I came across this business on Instagram and I reached out via the business page. I was then sent a…read moretext reaching out regarding some information for pick up and drop off. Considering I was to deliver the baby near the Christmas holidays I reached out to see if her services would still be available during that time, and luckily she was!! The entire process was seamless. She has a variety of services from midwifery to birth photography! The options are vast and there are greatly priced! We opted for the placenta encapsulation with the artwork and cord keepsake. It came out so beautiful I ended up framing it and putting it up in our bedroom. Should we have another baby, I would definitely do this again! Definitely worth every penny!! Loved everything about this!!

My husband and I found the Joyful Birth on instagram while I was looking for someone to encapsulate…read moremy Placenta and for a birthing Doula. I couldn't be happier and more grateful for the care I received from the women at the joyful birth! My placenta was encapsulated quickly and the process was incredibly easy! Our doula Olivia has basically become apart of our family! She met we us prior to me going into labor, answered all my questions and gave me confidence at a time when I really needed it. My birth took place at a hospital, my doula arrived promptly when needed and guided me through a very difficult birth. We initially thought we only needed a couple weeks of postpartum care, but due to an unforeseen medical issue postpartum I was hospitalized and we ended up having Olivia continue working with us for postpartum assistance through 5 months! She is easy to get ahold of, knowledgeable and truly a great human. She treats our daughter as if she was her own and is incredibly knowledgeable about all things birthing related! Having a postpartum Doula is the greatest experience and I highly recommend it, especially if you don't have a lot of family living nearby to help.

I don't know where to start. I had an awesome experience with everyone that works with Well Rounded…read moreMama. I wanted to have a hospital birth but keep things as natural as possible with limited interventions. Many of the doulas I met with made me feel guilty about the ideas I had of an unmedicated birth in the hospital setting. I found Jillian through Well Rounded Mama. She was very supportive of my plan and was more optimistic than others I had met with. Jillian was the best resource I could have asked for during my pregnancy, labor and postpartum period as a doula. Her calming personality is professional yet so personable. She knows her craft and is an expert in her field. I took a breastfeeding class with Rory a couple weeks prior to having the baby. I was initially debating if it was necessary but came out of the course with a wealth of knowledge and learned so much more than I thought. I would highly recommend any mama looking to breastfeed take this course, we'll worth the time and Rory was a great instructor. All around, would recommend Well Rounded Mama as an awesome resource for any expecting mother!

Friend Lauren C. recommended this spot to me when I was considering hiring a doula for my first…read morebirth. Their website is helpful and informative, and we were able to submit a form to be contacted - we met Jasmine on site to hear more about their doula services and other offerings. If you know early on that you're interested in using a doula, contact them sooner rather than later, as they have Open House events where you can meet their various providers to see who might be a good fit for you. I ended up getting induced a week later and did not end up using a doula - while my delivery went just fine without, it's worth looking into if you can afford it, and there is evidence that their involvement can shorten labor and improve outcomes. As first-time (and probably only-time parents), we were more concerned about having someone able to fully explain options to us and advocate for what we wanted in the hospital environment. That being said, WRM has more than just doula services - they also have midwives and a lactation consultant, as well as several classes offered onsite that you can take before, during and after your pregnancy. My husband and I took their 2-hour Newborn Care Class and it was helpful to hear the most important info and ask questions right before we had our baby. The class included a helpful book with free access to an app, and was led by their lactation consultant, Rory. It also served as a good way to get to know her in case we ended up needing LC services.

I just have to say we had the absolute best experience with Sweet Beginnings midwifery care. From…read morethe first consultation with Marv, we knew we were in good hands! All of the staff went above and beyond to give us a great experience and I can't reccomend them enough! I am someone that had never even considered midwifery care or homebirth and as a first time mom, I had a beautiful water birth completely natural ... with NO tearing, thanks to Marv! (& Isa!) it was one of the best experiences of my life... we will definitely be returning to Marv's care for our next baby!

I came to Marve when I was already 38 weeks pregnant, and honestly, it was one of the best…read moredecisions I've ever made. Along with the doula care I received from Iveth, my first birthing experience became special, joyful, and unforgettable. When I saw my OBGYN's negative response to my birth plan at 37 weeks, my instincts told me I deserved better and more personalized care. During my prenatal visits and home birth, I could feel that Midwife Marve and Doula Iveth truly cared for me--physically and emotionally. They treated me as an individual, offering customized support like tracking my daily nutritional intake and checking my vitamin levels. They also helped me stay calm and coached me throughout the birth--instead of applying a one-size-fits-all protocol. After birth, when my baby girl was having trouble latching, Marve checked in with me daily and came to visit, offering helpful tips and emotional support without ever making me feel rushed or judged. Iveth brought homegrown herbs, fresh vegetables, and delicious homemade meals during each visit, nourishing both my body and spirit throughout the birthing experience. I'm deeply grateful to both of them, and I would recommend them to anyone who is expecting--without a doubt.

After being released from my OB for not showing up for my appointments, it was time to look into…read moreother options. I wish I could say it was for more noble reasons that I came upon Allyson. My husband is the smart fellow who had researched the history of birthing and knew a home birth would be right for us. But the first midwife we interviewed took a while to answer basic questions such as, "What complications would necessitate us leaving the house for the hospital?" When asked the same question above, Allyson immediately listed several instances. She even brought out a doll and a 3D model of the pelvic bones to demonstrate. That's my kind of professional! Direct, organized, and eager to share her knowledge. I knew Allyson would be the perfect midwife for me. Like most women, I did not experience any complications during the natural birth process. Allyson and her apprentice, Romina, expertly and lovingly guided us through 18 hours of labor in the peace and quiet of my downtown apartment. I was 36 at the time of delivery, which is considered high risk, but everything went as smooth as it could. Post birth experiences with Allyson were also invaluable. She is as concerned for the mother as much as the baby, which is a level of service unique to midwives. Allyson's post birth home visits are a luxury I wish every family could experience. My experience with Allyson has changed my perspective on medical care, in general. I feel much more empowered as a patient, and know what good care looks like. Allyson spent one hour, I repeat, one hour with me during every visit. This provides ample time for me to digest information and to ask questions. Unlike the OB I had visited previously, Allyson proactively provides the information you don't know you need. Through Allyson I have also learned about home remedies, herbs and more.

The care that I received from Allyson Butler is the reason why my son is completely healthy and…read morehappy. She made sure that I was having a low risk pregnancy before working with me. She involved my significant other in the entire pregnancy, made sure that my labs were normal, that my baby's labs were normal, that I had whatever kind of birth I wanted and even if on that day it had changed, it didn't matter. She had a ton of reading, audio and video materials to loan to mothers-to-be from her library. She also recommended classes that we could take to learn more about Lamaze, breathing technique, or breastfeeding. She had tips for how to cut baby's nails, how to get started on cloth diapers, and how to care for myself after the birth. I told her I didn't want an epidural and that I at first wanted a water birth. I ended up doing my prelabor in the bathtub then laboring on the bathroom floor in my own house. She was supportive of all the animal grunting sounds I was making and cheered me on. She gave me olive oil to rub on the baby's head, gave me fresh coconut juice when I needed rejuvenation, took some memorable pictures for me and my new family, counted his fingers, toes, took his measurements, had my significant other weigh the baby, and she even did the footprints. She was great with prenatal and postpartum care. She told me what diet I should be on, but also that I should just eat whatever I felt was right. She encouraged me to be me as much as I could be me during the pregnancy with respect to having a healthy pregnancy. She gave me suggestions during my seventh month as to what exercises I could do in the pool since the treadmill was starting to become too hard on my knees. Whenever she wanted to incorporate a teaching moment for other doulas or learning midwives, she would always ask for permission first. She respected me, my son, my significant other and our beliefs. She gave me lactation consultation and helped my son to latch on. She was great about scheduling if anything ever came up and fit me in even when she seemed like she couldn't. She was always reachable and was never more than a few hours away by phone or email. I am glad that I went with her versus going to a doctor or a hospital. Even when I had thought about having the birth in the hospital, she was still supportive of my decision and was ready to do the patient-transfer paperwork and then was supportive again when I decided that the hospital thing was not my cup of tea. For my hundredth review on Yelp, she's whom I'm writing about and Great Expectations Midwifery Care is what I care about. She did an awesome job and if I were to have other children in the future, I would definitely go back to her. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family.

Nicole was fantastic to work with. We had a unique situation and she was willing to work with us…read more Throughout the pregnancy Nicole was there for us when we had questions, supported and helped us build a birth plan and prep work to support, she had referrals for specialists we might have needed, we felt ready to go into birth empowered. During delivery Nicole was amazing helping keep us educated of what was happening, advocating with staff and helping make sure our birth plan was followed. Postpartum she was and has been there to answer questions and has been an invaluable resource. Thank you Nicole!

I had such a wonderful experience with Nicole! From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to…read moreand took the time to explain the entire process, which made me feel comfortable and informed. Her prices are very reasonable, and her communication throughout everything was excellent. She even delivered my placenta pills right after I got home from the hospital, which was incredibly convenient during such a busy postpartum time. I also love that she's local to the Coachella Valley and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her services to any expecting or postpartum mom looking into placenta encapsulation!

Amazing health care clinic for women !! Very helpful and…read moreinformative. Martha took her time talking with me about my health concerns and was very thorough. The gals up at the front desk are on top of things with paper work and questions I had . It's very relaxing in the office and Martha takes her time with you . Martha is very educated and knowledgeable in many areas for health care and concerns !! I highly recommend this clinic and I am grateful I went there for help with my health care needs !! This. Link. Is very reasonable with prices .. they are not greedy , they really care and it shows !!

I am sorry that I have not updated my review as of yet; what happened caused a significant delay…read more My intent was to get appointments taken care of before my trip and during the month of October. Other events caused more delays, which is the reason why there are very few reviews. Needless to say, the care I needed was delayed as well as the update of this review. In 2024, I specifically requested Pueblo Imaging because I had a poor experience with Simon Med. I forgot how poor of experience I had until I went to Simon Med again in 2025; where I got worse service. This is not Alternative for Women's fault, but it is their fault for not updating their records when I requested Steinberg instead. I know this because my mother (who has worked with medical scheduling systems) asked if I had requested Pueblo Imaging previously. That being said, I felt a little more understanding that Pueblo called after I asked for Steinberg Imaging. What my grievance is is that Alternatives for Women said that I requested Pueblo Imaging October 2025. The other poor experience that I had with Alternatives for Women was the delay with obtaining an updated referral. After asking for Steinberg, I had to call a few times. Each time I called, I was told that I would receive an email with the new referral. It took a few tries that I ran out of time in October. To my surprise, Pueblo Imaging called. I would have gone there, but it would not have been covered. So, I contacted Alternatives for Women again to correct this as I requested Steinberg. I got an updated referral after my Yelp review, but it was too late. It was impossible to get it scheduled in October as planned. I also went through a chain of events following so I could not schedule an appointment. I didn't know what to say because I still believe that it will still be a review with few stars. They confused a request from 2024 with 2025 and said that I requested Pueblo. I think that it was still in their system from 2024 because I know what I said about Pueblo Imaging. I didn't plan on coming back. They have great supplements and great recommendations for me, but I just couldn't. I am sorry that I could not provide a 5 star review because she is good at what she does. Again, I am sorry for the delay. I would say yes, this is a good place to go. You just need to be on top of stuff like knowing which pharmacy is open and you need to contact them and be sure that they updated their records before getting referrals. Double check.

When I became pregnant with my first child, my Cobra lapsed and I was dropped from insurance…read more After weeks of fighting to get my insurance back and not receiving prenatal care because of our lack of funds (right after the economy bottomed out), my pregnancy was considered high risk. I was 22 weeks pregnant, hadn't heard the baby's heart beat and was at my wits end. Kim, who had been my friend's doula, offered to give me prenatal care even though at the time I was sure I was going to have a hospital birth. My experience with Kim was so empowering. It was an unexpected pregnancy in an uncertain time in our lives and Kim was a total rock. My pregnancy went from a scary experience to something beautiful. We ended up deciding on a home birth, and my husband says it was one of the best experiences of his life (he was against it at first). Kim was truly amazing, kind, calm, warm and knowledgeable. Because of her, I am more empowered with every medical decision I make for myself and my children (yes, she was my midwife for my second child as well). Thinking about my birth experience with Kim makes me want to have another baby because she is so great and she made my labor one of the best experiences of my life.

Our son was initially in breech position for many weeks, and Kim remained prepared and taught us…read moreeverything we needed to know about breech birth (whether at home or in a hospital). He ended up turning in the last few weeks, so that was a relief! During my wife's birth, Kim stayed with us for an extended period of time. She went above and beyond to make sure the baby was okay as well as the mother. She was thoroughly equipped and well prepared for anything and everything. Her professionalism and ability to listen and respond effectively (and care for us at the same time!) shone through since our first meeting. We couldn't have asked for a better birth mentor than Kim Trower. :)

Anne has delivered 3 of 4 kiddos for us. Each one was a fantastic experience. Anne is very…read moreknowledgeable and was right there with us through every step of the way. Not once did we feel uneasy or unsure of what to expect. We were very comfortable. It was such a unique experience to be in the comfort of our own home. It was a very intimate and awesome experience to be there with my wife to assist in what ever way I could through labor. Each birth is unique and Anne knew exactly what to say to keep my wife and me calm and how to maneuver to keep labor moving a long. We had our first baby through doctors and at the hospital and it was a very terrible and unnerving experience. We were on the hospitals time clock and so much pressure to make things happen according to their time, or they are going to have to take measures... It was very stressful for me and my wife. There seemed to be no consideration for the well being of my wife. Our saving grace in this situation was an amazing Filipino gal that used to be a midwife in the Philippines. She was amazing and is what really got us thinking about using a midwife for our next babies. In our search we found Anne recommended. We met with her and we connected right away. I highly recommend Anne to anyone considering a home birth!!!

Wouldn't recommend this service to anyone! Our experience was very similar to Emily's experience…read more I'd say almost to the T with the exception of her assistant, Sally was great and is one of the reason my wife and son are alive today. My wife and I expressed concerns about her pelvis being too narrow but she brushed it off and we believed her. A mistake that nearly ended my new family. She would say that something was fine and then would say that the same thing was concerning. We chalked it up to her being a bit eccentric. On top of that, we only got reimbursed a little over $100 from insurance and we had Anthem PPO at the time. Not necessarily her fault but it added to the negative experience and expenses. My wife's labor ended up being 24hrs at home and 36hrs total which ended in a C-Section. She was little to no help and it was Sally that recommended we go to the hospital. Plug-in for Rancho Springs, amazing hospital and staff. It's not what we wanted but definitely what we needed and more. We didn't want a hospital birth but they have the best ward bar none. Only hospital me and my wife would go to for this. From our conversations with other people that used her in the past, I think she was once a great midwife but from our experience, I would highly discourage anyone from using her services. If you use her, you'll be playing roulette with you and your child's life.

Since my prior review, my daughter HAS received special focus by the owner/teacher, and learned a…read moreskill (back handspring) in one evening. My daughter does enjoy her class immensely, and was very proud to have a video of her skill on the FB page.

The Dance Zoo is a fabulous dance studio. Everyone there is so kind, helpful, and caring. The…read moreteachers are experienced and work closley and kindly with my children. My children attend there, and are always so excited to go to dance! There is tons of space, unlike our last studio. In the lobby we can view the children on a tv screen, thus not distracting them. My two daughters have improved greatly at this studio. The dance team and the non-company members get along so well and are kind to each other no matter what. The studio has summer parties, holiday parties, photo shoots, and more together, so they can bond outside of dance. There are also seperate waiting and hang out places for kids and parents so there is enough space! This studio has such a positive enviroment, is decorated so fun, and is kid friendly. The kids also have their own personal lockers if they are on team, and cubbies if they are not. I would definitley reccomend this studio to everyone!!! Everybody is just so kind, sweet, helpful, and get along! Five stars!!