As my first pregnancy in the pandemic I had no idea what to expect but this place and it's care…read morereally exceeded my expectations and really went over and beyond to deliver my baby. Joyce and Hayley were both amazing as well as an intern who assisted. (I believe her name was Ráchel) The place was really nice and felt comfortable during visits and the night of the delivery.

I transferred to FCMC quite late in my pregnancy. I was previously seeing Dr. Endelmen at Plano…read morePresbyterian. We briefly discussed my wishes to have a natural birthing experience, but never really went in depth. As my pregnancy progressed I thought we needed to have a better understanding. I explained that I was most interested in a natural third stage. I wished for my placenta to self deliver to which he flat out stated no he wouldn't do that. As I questioned his reasoning he asked what he would be doing for 15-20 minutes while we awaited the placenta and laughed hold your baby. I replied, "no, I'd like to hold my own baby during that time." He then went on to explain how it wasn't physically possible for me to hold my own baby until the placenta delivers as the umbilical cord wouldn't reach. I was then left trying to find a new provider at 30 weeks. When I discovered FCMC it was such a relief. I knew by my first phone call with Linda that I would be in great hands. My prenatal care from there on out was exceptional. Christina made my birthing experience as pleasant as possible! The entire FCMC staff was truly a joy to work with!

It's Women's History Month! So I'm excited to write a review about a beloved woman-owned biz. It's…read morebeen a couple of years since I worked with NDDA to assist me with our first born daughter born in 2021. Melissa at NDDA was incredible from start to finish. When I originally called to ask some general questions about what exactly a doula does, she was kind, patient, and so freaking educated about the process of childbirth. We were offered a tour of Baylor hospital (virtual due to COVID), newborn classes, and tons of educational resources after booking with NDDA. What stood out to me most was the fact that the all female team there just made you feel like you were so seen, every step of the way. As a Black woman, childbirth can be an extremely scary experience, just look up the statistics of mistreatment in the healthcare space for minorities. Melissa and team advocated for my husband and I. We felt taken care of every step of the way. Thank you NDDA!

I've worked with North Dallas Doula Associates for both of my pregnancies. Specifically for my post…read morepartum care with getting placenta encapsulation. My primary reason too for picking this place was the fact they offer a beautiful placenta art print. I wanted to honor my placenta because it's such an incredible and powerful organ, and I'm obsessed with the art prints. They're both framed and are hanging up in my daughters' room. I've worked with Meredith L. and Madison Prez for the placenta encapsulation. They were both very easy to contact and responded promptly over text. I worked with Madison most recently, and she picked up the placenta and quickly processed it and delivered it to my home. I got placenta pills, a tincture, the keepsake cord, and the art print. I love the packaging and branding too- very alice in wonderland. I highly recommend this service and would work with Madison again. The art print she made was stunning!

I'm a brand new mom and Cathy promptly called me back to answer all of my lactation questions. She…read morewas so kind and patiently listened to my situation and gave great advice. She also provided me with her email so that we can continue the conversation should I have additional questions. I'll be recommending her to all of my new mom friends!

Our newborn was constantly feeding but losing weight. Our insurance provided lactation consultants…read morejust said keep trying and things would get better. We knew being second time parents that something just wasn't right. We contacted Cathy and she was able to come out to our home in Alhambra quickly. She immediately identified our son had a tongue tie which explained all of our feeding issues. She also spent lots of time explaining about proper latching and showing us how to feed. She explained how to supplement with pumped milk just until our son started to gain weight which helped us avoid formula as our nurses suggested. Since the. We had the tongue tie cut and are successfully breastfeeding a couple weeks later :) We also had questions after our meeting which she responded to via email very quickly and offered another phone consultation the next day. Cathy was absolutely a godsend!!!

You don't think you might need a Lactation Consultant until you really need one. So be prepared…read morefrom the beginning and keep there contact ready. You won't be wrong with them! Rue is super patient and knowledgeable. I explained to her all my concerns and what I've tried and she guided me to my best options. I am still trying some od her advices but I am very pleased with our meeting. You can also meet online because of the Pandemic. I just think that your first appointment should be in person so she can take a real look to baby's latch, positions, etc. She is very busy so plan ahead. I know it could be impossible with a baby and with turning of events, but try your best so you can resolve any issue fast :) The meeting will be very private. You feel like all the attention is focused on you Bring all your stuff so she can take a look to it too.

The Perfect Push truly stands by its name. They work tirelessly to give you the birth experience…read moreyou want. Rue and Maria gave us all the information and support we needed to feel in control. The team guided us before, during, and after delivery, answering all sorts of questions my husband and I had. They also taught us a lot about the breastfeeding process and labor techniques. They made my labor and delivery experience so joyful, I have nothing but good things to say about The Perfect Push. If this is your first baby or felt like prior labor experiences could've been better, I highly recommend setting up a consultation and you'll see how they take care of you from the start.

We recently welcomed our third child and had the wonderful privilege of having Margie alongside our…read morepregnancy and birth journey for the second time. We had such an amazing experience at the beautiful and welcoming Frisco Birth Center for both births and formed a truly special relationship with Margie that will never be forgotten. Margie is an incredibly kind, gentle, supportive, knowledgeable, and professional midwife who genuinely cares about her clients in a way that is rare in any medical setting. Throughout pregnancy, she promptly answered any questions or concerns that arose, even making herself available between visits as needed, despite her busy schedule. Our older children came with me to prenatal appointments and they adore her as much as we do! She took the time to teach them and let them get involved in finding baby's heartbeat and position, which helped them get so excited to meet their new sibling. Leading up to the birth, we had some unusual findings in one of the blood samples that were run, and she put in extra time and effort to help us find the answers we needed to feel confident in our birth plan. There was also a risk of hemorrhage, but she wisely helped us weigh all of our options before, during, and after the birth so that we could have the safe and beautiful delivery we hoped for. Margie and her assistant midwife, Neta (who is also wonderful), accurately assessed the health of both mom and baby and responded quickly and professionally to any concerns that arose, including a very fast transition and delivery and maternal bleeding. We felt completely safe and empowered throughout the entire process because of Margie's clinical skill and compassionate demeanor. Birth can be unpredictable, and we felt well-informed and supported through every decision. After the birth, her standard of excellence continued, as she made multiple home visits to check on mom and baby and helped empower us make the decisions about his health we were uncertain. We are so grateful to know Margie and would highly recommend that others make the same choice if they are looking for a kind, gentle, trustworthy, skilled, and dedicated provider who truly cares.

If you are seeking kind, compassionate, evidence-based care and an empowering out-of-hospital birth…read moreexperience, look no further than Margie Wallis and Frisco birth center! My first birth was at a hospital and after doing thorough research, I realized that I deserved better than the care that I had received and knew that I needed a different experience. For my second birth I gave birth at Allen Birthing Center which was fantastic! This third time around, I decided to do several interviews of midwives in the area. I felt an instant connection to Margie and I knew that I wanted to go with her. I was having some financial issues at the time but she allowed me to make a payment plan and get a substantial discount. She really does care about people and want to help in any way possible. If you have formerly received obstetric care, I think you'll find that out-of-hospital midwifery care is a night and day opposite experience. Obstetrics focuses mostly on the baby and is very fear-based. Margie is very holistic in her methods and believes in the woman's body's capability to birth. She knows that the mother's emotional state is just as important as what is going on with her physically. Through our appointments I let her know my goals for my birth, including my desire to birth in an upright position. She made sure that all of my wishes were respected and I obtained the ultimate birth experience that I desired! I am forever grateful for her and consider her a friend. Ladies, please don't be fearful! Our bodies were created for this. Should a hospital transfer be desired or necessary, there is always a plan B and C for those scenarios. If you are having trouble getting your husband on board, I highly recommend having him watch "The Business of Being Born." Midwifery care is actually MUCH cheaper than standard prenatal care and hospital birth. If you choose Margie to help fulfill your prenatal, postnatal and childbirth needs, you cannot go wrong! Highly recommend!!!

I came to Kristi when I was 37 weeks pregnant. I initially planned on having an unassisted birth at…read morehome but due to my blood pressure I changed my mind. Kristi was very understanding of my choice for unassisted birth and made sure I had a birth as close to unassisted as possible! She was amazing and in just a few short weeks we got to know each other and she was always there when I needed her. I got to give birth in the water like I wanted without any issues, interventions, or complications. I even pulled my baby boy out all by myself!! It was as close to unassisted as possible. I was very happy with my choice to have Kristi by my side in case I needed any assistance. She didn't take my insurance but even my out of pocket cost was extremely fair. I was so happy I could find a midwife Like Kristi so far along in my pregnancy!

Kristy was the perfect midwife. Knowledgeable, patient, reassuring, competent, compassionate, and…read morehonest! I'm the kind of person who wants all the information even if it's ugly so I can make my best informed decision. Kristy always gave me all the details on whatever topic was up for decision. The risks and the benefits; everything! It's rare for me to find a medical professional who can be honest, competent, AND pleasant to work with but Kristy is all three. She knows her stuff and i felt completely at ease with her attending my home birth. I love that she keeps up with the latest research instead of using decade old information like some obgyns. I had a traumatic first birth with murky information and so was extra anxious about certain risk factors but Kristy guided me through the whole thing. With her guidance and support I had a quick, unmedicated, and manageable labor this time and gave birth to a healthy baby girl within the comfort of my home! She also clearly loves babies and kids. I interviewed another midwife and what made me pick Kristy was her full support of me having my toddler present at the birth. He ended up not wanting to be in the room but I loved that she was on board with him being there. The other midwife wasn't too thrilled with that idea. Kristy was extremely easy to reach any time i had any questions. I was sick at some point during the pregnancy and she fully encouraged me to call her day or night. She gave me so much emotional support throughout the whole ordeal and throughout my entire pregnancy. She's simply amazing. Use Kristy, you won't regret it!

Jessica has been amazing throughout my first pregnancy. She wasn't my doula but she was there for…read moreme when I had questions. Even when she had just given birth herself, I was able to message her any time and ask questions and she would be there to help me out. Being pregnant for the first time was scary, so many questions, so many signs and symptoms and not knowing which ones are concerning or not. Jessica sent me over videos to help with my pain (I had major back and hip pains during pregnancy). I can only imagine what she would of been like if she was my doula!

Thank goodness I was able to find Jessica after my initial doula had a scheduling conflict and…read morelonger could be available for us. I really love that she only takes 2 clients per month as it was a fear of mine to have a backup doula sent to my labor and delivery. I am so thankful that she worked with my husband and I for a payment plan. Without that, I wouldn't have been able to have a doula for my birth. She was such a dream to work with and offered such wonderful prenatal and postpartum support. She also comes up with a cool birth plan to hang in your room and a lot of the nurses commented how they had never seen anything like it before and how nice it was to have. Thank you Jessica for nurturing me during this important time in my life! Highly recommend.

Anissa was a fantastic and fantabulous midwife!. She gave me…read moregood care throughout my ante natal and delivery time and she even went the extra mile to help run some errands I could not run during the pregnancy period. I am so grateful to her and I will always recommend her to others over and over again for her good and hospitable services.

I have three kids, and for my first baby, I used one of the best OB-GYNs in the country. When I…read moremoved to Texas, I struggled to find anyone who truly compared--until I switched to midwifery care and met Anissa and her team. She has now delivered two of my babies, and I will always recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring provider who is truly on your side. Her calming presence made me feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout my journey. I have full trust in everything she has to offer, and I am so grateful for her and her team!