I absolutely recommend this place a 100%, the midwives Tannia, Renee and specially Carol. They took…read morecare of my pregnancy, my labor and my postpartum. I had a home birth, Carol was my midwife and Renee was her assistant, they were extremely professional and Carol is such an amazing midwife, experienced and knowledgeable. I had a water birth, a 100% natural, and my experience was beautiful. I had a healthy and strong baby, my first baby at 37 after 12 hrs labor work and she didn't even have to stitch me up, I had a speedy recovery and my baby is a month already. Carol also educated me with breastfeeding. I'm so grateful I found them, I'll miss them for sure!

Absolutely amazing!…read more I cannot say enough about every aspect of their operation, from the kind knowledgable staff to the classes and overall information they provided. My wife really wanted a different birthing experience as we originally started off at a OBGYN office and were not happy with the basic care provided. Many times people get very nervous with using a birthing center over a hospital but after your first visit with them this will all go out the door. They provide you with so much more information and care than other provider's and truly make it a whole new level of experience. They go far beyond the basic care a typical provider gives. They focus on the mothers overall health (since it greatly effects the baby), from their diet, how much they are being active, how much knowledge they have, and give you so many resources/exercises to prepare your body for the process. Versus a normal practice where they just give you basic care and handle things as they come up at birth vs being preventive from the start. This experience was everything my wife wanted and more. Being first time parents we were very nervous coming into the process but are beyond ecstatic with the experience and the amazing staff at this center. If your plan is to have a natural birth then this is undoubtedly the place for you.

Not only is Kim amazingly sweet but she's fast and offers reasonable prices! We used her to…read moreencapsulate my placenta and had it just a few days after my baby was born with instructions, a sweet card and piece of my placenta shaped like a star that's totally going on my Christmas tree this year. I didn't have any sort of postpartum depression and haven't had a single problem with milk supply since taking my placenta pills. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Omg I'm so happy to have done this Kimberly was great even with the short notice that I gave her at…read more36 weeks. Thank you so much I'm so excited to have done this with my second child. Everything came so perfect and what took my breath away was that beautiful heart made with the cord that just brought me to realizing this is the best thing that I could have done for both me and the baby. Wish I had done it for my first child. And can't wait to get out of this to do one of the vaginal steaming a. :D THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!.

I never have to spend time in the waiting room. Staff is very professional and caring. New location…read moreis awesome as they have ample parking and it's off the expressway.

Everyone raves about Dr Fink, and yet 99% of women now a days don't ever get to see him. If you are…read moreconsidering this practice because you have heard great things about Dr Fink, know that more likely that not, you will never see him. My review on his practice: STILLBIRTH DELIVERY on 1.1.15 Longest and most heartfelt review I will write on yelp: From day 1, I never waned to see Dr Tumero, as a close friend of mine had a still birth in 2nd tri under her care. Said friend reviewed her file with head doctor (Fink), both came to the conclusion that closer monitoring and treatment could had made a difference. Fast forward and guess who I get stuck with? Yes, Dr. Tumero Details:I had a regular doctors visit on 12/31/14, during my ultrasound, tech noticed that heartbeat was slow, she quickly called Dr Simmel in and I was asked to head over to baptist for further monitoring. Upon arriving to baptist (5 minutes later, as building is right next door), my daughters heartbeat was detected by monitor used by nurse. Five minutes later, Dr Tumero (who was on duty at hospital) shows up and requests bed side u/s. U/s tech arrived within a couple of minutes and by then, my daughter was gone. Between time of my arrival, check in, blah blah blah, about 10 minutes passed. Though you maybe thinking, 10 minutes is not that long, it is when your child's life is at risk. Knowing what I know now (further testing detected that I have an autoimmune disease which often correlates with still births if left untreated) I understand that OTHER factors COULD have caused my daughters passing, however, we did not know (still don't) what "the cause" was when it was all going down,so my thoughts are: If Dr. Simmel called baptist to let them know that I was heading there with baby with slow heartbeat, why the delay in dr Tumero showing up? My daughter passed away at this hospital, all while we were present. Why was an emergency c- section not done if one minute there was heartbeat and not the next? so many questions. I know that nothing will ever bring her back, but I question the response time and how the situation was handled. ------- As if what I described above is not reason enough as to why to avoid this practice, here are additional mishaps that took place during pregnancy. I had a VERY healthy pregnancy, so my visits were short and to the point. However, there were many mishaps along the way, one of them being that a test which is done during 2nd trimester detecting abnormalities was overlooked. They apologized for that, and during that time I didn't think it was a big deal, but after having lost my child, I wish that every single test had been done. Aside from that, there was a lot of back and forth with medication prescribed (Diclegis for nausea and vomiting) the office sent prescription to my pharmacy for wrong amount (less pills) so I was having to go back for refills every couple of weeks, spending more money per bottler, wasting time and gas. It wasn't until the pharmacist asked me why I hadn't just ordered 100 pills to begin with vs 30 at a time, that we were able to correct the issue by calling obgyn and having them send correct prescription. U/s tech with long hair- this lady is one of the most unpleasant people I have ever met in the industry. I do not recall her name, but I saw her twice early in pregnancy and requested not to see her again. I tried both times to initiate small talk (commenting on her daughter's ballet pictures/ asking about her day) and got nothing. She always had a crappy face on, and was non responsive. Having an u/s done is both exciting and stressful, she did zero to make the experience more pleasant. Please stay away from this place if you are expecting, it is my only suggestion. During a doctor's career, there is no doubt that lives will be lost for x or y reason. I just REALLY feel that my daughter's life could have been spared, if things had been addressed promptly.

Excellent service. Being going for year. All great. Easy in and out very friendly service and…read more staff wonderful

Richard I don't have enough words to express my gratitude!! You really gave me the birth of my…read moredreams!! Your energy and your vibe and how you were there every minute we needed you was beyond amazing!! Thank you so much for everything!! Richard was with me at every moment that I neededhim never more than 10 minutes away. I wanted my Hypnobirth and he complied helping me come as close to all natural as I possibly could. He read all the signs and knew exactly when my baby was ready!! He made my husband feel so amazing and gave Him the most amazing birth of his first child. We can't express how amazing he is!! If you are pregnant and want the most amazing experience and care from conception to birth or want the best feminine care, Richard is the person you want!! Outstanding bedside!! For the first time in my life I didn't just feel like a patient but like family. Josie his assistant was always there to hear my concerns and calm my nerves and my husband's. Appointments are handled in the best way!! They don't make you wait like it normally happens in doctors offices. Don't hesitate to put your care in his hands!!

Amazing experience. Sheila knows how to help bring life into this world. Her staff of mid wives…read moreare great people. These people are the real deal . If your looking to doing natural@ home birth you have found the perfect people to help. Im a new parent. (Father)I didnt know what to expect. I was nervous. They supported my wife physically,emotionally, and mentally. I saw it all. From the labor cramps to the actual water birth. Beautiful experience. Shows you the strength of women. Sheila and her staff have great energy . They are the A team of midwives. They for sure know what they're doing. Pure Pro's . If these people are by your side your blessed. Im eternally greatful they helped bring my daughter into this world .

The most caring and professional midwife in south Florida. Sheila delivered both our sons and is a…read morepart of our family forever.

Appointments were easy to schedule with minimal wait times and responsiveness in text as well. The…read morefront desk staff, usually husband (husband-and-wife team) was friendly. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRACTICE: They could not perform ultrasounds when I went, requiring visits to the associated OB or even the ER in urgent situations. Spent 4 hours and tons of tears in the ER because heartbeat was not detected due to this lack of in-office capability. All my medical concerns and discomfort during pregnancy were repeatedly dismissed and met with "pregnancy is uncomfortable", basically deal with it. This led to missed and delayed diagnoses, including unmanaged levels and late-detected anemia. Insensitive comments about my weight had me feeling body-shamed during pregnancy. I was once asked if I noticed the beautiful thin pregnant patient in waiting room because she was great! During my quick labor and once she actually acknowledged my pain, asking if I wanted epidural, it was too late. At one point, she yelled at me to shut up. My postpartum appointment was impersonal; she did not remember basic details about me and also asked the gender of my child she had just delivered. It was laughed off as she was so busy, how could she remember them all. The associated OB she must work with to overlook her patients, Dr. Cantero, provided rushed, impersonal care. We received quick ultrasounds without much explanation or even time to enjoy the experience. He left the room so fast once, leaving the door wide open while I was reclined half naked in the chair needing help to get up. Worst of all, he incorrectly gave us our baby's gender ensuring he was "99% sure." I still STRONGLY advise choosing a qualified OB over midwifery, especially if complications or health concerns arise. Nelly lacked empathy (possibly the knowledge) and care to send me high-risk help in my situation. With such great reviews on both providers, I felt the need to leave my honest, detailed experience hoping it helps someone. High ratings don't always mean high quality, especially when those reviews lack detail.

Had one of the best experiences ever. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful. Mirianellys was very…read moreprofessional yet super friendly. She talked me through what she was going to do before and explained everything as she was doing it. Very safe environment. Would 100% recommend They had to reschedule me because of an emergency and they called (couldn't get ahold of me), messaged and emailed. They then rescheduled me at my convenience.

I chose Hollywood Birth Center based on glowing recommendations from friends and my doctor's wife…read more I'd had a terrible hospital birth with my first daughter and wanted a calm, supportive environment this time. Unfortunately, since the new owner, Gelena, took over, my experience was extremely disappointing. First, I was told they accepted my insurance (Ambetter), only to find out later they didn't. After weeks of fighting with the Marketplace to switch plans, I was told the new one wasn't accepted either. I ended up paying $5,000 out-of-pocket. Communication was another nightmare. The MobileMidwife app constantly malfunctioned, and emails were frequently missed or lost. I had to make a new email address just to keep up, and once I did, the app stopped working altogether. When labor started, I followed their "5-1-1" rule (contractions five minutes apart, lasting one minute) before heading to the center--but my labor moved too quickly. By the time my water broke, I couldn't leave the house. I ended up giving birth at home. Thankfully, the midwife made it just in time to deliver my baby--but I have a friend who also used them, and her neighbor had to deliver her baby because the midwife didn't arrive in time. To make matters worse, my baby's birth certificate listed the wrong address, and I spent weeks emailing back and forth to fix their mistake. This entire experience was stressful, disorganized, and far from the safe, empowering birth I was promised. Avoid this place at all costs.

Had my second birth at home with the staff from Hollywood Birth Center and it was perfect. Mimi is…read morean incredible midwife. Not only did I feel comfortable with her the entire pregnancy but she was so calm and reassuring during labor. I truly loved both of my experiences with HBC and would never want to go to a traditional birth setting in a hospital. It is so apparent during every visit that these women truly care for mothers and babies.

Love the prenatal classes here! Katrin and Gloria are wonderful and supportive and I always feel…read moreconfident and at peace after each class. As a first time mom-to-be, these classes have been life changing. I highly recommend them! Thank you ladies for all you do

I feel so unbelievably lucky that I found Midwife & Co when I became pregnant last year. Words…read morecannot begin to express my gratitude and love for Maggie and her amazing team. When I found out about the shockingly high c-section rate in Miami, I knew I wanted to find a care giver with a more holistic approach. After my first meeting with Maggie, I knew I'd found the perfect person. She made me feel safe and supported right from the get go. Maggie is an expert in her field and has a beautifully calm confidence that always puts me at ease. Every appointment was as long as I needed it to be, giving me the opportunity to ask a million questions and time for us to thoroughly discuss any and all concerns I had. I never felt rushed, I always felt important and cared for. I could text/call her day or night, no matter how silly the reason, and she responded immediately (my baby is almost 9 months old and I STILL text Maggie with questions!) She gave me the tools to feel confident and in control throughout my entire pregnancy and birth. The prenatal/postpartum yoga, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding and newborn classes I took at Midwife & Co helped me tremendously. I was welcomed with open arms and overwhelmed by the kindness and care I received from all of the teachers I met there. I also met my fantastic doula Gloria through Maggie and that woman literally massaged my body for 24 hours straight during labor, an absolute godsend! I ended up having to deliver in the hospital (planned for a home-birth) because my baby came early. But because of Maggie, I was still able to have a natural birth and avoid c-section. And I am forever grateful. I full heartedly recommend Midwife & Co. Best midwife ever! Thank you thank you thank you!

Wanted to share a wonderful experience I had this past week! A magical moment I will treasure for…read moreyears to come I just barely 3 months postpartum with twins, decided to step out of my comfort zone & celebrate 3 months being blessed to breastfeed my boys, with a milk bath session with the wonderful Martha! It was such a pleasure! In such a vulnerable time when you may not feel entirely like yourself; or how the world can be so loud with "bounce back" culture .... She made me see myself as strong, powerful, resilient! & also soft, beautiful & my children's safest place!!!! If you're ever looking for a doula, birth photographer, or like me a special breastfeeding session she is amazing! It was comfortable, she brought some beautiful energy to my home & in seeing these reminded me how truly remarkable women are ANYWAYS, TAKE ALL THE PICTURES, I promise you will treasure them one day. Forever thankful to people like Martha who use their beautiful work to remind us how cool moms are! 5 stars is not enough, you cannot go wrong with Martha

Martha was an irreplaceable piece of my birth experience for BOTH my babies. Her images captured us…read moreso intimately but without imposing in the moment. Having pictures to remember these special events means the world to me and she tailored her style and presence to fit our needs and the environment we wanted to create. I highly recommend her - if you're on the fence, do it. You won't regret it.

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.