Appointments were easy to schedule with minimal wait times and responsiveness in text as well. The…read morefront desk staff, usually husband (husband-and-wife team) was friendly. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRACTICE: They could not perform ultrasounds when I went, requiring visits to the associated OB or even the ER in urgent situations. Spent 4 hours and tons of tears in the ER because heartbeat was not detected due to this lack of in-office capability. All my medical concerns and discomfort during pregnancy were repeatedly dismissed and met with "pregnancy is uncomfortable", basically deal with it. This led to missed and delayed diagnoses, including unmanaged levels and late-detected anemia. Insensitive comments about my weight had me feeling body-shamed during pregnancy. I was once asked if I noticed the beautiful thin pregnant patient in waiting room because she was great! During my quick labor and once she actually acknowledged my pain, asking if I wanted epidural, it was too late. At one point, she yelled at me to shut up. My postpartum appointment was impersonal; she did not remember basic details about me and also asked the gender of my child she had just delivered. It was laughed off as she was so busy, how could she remember them all. The associated OB she must work with to overlook her patients, Dr. Cantero, provided rushed, impersonal care. We received quick ultrasounds without much explanation or even time to enjoy the experience. He left the room so fast once, leaving the door wide open while I was reclined half naked in the chair needing help to get up. Worst of all, he incorrectly gave us our baby's gender ensuring he was "99% sure." I still STRONGLY advise choosing a qualified OB over midwifery, especially if complications or health concerns arise. Nelly lacked empathy (possibly the knowledge) and care to send me high-risk help in my situation. With such great reviews on both providers, I felt the need to leave my honest, detailed experience hoping it helps someone. High ratings don't always mean high quality, especially when those reviews lack detail.

Had one of the best experiences ever. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful. Mirianellys was very…read moreprofessional yet super friendly. She talked me through what she was going to do before and explained everything as she was doing it. Very safe environment. Would 100% recommend They had to reschedule me because of an emergency and they called (couldn't get ahold of me), messaged and emailed. They then rescheduled me at my convenience.

It's difficult to sum into words the positive difference this place has made into our lives. This…read moremay be a little long but please read on. My husband and I came to TGP just for information on hospital birth and ended up being blessed in so many ways by the employees there. After meeting and becoming informed by Michelle, one of the owners, we decided to hire a doula in order to have assistance during the birth of our first baby. Their doula services come at different prices in order to ensure that everyone from varying financial backgrounds can have access to this vital service. Our doula, Florencia, was a rock for us during the birth. She kept me focused and ensured that I got the birth that I wanted for baby and me. All the doula services come with access to three very informative classes. Take advantage of these and their very knowledgeable team! We learned so much and met other families going through this experience. It was wonderful. I can't say enough and express how grateful I am to these ladies. They made the community real for me when I didn't think it possible. I had arranged to have the two female doctors at the practice I used be available to assist my birth. The day I went into labor, my doctor and her backup became unavailable. Leaving me to their male doctor who had been particularly unkind to me at previous visits. I was a wreck laboring thinking he would be at the delivery. My doula contacted the owners at TGP and they made magic happen. Through their help I was seen and had my baby delivered at the hospital by an amazing midwife. My situation may not be common but their assistance was amazing and made the community of women empowering child birth real to me. It goes without saying my husband and I couldn't be more grateful for their services. Our little baby boy was born healthy, naturally, and drug free this past May.

Be very very careful if you use this company to select a doula. Having a doula was incredibly…read moreimportant to me during my labor that I actually booked one from the Gathering Place at only 4 months pregnant. At 34 weeks, my doula contacted me via EMAIL to inform me she was moving out of state and no longer able to attend my birth or provide postpartum support. Frantically I tried to find a new doula but at that point there weren't many options and I did not have anytime to build rapport. They gave me an alternate doula who was listed as a level I (I paid for level IV) and then tried to suggest that their website was not up to date. They were also impossible to get in touch with and only communicated by text and email. I ended up not being able to have any doula support at very complicated early induction due to preeclampsia where I ended up having every intervention under the sun short of a c section to make sure my daughter could be safely delivered. My daughter just came home from nicu and I have no postpartum support - my family does not live near me and with the covid resurgence they are not able to come - another reason why I wanted a doula. The kicker is, the Gathering Place won't even give me a full refund after all of this. If having a doula is an important part of your birth plan or postpartum plan, I would highly recommend going elsewhere to ensure you actually have one when your baby actually arrives.

I gave birth in September 2024 and had a very disappointing experience with Miami Holistic Birth…read moreCenter and would not recommend them. From the beginning, I felt misled about costs and insurance coverage. I paid thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, only to later find out that my insurance had already covered the prenatal care they billed for. When I asked for a refund for services they never provided -- including delivery and postnatal care -- I was denied. Lily and Anna made sure to have these conversations over the phone and not through email so there was no paper trail. The prenatal care itself was lacking. I often felt the facility was lacking, personally unsupported, and not given the thorough information or guidance I expected. Once my care had to be transferred to the hospital (because I was past 42 weeks and legally could not deliver at the center), I received no real support or follow-up from the birth center. The "holistic" and supportive experience they promise was simply not there. In the end, I felt deceived, financially taken advantage of, and left without the compassionate care every mother deserves during such an important life event. Families considering Miami Holistic Birth Center should be very cautious -- ask for every detail in writing, especially about costs, insurance coverage, and what happens if you need to transfer. My experience was the opposite of empowering and supportive, and I would not want another family to go through the same.

My experience at Dr Ronald Sancetta's Miami Holistic Birth Center with Dr Berryer and office staff…read moreNastassia- was one of the most heartbreaking times of my life. If you are pregnant and considering this center, please take every negative review seriously. I made the mistake of overlooking them, only to find myself facing the same mistreatment--and worse. When I attempted to address my concerns after the incidents, I was asked to sign a non-disparagement agreement in exchange for the return of funds that rightfully belonged to me. Ronald Sancetta charged my insurance and was paid out for those services- even though I had paid for those services up front. Let me be clear: this business is not under new management. Dr. Sancetta, the key decision-maker, remains involved, and the revolving door of staff reflects the toxic environment. Initially, I was drawn in by the holistic promises advertised on their website. The staff at the time seemed competent, and we trusted them enough to choose a birth center delivery over a hospital birth. This decision required an enormous amount of trust, which the center ultimately betrayed. My Delivery: The plan was to labor at home as long as possible, then arrive at the center for delivery. After 16 hours of labor at home with no doula help, I couldn't endure the pain any longer. We drove an hour and fifteen minutes in Miami rush hour traffic, but no one was there when we arrived. When Dr. Berryer finally checked me, I was told, after just 30 minutes, that I "couldn't be here" because I wasn't dilated enough--even though my cervix was extremely thin, contractions were a minute apart and babies head was low. I was told to stop timing my contractions, "take a Benadryl",  and to "go home "or "get a hotel room" if I didn't feel like driving. They didn't offer a trial of labor or a follow-up check within an hour, as promised. Even the doula trying to assist me was dismissed by Dr. Berryer. I was devastated and in excruciating pain. Two hours later, I gave birth--after being forced to hold my baby in for the last hour in Miami traffic. My body and baby was ready, but I had been denied access to the center I had paid for. At my in-laws' home, who are doctors, I couldn't even speak through the pain. Realizing the baby was coming, they rushed me back to the center. Again, no one was there when we arrived. By the time I walked in, my baby's head was crowning, and I delivered him moments later. Even then, Dr. Berryer walked in the room asking about my dilation, showing an appalling lack of awareness. When I was discharged from the center, I was rolled out to the car in an office chair. Postpartum Neglect: The center failed to submit our baby's birth certificate to the state until a month later, delaying our ability to secure health insurance. It took five or six emails to get them to send the document. Their negligence caused significant stress during a critical time. Booking my post partum appointment took several phone calls and messages. I only went to one post partum appointment to make sure my stitches were healing correctly and then I skipped the final appointment due to feeling unsafe in the centers care. Weeks Leading Up to Delivery: At 36 weeks, my regular provider was absent, and a stranger conducted my appointment without explanation. When I asked about my provider, the new staff member claimed not to know her. Over the next week and a half, I repeatedly reached out for clarification, but my calls and messages went unanswered. Finally, 11 days later, Nastassia returned my call- just days away from me giving birth. Her response to my concerns was dismissive and unprofessional, focusing on outstanding bills rather than addressing my fears for my and my baby's safety. Essential tests and procedures had been neglected, further compounding my anxiety. Nastassia, whom is employed by Dr Sancetta, has the warmth of someone working with criminals at a woman's prison. I am unsure how she is employed at a place meant to make women feel seen and heard. Final Thoughts: This center is dishonest and incompetent. They abandoned, lied to, and financially exploited me during one of the most vulnerable times in my life. I don't know if their behavior is malicious or purely inept, but I wouldn't wish my experience on anyone. Please take the negative reviews seriously--mine included. Women who write these reviews are not taking precious time in their post partum period for no good reason; they are trying to protect others from trauma. Miami Holistic Birth Center failed to deliver the care they promised, leaving me traumatized and betrayed. I urge anyone considering this facility to look elsewhere for a safe and compassionate birthing experience.

Not only is Kim amazingly sweet but she's fast and offers reasonable prices! We used her to…read moreencapsulate my placenta and had it just a few days after my baby was born with instructions, a sweet card and piece of my placenta shaped like a star that's totally going on my Christmas tree this year. I didn't have any sort of postpartum depression and haven't had a single problem with milk supply since taking my placenta pills. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Omg I'm so happy to have done this Kimberly was great even with the short notice that I gave her at…read more36 weeks. Thank you so much I'm so excited to have done this with my second child. Everything came so perfect and what took my breath away was that beautiful heart made with the cord that just brought me to realizing this is the best thing that I could have done for both me and the baby. Wish I had done it for my first child. And can't wait to get out of this to do one of the vaginal steaming a. :D THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!.

I decided to start going to Prenatal Plus Yoga when I was 33 weeks with my second child. That's…read morewhen I decided to have a VBAC and thought that prenatal yoga would be critical in achieving an easier and natural birth. What I found was much more important than just a yoga class, I found a community! Debra is an amazing childbirth educator! I enjoyed the yoga classes because it wasn't just about yoga - it was about the whole birthing process. My husband and I also took her Hypnobirthing class which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Debra gives insight on all things birthing. When I talked to her about my VBAC plans, she recommended that I see Dr. Sancetta, who is widely known in the South FL community for VBACs. Sure enough, in my 34th week, after my initial consultation with Dr. Sancetta, I changed medical providers. My first baby came via c-section after a long 30 hour labor. I pushed for 3 hours and she never moved an inch. My doctor at the time told me that I had a "small" and "tight" pelvis which is why Baby #1 got "stuck". He told me that my subsequent labors most likely would go the same way and I might always have a hard time delivering naturally. Fast forward 18 months, and I was able to achieve my natural and unmedicated VBAC and I have to thank Debra for that. I truly believe that what I learned from Debra's yoga class, in addition to chiropractic care, helped to properly align my pelvis and create more space for the baby. The morning that I was in labor, I texted Debra to let her know that I wouldn't make it to class because I thought I was in early labor. She replied that if it was still early, I should come in to stretch, relax, and open up the hips. As I wasn't in too much pain yet, I decided to go - definitely had some contractions in class and she showed me how to breathe through them. Baby was born 4 hours later! Almost delivered in the car. Showed up to the hospital at 10cm. I was shocked to say the least. Thank you Debra for all your help and believing that I could do it!

As someone who likes to stay VERY active, I knew I'd be interested in prenatal yoga during my…read morepregnancy when power vinyasa classes were out of the question. Prenatal Plus Yoga is quite close to my house so I gave it a try starting around 18 weeks. In the end, I got so much more out of it than just a workout. Yoga classes are offered three days a week - Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning (but additional classes may be added based on demand, so check the website or reach out to Debra). Each class is 90 minutes and includes everything from stretching and yoga poses, to massage, dancing and singing. At the beginning of the class, everyone introduces themselves and you also partner up at times, so it was a great opportunity to meet other local pregnant women. I ended up forming great relationships and now have my nearby mom tribe! Debra is the instructor and biz owner, she's also a doula and offers a bunch of other classes like hypnobirthing, mommy and me, CPR and more. There's not a lot of similar businesses in the area, so it's all much appreciated! All in all, I'd definitely encourage any moms-to-be to check out Prenatal Plus. It definitely made my pregnancy journey all the better!

After 2 years this experience still haunts me and if this can save even one future mama from what I…read morewent through.... Horrible horrible horrible experience with the doula who I paid extra for because of her experience not only as a hypnobirthing doula but also as a midwife and LC, named Sharon. I went to their open house and it was a very warm experience. I thought it was an informative experience as well but now I realize I wasted hours of my time there. Why? Because they just yes yes yes-ed me on everything. This one payment covers the entire time I am in labor? "YES". What if it takes hours or days? "Yes it's still covered" No matter how long?!? "Yes no matter how long" Can they advocate for me if the doctor does something I didn't want? "Yes absolutely" So they will confront the doctor? "Yes" Will the doula take pictures and videos of the birth? "Yes" My doula will come to me to labor at home and then we go together to the hospital? "Yes" Every single question I had I was told yes by both amazing births and the doula I ended up hiring. Of course, that was just so I end up working with them. They will tell you everything you want to hear. In reality that is not the case. My doula came to my home to labor with me in the beginning stages. I ended up in the tub alone and I'm not sure where she was but she was sleeping. At a certain point I tried to get out of the tub myself and after failing over and over I had to keep calling my doula until she woke up and came to help. When it was time to go to the hospital suddenly my doula said she has to go home to take care of a few things but will meet me there. Ok. Wish she would have informed of that earlier because I was told by her AND amazing births that she will come with me to the hospital. So she went home, fed her cats, took a nap etc. Too much time had passed and she never arrived to the hospital - I was already checked in at this point and had gone for a long walk to help progress labor (kept asking my doula what I can do to help progress my labor, should I walk because my friends doula told her to do that, but Sharon kept insisting that there is nothing I can do. Yet the second I got to the hospital the nurse told me to walk walk walk their hallways to progress the labor.) I called my friend to ask what moves I can do on the birthing ball to help and got yelled at that why am I paying for a doula and where is my doula that's her job to help me with this stuff. That's when I realized my doula has been missing for a very long time and I called her. I MID LABOR HAD TO CALL HER. She said she will be right over. Then some time passed. ALOT OF TIME. Still a no show. No phone call or follow up text either. So I had to call her again and she said the police had locked down the street and she can't get out and was still home. A health care professional in an emergency can't get out?! Really?! Only after we inquired for the backup doula was she suddenly able to sneak out. My doula did nothing to help me with my labor pains. She just sat in her chair while I tried to do breathing techniques on my own. She didn't do a single hypnobirthing technique nor did she massage me. It was a horrible experience. I had to deal with each contraction on my own and in the end couldn't handle it anymore and had to get epidural and pitocin. I also looked to her for advice on the epidural and pitocin but she just kept insisting she didn't know. She also said that if a certain Dr was the delivery driver then she had no power and it would be his way. Funny though because during the interview I told her I was looking for someone specifically to work with this doctor and she said she has it handled and in the past had even had to take him out of the room and argue with him. Ah more lies she told. So this women who didn't touch me didn't massage me and completely neglected me during labor when it came time to push guess who was right there holding my leg?!!! I was so taken aback!! No one asked her to do that. In fact we specifically had asked her to take pictures and videos during the birth. And I was stuck pushing the entire time thinking look at her standing there proudly like she earned that spot when she didn't do a single thing. Thank gd my husband realized and asked one of the hospital staff to take videos. Of course we missed out on some of it. And when the baby was born guess what Sharon did then? Snapped a picture of us on HER OWN PHONE WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION!!! Who does such a thing! I had to ask her to delete it. There's more but Yelp only allows a certain length. We were so let down by the entire experience we did not bother with the follow up. Which was a shame as my baby did need the help of an LC and ended up on formula. Choose wisely. Choose someone who you know personally worked with a doula. Don't hire blindly regardless of how great they sound on paper or in the interview. Sometimes you are better off with a good friend or family member.

This place is incredible. I went for pregnant chiropractic care and I felt so much better. Vivian…read morewas the sweetest and so gentle. I can't wait to go back!

If you're a new or expecting mommy and love to journal, this is the shop for you. Alexandra is such…read morea delight and has so much knowledge on feminine energy. Definitely check out this shop for your pre pregnancy/feminine journal needs.

From the owner: Our goal is to make sure your birth is free from disturbance; and it is tranquil, our goal is to…read moreoffer the best quality service and maximize health and wellness benefits with a holistic approach.We recognize women giving birth as going through a portal into motherhood. You will remember your birthing experience the rest of your life. Amethystaurallc would love to preserve the integrity of your birth, allowing you the opportunity to focus on what's important; your child being born in an stress-free environment and having the birth you want to.

Horrible experience. Unprofessional, the office looks dirty and needs to be cleaned. No…read morecommunication and overall bad experience. I left in tears almost Fainted. Never going back.

con ellos tuve mi primer embarazo todo un éxito. gracias miles por tanto amor y paciencia en todo…read moremi proceso. también la dra Jessica Medina excelente. ahora estoy empezando mi 2 do embarazo y con ellos me siento super bien y cómoda en muy buenas manos. los recomiendo con los ojos cerrados y con toda seguridad !!!!!