant. As soon as we met Kristin, my…read morethoughts completely changed. Kristin has been the absolute best throughout our homebirth journey. She is caring, intelligent, kind and above all an amazing human that has taught us so much . I recommend anyone to at least meet with Kristin. Any doubts you may have, she can reassure you or just inform you ! She hosts monthly educational classes that are so beneficial. We are so thankful that we met Kristin and we hope that others are able to experience this incredible journey as well. Thank you Kristin!!!!

From the owner: We give clinically-sound homebirth prenatal, labor and birth and postpartum care that is…read moreindividualized, client- directed, and family-focused. We believe that the approach and content of prenatal care and birth can affect a person throughout their lifetime so we strive to provide support and service that strengthens, empowers, and brings joy.

For International Women's Day, I wanted to write about this is lovely practice. Everyone I've…read moreinteracted with is kind and patient, and they do a lot to make the space feel warm. My main provider was Kristin Wiley, and she was very candid and clear throughout all my appointments. I've called numerous times with questions that may be considered silly, but everyone who has helped me along the way has been accommodating and friendly. Needless to say, I would highly recommend this medical practice.

This review is being written by both myself, and my wife Therese. It is also well overdue since we…read moreshould have written one immediately after our daughter was born two years ago after being under care by the midwives. Coming from a background in both medical sales, and as now a healthcare professional, I have worked with over 200 OBGYN offices in the Tri-state area. I can honestly tell you, you will not find a group of providers who are more genuine, more caring, more knowledgable, more honest, or more experienced with the birthing process than the team at Women's Health Associates. Each midwife here is truly exceptional, and we could not imagine our children being delivered without them. My wife's second pregnancy had some minor obstacles associated with it, and the providers here did everything in their power to support us each step of the way. A special thanks to Eliza, you will be a part of our lives forever, we couldn't imagine doing it without you. Laura, Kristin, Allison, and Hallie we so appreciate all your time and guidance, you're all equally amazing. If you are reading this review while exploring which practice you should choose for your pregnancy, we cannot recommend them more. 10 stars if it was an option, they are THE best!!!