If we could have every baby with Sam by our side, at home, we would have 10 more!…read more Not only did she help us successfully get pregnant, after 3 years of trying on our own... She joyfully helped us through our pregnancy, empowering us every step of the way!! We cannot say enough glowing things about Sam, as a midwife and a human. Her care and expertise in her field are second to none! Her unmatched knowledge is balanced with the utmost loving care, all while making you feel like you're talking with a dear old friend. Sam, thank you for making this birth experience such a smooth and empowered one for the whole family!

Samantha Evans is a very talented midwife. She's experienced, wise, thoughtful, and cool. I had an…read moreamazing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience in her care, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! ---- 2011 Update: Sam was my midwife again with our third child. Still providing awesome care to the mamas of San Marcos! I love her.

Finding Jenni and Christy was like winning the lottery. I literally can't put into words how…read moreamazing these two women are...and how positively they have impacted my (and my family's) life. They are just. The best. Jenni and Christy helped my wife and I through two births, and unfortunately a few miscarriages. We first met them while interviewing for a midwife back in 2015. We interviewed a few other people around town, but instantly clicked with Jenni and Christy. They are warm, responsive, realistic and the best part - they really care about you, your pregnancy and your experience. Our meetings were sometimes long - filled with laughter in addition to medical explanations of my changing body. They took a few minutes each time to do the medical stuff, blood pressure/pee test/feel for baby...but then, the rest of the time they just wanted to know how I was feeling. I miss them. When my birth came around, Jenni was my rock. She is kind and gentle - her presence during the chaos of birth was invaluable. She kept me calm, centered and most of all, feeling safe through 8 hours of active labor and a 3 hours of pushing. My kiddo didn't want to come out, but they literally pulled out a bag of tricks: peanut yoga balls, weird positions, ropes to pull on and things to rest my legs on. They kept my spirits up, even when in those moments of wanting to give up. And, with their help I birthed a healthy little girl in the comfort of my home. It was amazing. Women are amazing. Now I'm crying. I can't recommend these MotherBloom midwifery enough. They taught me about the power of being a woman - and I know that I am a better mother because of my experience with them as my midwives. They really are, the best. I heart them so much!

Where to begin?! We moved to Austin from Arizona, and within about six months of being here, got…read morepregnant with our second child. We had an amazing home birth team in Phoenix, so our expectations were really high for the type of care and knowledge we wanted in our Midwife. Being new to Austin meant we didn't have a large network of people to ask for references, so I researched online, read reviews and looked through credentials. I knew very quickly I wanted to work with Christy and Jenni. I had an extremely difficult pregnancy, although I was also sick the entirety of my first as well. I had hyperemesis gravidarum, meaning I was throwing up constantly, losing weight, and unable to keep down hardly anything. Christy has a huge wealth of knowledge and practices functional medicine alongside traditional options. I was always given information of references for alternative therapies to help my nausea. They were always helping me manage my sickness and we worked closely with a perinatal MD for any tests or services Christy couldn't provide herself. I had incredible care throughout my pregnancy and can't stress enough how great a resource Christy was for every ailment. Our birth experience was awesome! It only lasted an hour and a half (sooo fast!) but it was in the middle of the night with a birth tub. Our baby was born in a state of shock, partially because of how quickly everything progressed, and had a little trouble breathing. Christy knew what to do immediately and got her breathing and feeding perfectly in no time. The postpartum care we received was incredible. I had pelvic floor issues and our baby had some skin issues and Christy and Jenni were always available to answer questions and connect us with a provider that could help if it was outside their realm. Truly, we can't say enough about our experience and this team of women! They are wonderful and you and your baby will be in great hands.

There's no way I can sum up my experience(s) with Sam in one review, but I'll do my best…read more There is a cultural belief that all that matters is a "healthy Mom and healthy baby", but pregnancy, birth and postpartum care can be restorative, healing and empowering. Sam Evans brought this experience to life for me and my family. I grew up as the daughter of a very well-known midwife who revolutionized women's health in the mountains of NC, so I expected the highest quality of care from whoever I hired as my midwife... and Sam Evans is truly the only midwife I've met that fits that bill. She leaves no stone unturned during your prenatal experience, from a physical, emotional and mental perspective. I would have been considered high risk by many other midwives, but Sam knew I had 2 successful unmedicated, vaginal births prior to my desire to have a home birth. I followed all of her advice: from prenatal vitamins, to mindful exercise, to being kind to myself when I got in my head about my own insecurities about my body. My birth experience was incredible. Sam was the calm but stern when I needed her to be! I joke that the only downside about my experience is that I miss Sam now that I dont see her all the time! She became our friend on top of our midwife and we are so grateful for her bringing our sweet Clementine into the world!

When I was pregnant with my first child I was labeled "high risk"-- an ambigous & harrowing jargon…read more I was sent from office to office only to have white-robed people rush me out, leaving their practice each time with this feeling that pregnancy equated danger. When my partner & I interviewed Sam, I was skeptical--midwifery was new to me & I had always associated it with outdated practices that relied on herbs & the like. Sam quickly changed this perspective. She made clear her approach of holistic pratices & tried-&-true medical tools. Throughout my pregnancy, she did everything the OBs did only I didn't have to be in an austere enviroment waiting in a cold room. Sam came to our house for every appointment. She made me laugh every visit, and patiently explained things to me, layed out my options; Under Sam's care I was in charge over my body; her continous thoughtful ask of consent grew the trust all women should have between their care-provider throughout pregnancy & especially during labor. She suported my decisions & as my labor progressed, the house filled with the scents of lemon grass & coconut from the Tom Kha soup Sam was cooking to allow me time with my family while also being attentive to my needs. I never doubted her abilities to safely assist my birth. Sam is agile & astute which makes her a master of unexpected situations. When I pulled my baby from beneath the water, nobody interrupted that ethereal connection. Then we all got to eat what felt like the best meal I've ever had. I had a magical water-birth. Sam didn't "coach" me, she guided me through the journey of opening-up. Her confidence, belief in me, & her own stories of giving birth to four children, helped me conjure the strenght of the women in my family, their courage.

I hired Joyful Beginnings for my first baby and Claire Randall was my midwife. For months I kept…read moretelling her I was gaining too much weight and getting too big, and for months the answer was the same: you're fine, it's a small baby, stop worrying. The other midwives who saw me during my pregnancy said nothing either. Near the end Claire guessed the baby at 8.5 pounds. My daughter was born at 11.5. I was in labor for 48 hours and nothing happened. Claire told me I was at plus one station. The hospital told me I'd been at minus one. Claire's explanation for the stall was that I didn't have enough "power," and around hour 40 Joani Koenig, the owner and the most experienced midwife in the practice, came in and told me the same thing, adding that she'd delivered plenty of big babies. Then I got to the hospital, they broke my water, and my contractions were coming every 2 to 4 minutes and strong. Power was never the problem. The baby was enormous and physically could not come down. They kept me pushing for two days when I should never have been pushing. That was negligent. At the hospital they found meconium in my fluid. My baby was already in distress. The doctor told me flat out that if I had been able to push my daughter, she would have died - would have gotten stuck in my pelvis. Everything Claire and Joani had been telling me to do was the thing that would have killed her. I watched the doctor's face when she walked in and saw the situation. The way she looked at Claire told me everything I needed to know. Small details tell you a lot. As we were rushing out to the hospital, Claire stopped to grab a gift bag. Ninety minutes later I was in emergency surgery. After the C-section she was gone and never came back to check on either of us. During those two days of labor I was bouncing between the birth center and a hotel because you can't stay overnight there, and when my husband and mother-in-law were exhausted from helping me around the clock, the midwife made them sleep in the entry room rather than let them use the other bed, because she didn't want to change the sheets. But she had her room where she got her beauty sleep. I nearly died. My daughter nearly died. I have a permanent scar, I've been told to wait 18 months before trying for another baby, and I'll be high risk from here on, which likely means a smaller family than we planned. And after months of "you're fine," the story now is that somehow this was my fault. They refused a full refund and I'm still out $4,000. When I raised all of this with them they brushed me off and insisted they'd done everything right. Months later I heard they changed how they operate because of my case. Good for them. I'm the one with the scar. You hire a midwife because they're supposed to know more than you. I told these women for months that something was wrong and it changed nothing. You can argue with them all you want and they'll just smile and nod you toward a cliff. They're quacks. A middleman who adds nothing and makes things worse. Skip them and go to the hospital.

As I'm starting my second time care with JBBC I can't help but share how amazing my first…read moreexperience went and how excited I am to be continuing my care with them for my second pregnancy/birth. I am so thankful for Marsha, my midwife as well as all of the other midwives and team members who have all been helpful, attentive and caring throughout the whole process. They are extremely thorough and transparent, guiding you with knowledge and understanding. It felt so good to have someone to help you feel empowered In your decisions that can be overwhelming for a first time mom. I am going into this second birth feeling much more confident knowing I have a supportive team behind me who has mine and my babies best interest In mind. Every time I walk Into their office I feel comfortable and at ease. I can't recommend them enough!

If you are Amy's client you are in good hands. For exams, blood work or a home birth look no…read morefurther. She is extremely intelligent and a truly personal medical professional with your interest in mind. Amy and Connie paired great together delivering my son. They were very experienced as well as loving. I felt confident they would make sure I was kept safe which created a stress free birthing environment as well as postnatal care for both of us.

From the owner: Blessings provides in-home women's healthcare to women from 12 years old to 90+ years old. We also…read moreprovide in home prenatal and birth services, along with a myriad of education classes. When I say women's healthcare, I mean a primary health care provider for women. If a woman is in need of her yearly exam, is looking for family planning counseling or is in need of pregnancy services, Blessings provides these services and much more. Blessings is able to offer these services because I am a certified nurse-midwife (CNM). CNMs are advanced practice registered nurses which is a nice advantage when it comes to continual care. As an advanced practice registered nurse I am able to provide care to women through all the stages of her life.

Abigail is a true gem! I refer her to all my female clients who are looking to take their feminine…read morehealth seriously. Whether they're looking to get pregnant, are postpartum, or are considering IVF, I always tell them to talk to Abigail first. Abigail helped prepare my body for getting pregnant. Our initial consult lasted over an hour (something I have never experienced with any doctor). Afterward, she gave me specific homework, copious amounts of information and sources to research for myself, as well as\ herbs, detoxes, and tests to gauge my hormone levels throughout the month. Both my husband and I did three detoxes over the course of three months to prepare my body and his swimmers to be the healthiest ever to conceive. In September 2016 we started trying. In October 2016, I was pregnant. Thank you, Abigail!

There are many things that Abigail offers, but my personal concern was to wean myself off of…read morePrilosec, due to the long term side effects. I had started taking it via a doctor's suggestion, over a year ago for stomach pain and discomfort, as well as nausea. My tests for an ulcer and acid reflux showed negative, and I was still having discomfort, but the doctor couldn't offer me any other alternatives. So, through Abigail's guidance (we ABSOLUTELY need acid in our stomachs to digest our food properly!) and weekly Maya Abdominal Therapy sessions, I changed my probiotics and digestive enzymes, replaced all the mercury fillings in my mouth, started hot caster oil packs on my stomach and gave myself daily self-abdominal massage. I was able to slowly reduce to 1/2 Prilosec tablets daily, then 1/4, then 1/4 every other day, to NONE! This happened over a period of about 6 months and a lot of hard work on my part. However, of all the people I spoke with who take the same or similar OTC medication, no one has been able to stop their medications. I wholeheartedly suggest coming to Abigail. I feel blessed to have found her and HIGHLY recommend her services to heal any digestive issue you have.

Delivered my baby over 5ths ago, great patient care, attentive. If I could find her again I would…read morelove to you use services.

Very nice Dr. offering weekend appointments. I work Mon-Fri so this is awesome. Friendly staff and…read moreclean comfortable offices and exam rooms.

I have 3 children now and I have had 3 different births: first at a hospital, then at a birthing…read morecenter and finally with a midwife with Sisters Midwifery. By far and hands down my last birth with Sisters Midwifery was the best prenatal, birthing and post natal experience I have had. I felt totally taken care of by Illysa and Christy and when it was time for the birth, I was totally confident that Illysa, my midwife attending the birth, was completely prepared and focused and there for me. She was super supportive and allowed everything to happen at a very natural pace - she also was very professional and really had my best medical interests in mind as well. She was so attentive and in tune with the birthing process. I felt so well attended to in my post partum time. I never had that type of attention given at my previous birthing experiences to my post-partum care. I was checked on and cared for both physically and emotionally. Thank you so much, Illysa, for such an amazing and wonderful experience.

I've given birth to 4 children and my last with Genevieve was by far the best!! I am so happy she…read morebrought my baby into this world! She was always there for me and my family! She was so reassuring and caring from the beginning to the end. She is such a comforting person and will become a member of your family! She is one of the greatest humans I know :)

Highly recommend! I found Rachel after almost a year of searching for someone to help me in taking…read morea holistic approach to healing my cervix. With her help, I went from high grade cervical dysplasia to a clear biopsy and healthy cervix without surgery. She is now my go to for all of my women's health needs. Rachel is knowledgeable and supportive. She truly cares about what her patients want. Very very grateful to have found her!

From the owner: Feeling unheard by your OBGYN? Get the luxury of time with your provider and a focus on whole-woman…read morecare. Functional Midwifery provides women's health for all ages. Annual exams, family planning, reproductive health for all ages, with an emphasis on holistic modalities. Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, as well as Yoga are also available.