We hired The Birth Babes for postpartum nighttime support and we had a very positive experience!…read moreTaylor was our Doula and she is caring, trustworthy, and calm. She helped us survive those first 6 weeks and we couldn't be more grateful! We definitely recommend The Birth Babes.

From the owner: We want to be there for you and yours throughout your exploration into parenthood. Empathetic,…read morepatient, and nonjudgmental, this sister team offers two prenatal visits to discuss what you want for your labor, continuous support during labor, and postpartum visits to ease your transition to life with your new baby.

As someone with PTSD from sexual trauma, I had a lot of worries going into my first pregnancy. I…read morewas so unsure of what to expect in the labor and delivery process. I had so many questions. Finding Josie was a true answer to our prayers. She ensured that we entered the labor process with all of our questions answered, including those we didn't think to ask! She explained all of our options to us with words we could understand, empowered us to make decisions we felt confident in and ensured that we kept an open mind to the aspects of birth that are outside of our own control. I ended up needing an induction, something I was hoping to avoid. Unfortunately, the specific circumstances of my labor required us to change our minds on many aspects of our birth plan. I was so grateful that Josie had helped to educate us on our choices so that we understood what would happen differently. Above all, I was so glad that she helped to foster that open mindset so we could embrace the choices that were in the best interest of everyone - healthy baby! My labor brought up several challenging moments that I needed to work through as a survivor, and Josie was right there with us, supporting both of us in the effort to keep my mind at ease. We were hesitant, at first, to select a doula so new to the field, but I could not be more satisfied with the care we received. We chose Josie due to her knowledge on trauma, and I am so glad that we did. We went into the labor room with a beautiful plan. Despite the fact that our babies needs changed that plan notably, we ended up with a truly validating experience.

From the owner: Everyone who gives birth should be able to feel cared for, respected, loved, and proud of what they…read morehave accomplished.

I had the privilege of working with Elise as my prental yoga instructor but also my pre and post…read morepardum doula. I know I did the physical work of giving birth but Elise empowered me to understand my body more, encouraged me to ask questions and challenge the status quo and guided me through a journey that would be my most important yet. Elise has a wealth of knowledge and understands the female body from a physical and emotional standpoint. She is an unmatched bedside manner and outside of my husband I couldn't have imagined a better support person by my side while giving birth. She hands down has influened the mother I am today to my sweet 11 month old baby. my wish is that eveyone could have the pre and postnatal experience I had. I would reccomend Elise over and over again!

I recently completed the Fall 2022 PYTT program with Elise Bowerman. I genuinely cannot recommend…read morethis program enough. I learned more than I ever imagined I would, not only about Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, but also how Yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, Trauma sensitivity, and Pelvic Floor health apply to and are integral aspects of the prenatal/postnatal journey. Elise also provided us with important information about how to build a business based on all that we have learned which felt so encouraging and supportive. She has also created a beautiful community for pre/postnatal teachers to connect and support each other. This is a very well-rounded and thoughtfully curated program. Elise is very passionate about what she teaches and it shows! Thank you for everything, Elise!

I really loved working with Eri. I didn't feel like I was just another client. She empowered me…read morethrough this pregnancy, reminding me of all the hard work I've already been putting in myself, working through trauma. I highly recommend working with her. She'll definitely make you feel supported and heard. I'm close to my due date and I'm excited to be giving birth soon. I'm not afraid of all the pain to come anymore. I definitely feel more confident with giving birth, no matter the outcome.

There aren't words to express my gratitude for all that Eri did to support my daughter's transition…read moreinto the world. She is an absolute angel and I could not have gotten through a "three day birthing extravaganza" without her! She supported me both mentally and physically during every contraction and helped me maintain strength to avoid having a cesarian. Between massaging my back and giving me sips of water between every contraction, she took better care of me than any family member possibly could. She advocated for my natural birth plan every step of the way and guided me through breathing techniques when it came time to push. There was not a minute that went by without her by my side. I could go on and on but the most important piece, was the emotional support that she invested in my birthing experience. I felt the comfort of a best friend and all the guidance of an expert. I'd recommend Eri to any mama who wants to feel grounded, supported, and fully loved in the delivery room.

I have only just met with Kristen about being my doula, so this review is based off a single…read moreconsultation. With that being said, I'm extremely happy with how she handled things with me. I will be a first time mom, come March 2015... so needless to say I'm extremely nervous about the birth process. I called her late one evening, expecting to get her voicemail... and she picked up!! I explained my feelings, and although she was at a birth, she had a few minutes to talk to me. She told me that birthing classes may help educate me and calm my nerves quite a bit. So we ended up setting a time to meet a few days after we talked. She was extremely professional, came with a lot of information for my fiance and I to read, and had a wealth of information that she shared with us. I still have yet to call her and officially hire her by signing my contract, but I got very good information and felt very comfortable with her.

I saw Exie for a prenatal massage and was so satisfied that I will definitely be coming back for…read morefuture massages for back and shoulder pain. The long drive is totally worth it. Exie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. I was shocked (in a good way!) that the consultation before the massage was quite thorough and did not cut into our hour of massage time. I hadn't experienced this anywhere else; the amount of time you pay for at Tranquil Touch is the amount of time that you are actually on the table being massaged. Exie was very receptive to what type of massage I wanted, any injuries I had, and what areas were causing problems, and tailored the session to meet those needs. She made me feel very comfortable, both physically and emotionally. I can't recommend her more highly!

EXCELLENT prenatal massage! Exie is professional, comforting, and the massage felt very…read morepersonalized and thorough. She has a prenatal table with a cutout/basket to support the belly, so I was able to lay on my stomach for the first portion (at 38 weeks pregnant this is the best thing ever!) I went in with a lot of tension, soreness, and stiffness in my hips and low back (pretty typical pregnancy aches and pains) and left feeling very close to normal and tension-free. I've also had more energy all day since receiving the massage. The office is decorated really nicely - clean, modern, and calming. She played relaxing music during the massage and the temperature was very comfortable in the room. Her location is easy-to-find and there was a reserved parking space for massage clients just outside the door. I plan to return for a post-natal massage and highly recommend Exie's massage services to all pregnant women looking for some relief and relaxation. I'm already working with another birth doula, but if I were still looking, I would certainly consider hiring Exie as my doula.

Unbelievably grateful for the care I received with the amazing Midwives & Nurses at ABC. It was…read morebasically word of mouth that I was encouraged to switch from Women's First in Royal Oak and delivering at Beaumont to The ABC. And I honestly can't express how extraordinary my labor experience was. The level of care provided to me and my beautiful son was unmatched. When I was a patient at Women's First - I felt there was very little attention paid to educating first time parents and the overall care was very industrialized (even from the Midwife) it's basically churning out care and I have really heard negative things about the coldness of care at Beaumont. Without getting too deep into the details - I had a very long labor (30+ hours) - ended up getting drugs - and pushed for 4 straight hours. Every step of the way my hand was held by the beautiful woman of the ABC (Midwives Emily, Andrea, Danielle and Nurses Christy & Jesse) all supported me like family - joined by our doula (Metro Detroit Doula Service (a must) and my husband. It was difficult and unbelievable all wrapped in one huge life changing experience. We also were so well cared for after the fact in the wonderful ABC (we stayed 2 nights) and I really believe the success my son & I have had with breastfeeding is due to the great guidance of the nurses. I wish more women/families knew this is how your birth experience should/can be. I will sing their praises forever and hope they understand the valuable place they have within our family. It seems amazing care is rare these days. If you're thinking about the ABC you're in the best hands.

Ali, the ICU nurse, is amazing. My dad was on his unit, and he checked on my dad frequently, so…read moremuch I told him to take a break, lol. Ali's natural nurturing aura was served with such grace. Ali is attentive to my father as well as our family. The best nurse I've experienced here, hands down. Please give this man some recognition!