Boca Midwifery IS the place to go for childbirth. This is what women's care should feel like and be like. Summarized version: I had my dream birth, VBAC, with an amazing team of women -- Courtney and Nikki (2-for-1 haha).
I came here like many others for a chance at a VBAC (vaginal birth after c section). I live in Davie and decided that a 35 min drive would be worth it for my pregnancy! After my first daughter's prenatal care and birth, convenience was no longer worth it to me.
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For my second birth, I wanted to do things differently. The first thing I needed to do was hire a doctor. So, I went with the most recommended doctor to me in Broward for VABCS, Dr. Skeete, and I'm glad it didn't work out, then met with "Dr" Anghel in Weston (see my review on him), third I met with Boca Babes (good contender) and lastly met with Boca Midwifery and they blew me away! I started my visit with Dr. Nicole Tenzel and she was SO sweet and caring. I didn't feel like a number. She actually listened to my story and my wishes. We had a few more visits and I was looking forward to the rest... however, my heart was set on midwives but I didn't know if I'd be able to because of type 1 Diabetes... (considered high risk).
Then, I received a message that Dr. Tenzel would no longer be at the office (by the time my baby would be born) due to a state move. I would need to meet with Dr . Lubetkin. I was a little scared due to a few reviews I read, so I brought my husband to the visit since he has a pretty good judgement of character for people. We visited with him and he too was great! His daughter is a T1D and is not scared of pregnancy and diabetes...however, my heart was still set on Midwifery.
I then received a message from my birth photographer, Paulina Splechta (look her up) and she felt she needed to nudge me to inquire about working with Courtney because she believed I would love her and my birth.... So I made the call and my next appointment was set. I was super excited to meet with Courtney. The day came and She was SO kind to me, listened to my story, my needs and concerns and then gave it to me straight -- she would need to have a conversation with the rest of the team (midwives) to see if they felt comfortable managing me with my diabetes and if any complications arose, Dr. lubetkin would take over.
I waited weeks for the call and apparently I missed it, but then I found a voicemail and it said that they agreed to seeing me. I felt such a sense of relief
I met with Ryan and Nikki afterwards and honestly... you can't just choose 1. They're all amazing in their own way. I felt comfortable with all 3.
Unfortunately the high risk doctor recommended induction before 40 weeks, my blood pressure had been running a little higher than normal (I wasn't checking it at home) and so I agreed to getting checked at the hospital. Nikki had a conversation with me with what felt like a friend / mother talking to me. Not a condescending doctor fearing me into compliance. The hospital checked me in and with delays and stuff... we decided to move forward with induction. Everything was fine with me (we found out after the delays) but we decided to stay and have my baby! After my water broke, everything moved VERY fast and I ended up with both Courtney and Nikki.
Courtney is a rockstar. She handles herself so confidently and she knows what she's doing and allows others to support you and doesn't mind getting "dirty". She did cover her bases when things were looking aloof with my baby's heart rate and had the doctor on call at the room.... But, we changed positions 5 times to find one my baby liked and allowed her to descend and turn. My first birth only had 2-3 position changes and straight to a c-section it went. At the finish line when I was regretting not having an epidural, she reminded me WHY I chose that route and that was so powerful to be reminded of. Thank you!
Nikki was such a cheerleader the whole time! She was so motivational to me and reminded me that I was made for this.
If you've read this far --- they're a dream team if you can get more than 1! Courtney, Nikki or Ryan are amazing. read more