Very unique, quaint and relaxing little clinic/spa/wellness center in the heart of Old Avon…read moreVillage, right next to Moosavi Rugs, across from the nail salon. Came in for Auricular therapy (cooler and less painful than acupuncture and only on the ears--lasts for 4 days) and left with a wealth of information for other women's health services. They offer a huge variety including: fertility programs, massage, aromatherapy, reiki, classes from meditation to infant care and everything in between. Patty Almeida is also a nurse, very well educated, friendly and extremely welcoming (and also amazing with kids -- I brought my 1 year old to the session and her steady hands were still able to insert the tiny silver seeds into the little crevices of my ear with a jiggly kid reaching for her bracelets on my lap)! Highly recommended :)

From the owner: Specializing in Fertility, Pregnancy & Women's Health Services…read more Providing a holistic Fertility program, massage therapy, pregnancy & infant wellness, postpartum and post surgical recovery, breastfeeding support, education, classes, consultations, meditation, Reiki, auricular therapy, herbs, supplements, essential oils

Being a first time Mom, I had no clue what to expect. I knew I wanted to take some classes to…read morefamiliarize myself and my partner with the birthing process so I decided to go with the Bradley Method. Gail was recommended to me by a friend and I took her in person classes Sept/Oct in her home. She was simply amazing and extremely knowledgable. She made us feel very comfortable in her home and gave us all the tools I feel are necessary for a successful natural birth. I was sad when the class ended as I truly enjoyed our time with Gail and highly recommend her to anyone else looking into childbirth education classes.

My husband and I took Gail's childbirth prep class in January/February of 2012 and it was AMAZING!…read more I can't tell you how thorough, informative and helpful her class was to us both. My husband learned SO much and thanks to Gail's class he was THE MOST amazing labor coach I could have asked for and we had the EXACT birth experience that we had wanted- a completely natural delivery with no interventions. We believe very strongly that we were able to achieve our ideal birth thanks to the knowledge we gained in Gail's class, based on all of her experience and her passion for passing it on to help new moms and dads. Gail was available by phone even after our class was completed and answered all of my questions and put my anxiety at ease-having her as a resource who I knew was just a phone call or a text away was invaluable. I recommend Gail's class to every new mom and dad no matter what kind of birth experience you are looking for! Gail is THE expert!

Rosy was a fantastic doula. They say that births with a doula present are less likely to encounter…read moreinterventions. I believe this to be true after birthing with Rosy present. I would not have been able to do it without her! Rosy helped me every step of the way- she came right when I called her, she timed my contractions, contacted my midwives when it was time for them to come, never hesitated, was always present, calm, composed and quick to respond when I needed help. Rosy helped me drink, eat, provided aromatherapy, administered herbs, controlled my TENS machine, massaged me, help me move about...She basically was the greatest support I could have ever asked for and she did everything without me having to ask. She intuitively knew what I needed and when. I truly believe our home birth went so successfully because Rosy were there. Rosy is a clear communicator and has a wonderful and calm demeanor. When I was scared Rosy was there to comfort me. She cheered me on and told me I was doing an amazing job when I was feeling discouraged, and when my daughter was finally born, after a FULL day of labor I was so touched by Rosy's dedication & resolve and so grateful that I had her support. I highly recommend Rosy as a doula, a friend and a great advocate during labor and birth. Thank you, Rosy, for all that you did for us, from the bottom of our hearts! We look forward to working with you in the future for postpartum doula services and writing you another stellar review for that!

Rosy was my doula and helped me have an amazing labor experience when I gave birth to my baby girl…read morein January, 2015. It took my a while to find the right doula as I wanted to find someone who connected with me and made me feel comfortable. The minute I met Rosy I knew she was the one! She's absolutely great! The type of person you want to have around when you're having painful an strong contractions as she has a very calm, soothing voice, sweet personality while at the same time being a firm advocate at the hospital for the birth experience you want to have. My husband and I are incredibly grateful and would recommend every expecting mother to partner up with Rosy. She was always on time, replied to all my emails, all my calls, provided excellent resources, checked on me frequently and was 100% with me throughout labor. It would have been a lot harder to make it without her. After many hours of labor I was able to give birth vaginally to my beautiful baby girl, Paloma. She's also an excellent prenatal yoga teacher so she can recommend exercises to prepare your body for birth and stay healthy throughout your pregnancy, or take her classes, which I did :) She had great connections in the community and referred me to a great chiropractor and acupuncturist who both helped me a lot at the end of my pregnancy. Thank you Rosy!

10 stars if I could. My wife switched over to this practice in the middle of her pregnancy, given a…read morelot of unease she had at the previous practice which felt like a busy mill and her goals of having a VBAC were not shared by them. This practice was exactly what she needed. The visits were extremely thorough, she never felt for a moment that she was being rushed. She met with every doctor in the practice and each time her questions and concers were really fully addressed and she never left feeling confused or uneasy as she had at the previous practice. Raizy is an incredible person to have in your corner during pregnancy and on delivery day. She was advocating for everything my wife needed and was genuinely invested in her success. At the end of it all, Dr. Ratzersdorfer was the hero on delivery day. He really went above and beyond in paying attention to all of the small details and spent hours and a ton of effort to reposition the baby and successfully performed the VBAC that my wife wanted a fair shot at. I can't say enough good things. These folks are professional and genuinely good people who run a traditional medical practice the way it should be, before corporate medicine took everything over and ruined the field. Good medicine still exists!

From the owner: Recently find out you're pregnant? Maternal Resources is home to knowledgeable doctors who…read morespecialize in high risk pregnancies. We also conveniently offer a wide variety of services including regular visits, sonograms, genetic testing, consultations and more. Contact us today to see how Maternal Resources can help you!

Village Maternity was amazing at providing me with the birth experience I always wanted. For my…read morefirst pregnancy, I choose an OBGYN based solely on convenience. I did not do any research about the type of pregnancy and birth experience I wanted and that led to an overall negative experience. Going into this pregnancy, I wanted to make sure I had a team that would support me. The midwives and registered nurses at Village Maternity not only supported me and my decisions, but they went above and beyond. They were always easy to reach listening to all concerns, answering all my questions, and providing me with numerous educational resources. They were also very supportive of my goal to have a VBAC, and helped me successfully have one! I owe my positive pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience to Village Maternity. I am so grateful to everyone there and would recommend them to all mamas!

I feel so lucky to have found Village Maternity. They were on time for 99% of my appointments, and…read morenever rushed me once even though I frequently had 30-60 minutes worth of questions. They're evidence-based, and support natural childbirth. And they were extremely responsive via phone, email and even text 24/7. Plus, Metropolitan Hospital, where they deliver, is amazing. Every room is private (for no additional fee), they support natural delivery and don't rush your labor, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff were extremely warm and kind.

I love the Susans. They are competent, conscientious, and all around great. I have used their…read moreservices for annual well woman care, prenatal and birth care, and pregnancy loss support. They are full spectrum care providers that my entire family trusts completely. They have a great relationship with my son and my mom too. They are leaders in the midwifery community and active in promoting change to improve maternity care at a legislative level. Love them!

Had an awesome home birth experience!! Would definitely recommend to any woman that wants a natural…read morebirth in the comfort of their home. Susan is such an awesome person. Couldn't have had a better experience!

Part of being fit and in tune with the rhythms of my body is understanding when I need a little…read morehelp in releasing the tension that accumulates from my neck to, well, my crack. Humor aside, Judith put me completely at ease and guided me through the regions of my neck that were carrying extra emotional tension. Her gentle, yet firm approach unraveled what had been living in between my vertebrae for the last week. Her questioning was thoughtful and the techniques she gave me were specific to not only my current issues, but also areas I could troubleshoot that could be triggered by physical and emotional stress. I left with a weightless head and a calmer mental space. Path train could be delayed for all I care. I'm floating home...

My only regret is not starting with Dr. Meer earlier in my pregnancy! She has been an amazing…read moreresource as a first time mom. The level of attention, support and care she puts into every session is remarkable. She provided me with a wealth of information every session and helped me to learn more about the birthing process and my own body. I suffered from intense carpal tunnel during pregnancy and only found relief after my sessions with Dr. Meer. I ended up having a c section and postpartum she has helped me to relieve pain and discomfort around my incision as well as back discomfort I have experienced. She individualizes each appointment to meet your ever changing needs as a pregnant and postpartum mom. I have recommended her to all my friends and soon to be mom friends.

I could not have asked for a more capable, supportive, and wonderful doula than Sooo-z, who played…read morea huge role in helping me achieve the birth experience I wanted. She was a source of immense comfort and reliable expertise at every step, starting with early labor while I was at home, and then over the course of a 15 hour day in the hospital. She came equipped with all kinds of labor support tools that she used at various points throughout the journey, but her gentle, steady, and encouraging demeanor played the most critical role. I felt that she was connected to me the entire time, physically through gentle touch or guiding me through various positions, as well as mentally, offering mantras, listening carefully, and helping me navigate tricky decisions as my labor presented some challenges--she felt like my ally and advocate at every moment, never putting pressure on me, letting me lead and supporting my instincts. Ultimately, we achieved the tremendous feat of an unmedicated natural birth together, and I absolutely know that I would not have been able to reach that goal without her help. One key strength of hers was the way she skillfully navigated working with the rest of the L&D team. Our doctor told us afterwards how impressed she was with Sooo-z's professionalism, her ability to collaborate smoothly with the nurses to get me what I needed, and her absolute focus on me--something they don't always see with doulas. She's also just a delightful person, easy to spend time with, caring and kind, un-fussy and down to earth. I'd recommend her a thousand times over!

I did not have a birth doula, but I contacted Sooo-z in a panic after my daughter was born and…read moredesperately needed support. If I could go back in time and have Sooo-z with me during both my births, I would. In a time during which everything revolved around taking care of my newborn and my toddler, Sooo-z made sure someone was caring for me. From helping with some nursing challenges, to making sure I was nourishing my body (her lactation cookies and spinach smoothies are amazing), to watching my baby so I could sleep, even to washing pumping parts - Sooo-z was a true gift. While I'm over the hump of sleepless newborn nights and days without routine or breaks, I still reach out to Sooo-z for questions, recommendations, or just to chat. She is one of a kind, and anyone who can include her in their birth or postpartum plans is truly lucky.