The midwives at M.A.M.A.S. are absolutely wonderful! They not only are qualified medical…read moreprofessionals, but amazing companions and confidants in the journey to welcoming a baby. Prenatal appointments are thorough and not rushed, and care is all encompassing beyond just the growing baby. Postnatal care is frequent and truly feels like care, rather than a checklist. Beyond their care alone, the midwives create a beautiful community not only during the prenatal period but long after. We love each of the midwives and feel so lucky to know them and been under their care. I'd recommend the M.A.M.A.S. care team to anyone looking for compassionate, evidence based care, whether for home birth or well women's care.

The MAMAS midwives offer thorough, empathetic prenatal care and postpartum support. Emily and…read moreLuisely supported me expertly through a fast, intense birth, and I am so grateful to them. MAMAS is an out-of-network practice for many, and I wish there were more guidance offered about how to navigate the insurance hurdles. Admin staff is only part-time and many of my emails went unanswered. I asked a lot of questions in person as well, and I didn't receive some key information about gap exceptions that would have made the process less stressful. As expected, I received only a small reimbursement from my insurer, and it took several months of emails and calls for MAMAS to realize they had received the check from my insurer and forward it to me.

If you're interested in a home birth + midwife around Takoma Park, look no further. Rachel is…read moreprofessional and empathetic, reassuring and earnest. If I could have all of my babies with Rachel, I would. This is my 5-star experience from start to finish: Pregnancy: I reached out to her when I had a subpar bedside manner experience at George Washington Hospital for my low-risk pregnancy. I couldn't imagine moving forward in maternity care with rotating OBs and random residents. I really wanted a home birth, but also wanted to find a midwife who would have an emergency transfer plan and not recklessly force a home birth. Cue Rachel! My husband and I both looked forward to cozy monthly appointments with her--she ensured that we were educated on important topics by guiding us through a few discussion points at every meeting. I never felt overwhelmed by information (or at a loss of what to ask). If she wasn't 100% certain about an answer to a question, she was honest about it and pointed me towards resources. Labor & Delivery: As I approached my due date, she was available by phone to discuss my uncertainty about whether or not my water broke. She arrived within an hour of us calling during active labor. She was with me during literally every contraction, tirelessly applying counter pressure, checking baby's heart rate, guiding my breath, and juggling a billion other things that I didn't know about. When I hemorrhaged during birth, she so acted quickly and calmly with Pitocin and a fundal massage that I didn't even realize the severity of the situation. There is nothing as delightful as being in my own bed eating my own food 10 minutes after giving birth, and Rachel facilitated it all so gracefully. Home births are messy (duh) and Rachel brought so much equipment, but she and the second midwife left our apartment cleaner than when they came. Postpartum & Misc Thoughts: I had so many follow-up appointments with Rachel where we were able to address everything from my baby's health to breastfeeding to my physical wellbeing and spiraling emotions. Paying a flat fee for ALL pregnancy through postpartum care is amazing--no hidden bills or up-charged items at the hospital (she administered multiple IVs during labor and didn't have to think twice about $$). There's an annual community gathering of her current and past clients, which is really special! The bond we built over the span of 9 months with Rachel is incredible and she will forever be an important person in our lives.

I had the most incredible experience with Rock Creek Midwifery and cannot recommend them highly…read moreenough. Rachel, my midwife, was gentle, caring, and deeply respectful of my needs, while also being completely professional and grounded in her expertise. Throughout my pregnancy, Rachel led me through so much more beyond standard care - like prenatal nutrition, emotional well-being, and many "what if? have we considered...?" topics. I never felt rushed during our appointments. When labor came, it lasted much longer than expected, but Rachel guided me through every moment, keeping me focused and positive. Working closely with my doula, she created a series of labor positions that helped my sunny-side-up baby make his way earthside. Her skills, patience, and steady presence were everything I needed. After the birth, Rachel continued to show up with the same care and professionalism through at-home postpartum visits, which supported my goal of self-imposed bed rest and allowed me to stay in a peaceful bubble of recovery. I felt truly cared for from start to finish. If you are considering a home birth, I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel and Rock Creek Midwifery.

I had my first two babies at GWUH (with epidurals!) and was planning the same for my third... until…read moreplans changed at 38+ weeks. (Thanks, omicron variant!) We were so incredibly lucky to get connected to Katrina. She worked with us to evaluate if we were good candidates for home birth and then helped us transition to a home birth plan... on a VERY tight timeline. She came to my house for a prenatal visit and I swear that one appointment seemed like more actual medical care than I received in the rest of my pregnancies put together. Having someone actually focused just on you and your baby - with plenty of time to get to know you and no other distractions or pressures - is an amazing experience. I wish I'd switched a lot earlier. The birth itself was... let's say full of surprises (: I don't want to go into too much detail, but I do want to say that I am deeply, profoundly grateful that Katrina was there, and will be for the rest of my life, and so will my baby when she's old enough to know the story. Katrina's calm expertise and focus supported our entire family. Having the postpartum visits at home was also wonderful, vs. having to cart myself and baby around town while still recovering from birth. Even though we ended up at the hospital after the birth (probably unnecessary in hindsight!) I'm so glad I got to give birth at home. It's definitely better; I can't imagine ever planning a hospital birth again. Thank you.

I had a wonderful experience with Katrina as my home birth midwife. Her energy is very grounded and…read morecalm, which I really appreciated and wanted to have around me during labor. Katrina is extremely knowledgeable and always had an answer or suggestion for any question I had, so throughout my pregnancy and before my labor I trusted I was in good hands. She also really took her time with me during every appointment and call, which I SO appreciate. I have been a patient for other practitioners which whom I've felt like a number to them, or with whom I felt rushed because they were overbooked or overwhelmed. Not with Katrina. She always felt grounded, calm, present, and took really good care and attention with me. During labor her energy was super grounded and calm, as well, which was so helpful. And I also really appreciate how she took the time to educate me on certain things post birth, like the placenta's "tree of life" and the umbilical cord, etc. These are the special care and extra attention that you get with Katrina that you may not get elsewhere and definitely don't get at the hospital. I highly recommend working with her as your midwife.

I met Dr. Parker in January of 2016. I scheduled an appointment with her for my, at the time one…read moreyear old, son. He had a debilitating skin condition that many other providers could not figure out the root cause of. When we walked in to her office, my son had a debilitating skin condition from head to toe, was not yet crawling, and had a feeding tube. From the moment I met her, her vibe was extremely warm and understanding. I broke down in her office and for the first time felt HEARD. It was a season full of fear and frustration for me, as a first time mom. And after the experience I had with many medical providers in the mainstream medicine world, she was a breath of fresh air. She took on my son's case as if it was so own baby. We worked out a protocol and began the journey to healing my son. By, only, God's grace and Dr. Parker's heart and gift to help patients heal, within about 2-3 weeks of meeting with her; my son began to show SO much improvement. I was able to add other alternative medicine providers to his protocol, which also assisted his healing. By the time he was 3 and a half, my son was growing beautifully. As he should have been. Dr. Parker, personally, not only helped me to help my son but also helped me mentally, emotionally, and physically as a first time mom. Her support was extremely valuable. And till this day still is. I learned a lot from her. She holds such a special place in my heart & for my family. She is family.

Dr.Parker was amazing! When I told my family I was having a home birth they were so anxious and…read moretried to talk me out of it. As a past hospital administrator I knew I didn't want to have my son in a hospital. I was going to a birthing center at first, but I found Dr. Parker and knew I wanted to switch to her. She gave me the tools to help me ease my families fear. She made my birthing experience so beautiful, we played music, lit candles, and I ate cookies my husband made. When I got pregnant the second time she was the first person I called to make sure her schedule was open. I loved having her spirit in the room while I was birthing and felt so comfortable as she automatically wore a mask as my second child was a COVID baby.

From beginning to end I was totally blown away by my experience with the midwives at Midwifery Care…read moreAssociates. Ensuring that I could have an unmedicated and peaceful birth experience was very important to me in choosing a care provider. The office experience: The front-desk staff is incredibly friendly. When you're not feeling your best, it's always nice to be greeted by a welcoming and smiling face. Also, scheduling and getting paper work signed was a breeze. The same goes for the nursing staff -- incredibly attentive and helpful. Appointments: Appointments are on-time and never feel rushed. The midwives are very knowledgeable and take their time to address all of your questions and concerns. When I was considering hiring a doula and a chiropractor for some pelvic pain -- each time the midwives had great recommendations. Also -- I called the midwives' on-call line a couple times during my pregnancy and each time they were able to answer my questions thoroughly and settle any nerves or concerns I had. The birth experience: I saw both Tara and Kelly at Shady Grove when I went into labor. Kelly ended up catching my baby and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. Not only were my birth plan requests honored by both the midwives and the nursing staff -- but Kelly helped to create a peaceful and supportive birthing environment. I've never felt more empowered and was able to deliver my baby unmedicated. You should absolutely consider the midwives at MCA, if you are wanting a natural, no/low-intervention experience. Thank you to Kelly, Tara, Jodi and Janet for all of your help and support during my pregnancy!

Prior to me becoming a patient here, I had been pregnant 3 times (in a different state), twice…read moredelivering at full term with midwives. So, I have some experience with the process. From the start, I felt like they weren't really sure what they were doing. At 8 weeks, I went in for a confirmation/dating scan. I had let them know I had been tracking and I was very sure of ovulation date, etc. She sort of dismissed me and said that the baby was dating 7 weeks. I thought it was odd, especially since I ovulated late, but I just accepted it for the moment. I also mentioned that I had hypothyroidism and she was like, "Oh so you want me to check thyroid levels?" I was like of course! Shouldn't that be standard for pregnancy anyway? I had my standard blood draw and waited. And waited. Almost 2 weeks went by and no one had called me with results. In the past, I had my results and immediate action within 2 days, so this was bad. Meanwhile, I felt oddly cold, so I called the office to get my results. They casually told me that my TSH level was 12 (when it should be under 2.5)! I was very angry and said, so are you going to prescribe me medication, and they said no it wasn't a big deal. In talking to endocrinologists as well as other midwives and obstetrics, I confirmed that yes it is in fact a big deal and can lead to a miscarriage. My previous midwife and an obstetrician friend said that what this practice was doing was very wrong and they should absolutely take it seriously. I kept calling, letting them know this was a potential emergency and they kept brushing me off. I immediately went to Urgent Care where they gave me a prescription. I couldn't see an endocrinologists for 2 weeks, and at that time they felt my levels were still way too high and bumped up my dosage. She seemed to agree that it was dangerous. Well, around 12 weeks I went to Maternal Fetal Medicine where they confirmed that the baby had died around 8 weeks. Midwifery Care Associates of course assumed no partial responsibility in this. They should have flagged the measuring small from the start. Then they should have acknowledged a thyroid issue. I am convinced that if I had gone anywhere else they would have flagged it from the very start. Perhaps the baby couldn't be saved, but at least someone would have noticed something was wrong. I am now pregnant again in a different state and can see the HUGE difference at the level of care at 8 weeks. This practice is an absolute joke and they have no idea what they are doing. If you are pregnant, please seek care somewhere else.

This provider is happy to answer all of your concerns in a timely manner and work with you…read moreregarding your insurance status, and what might need to be done with paperwork in order to obtain your medications. This provider is committed to providing healthcare in a professional and compassionate way, and will see to it you are comfortable and confident in your treatment-plan.

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There aren't enough words to describe how much I love Premier birth center. The staff, the care,…read moreand the sense of friendship/family you will not get anywhere else imo. I initially went here when I was pregnant with my Covid baby that was due December of 2020. The thought of going to the hospital during that time terrified me and a family member had mentioned having her baby at premier so I decided to check it out. Needless to say once I did I knew it was the right place to birth my baby. Everyone made me feel safe and welcomed. I was allowed visitors and I wasn't forced to wear a mask during my labor. Fast forward a couple years and I had my 3rd baby in October of 2023 so 2 of my babies were born there!They always greet us with the biggest smiles and they genuinely love seeing how big the kids have gotten. It feels like a family at this point. My birth experiences have been absolutely amazing with Premier and I cannot recommend them enough!

Where do I start? Everyone is incredible here! They treat you with respect and ensure you know…read moreyou're valued. They listen to your requests and accommodate to the best of their abilities. They are nice and sweet. I just love this place! It feels like a spa visit whenever I come in! None of the pressures of OBGYN offices. I usually have a white coat syndrome in OB offices. Not here. Also, the birthing rooms are awesome and are covered by my insurance. Just overall amazing experiences every time I'm here!

We have worked with the midwives to help deliver our two children and I can't speak highly enough…read moreabout how caring, helpful, and skilled the midwives are at what they do. They put the patient first and offer great knowledge in support of empowering their patients. I think midwives have a great track record of excellent health outcomes for both mother and baby. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of the midwives at prenatal visits and during labor/delivery and have found them to consistently be kind, gentle, and incredibly capable. Deciding who we trusted to deliver our two babies and protect my wife's health was one of the most important healthcare decisions we have ever made. I am so thankful for this midwife practice and highly recommend it!

If I could give 10 stars I would. The care I received here was outstanding. As a first time mom I…read morewas originally nervous that my midwife could change at each appointment but understood it was for the greater purpose of not knowing who would be on call the day you go into labor. At every appointment there was time to ask as many questions and bring up any concerns I was having. The midwives, medical assistants and front desk staff were always attentive and made appointments easy. People always joke that the later appointments of pregnancy are so quick but I feel like the time spent was just as long as the first ones because we went over EVERYTHING down to what to pack in the hospital bag. They even have a nice booklet that tracks what each appointment will be about. I will be continuing my women's health care with the team because of the great experience I had during my pregnancy. A very special thank you to Jessie and Margaret. You both made this journey very enjoyable!