Nettle came to us from a trusted recommendation and we have already passed it along to everyone we…read moreknow starting their birthing journey. We are forever grateful for Jo and Jenna's thoughtful and enthusiastic care and support. Every visit, phone call, text, etc was always particular and intimate to our own story while being backed by informed, professional advice and conversation. From billing support to postpartum visits in their new gorgeous office, Nettle made this process easy in a medical landscape that can often be so opaque and overwhelming. As a sporadic doula, I'm lucky enough to have been present at several births and they offer a level of care that I didn't know existed. We were fortunate to have an incredible home birth in our barely one bedroom apartment and throughout felt supported but empowered, nurtured but independent. From the first meeting we knew it was the only way, and they were there for us every step. Both pre and post natal care (not to mention labor and birth support) were approached with attentiveness, warmth, and joyful tenderness. I've carried their philosophy with me into parenthood and find myself asking WW(Jo/Jenna)D for decisions beyond the health of our baby girl and myself. Their sage advice and general outlook on all things birthing and beyond offer a lovely bedrock for this new phase. Briefly, we cannot recommend them highly enough. We love you Jo and Jenna and the whole Nettle crew!

I couldn't possibly express how grateful I am to Jo and Jenna for their incredible care. I am now…read moresix months postpartum and continue to reflect daily on the fact that I feel so lucky to have had Nettle Wellness as my north star throughout my pregnancy and after. I had the home birth I was hoping for, and never for a second felt like I wasn't in the best hands possible. My experience with them was transformative. If you want to feel supported, heard, understood, if you want to ask questions without fear of feeling annoying, if you want your appointments to feel like the focus is 100% on you, this is the place to go.

I switched to Gina's midwifery practice at 20 weeks after beginning my care with a traditional OB…read more My OB couldn't guarantee being present at my delivery -- something that felt too important to compromise on. Choosing Gina was, without question, the best decision my husband and I made during my pregnancy. From the very first visit, we felt the difference. Her appointments were 45 minutes long (which is rare), and each one felt personal, unhurried, and grounded in real care. Gina took the time to listen, explain, and support me through every step. One thing to expect from midwifery care -- especially with Gina -- is a deeply holistic and relationship-centered experience. It's not just about checkups; it's about being known, respected, and empowered. Throughout the birth process, Gina honored our choices and let us guide the experience -- but she also knew exactly when to step in and strongly recommend the next step when it mattered most. That level of wisdom and presence is rare, and I will always be grateful for it. When it came time for labor and delivery, Gina and the team she works with at Mount Sinai West were incredible. They were clearly in sync and had worked together closely for a while -- it showed in how seamlessly they communicated and how responsive they were to my needs. They struck the perfect balance: compassionate and calm, while also providing firm and necessary guidance when the moment called for it. If you're looking for a provider who will treat your birth as something sacred and personal, Gina is it. And if my husband and I decide to have another child, there's no question -- we'd go back to Gina in a heartbeat.

Working with Gina was the best choice we made in our pregnancy…read more From our 12 week appointment onward she provided a warm, personal touch from a kind and very skilled practitioner. Exactly what we were looking for. She practices out of a cozy office in park slope, which couldn't be further from a sterile, impersonal OBGYN exam room. Throughout the pregnancy Gina devoted lots of time at every appointment to answering our questions, not only about medical concerns, but also about how we were preparing emotionally for labor and postpartum with our new baby and our extended families. We always appreciated her wholistic approach and her measured, rational advice based on a solid medical understanding, her own personal experience and her appreciation for time-honored midwifery practices. This was our first birth and it ended up progressing much faster than any of us expected. We had a harried drive from Brooklyn to the hospital in Manhattan in active labor. Gina was ready and waiting for us when we got there, and we were immensely reassured seeing a familiar and calm face. During the birth, Gina was fantastic at communicating what was going on and keeping the environment calm and positive. We had complications that involved bring in an OBGYN, but Gina remained in charge which gave us confidence that we were getting the best care possible. In the days after the birth, she checked in with us every day and not only took care of our physical well-being, but also provided sage advice on how to take care of our new baby, which set us up for success in those intense first days. If we're pregnant in the future, Gina would be the first person we'd call so we could work with her again.

CPM is a beautiful practice! They are a group of highly experienced and SUPER smart midwives…read more I had all three of my children with Elaine and had a lovely experience through it all (from my first pre-conception planning meeting in 2018 to the birth of my third child in 2024). My first child was a c-section after a very long labor. After this, I was determined to have a VBAC (and did so with my next two kiddos). They were all so supportive of everything I wanted to do to help make this happen. Each birth experience was different but progressively easier and more peaceful. My favorite things: They are up to date on every single piece of relevant baby / mama research and any question you throw at them via text, email or in person always proves as such. They are warm and comforting - zero shaming or judgment of any sorts. No changing of gowns required -- just a cozy blanket over your lap. Each meeting (because it doesn't feel like a traditional "appointment") is initiated with a catch up on the coziest couch. Each summer there's a new baby picnic in Central Park. It's so nice to catch up under the sun and always so nice to hang out with the person who welcomed your baby into this world. They are all such genuine and caring people. Any mama would be so lucky to have such a wholesome and loving pregnancy + birthing experience.

I would love to write a lengthy detailed review including the thousands of reasons Central Park…read moreMidwifery was the best decision I made during my pregnancy but I have a baby and I don't have time so I'll get straight to the point! This was my first pregnancy and I was sort of clueless at the beginning and filled with anxiety about what to expect. Christina, Elaine, and Chloe supported me in a way I have never felt before in a medical setting. With these 3 incredible women I felt safe, I felt heard, and I felt loved. Before AND after birth they will be there for you every step of the way. I also must say the staff at mount sinai west was also incredible. Thank you Central Park midwifery, I am so beyond grateful for you.

I cannot say enough amazing things about the Brooklyn Birthing Center. From start to finish, the…read moreexperience felt safe, loving, and truly family-centered. Every one working in the birthing center from the front desk to the birthing teams are truly so loving and swemet. My team consisted of Banks RN, Nicole the midwife, and Monica the doula were all incredibly kind, sweet, patient, and supportive. A true power team any laboring woman would be lucky to have on their side! Especially if you're a tough cookie like me I was a nervous wreck but they handled me with nothing but love, patience, attention and grace! They talked me through everything, made me feel heard, and kept the energy light and calm. We laughed, played cards, and even danced while waiting for active labor. At no point did I feel rushed, pressured, or pushed into anything. There was zero intervention, zero bullying, zero attitudes, and absolutely no aggravation--just respect for my body and my process. I ended up having my baby in the water, and they were so attentive, responsible, and caring the entire time. They were informative every step of the way and treated me with so much love--it truly felt like being surrounded by my own family. I felt supported, protected, and empowered throughout my birth. I never leave reviews but with this experience I feel it was absolutely necessary because I don't know how else to really make my appreciation known! If you're looking for a place that honors natural birth, patience, and genuine care, this is it. I'm forever grateful for this experience and will forever recommend this power team! Thank you Nicole, Monica and Banks!

I waited a long time to write a review because I thought this place had closed, but it looks like…read moreit has since reopened. That my family came here to try to have our baby was one of the biggest regrets of my life. The indecisiveness and incompetence of the team here nearly killed my wife and daughter in 2020; when we finally transferred to Maimonides after 10+ hrs of active labor and with the baby stuck and in severe distress, we had to do a complicated STAT C-section under general anaesthesia immediately upon arrival. I still remember the absolute disgust on the receiving OB/GYN's face when we told them how long the staff at Brooklyn Birthing Center had let my wife labor for. Thanks to the quick actions of the doctors at Maimonides, wife and daughter are alive and well, but we have since learned that the physical trauma connected to this episode has made it almost or entirely impossible for us to have another child. I'll always wonder if maintaining the transfer rate statistic that this birthing center bragged about in our orientation is part of what made them hesitate for so long to admit that our birth was not going to succeed at their facility, even as the situation deteriorated. The one thing I will credit them with is that after initially trying to charge us a facility fee for our experience, the person I spoke to on the phone relented and waived the charge after I told them what happened. I cannot tell you how much I wish we had simply delivered at a hospital, and if you are reading this review, I am urging you to consider your other options, so that your family does not have to go through what mine has experienced.

This is about my experience with a twin pregnancy. I think I would have been happy with PSM if I…read morehad a singleton--I was especially happy with my care from Roseanne, Danielle, and Genevra. However, I would NOT recommend this practice for a twin pregnancy. They take so much pride in being a midwife practice that delivers twins that they obfuscate the reality of delivering twins with them. There are 14 midwives; I met half of them. I got so much conflicting information about their procedures for twin delivery that I cried from frustration multiple times. It's clear to me now that the midwives have vastly different levels of experience with twin deliveries, and your experience will be different depending on who delivers. Rather than being transparent about that, each midwife just told me their version as if it were definite. I eventually just ignored whatever the midwives told me was going to happen and accepted that I had to go into the hospital with zero expectations. One of the midwives indicated in my chart that I was upset because of the more medicalized process of a twin birth. Subsequent midwives began my next several appointments with a spiel about why twin births have more restrictions, and I had to repeatedly explain that my frustration was actually caused by the conflicting information. It made me feel like no one was actually listening to me and just heard what they expected to hear. I was told that if both babies were head down, I could attempt a vaginal birth; if Baby A was head down and Baby B was not, the midwives would deliver with support from an OB; if neither were head down, I'd get a C-section. However, the midwives actually have very little power when it comes to a twin delivery at the hospital. There were only three "twin-friendly" OBs at Methodist, and to be able to attempt a vaginal delivery when Baby B is breech, you have to schedule an induction for when one of those OBs is working. I was due during a time when two of those OBs were on vacation, so even though my MFM cleared me for induction any time after 37 weeks, I had to wait until I was 38+4. (My twins were 8 lbs each, I was miserable.) NONE of this was clear to me until the last couple weeks of my pregnancy. During my last appointment, I asked the midwife, "If I go into spontaneous labor before my induction date this week, and the twin-friendly OB is not working, will I likely have a C-section?" She paused and said, "I don't want to give you more anxiety," as if the better outcome would be for me to arrive at the hospital spontaneously in labor and THEN learn that I couldn't attempt a vaginal delivery, despite what I'd been told throughout my entire pregnancy. On the day of my induction, it was a very busy day and I didn't start my induction until 1p. At 4p I'd barely progressed, and my midwife told me that the "twin-friendly" OB was only working until 6p, and after the next shift started I couldn't attempt a vaginal delivery. I chose to stop my induction, stay in the hospital overnight, and start again the next day, when the twin-friendly OB was working all day. I NEVER would have agreed to start at 1p knowing I only had until 6p to start delivering, and I'm shocked that my midwife thought it was a good idea. The only reason I can think of why she didn't suggest I come back the next day in the first place is that she didn't want to come in on her day off. I ultimately was able to have a vaginal delivery, with Dr. Leonard (who was amazing) doing a breech extraction for Baby B. However, the only reason I was able to have the birth I wanted was the SHEER LUCK that my pregnancy lasted until my (relatively late) induction date. The midwife who delivered me was dismissive when I expressed my frustration with the poor communication, saying, "If you were anywhere else, you would've had a C-section automatically." That may be true for other midwife practices, but in hindsight, I would've much rather gone with a twin-friendly OB practice (my doula was able to list several)--and I've only seen midwives for my OBGYN care for the last 12 years.

Towards the end of my pregnancy I was overdue and the midwives incorrectly estimated the weight of…read moremy baby since my stomach looked small. My baby ended up being almost 9 pounds, barely any water left and facing the wrong direction. They should've kept up with better monitoring. I needed an emergency c section since labor wasn't progressing. They gave me cervidil and the contractions were so strong the baby wasn't tolerating it. They then put me on pitocin. Avoid this place please. They may seem nice but during labor there's only 2 midwives on call and a bunch of people delivering. Everytime there was an emergency c section all the staff would leave for an hour. This hospital that they are affiliated with is filled with residents who don't know how to properly give an epidural since my lower body was numb but I still felt strong contractions in my stomach. Nurses took forever and the recovery room was even worse. I would avoid this practice- would rather go to an actual OBGYN Each midwife if different each time and they give you different info each time so it's confusing. No parking either! What started off as a low risk pregnancy ended up being a lack of monitoring and negligence since they didn't bother to weigh the baby or check the position

My partner and I had the opportunity to have a one on one experience with Nurse Jackie. As first…read moretime parents you hope to leave any class feeling calmer, assured and a sense of confidence in yourself. This experience exceeded anything we could have hoped for. Nurse Jackie is so knowledgeable. She delivers all information to you in a down to earth way that detracts from the scary medical terms, she makes you laugh and creates a level of comfort that allows for you to ask any questions! It is a rarity to find a passionate person in their field accompanied by true professionalism and compassion. Nurse Jackie is a true gem!!!

I had to write this review after having another AMAZING follow-up with Nurse Jackie - her attitude…read moreand care for her clients cannot be beat and I wish I could give her a higher rating! Like you, I searched for an affordable birthing class that would cover everything I needed to know about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum care from A to Z. The Birthing Center's class was exactly what I needed as a first-time mom. If you're hesitant about signing up because of the distance, just know that the subway is a 5-minute walk from the front door and the classes are purposely kept to a smaller size - you won't find hands-on teaching like this in any of the larger hospital classes, trust me! From the moment the class starts, Nurse Jackie is teaching techniques, breathing positions, how to time contractions, and hospital vocabulary so you know how to advocate for yourself on the big day. Best of all, she'll continue to work with you through your pregnancy and she's also a lactation consultant. (Most hospitals will send one to your room, but you may need an additional follow-up). She's also fantastic with nervous husbands. I cannot thank her enough for answering my phone call when I was unexpectedly induced for labor and guiding me through what to expect, especially since I didn't have a doula. She is truly special and I will recommend her to everyone I know!

Best decision I made was choosing cosmos midwifery for my home birth! From the first visit Jenna…read morewas kind, thoughtful and professional. I felt very safe and in good hands during the whole process. During the birth Jenna was calm and confident. I trusted her fully and she was very respectful towards all my preferences. Couldn't have picked a better provider for my home birth!! Thank you Jenna and Chloe!!

My partner and I worked with Chloe to try and get pregnant via IUI. Chloe is supportive,…read moreknowledgable, great with communication, and was wonderful to work with. We initially started with a fertility clinic to do IUI, but when we realized it wasn't our vibe and started working with Chloe we couldn't have been happier. I think I can definitely say it was a lot of Chloe's magic and expertise that helped me to pregnant.

After my last review, Jada, the founder of Birth Day Presence, reached out to me for an honest and…read moreopen conversation about what she could do to improve not only my experience but classes there in general. Being a yoga teacher with pre/post natal experience I went into their classes already very knowledgeable so they weren't as informative as I would have liked but I think they are probably life saving for people who don't care to/don't have the time to do their own learning and research. Birth day presence and boober provide not only child birth and newborn care classes, but match clients with (and train) doulas, lactation consultants etc Most importantly though, and I got this sense from the beginning but really felt it after talking to Jada, they genuinely care about providing quality information and services to new families. They also understand that the birthing industry (because it is an industry) is far from perfect and they want to empower families and help them navigate it. I feel very grateful to Jada and Birth Day Presence and although I originally walked away feeling there was more to be desired I now feel like I couldn't recommend them more to anyone seeking childbirth/childcare education or training. Oh, and all their classes are conveniently online now due to covid.

My husband and I purchased weekend intensive childbirth education classes and we attended when I…read morewas 27 weeks pregnant with our first child at Birth Day Presence. We came here with an open mind and hoping to learn the important basics of childbirth. Needless to say, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. We didn't feel prepared and we were hoping this class would make us feel more comfortable of what's to come. The classes we chose were on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm. Jen Buice was our instructor and she was very informative and knew her stuff. We also got to mingle with other couples who were due at around the same time as us. We got to share our experiences with each other, which I think my husband and I wouldn't have gotten a chance to do otherwise if it wasn't for this class. We watched some childbirth videos, learned about different stages of labor, pain management, labor exercises with and without the ball, a little about lactation, etc. We also went around the room and did some activities so it could be more interactive and social. Bring some snacks because the classes might seem a little long at times! We did get a short lunch break. One slight complaint I have is that I got a little antsy and didn't feel that comfortable with their seating arrangements. I felt a little claustrophobic. Overall, I think we feel better and a little bit more prepared about being parents. I would recommend this class if you have a chance to take it. It's located in a beautiful part of Park Slope in a beautiful brownstone. Price is a little steep at $395 but I think it's worth it. You can't put a price on your future bundle of joy.

I couldn't have asked for a better care team with Rebecca and Jasmine! they are an incredible team…read moreand extremely experienced. Each interaction with them from the consultation. to the post partum visits was respectful, encouraging, and very informational. I felt empowered through my entire birth experience. We delivered at a hospital and it was invaluable to have Rebecca with us to navigate that system and ensure that our birth preferences were followed as best as possible. My partner has said multiple times that having our doulas there to support is was transformational and we would not want to have done it without it them! I highly recommend their services and am so thankful for all they provided us and our family :)

We had the most pleasant experience with our doula, Rebecca, and felt compelled to share it…read more As first-time parents during the harsh circumstances of the Covid-19 shutdown, we were plagued with questions and paralyzed with anxiety. How could we manage to do this, unplanned, during a period of national quarantine? The prospects were daunting, but we had those worries melt away with Rebecca's calm and practical, take-it-easy style. Her energy helped soothe ours ... and we found her breadth of knowledge to stretch the vast corners of newborn care. We found Rebecca to be thoughtful, careful, attentive ... and always readily available. Rebecca was an integral part of our birth plan and we were more relaxed first-time parents for having worked with her. She laid out a clear and concise action plan that worked wonders from the beginning. She is a pleasure to work with. I now understand why she came so highly recommended to us.

She was the quiet knowing calm I needed. Home visits pre & post delivery. I knew that I could look…read morein her wyes and trust her and my body to take direction. My child's birth was the proudest best experience of my life. She was my birth Sherpa. Very good calm and powerful energy. Lucy Small, Mom to Cordelia - 9

Julie Gold was my midwife and I can't recommend her highly enough. I had been with a local OB…read morebefore meeting Julie and found the office visits depressing, rushed and wholly unsatisfying. When Julie can to my house for prenatal visits, I felt like I was in the best hands. When my pregnancy took a bit of a complicated turn, Julie referred me for extra testing and consulted with some high risk specialists. She attended my birth at the hospital and helped me deliver my super amazing son under the best conditions possible given the circumstances. She remains a life-long friend and mentor.