There is an old review online stating that there is a free consultation before entering Midwives Cooperative. They are under new management and this policy is no longer valid at Midwives Cooperative. That is the first thing all should know before walking in the doors.
Once inside the door, my wife was required to pay $500 upfront and to sign multiple papers before she was even seen by a nurse. Part way through the consultation, my wife decided this was not for her. She requested a refund but was flatly refused. Taken aback, she left the office hormonal and dazed.
We were advised to put a hold on the check. Following this successful action, a strongly worded letter was sent to us that the complete bill must be paid otherwise we will be reported to a collections agency. It was double-signed by both current owners. Clearly, there was no way we could continue under these unreasonable circumstances and we quickly found another midwife who treated us fairly.
Obviously, this is no way to treat a pregnant woman. I would advise, in the strongest possible terms, against signing with Midwives Cooperative, or even from walking inside the doors. Upfront money and multiple required signatures is a red flag for any agency. Sadly, it is too late for us, but I sincerely hope that this warning/posting will help others from making a similar mistake. read more