Amazing experience as a doula there to support my client…read more No rushing, no pushing, informed consent, asking before every touch; it was just amazing. My client's husband had the honor of catching his son. As she birthed the way that was best for her body. If you want a supportive team that can give you a beautiful natural childbirth experience, this is the place. Unfortunately, they'll be closing at the end of the year. So this review is a reminder to support your local birthworkers and midwives.

From the owner: First Breath Birth & Wellness is the only licensed freestanding birth center in MO. Our midwives…read moreare Certified Nurse Midwives. We afford women all of the options for childbirth. Women who come us First Breath Birth & Wellness have access to a birth center birth, water birth, home birth or a hospital birth. Our clinical staff have over 100 years of combined healthcare experience. We believe in allowing women to have the birth experience they want, as long as it is healthy and safe for them and their child.

We absolutely loved our homebirth! Jean was very calm and peaceful which made our entire experience…read morea dream come true! she took great care of us before, during and after. We can't wait to use them with our next home birth

I met Anna through a mutual client that we both shared. She had such a great spirit She's an…read moreamazing person and doula. She provides excellent postpartum care.

Working with Anna is such a pleasure! We can't say enough good things about this woman. She is…read moreknowledgeable, accepting, supportive and everything you could possibly hope for in a doula. I felt completely safe and at ease with her by my side. She was the perfect balance of firm and soft when it came to both encouragement and physical techniques. She reminded me to eat and drink in a way that I never felt pestered but lovingly looked after. No matter what I requested to help with the pain she obliged happily. I was worried about being self conscious during labor but Anna was so kind, I never felt judged or insecure. Instead, I felt lifted up and empowered. My husband was grateful to have her there as well. I needed counter pressure with every contraction and with a 17 hour long labor it was nice to have someone to tag team and offer him support as well. We would recommend Anna to anyone and everyone. You will feel so supported and safe with her by your side. I truly believe having her at our birth was key to my being able to follow through with a natural unmedicated birth. After all is said and done, we felt we had a new close friend, not just a doula. If you are looking for a doula who will honor, echo and support your wishes - Anna is your lady!

Marisol was the most knowledgeable, compationate, and helpful doula one could ask for. She was…read morethere for me most my pregnancy and in labor. Whenever I had questions, especially being a first pregnancy she always had answers and gave me peice of mind. I had horrible back pain and she suggested several stretches and exercises that I could do on my own and some that my husband could help with and they were really helpful in relieving pregnancy pains. My labor started right when she finished with another labor and she was there for me full of energy. She would ask the nurse to bring me items like a peanut ball, a mirror, or dimming the lights to help me get though labor pains and to feel as comfortable as possible. She always had a very calm voice and touch. I would highly recommend using Marisol as your doula. There is so much information and helpful tips she as a doula will provide for pregnancy, labor, post partum and breastfeeding that is not provided by your OBGYN

I highly recommend Marisol Dela Cruz as a doula. My labor and birth went into overtime even as far…read moreas first births go. I was in labor for basically 4 days, 3 of which were unmedicated at home, and the final stretch was in the hospital. We think now in hindsight I had prodromal labor that transitioned into active labor based on the intensity of the contractions. Marisol was there for basically all of it. My doula was there when I needed her. Her morale and encouragement were so comforting. She helped me stay calm both mentally and physically using a variety of methods. Marisol provided me company and physical relief at home, helping me get to a point where I was 5 centimeters dilated and able to be admitted to the hospital. She stayed up late with me when the contractions prevented me from sleeping; she drew warm baths for me to help relieve muscle tension. She also used physical techniques like a rebozo wrap, a guided miles circuit, and gentle massage to help my contractions be both more productive and less physically painful. She helped me find pockets of rest in between contractions, and helped find food and drink that I could snack on to keep up my strength. When we got to the hospital, she decorated my room with fairy lights, affirmation cards, and tucked lavender oil cotton balls around the room to make it more relaxing and comforting. All of the nurses wanted to do their paperwork in my room because the aesthetic was so chill! Marisol also critically afforded my husband breaks so that he could sleep and get food. I'm really glad Marisol was there to liaison with the medical team on my behalf, and able to help me make calm and well-informed decisions despite my exhaustion.

Dr. Worsena is the kindest doctor. I have been seeing her for quite some time…read more Anytime I come in her staff is very friendly and outgoing at the O'Fallon location only Dr. Worsena listens to your needs, once and all your problems. She also sits there and let you vent and build a rapport with you. it does not rush you. She takes her time to find out exactly what you're needing to solve migraines in my case so they are not debilitating. I would highly recommend her to anyone with Neuro needs

They found something in my husband's MRI and we were referred to this practice. They were supposed…read moreto call me but, I ended up calling them because I hadn't heard anything. Their voice mail says they will return your call within 24 hours. I called on Thursday, January22nd. I called on Tuesday and was impatient. I called Wednesday and asked if they were just not taking new patients but, you know, if you wanted to return my call.... The lady called Wednesday night, said it was only her and I tried to apologize but she kept talking. Stating this is part of a car accident and obviously, I need to see a different neurologist. I wondered if the doctors she works for knows how rude she is to perspective patients. Except, it's not part of an accident, it's not part of a lawsuit. Today, I called the main BJC number to see about seeing a different doctor. The lady who answered the phone said they had a referral for this office so she calls. Nope, again, the lady tells her she's already talked to me, she is NOT scheduling an appointment for my husband. I guess if he has a stroke before I can get him seen, I know who I could sue since she's now told his primary care and the scheduling lady she refuses to schedule this appointment. (Yes, I can be rude, but I also know that if a customer is irate, my job is to calm them down and try and makes things better. All she had to say was, "I'm sorry, it's just me and I'm really behind on returning calls. I don't know how this doctor's office gets new patients.

Do not recommend. You will never see a doctor. You will…read moresee a Nurse Practitioner. When you call to make an appointment, you will get a call center and if you have even the slightest question about the appointment you will be transferred to the "back line" - but you will never be given that number because it's super secret. It is supposedly the nurse's line, but you can leave messages all you want, you won't get a response. But if you make a complaint to the State about an aspect of your care not related to the N.P., like I did, you'll get a call the. very. same. day. as. the. complaint. So if you don't care about ever seeing an actual doctor, or about getting your phone calls returned, or having the feeling that the only way to get someone's attention there is by making a complaint to a state licensing board, then this is the place for you.