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 joke that motherhood has made me into the ideal consumer, because my mom friends and I often talk…read moreabout our favorite brands and products. Well, this is the perfect place to put that into practice. It has all of the best brands--Frida and Coterie come to mind--and it's nice to buy locally instead of during late-night scrolling on Amazon. The store is beautiful and has everything you could need. Some of it is pricey, but everything is very well-made and there are certainly items in all price ranges. Most of all, this store is accommodating to babies. The staff helped me get my stroller in; they have two changing pads with diapers and wipes (plus I think a toiler sprayer for cloth diapers?); and they let me nurse in the back room. I will definitely be back!

We set up our baby shower registry with The Wild and are so happy we did! Everything they carry is…read morevery high quality. Loved that we were able to support this great local business, and feel confident that everything we selected would be non-toxic and well-made.

This is such an adorable kids consignment store in the East Village not too far from union square…read more They had lots of wonderful baby books, clothes and shoes and had a large collection of Lovevery toys for sale (and other high quality wooden montesorri toys). The salesperson was very warm and chatty, overall a fun stop with some gems for the littles. There is also a really cute chai store next door for that afternoon pickmeup.

I stop by here every now and then. They always have unique things, have good prices too. The…read moreservice is always a 10. The peopl eare always super helpful .The selection is vast. Always worth stopping by when you're in the area

I just want to start by saying, while I feel the intentions of this organization means well from my…read moreexperience, they lack customer service and professionalism. Please note this is my second pregnancy. With my first pregnancy I had a doula as well. She was very attentive, super supportive and very knowledgeable. I choose to go with Ancient song this time around because as much as I loved my first doula, she was/is very $$$$$. With Ancient Song, lets just say you will get what you pay for. They seem to be understaffed. I was assigned 3 potential doula matches. They sent me one that lived too far from me and two others that communicated with me via text and then when I replied with questions, I never heard from them again. I never received a doula match. I called this organization numerous times regarding this and I haven't received a call back from them yet. So disappointing and they were actually causing me more stress, so as much as I wanted a doula for this pregnancy/birth because of Ancient Song, its seems I will not have one.

This is an Amazing place to find a doula! I overheard a woman in my orientation at the Brooklyn…read moreBirthing Center speaking with her doula, and had been looking for one at the time! I was not working at the time but needed the emotional, and mental support of being a first time Mom. I went in for an interview and within a week I was paired with my God sent Doula Sky! She is the reason I made it through my delivery and I will cherish her for a lifetime. They also referred me to the Family Nursing Partnership Please Program and received my in home nurse Maria for the next 2 years. My fiancé and I attended Chanel's Child Birth Education class, not only did we sincerely enjoy it watching my fiancé understand the anatomy, of the female body and child birth was quite pleasurable. I am VERY THANKFUL for Ancient Song.

Was a little nervous booking a newborn shoot during covid, but had such a great experience with…read morethem for our firstborn this was the first outing we went on with our 12 day old 3 photographers worked with us and really took their time to meticulously compose pictures and can't wait to see the result. Highly recommend if you're looking for a spacious studio and not being rushed. They went above and beyond

Really great studio for baby pictures and family a like. We brought our 9 day old here for a…read morenewborn photo shoot and the staff was amazing. It was in the middle of a hot summer day, the main staff was not there so the two photographers took care of us. The picture turnaround time was really fast, and amazing. They knew how to take baby shots. Fast forward to the holidays, we get an email for a FREE holiday photo shoot! Of course we bit, and made great Christmas cards for it. If you're looking for a great studio for baby, family or whichever floats your boat, give this place a shot!

They are absolutely only out for money. I've watched them unnecessarily refer people to…read morecardiologists and require that you come back to them for blood tests instead of going to an independent lab so that they can collect a copay for the blood draw. They ignore emails and phone calls with regard to filling out necessary forms and are only interested in the almighty dollar. They have the nerve to ask me to write a review after agreeing to waive a no-show fee after an appointment that was legitimately canceled on their portal. Complete with a cancellation confirmation. Absolutely out for the dollar and not for your health care. Beware

Andrea was one of the first people I called when I found out I was pregnant with baby #2 and #3…read more I took her class when I was pregnant with my first born, and I wanted to have the same experience while pregnant with my twins. Her class gave me strength and stamina to carry the twins to the full term, it definitely helped me with delivery and then speedy recovery. And on top, it was a fun activity to attend on weekly basis (especially in the time of COVID). I went into labor just 12 hours after my last class :)

This a wonderful shop with excellent items! Being able to shop and drop items here made becoming a…read morenew parent easier. I also got to give my maternity clothes on consignment -- so I could get some credit back and know they were being put to good use. I look forward to supporting and being supported by Nova's Arc as my daughter grows

From the owner: One-of-a-kind kids consignment outdoor market selling clothing, shoes, toys and books. Consigning…read moreitems for 30% credit that never expires during market hours and credit can be gifted. Focused on original, high quality items. Community oriented market that provides a service for upcycling kids clothing at very affordable prices.

Wonderful experience, exceptional value! These are 4 words that only describe the cusp of my…read moreexperience with Briliana Photography. I'm currently pregnant with our first child and wanted to capture timeless maternity photos of myself and my partner. I honestly wasn't sure where to begin. Most of my friends and family have had children long ago and used Sears or JCPenney. Not that the latter is a bad thing, but it wasn't the style I envisioned. So I took my search to Instagram. With one hashtag, Brilianna was among a few businesses the came up. I made a quick and easy inquiry and the rest was history. From the very first call, Irina was so easy to work with. She asked me what I had in mind then gave me a full rundown of her services. Moreover, she was honest with her capabilities. We had an out of box idea that we wanted to try as an announcement. She was honest that she'd try but her expertise was more timeless than comedic. We ended up not doing it and not because of Irina, but because we no longer felt it was necessary. After that first call, I felt confident booking with her and canceled all other business inquiries. I booked the 'Classic Session' which included a fully guided session, professional makeup and styling, and up to 4 looks. As part of the looks, you have the option of using their beautiful gowns and wraps for your photos. For me, this took a large load off of me. Imagine having to buy 4 different dresses for a maternity shoot and on top of that, figure out sizing, transport, etc. It would've been a hassle (just an FYI - you can bring your own, but her selection is soooo beautiful and high quality, there is no need to!). More than the gowns, I think this was just a great value for everything provided. Most of the photographers I had found during my search, did not include nearly as much as I received. After paying my deposit, Irina remained communicative and I received an easy guide that helped my partner and I fully prepare for our session. Fast forward to the day of our session, it felt like such a relaxing day. The studio is spacious, clean, and modern. I got straight to hair and makeup with Kristen. She was a gem - very kind, welcoming, attentive, and helpful from start to finish. I loved her work as well. Kristen did a soft glam look with beautiful blending. In addition, she added soft waves to my hair that held up nicely throughout the shoot and the rest of the day. Later in the morning, Irina came in and worked her magic. I showed her the looks I wanted and she gave her expertise on what would work best. Kristen acted as a stylist and helped keep me flawless throughout the shoot, while Irina guided me. I was nervous taking photos in my pregnant body. But Irina did a great job guiding me and encouraging me to relax. Her being a mom as well, it was nice to have her reassurance and tips. We went thru each look, including a few with my partner. At some points, I even began to cry because the experience of this moment with my partner was really heart warming. It felt very full circle. No doubt, Irina captured everything I wanted for my maternity photos - love, timelessness, and happiness. As promised, she returned the unedited proofs to us within a week and we made our final selections. I'm now waiting for the finished result but I am very pleased with the proofs. My package included 10 photos and it was truly hard to choose. That's how great her shots were! I've included some candid shots in this review which my partner took during the session. This is just to show how awesome the team worked to prep me and position me throughout the session. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with my experience at Brilianna Photography. Irina has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only was she communicative, but her work speaks for itself. I cannot wait to work with her again once my bundle of joy arrives. If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free experience, don't hesitate to book with Brilianna! Highly recommended!

We absolutely had fun during my baby's cake smash session with Irina. First of all, she was very…read moreresponsive and helpful when scheduling our appointment. On the day of the shoot, she made us feel comfortable, explained what to expect, and accommodated our needs the entire time. The pictures turned out so beautiful that it was hard to choose! I'm so glad I found Irina for this shoot. She takes your preferences into account and genuinely tries to make them work. I highly recommend Briliana Photography for your baby's cake smash session.

We chose Melissa to photograph our son's first Birthday shoot. Melissa is such a skilled…read morephotographer and the pictures show that! Communication and the booking process was super easy and organized on her website. She always responded in a timely manner. She addressed all my questions and concerns. The design team that she works with is amazing and brought my vision for the balloon backdrop to life. She works with her partner/husband Ed who was also super nice and helpful; he came down to help us with our belongings when we got to the studio. The studio was so clean and airy looking; it was the perfect spot for photos with natural lighting. Melissa really showed her expertise and comfort level in taking wonder shots of our son and of us. She was able to direct us on how and where to pose and also adjust things like fixing my hair or adjusting my legs/heels so that they would not look awkward (not all photographers will do this, this comes with experience). We never felt rushed and Melissa was patient with our son. We had some suggestions after we got the edited pictures back and Melissa never made us feel bad about doing the editing over again until we were satisfied. This wonderful experience made us super happy with choosing her as our son's First Birthday Photographer and hopefully other special occasions in the future. If you guys are looking for a true professional to capture your memories then I highly recommend Melissa!!

I just recently had my Christmas 2022 photoshoot at Melissa studio and the service is terrible. You…read moreare paying close to $400 dollars plus for less than 25 mins a photoshoot. Let alone the anxiety you feel from them that you have to hurry up with the photoshoot. Her husband works with her an suffers from extreme OCD so half of your photoshoot session will be cut in half due him cleaning. As far as the turnaround to getting your proofs is also awful and takes such a long time to receive them. This should not be the case if your paying over $400 dollars for less than 25 mins a session. My advice coming from a business background is that you will slowly lose more customers that way because it's not an enjoyable experience when you feel a pressure from the photographer to hurry up when it's suppose to be the opposite a pleasant experience. This is my second time booking with Melissa and I won't book again because of the awful experience. Don't waste your money there is other photographers out there with the same set up, more time and the ability to choose more pictures without feeling robbed.