Being new to the Houston area I rely heavily on reviews and hope this can help anyone looking as…read morewell. If you are considering a birth center or home birth experience you should at least meet with Ashley Musil. She is extremely knowledgeable and organized. She explains things in a way that allow you to make an objective decision based on information and what feels best to you. She was truly everything we prayed for and our experience of home birth with Ashley and her team were something we will always remember as a beautiful gift to our family. Love this midwife and highly recommend.

From the owner: Midwifery Care, Birth center, Homebirth, Waterbirth, VBAC, Community Birth, Prenatal & Postpartum…read moreCare, Childbirth Education, Ultrasounds, Placenta Encapsulation, and more

I had a great experience. The staff was all so nice and welcoming. I got a prenatal massage. I had…read morebeen thinking it would be the table with the tummy missing, but they actually did it sideline. The pillows made it very comfortable. Something I really appreciated is that my massage therapist (I missed her name- blame on the preg brain) really listened to what was hurting and investigated. She found a lot of knots and worked on them. Now I also know what I need to work on stretching. Always so good to keep the body in tip top shape especially during pregnancy!

Such a wonderful experience. Got a quick tour of the center and everyone was so friendly and warm…read more Booked a prenatal massage with Letima. She was AMAZING. She took the time to listen to my needs and I felt so relaxed afterwards. My only regret was not booking a longer massage. I kept procrastinating coming to get a massage (I'm 37 weeks) but I'm definitely coming back for another massage and yoga classes. Thank you so much Motherhood Center.

My pregnancy was unplanned, so I found myself rushed to do my research. My OBGYN was vaginal birth…read morefriendly and so I felt confident that he would help make sure he did everything possible so that would delivery vaginally. In nursing school I was introduced to the idea of doulas, and knew I wanted to have the support of a doula. I went off the recommendation of a friend and found my doula and ended up meeting my midwife through her as well. I finally decided to ditch my OB at his 8th mention of c-section at our prenatal appointments. It was definitely God that placed Afua in my life and I could not be more grateful. Afua came into my life at a time that I lost my sister and mom. She was the mother figure I needed providing me with all the love, support, and tough love that mothers give. I love her approach to patient care because it is unmatched by the experience you get in mainstream healthcare. Afua treated me as family, she validated every one of my concerns no matter how silly they were. She guided me throughout my pregnancy, she provided a place for all expectant and new moms to come together and share their experiences and learn from each other and support one another. She has built her own village here in Houston. I am eternally grateful to her for the support she provided to me without fail and without hesitation. Not only did she provide me with exceptional personalized prenatal care, she safely delivered my baby in the comfort of my own home and she mended my soul. Thank you Afua! I love you!

I had my first baby with Afua and The Birthing Place, and the whole experience has been amazing. I…read morestarted my pregnancy with my long-time OBGYN, but quickly realized that there's a difference from a once-a-year appointment and ongoing, regular maternity care... And a difference in what I expected from a health care provider and what the provider was willing to give. I felt rushed during my appointments, spent the vast majority of the visits sitting alone in the waiting room or exam room waiting to be seen, just to finally get 30-60 seconds with the Doctor who barely looked up from the clipboard to ask me 'everything looks good, any questions?' before heading out of the room. I knew I wanted more personalized care from someone truly invested in my and my unborn child's wellbeing, someone who made me feel less like a number and more like a valued client, who welcomed dialogue and discussion on prenatal and birth options without judgement or a 'this is our policy' mentality. Afua and her team met all of my requirements and then set the bar higher than even I could have expected! Her prenatal care model was thorough with more frequent visits than others, which I really appreciated because as a first time mom I would come up with lots of questions. Having the bi-monthly appointments meant I was checking in on my little ones progress more often than my other pregnant friends, it helped alleviate my fears and anxiety that something was wrong and created a strong rapport with Afua. I really love how easy it is to get in touch with Afua- she personally answers all phone calls and texts, so there's no going through a front desk or multiple midwives to talk to. It's easy, efficient, and really made the prenatal (and birth!) experience comfortable. She also has monthly group prenatals, where other pregnant moms get together to discuss relevant birth and childcare topics, meet new friends, and of course eat!! I love the community feeling and getting to know other moms in the area who are also planning on delivering with a midwife. She also hosts meetings for dads, where the men have the same opportunity to mingle and get/give parenting advice. My husband and I opted for a home birth, and the whole process went so smoothly that I'm still in awe that my daughter is here, healthy, and happy, and it's all thanks to Afua.

Make the right decision. Especially if you are going to be a new father. This woman taught me what…read moreto do and what not to do in order to provide the absolute best experience possible for my wife. Erin is worth every penny. She will move at your pace, always find a way to be helpful and is extremely skilled at "plugging in" when things are either tough or easy throughout the pregnancy and labor. Her fee is a steal for all the value she brings. For a clueless male like myself, her teaching aides are terrific for learning something new and applying it with success. Don't go through it alone. Get Erin on board and know you can be confident when it's time for birth.

Where do I begin?…read more Erin saved me in so many ways. I sought her out & told her over and over what my needs were. She patiently listened to every word with TRUE openmindeness. I've had PPD twice in the past. I've had multiple preemies. I was terrified in so many ways and she heard it all. When the day came for medically necessary induction, I reached out to Erin. To get my placenta and she came. Even though we called at 4am. And she came to me in recovery and catered to me while she could. Keep in mind, we had no idea induction was going to happen and we hadn't paid her anything at this point. There were complications in surgery. And I didn't learn about them until a day later. By that point, Erin was schedule to drop off my placenta pills to me in the hospital. I learned (before she came) that I couldn't have anymore children. It would be "devastating in the least". We were broken over the news. This baby was our last and we weren't prepared for that. When Erin came, she had with her last minute add on's. Placenta prints, my cord shaped into a heart, herbal concoctions & love. It began the healing process. Never before had I had my placenta encapsulated or the cord keepsake. And she provided healing things for me. The benefits from my pills have been phenomenal I DONT have ppd, my milk supply is amazing and my body and mind are able to heal. I can never repay her for those things. Erin Young is truly amazing. She became apart of me and anticipated needs I didnt know I needed met. Thank you Erin

I cannot imagine going through birth without Kathleen. My husband and I hired her early in the…read morepregnancy and took the 6 week birth class offered through Rebel Birth. It helped us both feel empowered with knowledge and more comfortable with the birth process for our first child. Hiring a doula is an investment well worth making. Kathleen was by my side every step of the way during my long and intense labor. Supportive doesn't even begin to describe her role; she knew my needs before I could even vocalize them. She calmly relays all medical information in easy to understand terms to help you and your partner weigh the options. She helped softly direct my husband with ideas of how to support me and he was a rockstar during the birth. He walked away feeling like an integral part of the whole process and it will be a memory we will forever cherish. Kathleen has a contagious sense of humor and has so many goodies and tricks up her sleeve to make birth more smooth (essential oils, massage techniques, and most importantly a giant hand fan that is incredible!). If you are searching for a doula, search no more. Her years of professional experience plus her personal experience as a mother make her a wealth of knowledge that would likely be difficult to find elsewhere.

A Great Place to find a doula or support of any kind during pregnancy and the childbearing years.read more

Took my deposit and refused to visit with me. At 36 weeks, I contacted Cole and got no reply. This…read morecontinued for the next few weeks - I delivered my baby without a doula.

From the owner: Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator of over 15 years serving the Houston area. Offering Placenta…read moreservices, childbirth classes, and birth doula support.

Catrice has been a Godsend in my life with my first pregnancy. I utilized her service for at home…read morenatural birth class. She took her time to give the information and answered the many questions that I had as well as went above and beyond to provide me with additional information. Throughout our time together Catrice has felt more like a big sister with a wealth of birth knowledge. I've never felt more comfortable with a "birth practitioner" than I have with her. While we didn't utilize her doula service I felt like I did indeed have a doula with her as she was always quick to respond to my questions. PS She is a strong advocate of the daily 4-6 dates a day. As a first time mom from start to finish my birth was less than 10 hours and wasn't difficult at all. I attribute that to a lot of the information I was provided by Catrice.

From the owner: Childbirth Education classes, Breastfeeding Support, Labor and Birth Doula Care, Postpartum Doula…read moreCare, and Teen Pregnancy support servicing the Houston area.

Joli was everything I needed in a doula and hiring her was easily the best decision I could have…read moremade for our birth. I hired Joli later on in my pregnancy (after 28 weeks) after deciding I wanted to try for a natural birth and really wish I had done it sooner. We had a few meetings set before the birth where we walked through a lot of my emotional and physical needs for the birth, and concerns surrounding the birthing process. Joli handled all of my questions and concerns with grace and compassion, and she was happy to suggest advice, educate me on the process, or point me to literature references where needed. Together we came up with a detailed birth plan which helped put this first time mom at ease. I remember consistently feeling more empowered and confident in the birth process after each of our meetings. When labor started she was on board and actively coaching from the 5am call to the finish line late the next day. She was there with support and suggestions when the birth plan went out the window due to complications, and she was the rock after birth helping me understand what was happening in a room full of buzzing doctors and nurses. Joli was there with her bag of tricks to help keep me calm and on track during labor. She was there to help guide my husband when he was concerned for me and felt helpless. She held me up during long miserable contractions and helped translate what the medical professionals around me were saying when I had no idea what was going on. She was my voice in the delivery room when I couldn't be, and when things became difficult she had the positive encouraging message I needed to hear to keep going. I could not imagine going through that labor without Joli's help. Joli's knowledge of and enthusiasm for her profession make her an invaluable asset to any birth. I would hire her again in a heartbeat if I were to have another baby.

Joli was the first member of my birth team I chose. I knew, for me, to have a successful VBAC/HBAC…read moreI needed a fierce group of professionals that weren't scared for my body, but trusted it fully. I interviewed Joli when I was 6DPO (and I KNEW I was pregnant) she was kind and funny and we clicked immediately. I felt like I could be myself around her and that my dark humor or coping mechanisms weren't going to scare her off. She helped me narrow down the field of midwives and gave me some suggestions on who might be the best fit for my family. Before I even had my baby, I felt like I had already received the value of Joli's service. Any question or concern I had, Joli always already had an resource to recommend or could give me a dissertation about it herself. Joli brought me peace and calm throughout my whole pregnancy not just the birth.... but let's get to the birth. Joli was at my house for nearly 36 hours and never once did I see anything but patience and understanding in that amazing woman's eyes. She was steadfast in her belief that I would have this baby how I wanted and where I wanted. She stood by me, held space for my pain, moved her hips with mine, squeezing when needed, other times just moving in time with me. This woman. I don't know if she slept or ate, but I'm pretty sure she worked almost as hard as me those few days because I don't have a memory without her or a picture that she's not in. 10/10 Joli every time. I don't think I'm having any more babies; but I might call Joli over next time I'm constipated, just for her amazing moral support. We also took the rebel birth education class with Joli as well and that was super dope, but it deserves its own review.

It is function as a language school but they also have educational talk hosted here. They do have a…read moreramp from ground to the first floor of the building but not to second floor where the class room are at. The ramp is in the back and you will need a staff member for assistant to use it. At least the restroom have grab bar, it is an old house, some part of the floor is not evenly flat, so watch your step if you have balance issue. The staff here are very helpful. They have a very limited parking on site so most likely you have to park on the street near by but you have to watch out where you park as some part of the street is no parking allowed.

I studied Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic in college so I am pretty familiar with language…read moremethods and classes. I must say that I LOVE Alliance Francaise. My teacher, Cecilia, is fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and understands the difficulties English speakers have. Also she knows where each student is at and asks questions designed to allow us to practice what we know and learn some new vocabulary. She is very good at understanding what we want to say and helping us say it in French. I have heard from other students that the other teachers are the same. The immersion method used is a little tough at first, but you get used to it and it is really effective. Also the other students in my class are great. We always have fun in class and the time flies. The class prices are reasonable, actually a good deal for such small groups. After having taken classes here, I don't think I will ever go back to a college or university for lessons. If you want to learn French, I definitely recommend the Alliance Francaise!