I called asking a few questions i'm not really sure how to get everything set up and the staff was…read moreso friendly and they were so efficient they told me I need to get a recommendation to them from a doctor in order to receive the Care there and they gave me recommendations to doctors, their fax number and phone numbers for the places that are closest to me. I'm definitely so happy I found them and I will be sticking with them!

After several traumatic hospital births- I was determined to have a better experience when we found…read moreout we were expecting a new baby - I love how cared for I have felt from day one of care at the birth nest. I was still anxious about the delivery part leading up to that moment. I cannot imagine the delivery experience (aside from a difficultly positioned baby) would have been handled better anywhere else. I was encouraged and supported in every moment. It was by far the most strenuous labor and delivery experience I have had. I am beyond grateful for how things worked out and how I and my entire family have been cared for by this team. I would recommended the birth nest a million times over for those seeking a more grounded and holistic birth experience.

I want to start off by saying that I received lovely midwifery care from Erin, Kassie, and Chynna…read more If I still lived in AZ I would return there for future prenatal care. That being said, there are a few things I've reflected on from my time at Blossom and I have recalled a couple experiences that left me feeling uncertain and hurt. I had desired to reduce ultrasound exposure to my baby as much as possible, so I had agreed to the 20wk anatomy scan and a position check around 30wks. I requested that the fetoscope be used rather than Doppler and that no other unnecessary ultrasounds be done. I met HEAVY resistance to this request from each midwife, but particularly from Kassie who pushed my boundaries in an unprofessional way and she came off very judgmental. Rather than explaining risks AND benefits, I felt ostracized, especially when I said "is this okay" and Kassie said "well, no", but with NO ability to explain ultrasound risks to me in an articulate or evidence-based way. I truly am sharing this experience to help Blossom consider a different way to approach something like this if it arises in the future. I ended up having a hospital birth with Kassie and she truly was an amazing midwife, so supportive and a great advocate. One other issue was that after my birth my placenta was sent to pathology because of some concerns about it. Chynna told me about this in my postpartum checkup, but I was never given the report to look over for myself, and she had said that Dr. Nichelle would reach out to me via phone call to review it which didn't happen. Dr. Nichelle was also incredible during my birth and I'm thankful for her care. Again, my perinatal care from Blossom overall was excellent and I wish I had been proactive to address these issues with the midwives in person, but I also feel that it is good to share my experiences for others to know what care is like at Blossom. I do truly believe that each of these midwives care about you and your baby's safety and desire for you to have the birth you want! There is certainly more freedom in your care here than at a hospital! Thank you to my midwives and to Blossom for my experience. I look back on it fondly.

I had discussed payments with this group before I started with them. As I was starting very late…read moreinto my pregnancy. Then made it seem like I hadn't communicated at all. I was called fat, then told because I lost maybe 3lbs I needed to count all my calories (I did the one week but then they wanted more). My weight was apparently a big deal to them after the fact the had called me fat. They also made a big deal about my car breaking down when it no way affected them or my appointments with them

Lori was referred to me by a friend and I was able to schedule a consult with her the very next…read moreday. She came to my home, which was very convenient with a newborn! I had needed to supplement with formula and was still trying to breastfeed as much as possible but it was so hard knowing if my baby was getting enough milk and on one side it didn't seem like he was latching very well. Lori showed me correct positioning for me and the baby in order to get a better latch. I can definitely tell a difference in how my baby is feeding and he seems much more content during and after the feedings. It's still a work in progress but each day gets a little easier and it's such a relief!

Lori is patient, kind and compassionate. She is a wealth of knowledge and extremely helpful,…read moreoffering guidance and support in a multitude of different scenarios mothers face. Lori is flexible with her modes of communication and makes herself available whenever she can. She understands the emotional and physical needs of new (and veteran) breastfeeding/pumping moms. I am so grateful to have had her help navigating a very challenging postpartum time.

Attended a core 45 workout! Loved that I could bring baby with. They gave great instructions on…read morewhat to pack and how to get there. I loved working out in the space. The teacher was intentional and understanding of the chaos of babies wiggling around. They also host events including support groups, clothing swaps, charity events, mini photoshoots. I'm hoping to attend baby and me yoga and a babywearing workout class in the future!

Love being a part of this community! Lactation resources; doulas, childbirth education, new mom…read moresupport groups, prenatal yoga, baby & me yoga and more. They say "it takes a village" to raise a child & care for a mother, the motherhood co is that village for Phoenix mothers.

I had the wonderful fortune to become a repeat client of Morgann's with my fourth child. This is…read morethe second baby who has been under Morgann's care and I am deeply grateful for her, Deidre, and Taylor. You will not find better midwifery care if you are seeking an at-home birth. This was my second natural, unmedicated home birth, and the first baby who did need some assistancMorgann was calm and collected through it all, and because my baby's heartrate stayed steady she allowed me to labor at my own pace, and only intervened when I asked for help. Through the course of my pregnancy Morgann and her assistants listened, gave great recommendations and made my little family feel welcome. Her office is beautifully set up for children to play quietly while we go through our appointment, she has snacks available for the mamas who need it, and it feels just professional enough while being cozy and welcoming.

We just completed our final postpartum visit with Morgann and it's so incredibly bittersweet. I…read moreknew within minutes of chatting with Morgann (I was only 8 weeks pregnant at the time!) that she was the right midwife for us! She is caring, strong, so well informed, a perfect blend of hands-off physiological support with modern medicine, and she's wonderfully fun and wholesome. We had the privilege of working with Deidra as well and I adored her sweet and caring nature. I always looked forward to seeing them both and I'll miss seeing them regularly now! Morgann and Deidra have been such an incredible foundation to our birth team and we couldn't ask for better midwives to help us bring our first baby into this world. We felt so loved, supported, informed, and empowered throughout our experience to make the best choices pre and postnatal for myself, our family, and our sweet baby girl. In the midst of a very long, first labor Morgann gave me some of the best motherhood insight I think I'll ever receive-- she encouraged introspective thinking and gently guided me in knowing and trusting in my own "mother's intuition" vs personal anxiety/fear. This insight helped me make a tough choice to choose an intervention I hadn't wanted initially (breaking my waters), but ultimately was the right choice for me and my daughter, Ruby to finally progress our labor and deliver her despite my own anxiety over how it may intensify labor which already felt overwhelming. Our conversation around this was quiet, loving, gentle, compassionate and had zero pressure. It still brings me to tears to think about and I'll cherish it forever! Morgann is not just a medical support, she has celebrated in our joy, she has been a shoulder to cry on (in labor and in postpartum as my husband struggled with life threatening medical issues), she's given clarity, choice and informed consent, and she's no-nonsense direct when it's needed (like when our baby decided at 39 weeks to be breech for a bit!). So invaluable! Thank you, to both Morgann and Deidra for your love and support. Our family is so blessed to know you. I feel tremendously happy for every family in the future who will be supported by you and God willing, we'll see you again soon for baby #2!

If you want a enjoyable and long lasting breastfeeding experience PLEASE visit the Milk Spot. Most…read moreoften, if you have insurance you get unlimited free visits to the Milk Spot since it is "preventative care." I saw Jacquline several times and she became my friend. She is so knowledgeable and helped me with my nipple pain, helped me practice nursing positions, and measured my falange size for a comfortable pumping experience. But most of all she gave me so much confidence. I'm so thankful for the amount of times she paused to tell me, "Wow. You are such a good mom." I needed that just as much as all the practical knowledge she shared with me. I'm really blessed that she was a part of me and my baby's nursing journey. The office is located in an adorable old Phoenix house that smells like essential oils. And they have a moms group that meets every Wednesday!

I would recommend any momma, baby & support person to visit the milk spot! I recently worked with…read moreDana (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) & I am forever greatful I did! This is my first child so breastfeeding was way more difficult than anyone has ever told me it would be. Started out working on getting my milk supply in, getting baby back up to her birth weight & with her lip & tongue restrictions. A dentist come to the office & used a laser to "clip" them which helped with the latch & milk transfer. Dana was great! She was more concerned & caring about baby & I than even my pediatrician!

The support, care, and commitment that we received from Modern Mama and our night Doula ( Kristin)…read moretruly allowed our family to get the jump start that we needed. As first time parents, we found that we didn't have a true understanding of what was best to do once we brought our little guy home from the hospital. Sure - we had read a lot and had additional support to help us get ready, but with Modern Mama, we found a professional who specializes in exactly what we needed - "what does good look like?" / "what should we be doing?" / "what are we doing right/ wrong?" From the moment that Kristin walked into our door, we were met with a calm and welcoming presence that shared recommendations for getting to sleep, eat, and dressed appropriately. She shared with us what most parents do and what is truly a choice for us. What's more, she was an incredible support for my wife who was breastfeeding for the first time, encouraging her and helping her to establish appropriate techniques and set her up with pumping appropriately, which would have taken us weeks without the support. Lastly, Kristin also followed up with us multiple times after the nights that she had stayed, seeing how we were doing and following up with great resources tied to the questions that we had + other professionals that could help with some of the areas that we were looking to develop. We'd highly recommend the support from Modern Mama and specifically Kristin as a doula for and first time parents - I truly believe they were a primary reason for us to start off on the right foot at home. (For reference, we had the 3 night package for the first couple of nights at home)

I hired Michelle as my birth doula through Modern Mama and overall had mixed feelings about the…read moreexperience. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced, and I am thankful for the role she played in my birth. During transition and pushing, she offered guidance and support that was helpful in those intense final hours. I do believe she understands birth well and brings expertise to the room. That said, there were a few things that did not sit right with me. At multiple points during contractions, when I looked up, she was visibly on Facebook and Instagram. I understand that long labors can involve downtime, but she was only physically present at the hospital for a few hours during transition and pushing. Given the relatively short window of in person support, it felt disappointing and inappropriate that she was on social media during that time. It made me feel like she was not fully present in such a vulnerable moment. There were also moments where her reactions felt disproportionate, such as when the toilet water unexpectedly splashed up. Her response heightened the situation rather than helping me feel grounded and calm. In addition, I found the overall value of the package to be underwhelming compared to other doulas I interviewed. Many offered formal childbirth classes (which were extra through MM) and ongoing support groups as part of their services, whereas Modern Mama primarily offered monthly mini classes on rotating topics, which did not always feel directly relevant or comprehensive. For the investment, I had expected more structured education and support. Though I was appreciative of the nice photos that were included. I am grateful for her knowledge and the role she played in helping bring my baby into the world, but I do wish the level of presence, professionalism, and overall value had been stronger throughout the experience. I likely won't hire Modern Mama again although I don't have experience with the other doulas.

I didn't know how essential having a doula during your pregnancy is. Rebecca is the mere image of…read morethe perfect doula. She is an angel sent from above to help the entire family embark on a new chapter. She takes the time to get to know you and your goals/ beliefs. She does everything she can to make your birth plan happen. She is connected to so many people in the industry and she directed me towards creating the best birth team. She has a loving motherly touch that instantly comforts you. She is professional and comforting all at the same time. Rebecca went above and beyond on every promise she made. I highly recommend her services.

I wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars. We were that impressed with Rebecca. She was our…read moredoula for the birth of our son February 2016. She was patient, kind, and willing to answer every question we had. (Which trust me was a ton). She is so incredibly comfortable to be around and prepared us for the birth of our son. She assisted in writing our birth plan, offered birth photography, and placenta encapsulation. Which I highly recommend! As a first time mom placenta encapsulation saved my life. Not only is Rebecca easy to be around she truly cares. Our birth by no means followed our birth plan. But Rebecca made it possible, she was there to get us through labor and got us trough needing a c-section as well. Highly, highly recommend setting up an interview with Rebecca. You will not be disappointed! She was such a blessing during the birth of our son.