Beyond my highest hopes for a birth plan and care team! As I was looking for huge change in care from 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! read more