Lisa is amazing. She spent a long time with my wife, Assel. More importantly than just the time,…read moreshe was incredibly patient, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She is very responsive (which, in Miami, is unique) and her rates are reasonable. We are extremely happy that we found her! :-)

I met with Lisa about 2 or 3 weeks postpartum. I was really struggling with breastfeeding (think…read morecluster feeding WAY outside the norm). No one was getting any sleep, we were all miserable, and I think it was really interfering with my ability to bond with my daughter. Finally, we made an appointment with Lisa. She came to our apartment and gave me some great advice. She also developed a plan for us to start supplementing while I pumped to try to boost my supply. Having that plan changed everything. We went some supplementing really heavily (maybe 40-50%?) to supplementing MAYBE 5-10% today. I'm so psyched I'm getting closer to my goal of breastfeeding for at least 6 months and am absolutely crazy about my kiddo. Honestly, without Lisa's help, I would've thrown in the towel on breastfeeding entirely a long time ago and/or ended up really depressed. If you're struggling with breastfeeding and looking for some smart, practical, judgement-free help, please make an appointment with Lisa. You won't regret it!

I was EBF for 3 weeks until I came here. The day before my appt. I had my pediatrician apt to see…read moreif my baby had gained his birth weight, which he had and I was told we were doing great. I came in to my apt with a LC and she basically told me i wasn't producing enough milk to feed my child and to go home and give formula asap. She even discouraged me from breastfeeding because she said my baby was spending to much energy at the breast. I left completely distraught and not supported in the breastfeeding journey at all. Wether she was right or wrong it's not what she said its how she sad it.

I came to MJ Lactation Services with an appointment with Christine and left the office in tears…read more She insisted that my baby had a tongue tie and I had to meet ASAP with a dentist to get it clipped and fixed after my baby had been checked and cleared for tongue tie from a pediatrician and a neonatologist. She claimed that due to this tongue tie my baby wasn't feeding enough and was falling asleep from pure exhaustion even after all other signs indicate that my baby was feeding fine (gained his birth weight, lots of wet diapers, calm demeanor). I specified at the beginning of our session that I needed help establishing a good latch and she did everything but help me with said request. I reminded her of this request and asked her to help me unlatch and relatch my baby so I could practice, and she ignored my request and continued to just lecture me on various breastfeeding topics. At the end of the session she insisted on scheduling a follow up appointment in 2 days claiming we had to closely monitor his weight with her scale. I left her office feeling frustrated, unsupported, lied to, and swindled out of $200.

Dr. Schell's energy, positivism and knowledge make her an important support to any woman in her…read morepostpartum journey. Her home visits are key to ease the logistics of a new mom's life. She helped me talk feelings, get on a pumping schedule and now weaning off for medical reasons. No doubt she has been a crucial part of my support team during these times as a new mom. Highly recommended!!!

I met Dr. Schell during the third trimester of my third pregnancy. I had already two very rough…read moredeliveries (emergency c-section and VBAC with bilateral episiotomy and vaccuum), and wanted to plan all that I could in advance of my third baby so I could tend to my four and two year old sons. I used Dr. Schell's night nurse services for almost the first three month's of my baby's life. The nurses were both warm and beyond professional, not only providing care to my baby, but taking care of me as well. I was actually able to rest while they were there and it allowed me to function during the day so I could tend to my boys who were home full time on their summer break. No napping during the day for me, so having Dr. Schell's services were a Godsend.

I was fortunate to have Lisi from Mother's Care as my Doula. I have to say, that as a first time…read moreMom, it was probably the best decision I made. 21 hrs of labor and no medical interventions. I honestly don't think I would had done it without her guidance and support. From the beginning on the prenatal visits she gave me all the tools and information to prepare for birth. She helped me ask the right questions to my OB and made me feel confident on the decisions I was making. It was great to be able to ask any questions and know I had support 24/7. I also had so many questions once the baby arrived and on my postpartum visit Lisi gave me valuable information in regards to breastfeeding and much more. I am extremely thankful for Mother's Care and for Lisi for helping me achieve my goals and for helping me have a wonderful childbirth experience.

From the owner: Mother's Care provides Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Specialists, Prenatal and Labor…read moreEncouragement Massage Services, Group and Private Childbirth Education Classes and much more!

Lactation consultant Mariana Bigio is very professional and knowledgeable. She had helped me with…read moreboth my daughters. I would highly recommend any new mom meet with her or another lactation consultant to ensure you're on the right path if you want to breastfeed your child. One of the things I love about Mariana is how quickly she responds to questions and provides a written plan of action right after consults. She also leads free group meetings with new moms which have also been very helpful in my breastfeeding journey. I was able to exclusively breastfeed my daughter past a year and now at 23 days with my newborn and counting.

From the owner: Mamalactea offers practical and emotional breastfeeding support and education for families. We help…read morefamilies to have a beautiful and meaningful breastfeeding experience.

Dawn was at the top of my list of doulas to meet. Her bio had everything I was looking for. I…read morereally enjoyed her energy and personality upon meeting her. For me, that's a deal breaker. I enjoyed being near her. My husband and I just knew she was the one! Take the time to meet her and if she is the one, you may just know it! She spoke very openly to us; very tell-it-how-it-is. She is exactly the strong woman energy I felt I needed near me during birth. I was new to the area and had little resources. She was able to point me in directions I never knew to ask. This is invaluable. She knows the area very well and has the experience as a doula that made me feel comfortable. We were planning a HBAC (home birth after cesarean). My 2 1/2 year old daughter would be there also. It was very important that we found the right person to be support for my husband and daughter also. She was the one. My daughter grew very fond of her leading up to birth. She looked forward to our visits. I could be at ease with my daughter's position during birth with her support. Dawna helped us make our plan possible. Leading up to birth, Dawna was a constant resource. I looked forward to our visits and felt like she was my personal cheerleader. I really needed that! She knew I could do it all along. This was my second birth, and unlike my first one, I felt like everything flowed with all my plans and wishes respected. Everyone there was valuable. Dawna just did exactly what needed to be done while I was in "labor land". She gave me the encouragement I needed and took a load off my husbands shoulders. She brought me drinks with a straw without being asked. She was like an amazing birth angel. Her energy is very calm, strong/confident, go with the flow, and on point! I'm obviously very happy and would hire her again. Right after birth, she made sure I was comfortable and fed. My 2 year old couldn't wait to see her again. We all looked forward to her postpartum visit. There's a reason why she is so experienced and adored by her clients.

I met Dawna back in 2016 for the birth of our first child. With that pregnancy, we ended up having…read morea C-section and Dawna was a phenomenal support at the hospital and postpartum. Specially as we navigated first time parenthood. We just had our second baby (natural delivery) and we're lucky to have Dawna again as part of our birth team, including her doula services. I can only describe her as the whole package: unique, invaluable, knowledgeable, dedicated, intuitive, resourceful, multifaceted, gifted, flexible, encouraging, fun and all around indispensable. My husband describes her as "heavy artillery" as in "call in the very best!" Though I have the greatest husband and my phenomenal sister was supporting us, all of us agree the experience would have been significantly different without Dawna. She truly has a calling which we were lucky to experience in both types of birth settings.

I hired Denise when my daughter was born and it was the best decision I've ever made! She helped me…read moreduring the first 2 months of my daughters life. She taught me everything I needed to know and allowed me to get some sleep and recover from my c section, while having peace of mind that my daughter was safe and cared for. Coming home with a newborn wasn't nearly as stressful as it should have been because I had Denise! I can't say enough good things about my experience.

Denise helped me with my last 2 babies. She worked with me every day for the first 3 weeks of their…read morelives. There are not enough words to describe her amazing knowledge and patience and understanding during those first few weeks after a baby comes home. She is always a text away during the day and always arrives on time at night to put the baby down and make sure I got my rest. She is hands down the best night nurse and I recommend her highly.

I went for pre-natal pilates and the teacher was very energetic, helpful and friendly. It was less…read morepilates and more bar/stability ball/pelvic floor exercises. That said, perhaps I am not far along enough, but did not find anything too challenging. After reading so much about staying active and getting your heart rate up this is better than nothing, but do not come intending to break a sweat. At $33 per class the manager should purchase new pink mats as I was forced to buy toe socks for "sanitary reasons". The mats were full of holes and stained and not cleaned between classes- big turnoff...*especially* for someone concerned with sanitary issues. ... The toe sock requirement should have been mentioned on mindbody (there are a number of opportunities on MB to do so) prior to booking or in the LONG text message I received with directions. I have never worn toe socks to pilates before...but like I said it is not really pilates. Given the lack of prenatal offerings in the area I see why this gets glowing reviews, it is nice to be able to socialize with other mothers. Also I was charged $20 for what is $16 on Amazon. Shame shame... Check this out: Toesox Grip Full Toe Low Rise Raspberry SM toesox https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HQH761/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_pML7DbD60XN12

This is my favorite place in Miami. I went to prenatal Pilates, mommy and me Pilates, baby massage,…read moreinfant cpr, every class there with my son and now I'm doing the same with my daughter. All the classes were great but I especially loved baby massage and Jessica's sleep workshop because it has helped me bond with my children and help them sleep on their own which makes me a better mother, wife, person overall. I highly recommend them for all moms - new or experts. Sleep is so important for little ones and having the tools I learned in baby massage and the sleep workshop have helped my husband and I get much needed sleep.

It's difficult to sum into words the positive difference this place has made into our lives. This…read moremay be a little long but please read on. My husband and I came to TGP just for information on hospital birth and ended up being blessed in so many ways by the employees there. After meeting and becoming informed by Michelle, one of the owners, we decided to hire a doula in order to have assistance during the birth of our first baby. Their doula services come at different prices in order to ensure that everyone from varying financial backgrounds can have access to this vital service. Our doula, Florencia, was a rock for us during the birth. She kept me focused and ensured that I got the birth that I wanted for baby and me. All the doula services come with access to three very informative classes. Take advantage of these and their very knowledgeable team! We learned so much and met other families going through this experience. It was wonderful. I can't say enough and express how grateful I am to these ladies. They made the community real for me when I didn't think it possible. I had arranged to have the two female doctors at the practice I used be available to assist my birth. The day I went into labor, my doctor and her backup became unavailable. Leaving me to their male doctor who had been particularly unkind to me at previous visits. I was a wreck laboring thinking he would be at the delivery. My doula contacted the owners at TGP and they made magic happen. Through their help I was seen and had my baby delivered at the hospital by an amazing midwife. My situation may not be common but their assistance was amazing and made the community of women empowering child birth real to me. It goes without saying my husband and I couldn't be more grateful for their services. Our little baby boy was born healthy, naturally, and drug free this past May.

Be very very careful if you use this company to select a doula. Having a doula was incredibly…read moreimportant to me during my labor that I actually booked one from the Gathering Place at only 4 months pregnant. At 34 weeks, my doula contacted me via EMAIL to inform me she was moving out of state and no longer able to attend my birth or provide postpartum support. Frantically I tried to find a new doula but at that point there weren't many options and I did not have anytime to build rapport. They gave me an alternate doula who was listed as a level I (I paid for level IV) and then tried to suggest that their website was not up to date. They were also impossible to get in touch with and only communicated by text and email. I ended up not being able to have any doula support at very complicated early induction due to preeclampsia where I ended up having every intervention under the sun short of a c section to make sure my daughter could be safely delivered. My daughter just came home from nicu and I have no postpartum support - my family does not live near me and with the covid resurgence they are not able to come - another reason why I wanted a doula. The kicker is, the Gathering Place won't even give me a full refund after all of this. If having a doula is an important part of your birth plan or postpartum plan, I would highly recommend going elsewhere to ensure you actually have one when your baby actually arrives.