It's difficult to sum into words the positive difference this place has made into our lives. This…read moremay be a little long but please read on. My husband and I came to TGP just for information on hospital birth and ended up being blessed in so many ways by the employees there. After meeting and becoming informed by Michelle, one of the owners, we decided to hire a doula in order to have assistance during the birth of our first baby. Their doula services come at different prices in order to ensure that everyone from varying financial backgrounds can have access to this vital service. Our doula, Florencia, was a rock for us during the birth. She kept me focused and ensured that I got the birth that I wanted for baby and me. All the doula services come with access to three very informative classes. Take advantage of these and their very knowledgeable team! We learned so much and met other families going through this experience. It was wonderful. I can't say enough and express how grateful I am to these ladies. They made the community real for me when I didn't think it possible. I had arranged to have the two female doctors at the practice I used be available to assist my birth. The day I went into labor, my doctor and her backup became unavailable. Leaving me to their male doctor who had been particularly unkind to me at previous visits. I was a wreck laboring thinking he would be at the delivery. My doula contacted the owners at TGP and they made magic happen. Through their help I was seen and had my baby delivered at the hospital by an amazing midwife. My situation may not be common but their assistance was amazing and made the community of women empowering child birth real to me. It goes without saying my husband and I couldn't be more grateful for their services. Our little baby boy was born healthy, naturally, and drug free this past May.

Be very very careful if you use this company to select a doula. Having a doula was incredibly…read moreimportant to me during my labor that I actually booked one from the Gathering Place at only 4 months pregnant. At 34 weeks, my doula contacted me via EMAIL to inform me she was moving out of state and no longer able to attend my birth or provide postpartum support. Frantically I tried to find a new doula but at that point there weren't many options and I did not have anytime to build rapport. They gave me an alternate doula who was listed as a level I (I paid for level IV) and then tried to suggest that their website was not up to date. They were also impossible to get in touch with and only communicated by text and email. I ended up not being able to have any doula support at very complicated early induction due to preeclampsia where I ended up having every intervention under the sun short of a c section to make sure my daughter could be safely delivered. My daughter just came home from nicu and I have no postpartum support - my family does not live near me and with the covid resurgence they are not able to come - another reason why I wanted a doula. The kicker is, the Gathering Place won't even give me a full refund after all of this. If having a doula is an important part of your birth plan or postpartum plan, I would highly recommend going elsewhere to ensure you actually have one when your baby actually arrives.

Dr. Schell's energy, positivism and knowledge make her an important support to any woman in her…read morepostpartum journey. Her home visits are key to ease the logistics of a new mom's life. She helped me talk feelings, get on a pumping schedule and now weaning off for medical reasons. No doubt she has been a crucial part of my support team during these times as a new mom. Highly recommended!!!

I met Dr. Schell during the third trimester of my third pregnancy. I had already two very rough…read moredeliveries (emergency c-section and VBAC with bilateral episiotomy and vaccuum), and wanted to plan all that I could in advance of my third baby so I could tend to my four and two year old sons. I used Dr. Schell's night nurse services for almost the first three month's of my baby's life. The nurses were both warm and beyond professional, not only providing care to my baby, but taking care of me as well. I was actually able to rest while they were there and it allowed me to function during the day so I could tend to my boys who were home full time on their summer break. No napping during the day for me, so having Dr. Schell's services were a Godsend.

I was referred to Great Start Lactation from a friend who had a wonderful experience with them. I…read moreimmediately went online and booked an appointment with their extremely easy portal and was able to get a consultation the next day. I filled out a questionnaire regarding my needs so when Odelia came for an in person consult we went straight to the issue! She put all my worries at ease, answering all of my questions and concerns. She instructed me very well with the use of whichever pump I had and sent me everything we went over within 24 hours. I was left extremely satisfied after our consultation. I highly recommend making an appointment if you feel you need to whether it is for breastfeeding, pumping or anything else Great Start Lactation may assist with.

Odelia was able to give us all of the information we needed to make an informed decision about our…read morenext steps in breastfeeding our baby. She went through latching and pumping and what we can do to troubleshoot common issues. Her advice and counsel helped empower us and gave us confidence in being a first time mom. Thank you so much!

Dawn was at the top of my list of doulas to meet. Her bio had everything I was looking for. I…read morereally enjoyed her energy and personality upon meeting her. For me, that's a deal breaker. I enjoyed being near her. My husband and I just knew she was the one! Take the time to meet her and if she is the one, you may just know it! She spoke very openly to us; very tell-it-how-it-is. She is exactly the strong woman energy I felt I needed near me during birth. I was new to the area and had little resources. She was able to point me in directions I never knew to ask. This is invaluable. She knows the area very well and has the experience as a doula that made me feel comfortable. We were planning a HBAC (home birth after cesarean). My 2 1/2 year old daughter would be there also. It was very important that we found the right person to be support for my husband and daughter also. She was the one. My daughter grew very fond of her leading up to birth. She looked forward to our visits. I could be at ease with my daughter's position during birth with her support. Dawna helped us make our plan possible. Leading up to birth, Dawna was a constant resource. I looked forward to our visits and felt like she was my personal cheerleader. I really needed that! She knew I could do it all along. This was my second birth, and unlike my first one, I felt like everything flowed with all my plans and wishes respected. Everyone there was valuable. Dawna just did exactly what needed to be done while I was in "labor land". She gave me the encouragement I needed and took a load off my husbands shoulders. She brought me drinks with a straw without being asked. She was like an amazing birth angel. Her energy is very calm, strong/confident, go with the flow, and on point! I'm obviously very happy and would hire her again. Right after birth, she made sure I was comfortable and fed. My 2 year old couldn't wait to see her again. We all looked forward to her postpartum visit. There's a reason why she is so experienced and adored by her clients.

I met Dawna back in 2016 for the birth of our first child. With that pregnancy, we ended up having…read morea C-section and Dawna was a phenomenal support at the hospital and postpartum. Specially as we navigated first time parenthood. We just had our second baby (natural delivery) and we're lucky to have Dawna again as part of our birth team, including her doula services. I can only describe her as the whole package: unique, invaluable, knowledgeable, dedicated, intuitive, resourceful, multifaceted, gifted, flexible, encouraging, fun and all around indispensable. My husband describes her as "heavy artillery" as in "call in the very best!" Though I have the greatest husband and my phenomenal sister was supporting us, all of us agree the experience would have been significantly different without Dawna. She truly has a calling which we were lucky to experience in both types of birth settings.

I was fortunate to have Lisi from Mother's Care as my Doula. I have to say, that as a first time…read moreMom, it was probably the best decision I made. 21 hrs of labor and no medical interventions. I honestly don't think I would had done it without her guidance and support. From the beginning on the prenatal visits she gave me all the tools and information to prepare for birth. She helped me ask the right questions to my OB and made me feel confident on the decisions I was making. It was great to be able to ask any questions and know I had support 24/7. I also had so many questions once the baby arrived and on my postpartum visit Lisi gave me valuable information in regards to breastfeeding and much more. I am extremely thankful for Mother's Care and for Lisi for helping me achieve my goals and for helping me have a wonderful childbirth experience.

From the owner: Mother's Care provides Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Specialists, Prenatal and Labor…read moreEncouragement Massage Services, Group and Private Childbirth Education Classes and much more!

Lactation consultant Mariana Bigio is very professional and knowledgeable. She had helped me with…read moreboth my daughters. I would highly recommend any new mom meet with her or another lactation consultant to ensure you're on the right path if you want to breastfeed your child. One of the things I love about Mariana is how quickly she responds to questions and provides a written plan of action right after consults. She also leads free group meetings with new moms which have also been very helpful in my breastfeeding journey. I was able to exclusively breastfeed my daughter past a year and now at 23 days with my newborn and counting.

From the owner: Mamalactea offers practical and emotional breastfeeding support and education for families. We help…read morefamilies to have a beautiful and meaningful breastfeeding experience.

Neena is so sweet and informative. She's great at what she does and very informative. If you have…read moreany questions, she's always available to help.

I can't say enough good things about Neena! After eight weeks of excruciating pain while…read morebreastfeeding, I was ready to give up! As a first time mom, I thought I just wasn't cut out for breastfeeding. That was until I met Neena!! In just one session, she identified the issue, walked me through exactly what to do, and the pain was gone. She's warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to Neena, I'm finally enjoying breastfeeding! I left the session feeling confident and pain-free for the first time since giving birth. I can't recommend her enough!! Truly life-changing support for any breastfeeding mom!

I had an amazing experience with 4th Trimester Place. The care I received was amazing and made me…read morefeel at ease. My concerns were answered thoroughly and with compassion. I definitely recommend them for all your maternal needs, before, during and post pregnancy.

From the owner: Welcome to 4th Trimester Place, where we believe that every parent deserves top-notch medical care…read morethat goes beyond pregnancy and childbirth. We are not just a healthcare provider – we're your partners in creating a thriving, healthy family dynamic. Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Nathania Adu, DNP, FNP-C, is proud to deliver outstanding health services and new family support to South Florida residents. We also proudly offer virtual services to residents of Florida, New York, and Maryland, extending our support network far and wide. The practice is the first postpartum-centric family medicine primary care practice dedicated to meeting the needs of mothers, fathers, babies, and families as they transition into their new structure. Services are performed from a holistic perspective that acknowledges the interconnectivity of all aspects of health and wellness. For South Florida residents searching for unparalleled care as they welcome a new baby into the family, 4th Trimester Place has so much to offer. The practice is a health and wellness center for families to blossom and thrive during the postpartum period and beyond. Schedule a consultation online or over the phone to learn more. We are Here 4-U-4.

After 2 years this experience still haunts me and if this can save even one future mama from what I…read morewent through.... Horrible horrible horrible experience with the doula who I paid extra for because of her experience not only as a hypnobirthing doula but also as a midwife and LC, named Sharon. I went to their open house and it was a very warm experience. I thought it was an informative experience as well but now I realize I wasted hours of my time there. Why? Because they just yes yes yes-ed me on everything. This one payment covers the entire time I am in labor? "YES". What if it takes hours or days? "Yes it's still covered" No matter how long?!? "Yes no matter how long" Can they advocate for me if the doctor does something I didn't want? "Yes absolutely" So they will confront the doctor? "Yes" Will the doula take pictures and videos of the birth? "Yes" My doula will come to me to labor at home and then we go together to the hospital? "Yes" Every single question I had I was told yes by both amazing births and the doula I ended up hiring. Of course, that was just so I end up working with them. They will tell you everything you want to hear. In reality that is not the case. My doula came to my home to labor with me in the beginning stages. I ended up in the tub alone and I'm not sure where she was but she was sleeping. At a certain point I tried to get out of the tub myself and after failing over and over I had to keep calling my doula until she woke up and came to help. When it was time to go to the hospital suddenly my doula said she has to go home to take care of a few things but will meet me there. Ok. Wish she would have informed of that earlier because I was told by her AND amazing births that she will come with me to the hospital. So she went home, fed her cats, took a nap etc. Too much time had passed and she never arrived to the hospital - I was already checked in at this point and had gone for a long walk to help progress labor (kept asking my doula what I can do to help progress my labor, should I walk because my friends doula told her to do that, but Sharon kept insisting that there is nothing I can do. Yet the second I got to the hospital the nurse told me to walk walk walk their hallways to progress the labor.) I called my friend to ask what moves I can do on the birthing ball to help and got yelled at that why am I paying for a doula and where is my doula that's her job to help me with this stuff. That's when I realized my doula has been missing for a very long time and I called her. I MID LABOR HAD TO CALL HER. She said she will be right over. Then some time passed. ALOT OF TIME. Still a no show. No phone call or follow up text either. So I had to call her again and she said the police had locked down the street and she can't get out and was still home. A health care professional in an emergency can't get out?! Really?! Only after we inquired for the backup doula was she suddenly able to sneak out. My doula did nothing to help me with my labor pains. She just sat in her chair while I tried to do breathing techniques on my own. She didn't do a single hypnobirthing technique nor did she massage me. It was a horrible experience. I had to deal with each contraction on my own and in the end couldn't handle it anymore and had to get epidural and pitocin. I also looked to her for advice on the epidural and pitocin but she just kept insisting she didn't know. She also said that if a certain Dr was the delivery driver then she had no power and it would be his way. Funny though because during the interview I told her I was looking for someone specifically to work with this doctor and she said she has it handled and in the past had even had to take him out of the room and argue with him. Ah more lies she told. So this women who didn't touch me didn't massage me and completely neglected me during labor when it came time to push guess who was right there holding my leg?!!! I was so taken aback!! No one asked her to do that. In fact we specifically had asked her to take pictures and videos during the birth. And I was stuck pushing the entire time thinking look at her standing there proudly like she earned that spot when she didn't do a single thing. Thank gd my husband realized and asked one of the hospital staff to take videos. Of course we missed out on some of it. And when the baby was born guess what Sharon did then? Snapped a picture of us on HER OWN PHONE WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION!!! Who does such a thing! I had to ask her to delete it. There's more but Yelp only allows a certain length. We were so let down by the entire experience we did not bother with the follow up. Which was a shame as my baby did need the help of an LC and ended up on formula. Choose wisely. Choose someone who you know personally worked with a doula. Don't hire blindly regardless of how great they sound on paper or in the interview. Sometimes you are better off with a good friend or family member.

This place is incredible. I went for pregnant chiropractic care and I felt so much better. Vivian…read morewas the sweetest and so gentle. I can't wait to go back!