My husband and I recently went through the 4 week childbirth class with Foveo. We really enjoyed…read morethe atmosphere Stephanie creates, the useful book we received, and the fact that this class included a hospital tour. I will have to update this review after we have our baby, but I already would not hesitate to recommend Foveo to anyone who is respecting their first child.

10/10 Recommend !!! I was really struggling to get my newborn to latch correctly, and almost gave…read moreup. I had a lactation consultant in home visit with Christine before my baby was one week old !!! She gave me so much information and helped get the proper size for my pumps . I feel SO much more confident in my breastfeeding journey :) Thank you !!!!

My husband and I highly recommend Deb class!!! The class is also super helpful for brand new…read moreparents and also for someone who had children several years ago. Deb does an awesome job of talking about what has changed in the medical field, new best practices, and also facilitates great group discussion. There's no such thing as a silly question in her class. :-) She takes time out to do a tour of St Peter's Hospital and the hospital in olympia. The tour is great because you get to see the birthing centers and/or the rooms that you'll be in. You also get to meet and greet with some of the medical staff that work there. One of the things that stood out for us was that we also got to handle some of medical equipment that will be used during your birth or C-section. While we were looking at all the different types of equipment she was explaining what they're used for in general, the risk to Mom and or baby, and also what the hospital may do in the event of emergency. The videos that she showed during the course we're also very informative and up-to-date.. not like the outdated ones there's a lot of other places show. We found the resources that she gives to be super helpful as well. I actually ended up reaching out to her after the class to find out where I could find additional pumping equipment at the hospital didn't have. She replied within of short period of time and referred me to a store that had exactly what I was looking for. She was a lifesaver. One of the things that my husband said he greatly appreciated was that she also goes over the coaches roles and responsibilities during the birth, gives tips and suggestions for them, but also takes time to recognize what they're going through to. So often it's all about the mom that we tend to forget the coaches are also going through the birthing experience as well. If w could give more than five stars we totally would!!!

Deb is great! The class was very informative and interesting. She provides lots of materials and…read morevideos.

Angie was a delightful part of both my pregnancy and birth experience. I was referred to her by…read moreanother local doula who did not have openings for my due date. Angie reached out to me right away, before i even had the chance to contact her! Firstly upon meeting, Angie encouraged me to find a provider and location I was happy with and trusted. Because I was dissatisfied with my OB, I thought a doula would help bridge the gap. It sounded like an easy solution that wouldn't involve confrontation. Little did I know she was much more than that! I left our first meeting very surprised at my own emotional reaction to talking about my OB and also touched by Angie's sincere concern that no mom-to-be (and dad also!) should settle when it came to their birth providers. Wether I chose to partner with her as my doula or not, she wanted the best for us. She already had more confidence in me and my body than I did for my own baby's birth! Also, she brought us a cute organized folder of all her information...totally my Type A personality style, haha! Because we started our relationship over halfway into the pregnancy, our schedules did not work to take Angie's birth classes. She happily provided us with resources for many other local options and also sent us helpful worksheets from her own course books. Her opinions on hospital locations and different OB providers were honest and helpful and she continued to support me in checking out other options. After what seemed like SO many appointments, we found our new doctor! One of the best things for us working with Angie was the communication. She always got back to us right away and followed thru with everything! At 34 weeks we were out of town and had a scare when my placenta detached, even then she was concerned and checking up on me. Our little guy was born shortly after that at 36 weeks, so needless to say we had not finalized our meeting, contracts, birth classes or completed a birth plan. Angie arrived at the hospital for us - no hesitation and after being up all night for another birth! The presence of her in the room immediately made me feel safer, in a way I can't explain. She was happy to be by my side and so, so excited for me when they checked and I was 5cm dilated. Just like she told me, by 8cm I was asking about an epidural, and again she had more faith in me than I did, encouraging me I was through the most difficult phase and needed to relax and let my body continue right along. That it did and within the hour Liam was born! We had an extended stay at the hospital and she continued to check in and also point me to helpful books and hints for breast feeding and fill me in on what to expect of my body postpartum. I highly respect Angie's knowledge and she brings such positive, friendly energy with her! I would recommend her to any woman, especially first time moms! I recently came across a quote from Mother Teresa that made me think fondly of Angie and her time with us! "Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well."

Amazing experience having a home birth with my first child. I was very nervous to switch to…read moremidwifery care at 32 weeks and Angie took the time to make me feel comfortable. When I went into labor she was so patient with me as my labor progressed slowly and when I hemorrhaged post birth she handled it expertly avoiding a hospital transfer and providing life saving care. Would 100% give birth with Angie again.

When we found out I was pregnant with our second child I knew I wanted, and needed, compassionate,…read moreloving, supportive, and informed prenatal care. Generations Midwifery checked all these boxes and more! Andy and Terri, along with a team of amazing student midwives, made me feel safe, heard, loved, and respected. They helped me feel empowered and confident in myself, my pregnancy, and my baby's birth. I knew without a doubt that my family, baby, and I were all being supported by a community of exceptional women, who genuinely cared about our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Andy and Terri were always available to ease my mind and problem solve any worries or concerns we might've had both before and after my baby was born. To have such gentle, confident guidance made an already monumental moment that much more special, and a tremendous transition that much less daunting. My dreams came true when my daughter was born into a serene space, surrounded by strong, smart, caring women! We absolutely love our midwives, and feel honored to have shared this journey with them!

Where do I even begin!? I can't imagine experiencing my first pregnancy & birth without the support…read morewe had from Terri & Andy. Their holistic approach during my pregnancy made me feel so comfortable. I felt so prepared for my home birth & so comfortable having them in my home to support my family. Even though I ended up having to transfer to a hospital setting after 48+ hours of trying at home, the team made sure I was in the right hands & were constantly checking in with us. In postpartum, I felt so cared for when they only not checked up on our baby, but also checked in so much with my healing & mental health. Terri especially made my husband & I feel so comfortable throughout the entire experience since she could relate to our Asian identities. We really appreciated that. I cannot recommend them enough & know I will be in the right hands for my next pregnancy!

Deb provided the support my husband and I desperately needed in the early, bleary-eyed days of our…read moreparenting journey with twins. I had hit a wall of fatigue about six weeks postpartum. The endless cycle of breastfeeding and pumping bordered on grueling. I was anxious, irritable and found it hard to sleep (although I was exhausted!). Enter Doula Deb, who helped us mostly with overnight care so we could get the restorative sleep we desperately needed. Deb was calm, caring, supportive, reliable and positive. She listened and provided us with information, baby-care tips and encouragement. With her watching over and helping care for our daughters (and us!) in the wee hours, I felt like I could finally exhale. Welcoming Deb into our home was like getting the whiffs of parenting oxygen we needed to help us reset and find our way through the early days of parenthood.

Deborah is great at her job. She is the perfect balance of communicating her expertise without…read moredisplacing you as the parent. I do not know how I would have made it through the sleep deprivation I suffered during my daughter's infancy without Deborah's help. Knowing I could have restful, restorative sleep while she was caring for my daughter was amazing. I cannot recommend her enough as a caregiver and a person.

If you're like me, trust doesn't always come easily. This can be especially true when finding…read morehealthcare providers. When I moved cities halfway through my pregnancy, I struggled to find a reputable home birth provider that would take me as a transfer. Enter Wellspring. I am so grateful I took the leap of faith with Lizz and Elliott. They are down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and really came through for me as a patient when my baby experienced shoulder distocia during my home birth. I had the most beautiful home birth I could hope for (despite the hiccup), and absolutely have them in part to thank for it. In addition to that, their office is lovely & full of plants and toys. My 3 year old loved going to "the baby store" with me and playing with all their fun toys before listening to baby's heartbeat. Finally, they were very sympathetic to my challenging financial situation & were flexible with my payment plan. TL;DR : Yes, I recommend these great midwives.

We had an incredible experience with Wellspring Midwifery. I had recently had a missed miscarriage…read morewhen I came into their care with my second pregnancy. The midwifery clinic I was previously with for the first pregnancy , told me I could no longer work with them and did not give a reason. Valley medical midwives said they would not work with me because I am overweight and of advanced maternal age. The other midwives clinics in the area said they were full for my due date. Swedish midwives did not take my insurance. When I went to the obgyn, she made me feel like I was wasting her time and I felt rushed during a very tender time. I felt discouraged and decided to widen how far I was willing to travel for care. I reached out to Wellspring Midwifery, and they promptly set up a zoom call where I asked tons of questions, we discussed our experience and they shared info about their practice. I felt so relieved to find them during such a hard time, filled with fear and anxiety. Our first appointment was over an hour and Lizz made me feel so comfortable and heard. It was amazing, they even did Saturday appointments so we didn't have to miss work and the traffic was much better. I met Elliot a few appointments later and she was equally awesome to Lizz! Throughout the process, I had monthly appointments and additionally was able to call for questions or write them in the online portal and they would promptly respond. Later in my pregnancy, we made the informed decision that we would prefer to transfer my care to a hospital so that I could access an epidural during labor and knowing which hospital we were going to. Lizz and Elliot were supportive of this decision and helped with the transition of paperwork. They allowed me to stay on for postpartum care. I even called them during my labor when I was trying to make a decision. It was awesome to have the support of their postpartum care because my obgyn only scheduled me for 1 appointment at 8 weeks postpartum. Lizz and La-Kiesha (their midwifery student who joined many of my appointments) came into my home 2 days after my baby was born and did a visit where we talked about the baby, my husband and myself and did some checks on the baby and me. They also gave me breastfeeding support. I had multiple follow ups in office during the first 6 weeks postpartum. It was so helpful to get regular support throughout that period of time. I am forever grateful for my experience with Wellspring Midwifery and I highly recommend them for your prenatal and postpartum care.

My husband and I recently had a baby born at the Bridge Birth Center via a surrogate and we have to…read moresay the team of midwives at the Bridge were terrific. They are highly skilled and knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Shout out to Lynette and her team of midwives. It was a pleasure working with everyone. The facility itself is very sanitary and tidy, calming and peaceful - just what you would want during labor and when you're cuddling with your newborn after delivery. We would highly recommend the Bridge Birth Center!

Lanette is an amazing birth coach and midwife. She is thorough, educated, and respectful. I…read moreappreciated being educated and then given space to make my own informed decision. I'm so thankful for her and others on my birth team. I can't imagine what this process would have been like with out her!

My husband and I took our child birthing class with Kendra before the birth of our first child and…read morecouldn't have been happier! She is not only extremely knowledgable, but is a very sweet woman who obviously loves what she does. All our questions were answered and we went into labor & delivery very prepared! Because of everything we learned in her class, we were able to have the birthing experience we had hoped for :) As a Le Leche League leader, she was also very helpful after our little one arrived and we were having a little trouble getting the hang of breast feeding. Kendra went above and beyond to help us out and gave me the peace of mind and reassurance I needed to provide the type of care we wanted for our baby. I would highly recommend Kendra!!

We just completed a 3 week Great Start series with Chevy Geech at Parent Trust's Montlake Terrace…read morelocation and were really happy! The course was extremely comprehensive, over 3 Saturday's from 9am - 2.30pm with a total of 40 minutes of breaks throughout the day. Along with the Penny Simkin book, you are given materials and contacts throughout the course to help - all of which were fantastic. The content of the course covers everything from early labor right the way through to diaper changing. Chevy was a fantastic teacher who knows how to interact with a class well and keeps everyone active and interested for the 5.5 hour sessions - an incredible feat in and of itself! :) Each of the series culminates with a reunion that takes place once all the babies are born. We just wrapped up our series today, but will be gathering again in January to meet everyone again with their +1's (babies!) We can't wait! If you are looking for a reputable, accredited and well planned out course to take regarding childbirth and the pre and post stages as well.

A Matriarch of Midwives. Kara Neff helped bring forth our…read moresecond daughter into our family. We had a successful Water HBAC, on the 26th of January. Our first child's delivery was a planned home birth that resulted in a hospital emergency c-section back in 2014. Kara has done so much more then being just a midwife; A bond has been made and she become a part of our family. To those who are in search for a midwife, look no further. Kara Neff is superb.

Kara is intelligent, kind, experienced, wise and has a warm calming nature that puts you at ease…read more She is a treasure trove of knowledge and I couldn't speak more highly of her. Kara was my midwife for the birth of my first daughter, Ashlynn. I loved the prenatal appointments, I had alot of questions as a first time mom and by the time Ashlynn was ready to come into the world, I had more than a skilled midwife, but a friend, a confidant, someone I could ask questions, and an unbreakable bond with someone I couldn't trust or respect more. I am hoping to get pregnant again in the next few months and I'll be calling Kara again. I hope I am lucky enough to have her by my side as my midwife for as many babies as I have. Kara is a pregnant girls dream come true and if your lucky enough to know her she will forever hold a spot in your heart reserved for those rare gems of humanity. You couldnt be in better hands than Kara Neff's of Bright Beginnings Midwifery.