I truly don't even have the words to express how much my experience working with Rachael meant to…read moreme. From the very beginning, it never felt like I was just another patient on a schedule. She truly cares about you... how you're feeling, what you're going through, and making sure you feel seen every step of the way. After having my first baby in a hospital and walking away with a less-than-pleasant experience, I knew for my second and lastI, wanted something different. I wanted to feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. And that's exactly what you get with Rachael. She checked in not just physically, but emotionally. She listened, she reassured me, and she created a space where I felt comfortable, confident, and understood. It felt less like appointments and more like being cared for by someone who truly had my best interest at heart. This wasn't just care..it was compassion, connection, and trust. And I will forever be grateful I made the decision to go this route. Truly five-star care from start to finish.

We ended up with Rachael by accident…read more The week before I was due with our first, the midwife we chose had a serious family emergency out of state and had to leave. Rachael was her backup and we set up an in-person meet 2 days before I was due... we never made it to that appointment. Our first meeting was at my house, when I was halfway through labor, wearing only a bralette. "Hi, I'm Rachael!" She said cheerily. She helped me through what she calls an "amazing first birth". And my husband and I really connected with her. She makes it easy! She handled half my postpartum visits. And we decided that next time we got pregnant - it'd be Rachael again. Fast forward a few years, and I'm pregnant again! Having Rachael the whole way through was amazing! We developed so much more relationship and had time to chat about all the birth things and had an incredible 2hr home-birth! About Rachael: She's incredibly knowledgeable, beyond competent (super on top of everything), genuinely kind and nonjudgmental, incredibly easy to talk to, she has fantastic upbeat energy, all the medical paperwork stuff is made super simple, she looks out for your best, is a great communicator and is somehow available 24/7 because she responded so quickly to my texts. (I don't know how she does it... does she ever sleep!?) She encouraged all my ideas about how I wanted to improve things for my second home-birth. I loved every chat we had - at every meeting we had. She makes you feel good and beyond capable of having the best birth experience you can have and backs your choices 100%. Even when she has concerns, she never talks down to/over you and is happy to explain things. She treats you as an equal, even though she's 100% got the most knowledge and experience in the room. In short, I highly recommend midwifery and home-birth. And Dr. Rachael Cook is an excellent choice! Whether you feel most comfortable in a hospital or at home, whether it's your first baby or you're tenth - she'll advocate for you, care for you, and see you through to the birth experience you want to have.

They were super great before they dropped my care a week before my due date. My baby was measuring…read moresmall, but he was (and is) totally healthy. I did not have a back-up plan because I am a healthy person and my baby was healthy. Was not expecting to be dropped so abruptly so close to my due date. They weren't very helpful with finding other options; they suggested St. Pete's, which was terrible. But their prenatal care was great. I wish Constance could have helped me birth my baby. My advice is, if you want to birth here, have a back-up plan that you can act on and be happy with at any time, because you could get dropped over the smallest diversion from "normal".

If you've dealt with bouncing from doctor to doctor (or midwife to midwife, as it were), you KNOW…read morehow stressful it can be. All I can say is I'm beyond happy I've landed at Around the Circle. I'm 6 months pregnant with my first baby, so you can imagine I might be a little anxious about all things pregnancy. They are supportive, rational, personal, and beyond thorough at every visit. And Nikka, at the front desk, is like a dream come true. I'm serious. She's worth switching to Around the Circle, all in her own right. She's managed getting my records transferred, makes sure my lab appointments are scheduled on time and is essentially a pregnant gal's best friend. No stress for me, she's shouldered it all and been supportive the whole way through. And that's without even going into the fact that it feels like you're visiting your 2nd home, rather than a doctor's office, and that's a good thing considering how many times you'll be visiting during your pregnancy! Comfy, cozy and.....well, let's just end this with, if you're looking for a midwife, I highly recommend them! I'll update after the 9 month mark, but for this step of the process...they're fantastic, and I can't imagine that changing!

10/10 Recommend !!! I was really struggling to get my newborn to latch correctly, and almost gave…read moreup. I had a lactation consultant in home visit with Christine before my baby was one week old !!! She gave me so much information and helped get the proper size for my pumps . I feel SO much more confident in my breastfeeding journey :) Thank you !!!!

My husband and I recently went through the 4 week childbirth class with Foveo. We really enjoyed…read morethe atmosphere Stephanie creates, the useful book we received, and the fact that this class included a hospital tour. I will have to update this review after we have our baby, but I already would not hesitate to recommend Foveo to anyone who is respecting their first child.

Deb provided the support my husband and I desperately needed in the early, bleary-eyed days of our…read moreparenting journey with twins. I had hit a wall of fatigue about six weeks postpartum. The endless cycle of breastfeeding and pumping bordered on grueling. I was anxious, irritable and found it hard to sleep (although I was exhausted!). Enter Doula Deb, who helped us mostly with overnight care so we could get the restorative sleep we desperately needed. Deb was calm, caring, supportive, reliable and positive. She listened and provided us with information, baby-care tips and encouragement. With her watching over and helping care for our daughters (and us!) in the wee hours, I felt like I could finally exhale. Welcoming Deb into our home was like getting the whiffs of parenting oxygen we needed to help us reset and find our way through the early days of parenthood.

Deborah is great at her job. She is the perfect balance of communicating her expertise without…read moredisplacing you as the parent. I do not know how I would have made it through the sleep deprivation I suffered during my daughter's infancy without Deborah's help. Knowing I could have restful, restorative sleep while she was caring for my daughter was amazing. I cannot recommend her enough as a caregiver and a person.

I just attended the birth of my 4th grandchild at The Birth House. All have been wonderful…read moreexperiences. The birth rooms are comfortable and cozy, with large birthing tubs and queen sized beds. The staff is very competent and caring. We felt very welcomed when we arrived, and so cared for the entire stay! My daughter was listened to and supported as she labored. We had a moderate birth complication that was recognized quickly , handled competently still got baby right up on mama immediately. My daughter made some unconventional choices and refused a few recommended treatments for her newborn, she was given education in a non pushy way, and her choices were respected. We love the Birth House and have nothing but positive things to say. Highly recommended!

I had the absolute best birth experience at The Birth House. The Around The Circle midwife group…read morewas incredible. The rooms were clean, inviting and comfortable. I loved laboring and being able to deliver in the tub. They also have nitrous oxide to help with pain relief if you need it. My care was so great and I was so comfortable in the tub that I didn't even need it. They had all the equipment, medications and knowledge to make me feel safe like I was delivering in a hospital with all the comforts and freedom of a home birth. It was the perfect middle ground for my family. I would highly recommend The Birth House to anyone wanting an out of hospital birth. (See my wonderful review of the Around The Circle Midwife group on their page! They are the best!)

She pressed on my pelvis and spine and made the pain go or when I'd get frozen she's put me on a…read more ball or tie up this ancient ways rope thing Bryan was like not any help lol he didn't even have to be there. Take care of the mom we didn't just get a new baby we got a New MOM. She was so helpful before the birth during the birth and after the birth and she was helpful to Bryan and she massaged me and used essential oils and she just does everything for you. she's like the silent helper person she helped me with baby wrapping and nursing and she was an angel. at first he was like what is a doula and why is it costing money and then he was just like she is priceless she was indispensable. She's awesome and kind she's so soft and nurturing but a friend vibe. I mean she even went out after the birth and she brought me a pizza. I was so hungry. she'll just do whatever it takes and you never have to feel bad about calling her like even if you're just thinking you're having contractions, before going to the birth center or hospital you can just call her and she'll walk with you up hills and help you open up your pelvis talk you through it help you from the second you start to open up.

In having our first child my wife and I knew we faced a difficult challenge ahead. A neighbor…read moresuggested that we get a doula. At first we didn't even know what's doula was let alone that we would even want one. Yet, after doing some research on the benefits of having a doula, namely a safe natural birth, we checked around. We interviewed a few doulas, and even went to a doula meet and but none had the warmth and caring of Holly. She made our birthing experience a truly smooth and joyous event. My wife and I couldn't have done it without her. My mom, who initially balked at the idea of a doula, agreed that a doula made the experience a thousand times easier for all. If you are having a child then definitely hire holly! Oh and her rates were 200-300 less than other doulas!

Owner is awesome, very knowledgeable and always looks for more training. There for her clients rain…read moreor shine 24/7. Would definitely refer to her for any pregnancy help!!!!

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I'm one day shy of my son's first birthday and as I reflect on my pregnancy and birth and…read morepostpartum experience, the role that Lizz and Elliott played continues to be profoundly instrumental in my overwhelmingly positive perinatal journey. I'm a practicing birth doula who met Lizz and Elliott years ago in a professional setting, and knew after watching them first hand that they were the midwives I wanted when it was my turn. They held me through the great mystery of pregnancy and when we learned that my baby was breech and my plan for a homebirth was no longer in the cards, Lizz and Elliott offered me the support I deeply needed to feel confident and at peace moving forward with a sacred planned cesarean birth. I'll never forget our sweet third trimester visits looking at my son on ultrasound and marveling that he loved being head up. This tone of celebration and acceptance of how things were unfolding and my informed decision to belly birth absolutely led to me having an empowered birth experience, free of trauma and regret, full of the oxytocin that good midwifery care facilitates. I continued my follow-up support with them once I returned home from the hospital, something that was important to me when I decided to work with community midwives. I can confidently say that I achieved my goal for my birth which was that no matter how things might unfold I wanted to feel held and cared for medically, emotionally and spiritually by my team. Sharing some sweet film photos that my doula snapped during a prenatal visit with Lizz!

I received the best medical care in my life from Lizz and Elliott and their wonderful student…read moremidwives. They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, accessible, and thoughtful about every aspect of their practice. I felt seen, heard, respected, informed and utterly well-cared for as someone with a non-traditional family structure and a particular medical background. I would recommend them for anyone, and especially for someone who like myself has had some history of less-than-affirming experiences with medical settings.