I found Mary Henderson at Beyond Conception and was immediatly over joyed with her. She is honest,…read moreupfront, and open to what I wanted to get out of my birthing experience. Above all it was just so easy to talk to her and be around her. My husband was a fan as well. She was welcomed into our family with open arms. I was not nervous at all. I knew she had everything under control. If you are ever considering having a home birth, Beyond Conception will put your mind at ease. They are there to answer any questions and let you decide for yourself what is right for you and your family. Highly recommended!! We miss you Mary:) And we are so glad you are doing so well!

Mary and her team were spectacular. It felt like I was in the hands of angels for my second birth…read more I would 100% work with Mary again.

I first worked with Michelle during the birth of my oldest child in 2020. As a first-time mom, I…read morefelt excited about giving birth but also overwhelmed by all the unknowns. I wanted someone who could help me understand my options, prepare for labor, and provide support beyond what I expected from my medical team. Hiring a doula gave me the reassurance that I wouldn't have to navigate the experience alone. Knowing Michelle would be there to guide, educate, and encourage me made me feel much more confident and prepared going into my first birth. After that, having a doula, for me, was a non-negotiable. Michelle has been by my side for the births of all three of my children, and I can't imaging a birth without her. Each experience was so unique and different, but her support, knowledge, and encouragement were invaluable every single time. I wanted unmedicated births, and Michelle gave me the confidence, preparation, and tools I needed to achieve that goal. During labor, she knew exactly how to support me physically and emotionally, helping me stay focused and calm through some of the most challenging moments. When I doubted myself, she reminded me of my strength and helped me trust my body. What sets Michelle apart is that she doesn't just show up on the day of your birth. She invests in her clients, provides evidence-based information, answers questions, and helps you feel empowered to make decisions that are right for you and your family. Her presence brought a sense of peace and confidence that benefited not only me, but also my husband. She helped my husband understand my needs and how to be a source of strength. She guided him through ways to encourage and comfort me during labor, which allowed us to work together as a team and made the experience even more positive. Because of Michelle's support, I look back on all three of my birth experiences with gratitude and pride. If you're considering hiring a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend the Modern Momma team; they are compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and truly passionate about helping mothers have positive and empowering birth experiences.

I hired Michelle as my birth doula through Modern Mama and overall had mixed feelings about the…read moreexperience. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced, and I am thankful for the role she played in my birth. During transition and pushing, she offered guidance and support that was helpful in those intense final hours. I do believe she understands birth well and brings expertise to the room. That said, there were a few things that did not sit right with me. At multiple points during contractions, when I looked up, she was visibly on Facebook and Instagram. I understand that long labors can involve downtime, but she was only physically present at the hospital for a few hours during transition and pushing. Given the relatively short window of in person support, it felt disappointing and inappropriate that she was on social media during that time. It made me feel like she was not fully present in such a vulnerable moment. There were also moments where her reactions felt disproportionate, such as when the toilet water unexpectedly splashed up. Her response heightened the situation rather than helping me feel grounded and calm. In addition, I found the overall value of the package to be underwhelming compared to other doulas I interviewed. Many offered formal childbirth classes (which were extra through MM) and ongoing support groups as part of their services, whereas Modern Mama primarily offered monthly mini classes on rotating topics, which did not always feel directly relevant or comprehensive. For the investment, I had expected more structured education and support. Though I was appreciative of the nice photos that were included. I am grateful for her knowledge and the role she played in helping bring my baby into the world, but I do wish the level of presence, professionalism, and overall value had been stronger throughout the experience. I likely won't hire Modern Mama again although I don't have experience with the other doulas.

Had the most amazing birth experience as a first time mom at Canyon Midwifery. Connie and her…read moreentire team are wonderful. Connie, Erin and Taylor always addressed any concerns I had during my appointments or via text. They were thorough and provided the highest level of care. All of the nurses are equally exceptional! Taylor was our delivering midwife and she made sure things went smoothly. Could not recommend this experience enough! We love the Canyon team

I had my second home birth with Erin and Nurse Jen. They were phenomenal and it was another great…read moreexperience. Birth number 4!

Being a first time mom, as soon as I became pregnant I knew I wanted to learn everything I could…read moreabout birth and explore all my options. I met with an OB and looked into hospitals. I researched midwives and read home birth stories. After meeting our midwives at Tree of Life, we instantly knew this was our team and I knew I wanted a home birth. Being a first time mom I was nervous because almost all of the home birth stories I read were second or third time moms; I didn't see too many first time home births. Being 36 I also got the "geriatric pregnancy" talk when I met with the OB. I really liked the fact that Tree of Life was a team of midwives. Morgann, Deidra, Giuliana, and Micha were such an incredible team. Each brought their own different knowledge and perspectives to our meetings. Every visit was an hour long and both my husband and I would leave feeling heard and well taken care of. We never felt rushed, and they made sure we knew they were always there for any questions we had. The birth itself was incredible. Deidra and Morgann were the two midwives who attended. They both gave my husband and I unwavering support while also giving us space when needed. I had a small complication during birth, but Morgann did an amazing job of explaining the situation and laying out all the possibilities and options we had. I felt confident making an informed decision that was best for me based on the information Morgann gave me. I ended up having the home birth I'd been dreaming of. We couldn't have done it without them. The care after was exceptional; I swear postpartum would have been much harder without the tree of life team. They were there for any questions we had; and they constantly checked in on us. Saying bye after 6 weeks was probably one of the hardest things we've had to do. I can't recommend this team enough. From start to finish they are truly with you every step of the way. Their encouragement and knowledge is invaluable; and they truly support you making your own informed decisions. I have never felt more taken care of or held than I did in their care.

I had the wonderful fortune to become a repeat client of Morgann's with my fourth child. This is…read morethe second baby who has been under Morgann's care and I am deeply grateful for her, Deidre, and Taylor. You will not find better midwifery care if you are seeking an at-home birth. This was my second natural, unmedicated home birth, and the first baby who did need some assistancMorgann was calm and collected through it all, and because my baby's heartrate stayed steady she allowed me to labor at my own pace, and only intervened when I asked for help. Through the course of my pregnancy Morgann and her assistants listened, gave great recommendations and made my little family feel welcome. Her office is beautifully set up for children to play quietly while we go through our appointment, she has snacks available for the mamas who need it, and it feels just professional enough while being cozy and welcoming.

My wife and I are extremely pleased with the services Alicia gave us. We had a really horrible…read moreexperience with our first child (ended in emergency c section). My wife didn't want to go through the same thing with our baby girl and so she researched and interviewed many different midwives In the metro Phoenix area and decided to hire Alicia. She was very encouraging through the entire pre-natal care assuring my wife that we could have a successful V-back at home. Our daughter was born 3-15-17 @ 8:22am deliver by Alicia and her assistant. I highly recommend Arizona Midwife LLC and Alicia to assist and deliver!!! If we ever have another child we will certainly use her again!

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I knew I wanted a doula for my labor/birth, and had a doula recommended to me by a friend. I…read moreprocrastinated on contacting her, and by the time I did- she was booked. So, about 10 weeks before I was due I started the search for another doula and came across both Lora, and Chelsea, individually. I contacted them and they let me know they had recently teamed up and were available. We had a zoom call with them and my husband and I decided to book them for our August birth. Chelsea & Lora came for a home visit in June, so we could meet them and discuss initial ideas about my labor/birth/etc. They both brought their individual strengths and so much knowledge. They then came back a few weeks before I was due to discuss plans for when i went into labor, comfort measures, etc. They were both there any other time my husband and I had a question throughout the whole process as well. I had a long, long (44 hour) labor and we (mainly my husband) were in contact with Chelsea/Lora the entire time. About 22 hours in, once the pain had gotten pretty bad, Lora came to our house at 8pm. She quietly supported us and helped get through the contractions. At midnight, Chelsea swapped in so Lora could get some rest. Chelsea encouraged me to keep moving and try different things to help progress labor. When we thought it was time to go to the birth center, Chelsea came with us. When I finally ended up being admitted, Lora was the doula who ultimately joined us at the birth center- and spent over 12 hours there with us. I had mentioned during one of our previous meetings that I would love it if the doula who was present could snap some pictures during the day of labor/birth- I wasn't looking for anything too fancy or professional but just wanted some iphone pics. Lora went above and beyond, using her own camera to take lots of pictures and a video of the birth- which we haven't seen yet but are so excited for! Both Lora & Chelsea truly went above and beyond, and are a perfect complementary team. They came for a 2 week postpartum visit and it felt like having friends over to meet the baby- we cannot recommend them and their services enough & will definitely be using them for baby 2!

We absolutely adore and appreciate Lora and all her knowledge! We're due with our first baby in…read moreOctober 2020 and she helped us get through educational evidence based birth classes during the pandemic! I feel more prepared now for the birthing process, what to expect and techniques we can do to help us labor as naturally as possible! Worth every penny :)

This was genuinely one of the best experiences. I was very thankful to have found this amazing…read moreoffice and wonderful staff. I was cared for my entire pregnancy and even visited in the hospital by nearly all the midwives. While my labor and hospital stay was traumatic the staff made me feel comfortable and seen. From an emergency c section and my baby being taken to the nicu they helped me the entire was and their support was unmatched. I have now referred two friends here and I know they will receive the best care.

I went today for what is hopefully my last annual visit and i will say i was PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!…read more Not only was the staff kind and friendly Cindy at the front desk was darling and kind and helped me complete the "FORMS" that i thought were done but werent so she took care of them in a second. Then i was greeted by the MA, Diana, and what a delight she was! Friendly kind and personable yet professional. What a refreshing change from other experiences i have had there...highly recommend! And Topping on the cake of course was the exam by Heather Williams, CNM,WHNP and i will tell you i couldnt have been more pleased. Kind and professional and the first full exam i have had without any pain. She was patient allowed time for questions and concerns and was sincerely flattered that i thanked her. What a great experience considering the topic....lol. I would recommend them to anyone!!! Oh and i did promise Carol that although i did not have interaction with her for the appointment i would not leave her out she was at the front desk and seemed very kind.

I have had 6 children at 5 different places...and my two absolute best birth experiences were the…read moreonly two repeats- Thunderbird Hospital with Dr. Brotsky. Dr. Brotsky is truly the best doctor, of any type, that I have worked with. She makes me feel sincerely cared for and heard. She is funny and kind, while also knowledgeable and helpful. She takes great care of me and I can't recommend her enough!

Dr. Brotsky was my doctor, and I thought that we had a good relationship and were on the same page…read moreup until the 40th week. I went to my appointment at 40 weeks, and we decided to schedule another appointment for the following week to discuss the option of induction if the baby did not come. When the baby didn't arrive, I went for my appointment, but the receptionist informed me that Dr. Brotsky had gone on vacation and wouldn't return for a week. I understand that people have lives, but this information hadn't been communicated to me, and I was 41 weeks pregnant. I felt abandoned. I wanted to speak with a nurse practitioner at least to ensure the baby's safety, but they told me I didn't need to talk to anyone and instructed me to call the hospital in three days to schedule an induction. I experienced a lot of anxiety waiting for the baby and having no backup plan. Three days later, the hospital called me and asked me to come in within 40 minutes because apparently, Dr. Brotsky had scheduled an induction for me, but no one had informed me. We rushed to the hospital. Dr. Brotsky returned for the birth even though I had been told she was gone for a week. After practicing pushing with her a few times, she left me with the nurse. I had an epidural so I was not feeling contractions and the monitor was not working and not reading them. I was pushing but not making progress. When I asked Dr. Brotsky to come back, she responded with, "How can I help you?" when I was so vulnerable and needed guidance and support. Once she arrived, my baby was born in 20 minutes. So she could have helped by simply doing her job!!! I am grateful that both my baby and I are healthy, but I couldn't have the birth I had envisioned because of poor communication and planning. I don't recommend Dr. Brotsky. While she seems to care, it feels insincere, and in reality, she does not seem to prioritize her patients' needs.

I would recommend Sara to ANYONE! She is down to earth, experienced, respectful, selfless, honest,…read moreeasy to communicate with, and is all about helping you to have the best experience possible. Sara caters her services to your needs and desires and is such a comforting advocate. She helped me feel empowered, in control, and confident. I learned the power and importance of a mother's intuition, and because of that, our birthing experience is something that I am very proud of. Sara goes above and beyond and always seemed to know what we needed without us even having to ask. Being first time parents, everything was new to us. She helped educate and prep us before the birth of our baby, and has continued to support us with postpartum visits. I cannot imagine what our experience would have been like without Sara. I look forward to the future knowing Sara will be there by our side.

Sara was great! She was so helpful with information and always available to answer questions I…read morehighly recommend her

Highly recommend! Carol and Mary are fantastic. Calming, empowering, knowledgeable, skilled…read moreand attentive. You will not regret doing a home birth with these two wonderful women.

Carol is been such an amazing blessing to our family. I moved from New Zealand to the USA, where…read morebirthing is mid-wife led and I searched google for a midwife, while still living there in Phoenix and found Carol, but I truly believe it was a God-destined relationship. She has delivered two of my children and will be delivering a third very soon. She is supportive, easy to communicate with, extremely knowledgeable, and makes home-births an amazing experience.