Mama's Circle is a wonderfully supportive judgment-free space that Elizabeth does an excellent job…read moremoderating. She is a wonderful group leader. Each week she helps new moms probe the questions and concerns they have by facilitating group discussion. In doing so, she adds lots of her own useful knowledge as well as gathering thoughts from the group, striking the perfect balance between a wise mentor and friend.

One of the best decisions I made as a new Mom was join Elizabeth's Mama's Circle! It's a great…read moreopportunity to connect with other mamas, share in this journey, and speak your mind in a warm + welcoming, supportive space. As a mom herself, Elizabeth leads each class with experience and an attitude towards being a parent (and life in general) that is refreshingly honest. Having also taken her prenatal and postnatal yoga classes, I can't say enough good things about her. Thank you, Elizabeth, for creating this awesome "village" of mamas!

Better Together Family Therapy is the go to place for all of your mental health therapy needs…read more Robin is knowledgeable and has hired an amazing team of therapists that can provide individual or family therapy. Robin is great at helping determine what time of therapy is most needed and then matching the client with the right therapist. I highly recommend Better Together Family Therapy.

Better Together Family Therapy is my go to for compassionate creative and comprehensive mental…read morehealth care for children and their families. When my own practice is full or a family needs services that I can't provide, Better Together is my first stop!

I could not recommend Birth You Desire / Ursula / Jenn more. Jenn has been simply the best doula we…read morecould have asked for. During birth, she was able to tell when my husband needed some extra help, asked the hospital staff for what he needed on his behalf when he was not mentally able to, and gave us guidance based off of my preferences and state of mind that led to an incredibly successful birth. Her postpartum care has honestly been the highlight of her services. I did not realize how much help we would need overnight and the help and resources that Jenn provides have been invaluable. Jenn claims she is not magic - but she is. You are in the best hands with Birth You Desire.

Jenn Carlson is an amazing person and doula who went above and beyond for us during our birth and…read morepostpartum journey. Our baby was born during one of the worst snowstorms in years and she made sure she was prepared and there to support us (even if it meant getting snowed in at the hospital). Without her care and experience we would've had a very different birth that likely would've ended in an emergency c-section. I had a lot of anxiety about giving birth but Jenn helped put me at ease and explained things very well. She is warm and has an evidence based approach to her work. She also looked out for my partner which I really appreciated, ensuring he ate and rested. Afterwards we also used Jenn's overnight doula services to care for our infant and she was just as fantastic with him. Not only did we get a good night's rest when she was here (priceless), we also felt so supported with learning about newborn care and dealing with all of the emotional aspects of becoming parents. Our journey would've been different without her and we will forever be grateful that we had her support.

The womb room is amazing!! They offer so many classes for before baby or after. I took advantage of…read morethe free virtual prenatal yoga classes, pregnancy support group and baby and me yoga. Yoga is so fun to connect with my baby and also other moms. Plus Amanda is a great instructor! Some of their other classes are on the pricey side is the only thing but it's such a great resource for moms! Also their location can be a bit tricky to find but the main door is off Keswick Rd (and is stroller friendly). Walk in past the dress shop and bare to the right. There's a big parking lot in the back.

This review is is for the doula services and support groups (becoming a mom and breastfeeding)…read more I like that the becoming a mom group has a rotation of doulas who lead the group each week. That way you end up inadvertently meeting the different doulas. We went with Cara. She has a ton of experience and super chill vibe. Our hospital was not allowing extra visitors due to COVID so we signed up for a virtual doula service. She met with us a few times before the birth to review questions, birth plan, and provide support. She was also available via email for random questions that came up in between. The day of my labor I reached out to her as needed and she guided me through some of the decisions we had to make. Her support made it so that I could better advocate for myself and my baby during my labor. She was 100% supportive of all my decisions and in the end I ended up having a beautiful and quick birth. I am so happy we got a doula and recommend it to anyone no matter what type of brith you are planning on having. I found the groups to be more helpful towards the beginning of my pregnancy, especially as it was a time that COVID was just ramping up. The only issue is that the people in group vary from week to week. I think it would be nice to be able to connect with the same group from week to week so there is some continuity.

It's a great space. And I'm sure it's good for many children. On principle I like what they have to…read moreoffer. However, they lack direct and clear communication about their decision making process. I think much of what they communicate is disingenuous or is in coded speak that requires reading between the lines which is fine if you are good at that, but I am not.

Such a wonderful school. I had two children attend, and we still stay incredibly connected even as…read moreAlumni. The teachers are so warm and welcoming. They have a way of making my child and me feel like I'm their absolute #1 priority. The emphasis on outdoor play had a huge positive impact specifically on my daughter who can get a little restless indoors. It was everything we were hoping for and more in a preschool!

Faith and the NOVA team are truly first rate…read more Expertise is on pace with any doc we spoke to. The guidance and peace of mind was priceless. We cannot recommend them enough. Easily the best money we've spent in regards to the birth process. Joslyn has been a huge help with the baby at night and treats him like her own. She has offered expertise and little hacks here and there that have made a huge difference for us in getting acclimated as new parents (hello pace feeding). we only wish there were more of her! We feel so blessed to have found NOVA and confidently recommend them to anyone, even though we would selfishly like it if we could keep them for ourselves. God Bless!

How do you even begin to write a review for someone who has truly changed your life? I can't…read morerecommend Lauren and NOVA Birth Partners enough and feel incredibly grateful that she chose to take me on as a client. After having a C-section with my first birth, I knew I wanted a doula for my second pregnancy. My first birth had felt like something that just happened to me, and this time, I wanted a different experience. When I went past my due date, Lauren gave me the reassurance and confidence I desperately needed. When I felt hopeless, she gave me hope. Her recommendations and introduction to Faith were invaluable in helping me go into labor. She held space for me to make my own decisions. She had the confidence and experience I needed as I prepared for a VBAC. During labor, she helped me move through different positions to encourage my baby's descent. She provided hands-on support and, when I needed it, tough love. I couldn't have asked for a better person to be there in the moments after the most empowering experience of my life. I am beyond grateful for Lauren. Without her support, I know I would have ended up with a repeat C-section. She helped me take back my birth, and for that, I will always be thankful.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PARENTS-TO-BE!!! I'm in my third trimester and was looking for an Infant CPR…read moreClass in the DMV area. I called and spoke to Carolyn (the owner) who was super personable and reassuring. In fact Momease was recommended by my OB at GWU/MFA -- Carolyn knew my doctor too. The online booking was seamless and communication (via email/text) was on point. My husband enjoyed the class and the instructor was excellent. The facility was clean and conveniently located. We were very pleased with our experience and would HIGHLY recommend Momease!

Thru recommendation, We signed up the whole weekend class with Carolyn on Friday and Saturday (…read morechildbirth) , Linda and Vanessa on Sunday ( CPR + Infant care) I'm so glad that I signed up the class. Carolyn has the best teaching styles. The class is fun, interactive and informative. I learned so much from the class than just google information online or books. Carolyn makes sure your partner and you retain the knowledge and she genuinely is trying to help. She is very thoughtful and professional, I totally recommend them to any expecting mom! We are definitely feeling more comfortable to childbirth than before

The Writer's Center is such a special place, a great resource for writers or wish-they-were-writers…read morein the DMV. They offer creative writing workshops (in person at their Bethesda location and via Zoom), events for writers, and other opportunities and resources for writers. I've taken one or two online course or workshops, but yesterday, I attended an in person, all day event on publishing (everything a writer needs to know about editing, getting an agent, submissions, etc.). It was a great event. I met a bunch of interesting, smart, creative people who are or want to be writers, learned from each of the four panels I attended, and had a great overall experience. I would absolutely attend another event or workshop as I continue to explore whether I have some writing in me (still a maybe)! What a great resource for DMV writers!

Great classes with good professors, very welcoming and warm environment. I learned how to write…read moregood dialogue there! You can also use their facilities to write, a great addition to the writer's very solitary 'job' life.