Rebecca is a wonderful doula and I recommend her to all my friends who are expecting. I found her…read moreto be a wealth of knowledge, professional, organized, caring, compassionate,a great listener and friendly -- she's just a pleasant person to be around and oozes positivity. She has wonderful ideas and suggestions and is super easy to work with. Highly recommend

Nikki has such a talent for this line of work, she is amazing at making connections and helping you…read morework through any thought process surrounding birth. I first began working with her through some birth trauma I had experienced, which led to preparing for the birth of my second child. She helped me find peace in my experiences and taught my husband and I skills to use in our next birth. As my doula, she played a vital role in supporting my husband and I through labor and delivery. I now refer many other moms to her to process difficult situations, or to take her childbirth classes and prepare for their own deliveries. I highly recommend using Birthing From Within for your needs.

I used Rooted Birth for postpartum doula services, and I highly recommend them. First, Rooted has a…read morevariety of doulas who are approved by Carrot. So, if you have Carrot or Maven as a benefit from your employer and you are looking for birth or postpartum doula, look no further than Rooted because they have many doulas you can interview and consider. Second, their office manager Yoly is incredibly helpful and responsive. She always answered my emails quickly and thoroughly. It is clear that her goal is to ensure that moms are supported. You can go to Yoly for any problem or issue, and she resolves them very efficiently and effectively. Third, my doulas Gabrielle and Mercedes were incredible! Gabrielle was my night doula for 8 weeks, and I cannot say enough good things about her. Because of Gabrielle, my breastfeeding journey has been easy and enjoyable (I exclusively pumped with my first)! Not only does she have the knowledge and experience but she has instincts to help you successfully breastfeed. I can honestly say that out of all the lactation consultants that I have seen in both my pregnancies, Gabrielle is the absolute best! Specifically, Gabrielle was able to help with positioning and latching, and she taught me how to use a haaka so that I could catch milk without having to pump. To date, I have not pumped, and yet, I have so much frozen milk thanks to Gabrielle's insight and assistance. She is also just wonderful and a bright light to any household she joins. She supports you during this vulnerable time and really sets you up for success as a mom. I was very sad to say goodbye to Gabrielle, and I know that any family who welcomes her into their home will be in great hands. Mercedes provided me with day and postpartum services. Although I was only able to work with her for 3 weeks, she is so wonderful and has been such an integral reason for my smooth recovery! Her passion is postpartum nutrition, and she is extremely knowledgeable about this topic. If nutrition is your focus when looking for a postpartum doula, then you should work with Mercedes! She knows all the delicious foods to support you in your healing and breastmilk production. I can personally attest that her lactation cookies are delicious! Mercedes also went above and beyond during all of her shifts. She cares for all her moms and babies, and you feel that she is just an extension of your family. I can go on and on about Gabrielle and Mercedes. Because of them, my husband and I were able to enjoy this postpartum period, and I will be forever grateful for everything that they have done.

I couldn't be more thankful for my experience with my doula through Rooted. My labor was very long…read moreand I even had to be induced due to health issues and she was still there every step of the way.

My wife and I had Lauren come to the house for a private childbirth class. We really appreciated…read morethis option, as we have busy schedules, and it was nice to not have to coordinate going anywhere for once. Lauren was very prepared and we learned a lot from her class. Once the class was over, she followed up to make sure we didn't have any lingering questions. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an affordable option for an excellent childbirth class.

From the owner: Birth & Postpartum Doula -- informational & emotional support throughout pregnancy, childbirth &…read morethe postpartum period. Prenatal appointments offered in-home. Available for hospital, birth center, or home births. VBAC, scheduled cesareans, and/or high risk pregnancies supported. Postpartum availability for day shifts or overnights to provide hands-on support for the whole family in the healing from childbirth and the adjustment of caring for a newborn. Multiples support available. Certified Childbirth Educator -- offering modern childbirth education classes for couples choosing hospital or out-of hospital births. Small group or private in-home classes available.

We couldn't be more grateful for the birth experience we had bringing our baby into this world. We…read morehad so much love and support, it was everything we had imagined and more. Robin, Julie and Stephanie were an absolute pleasure to work with. They answered any and all questions we threw at them. They helped us feel at ease when there was anything we were unsure about. We started care at a regular obgyn office and transferred to Westover Hills Birth Center around 4 months as I didn't want to deliver in a hospital (unless necessary). The prenatal care was subpar at the hospital compared to the extensive care we received at Westover Hills Birth Center. Our visits were pleasant and we didn't feel rushed like in the hospital. We looked forward to our appointments and were bummed when our postpartum visits were over! Robin and Julie are very passionate midwives and were very knowledgeable. Both of them coming from different backgrounds in midwifery helped create a fantastic dynamic between the two of them. I had a 26-hour labor and a few setbacks during delivery but alas, because of our badass team, we had the birth we had planned for and they respected our birth wishes. I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of the love and care we received from West Over Hills Birth Center. We will be recommending them to any families in the future looking to go this route. Every time we pass the Birth center, we look for their vehicles just to stop in and say "hi". They really did become part of our family!

Don't be fooled by the pictures.I DO NOT RECOMMEND!! to anyone wanting to have a vaginal birth do…read morenot go here, they have a high transfer rate for C -sections and a very negative energy When enteracting with them. This birth center was racist towards my husband. They never greeted us with kindness they were always very rude. While I was in my third trimester we went in for an appointment and I vocalized to my husband that I didn't feel comfortable and no longer wanted to be there and when we left they were rude and then sent us a letter that they refused service to us because my husband asked them about being more kind to us and they didn't like it so robin started yelling at him and got me all emotional and I started crying and I was already getting close to giving birth . We were also supposed to receive a refund for the money we paid but never did.So, if you are looking into having a baby with this place, I would definitely make sure you keep your options open. Nikki at San Antonio nurse and midwife ended up helping us and she was the best check her out.

I have given birth to all my children here since 2013. Never felt like I was seen and felt valued…read moremore than a patient- as family. I had such wonderful care during pregnancy, during labor, and during postpartum care . They even could see me struggling emotional when I couldn't see to voice. They asked questions that really were healing- the deep hidden ones you don't know needed to be asked until you feel complete peace after talking through it all. I knew I had such support no matter how the birth story was going to end. Such words of wisdom, lots of hugs, support through all my questions and concerns- especially for my first. I KNEW I was in good care. Never felt brushed off. Never felt rushed, never felt my information was neglected. Happy to say all 3 of my babies were born safely, healthy, and with a perfectly perfect experience- all that I could ever wanted. Joi, Jordan and Erika all saw me and all were at one of my births. Stayed with us, gave us space, checked in on us, coached us during go time etc. They are family to us and even the grandparents highly adore them. I am now about to venture to them for my last baby and I can't wait for another and final journey with them.

They dropped the ball the day my fiancé went into labor…read more After my fiancé's water broke at 2am, Erica made us wait 15 hours to see us at 5pm because the contractions weren't progressing enough for their standards. When we got there Erica began telling us how much work she had to do and that maybe we should think about going to the hospital since it had already been 15 hours. WTF???? She ultimately sent us home with some essential oils and told us to come back if contractions reached a certain point. She refused to help us, or let us stay and use the room we paid thousands of dollars for... She reminded us again of how much work she had to do that day We trusted these midwives to help us through the labor, ESPECIALLY if it wasn't going perfectly. We wanted someone who cared about our concerns, and our number one concern was a breech baby causing a C section. We hired the doula Erica recommended - both her and Erica said the baby was in perfect position for delivery and they even stopped me from helping my fiancé do some of the "spinning babies" exercises we learned during her pregnancy. Those exercises are designed to help a breech baby get into the correct position. Despite the fact my fiancé was not dilating more as the contractions slowly progressed over 20 hours both of these experts dropped the ball, acted completely confused, and stopped me from helping my fiancé. People like this are the reason I have trust issues, even when somebody claims to be an expert. I'd have done a better job without them. Our baby was breech that's why she wasn't coming out. They didn't have an ultrasound on hand at the birth center to verify the baby's position and when it really came down to it these people were useless when it mattered most. Because our baby stayed in the womb for so long she ended up having some meconium staining on her lungs and had to spend 5 days in NICU after her C section. Thanks birth center. And I wasn't going to say anything about this but why not? A couple times we were there my fiancé saw red flags like other people's urine samples in the bathrooms, and one of the midwives was barefoot for our whole appointment during which she let my fiancé's blood sample rest on the counter for an hour. The blood sample ended up being bad and we had to re draw at the next appointment. Totally wasted $6,600 on this place and the doula they recommended.

Samantha was amazing!! She came to our home and covered the last few weeks of pregnancy, labor, and…read morepostpartum period. She answered ALL of our questions, made my husband more comfortable in supporting me during labor, & made me feel way more confident in my decision for a VBAC. Please reach out to her if you need a class or Doula Services!!

Samantha was amazing! Just great to have a doula in general but loved how she came to our house,…read moreloved her firm encouragement while I was giving birth, she helped me so much and her questions for me and baby during labor toward the medical staff was so helpful. Things got done sooner or slower because she knew what to ask! So helpful! Also loved how personable she is!! I felt like I clicked so fast with Samantha!

Bridget is super attentive, knowledgeable, and caring. She focuses on comfort, advocating for her…read moremamas, and working with the entire family to make sure everyone is supported during birth and even postpartum. Trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone who wants the biggest cheerleader on their side for their most important day.

Bridget went above and beyond what I could have expected from a doula. I am a first time mom and…read moredid not know what to expect. From the very first phone call, she gave me her undivided attention and answered my questions. I found her website by searching online and I was really drawn to the help she provided. I was in search of changing providers and I was already past 35 weeks and in my final trimester of pregnancy. Bridget was able to recommend a few providers and I was able to switch and found a provider that worked for me. I was so grateful for the change over. She was actively there for me prior to my 38 week mark and answered every text, call and email in a timely manner even with her other clients. At my birth, she worked with my spouse and I to help provide the best possible birth for me. We brought my birth preferences and gave it to the nursing staff. Along with my spouse, Bridget and the nurses were all advocates for me during my labor and birth. Bridget brought some twinkling lights and essential oils that helped me relax. She traded shifts with my spouse and we even played some music and laughed. She helped give me snacks and kept me hydrated during my labor. At my postpartum visit and beyond, she has really provided the support I needed in my fourth trimester and we are forever thankful for her expertise. I can tell she gives every client her all and puts her heart into her work. That is what she did for us. Choosing Bridget was the best decision and I am so happy that she was a part of something so special to us.

I am extremely disappointed how things turned out with Birth Blessings . I hired a doula because I…read moreneeded support and had nobody to be by my side due to covid . I ended up having 2 doulas cancel on me. One the day before my scheduled induction and the other while I was in active labor at the hospital . What I was hoping would be my best birth experience turned out to be my most traumatIc / stressful experience. I understand things happen but my situation should have been handled better. I am now out $850 of $1700 I paid because I was only able to get a partial refund per their contract . If you are looking to hire a doula, I would suggest looking elsewhere .

We had an incredible time with Josie! She was so worth the investment to have an enjoyable birth…read moreexperience no matter what your goals are for birth! She will support you. My husband was initially skeptical when I told him I wanted to use a doula to help me in a natural birth. I had originally had used midwives but due to distancing I needed to deliver with a dr. She was 100% supportive and I was able to have the natural birth that I was hoping for. There were times I mentally started to panic like saying omg i can't do this what the hell was I thinking but I heard her voice keeping me centered and focused. She helps to advocate for what you want, I wanted delayed chord clamping and alternate birth position and they let me after some pushback initially. We would highly you recommend her for any birth goals but especially if you are hoping to go natural. What to expect from her services is an Initial sit down to go over initial goals information on pregnancy and things you can do to help with symptoms and healthy eating. We started the birth plan early on as well that was edited along the way. We met twice in the final trimester to go over the birth techniques and plan then she meets with you when you are in labor then once when you are in the hospital for postpartum then a week after you've been discharged to see how you are doing. I can not share how happy I was with her services and as crazy as it was I actually enjoyed my labor and delivery. Obviously it hurt but it was a great experience. She answered my questions throughout my pregnancy and answers her phone at 4:00am and met me at the hospital right away. She even responds to my messages months post delivery.

Scheduled sewing 101 and as an adult absolutely loved it! The class was walked through and the…read moreinstructors were patient with each one of us.

I took my viking sewing machine to this place for repairs. All I needed was my upper tension to be…read morechecked out. I am a 72 yr old retired Military woman. I do a lot of sewing now . My machine has kept for a month and a half and still would be there if I hadn't picked it up. I went to pick it up a couple of weeks ago and was told they couldn't open it and sent it out to her specialist which I never agreed to . He was special alright especially horrible. When I picked up my machine it was in worst condition than it was when I took it there. The owner charged me $89 and couldn't tell me exactly what was done to my machine and wouldn't give me a receipt. She was talking in circles and giving me the runaround about what was done . Her behavior was odd and suspicious. I just got out of there because I got a bad vibe. When I got home and looked at my machine it was left open and I couldn't get it to close. It also had strange scratches on the foot petal. If you have a nice machine do not take it there they will ruin your machine