UPDATED: I cannot say enough great things about the birth…read morecenter and midwives here as well as our team at the hospital It has been a very long journey through the birth so let me just explain our story. I planned on having our baby as a water birth at the birth center but she had her own plan. 9/26/19 Wednesday 9:00PM: My water broke as we were just about to head to bed so then I headed to the hospital because I'm GBS positive and I had to start penicillin. Could not go the birth center because it's closed at night so we spent the night at the hospital but Esther (one of the midwives from the birth center) was at the hospital and checked on us regularly. I Started having minor contractions during our stay overnight. 9/27 Thursday 7:00 AM- moved over to the birth center with Chelsea and Lisa and was only having minor contractions so I took Cytotec around noon and began active labor. Tried laboring at the birth center until 5:00PM but I was only 1CM dilated so then we moved back to the hospital because the birth center closed up again. At the hospital, the Contractions became insanely strong so I opted for the epidural even though I had planned to go without. Friday 4:30AM: Got to 9 1/2 cm dilated but the baby was in a bit of an off position so we tried and inversion for a half hour to see if we could get her to shift. She did shift but I was still Missing that .5 cm so we tried to push to see if she could get by but she just wouldn't come out. The midwives finally suggested that I get a C-section because this baby was just not having it this way as it had been about 34 hours and I just couldn't do anymore. Got the C-section at 9:00 AM. Alexa, one of the midwives, held my hand through the surgery and the surgeons were telling me jokes while I was getting operated on to help keep my mind off of what was happening. Juliana was born at 9:23 AM and we found out she had Had the cord wrapped around her neck three times. There was a lot of moving back-and-forth between the birth center in the hospital but we had such an incredible team at both places that I didn't really care. All of the doctors and nurses at the hospital were awesome an as were all of the midwives from the birth center. I am still currently at the hospital recuperating for another few days but the midwives have continued to come over and check on me as well. The nurses at the hospital have been amazing and have been so helpful in teaching us how to take care of our baby and breast-feeding. I could not have asked for a better team.

I love the North Shore Birth Center. Really…read more For the first half of my pregnancy, I was going to my OB (who is fabulous!) because I wanted to make sure I was not going to be high-risk, etc. But from the beginning, I knew that I did NOT want a hospital birth so I was planning on switching from my OB at some point. I just wasn't sure to where. I debated back and forth between homebirth midwives, the Cambridge Birth Center, and the North Shore Birth Center. And ultimately, I ruled out homebirth just because my insurance wouldn't cover it (something that really really pisses me off). I went for a meet and greet night at the NSBC and they had me at hello. From 20 weeks on, I met with the midwives on a regular basis. They were all super friendly, and by the time my due date was imminent, I had met with all but two of the midwives at some point. A week before my due date, I went into prodromal labor and spent 12 hours there before things stopped progressing and they sent me home. But the midwives with me that night were so incredibly supportive and helpful, so I knew when the real thing actually happened, I'd be in good hands. They even called me a few times during that week to see how things were going. The following weekend, I found myself back at the NSBC, this time in active labor. Luckily I was once again with the midwife with whom I felt most comfortable, since I had met with her more often than the others. I got to the NSBC at 2:45 a.m., and by 11:15 a.m. I had myself a baby. The midwives who attended my birth were absolutely wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better birth experience. They really helped me have the birth that I had envisioned for myself. It was a very difficult experience, but it was rewarding and I felt on top of the world by the time things were over. A few days later, I ended up back in the hospital because of some serious post-partum complications, but again the midwives were so wonderful. They visited me every day, answering my questions openly and honestly, and they never let me feel like I was alone during the most trying period of my life. I feel so lucky to have had my daughter in such a positive environment with such fabulous women at my side. And if I ever have another child, I can't imagine going anywhere other than the NSBC.

Dr Boyd is the best Obgyn I have ever seen. She is very personable, knowledgeable and has great…read morebedside manner. Going to the gynecologist is never something I look forward to for obvious reasons. However, I actually really enjoy talking to dr Boyd. She makes you feel at ease. And her nurse, Rhonda, is the BEST nurse ever. She is a riot. I always look forward to seeing her.

We are super grateful for the care that we received from this team. They made sure that we felt…read morecared for, informed and prepared as we got ready to welcome our son in April 2024. In particular, we are grateful for Dr. Boyd, Dr. Veitch, Nurse Brooke and Nurse Practitioner Nicole. They made sure that each visit was positive and made me feel like we were the only patient that mattered in that moment (as opposed to being rushed)! I would absolutely recommend this crew to my friends and loved ones.

I would recommend avoiding NP Caitlin Kilpatrick. To begin, she didn't even know the reason I was…read morethere, even though it was listed in my patient appointment notes. She didnt bring in any kind of computer/file on me and made me feel as though the prolonged issues I have had were insignificant and stupid. Would not recommend seeing her.

I have been with Dr Keenan for YEARS! I have also met Dr Burrows. These are two amazing Dr's…read more Dr Keenan & his staff go above & beyond!!!!

I've been coming here for over a decade for routine care + checkups. They have relocated to a new…read moresuite with a much larger space and bigger exam rooms. They have a larger waiting room than before with information in the front. They provide gender inclusive annual exams and checkups as well as safe sex info + condoms, std testing, birth control, emergency services, vasectomies, medical + in clinic abortions. I had an IUD from here twice, and it was horrible to have it in my body for dozens of reasons. They had cancelled my removal appointment but since I did finally get it removed, my life has changed so much for the better, so be aware if you are looking into birth control, no one knows your body better than yourself and it's best to develop discipline rather than depending on something else to protect you that may damage your body + mind. Over the years there has been a lot of turnover, but everyone has been exceptionally kind and caring. There are some doctors and nurses I really miss, but I always know I'll be taken care of well here. Dr. Joyce + Steph were very helpful and patient during my most recent visit. They're great for regular check-ups but I do recommend checking out your options so you can know if they're right for you, especially when it comes to more complicated testing and procedures. I trust them enough to keep coming back after 12+ years.

I began going to HealthQ a few years ago to switch from Fenway Health in Boston. At the time they…read moreseemed like a good fit, however their doctors and general care team (ASIDE from the lovely person who usually works at the front desk, and each nurse that has done my vitals) have been terrible to work with. They never send reminders or check in with you, so if you're someone who has trouble remembering to schedule follow ups, go somewhere else. Their communication skills are also awful--when I requested a refill, they simply denied the request without a call, email, nothing. When I needed to reach out to ask them why it was denied, I got a single sentence saying I needed to come in for an appointment, no punctuation even. I'm now trying to get them to transfer my charts to my PCP, which they have taken over 2 weeks to respond to. Way to make your patients feel like a number, particularly since you're dealing with sensitive populations with complex needs!!

As I begin the search for a new doctor in the D.C. area, I have realized just how hard it is to…read morefind reviews. So, I thought I should post reviews of my doctors, so I can help others that may be looking. I saw Dr. McCullough & Dr. Durakovic-Seremet here, and loved both of them. Also, as Jenna M. states, they return calls, help in any possible way, have on-call doctors during off-hours for emergencies, can get you in for appts. without long waits, etc. I cannot say enough good things about Women's Health Center, and especially my two doctors.

I had a procedure with Dr Lauren Shkolnik, a gastroenterologist, and I cannot say enough good about…read morethe entire experience. They were on time, efficient and extremely communicative. It's not a fun procedure but this practice made it as pleasant as possible!

Dr. August is amazing. I just had my newborn on New Year's Day and my 9 months spent at her office…read morewas very nice. They are very organized and have a welcoming staff. It is very clean too! Dr. August is my OBGYN and she walked me through my first pregnancy. She helped deliver my baby and I am extremely happy with the way things went. She had answers for every question! She made me feel comfortable which made for an easier delivery. Not to mention, my relatives had recommended her and she had also delivered their children years ago. I had my check up post delivery and I had to give her a hug and say my thanks because I was just so happy with the outcome. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't change anything. I highly recommend this OBGYN office.

Dr. August is an incredible doctor. She delivers 99% of her patients, and that is unheard of…read morenowadays. She is trustworthy, kind, intelligent, empathetic, experienced and knowledgable. I wholeheartedly trust Dr. A with my life and the lives of my babies. It has been a privilege to have had Dr. August deliver all of my children, and to have had her unwavering support throughout my pregnancies.

Highly satisfied She is very kind and explains well…read moreShe is gentle I am no longer afraid to go to the gynecologist now