Melinda was absolutely amazing assisting in the birth of our son! She was so supportive and…read moreattentive. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for doula services!

Melinda and Maurie were beyond amazing to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable and have…read moregreat relationships with many of the local doctors and hospital staff. They gave me the confidence I needed and helped empower me to have the natural birth that I wanted. I truly could not have done it without them!

Actually Jessica responded and I just saw this. Please read her comments carefully…read more 1) why in the world would I tell you I am in an Airbnb . This is a house I own and was looking for prior to Covid. Can show you prove if that. The other houses I did not win and closed bids. Etc. if you had asked I can provide you with information on where I lived and that it has never been an Airbnb...it's a small 1960s home nobody would pay to live in lol ....but it's got a great location and eventually it will be renovated .... 2) I was very clear that just because I have a NY plate or license does not mean I have been to NY and I too don't want to get sick. 3) I actually can provide you a copy of my deed should you asked but I don't travel with it. 4) however listen to her lack of trust. That only shows she sees the world as US vs THEM. That's what the person running the business is telling you. Not trusting me because of NY plates but I have a deed and can prove residency and that nobody else has rented this place . Look at all the details she asked me to try to prove me wrong and deny me service. Downgrading to 1. She has a communication problem. Lacks the patience to be the person running a business but maybe it's great doing the work. Choose your battles.

Being a FTM I knew I needed support and guidance to ease my anxiety of the "what if" moments. We…read moreare all told what pregnancy and birth "should be", but what most don't know is that we are in control of how the birth of our babies can go. Hiring Jess was the best decision we made. She educated us and empowered us in more ways than one. I learned so much from her and she helped me during the hard moments. When we hired her we knew what a doula was at least we thought we did. She is more than a doula she turns into your biggest cheerleader and advocate. She is by your side thru everything. Oh, and the perk of the prenatal massages are amazing! You feel rejuvenated and refreshed after those. If you are on the fence of hiring a doula.. do yourself a favor and just do it! You will not regret it!

Amazing experience!…read more The birth of my daughter was an incredible experience, all thanks to Laurice! I began my care with Laurice later into my pregnancy after switching over from my original OB. To summarize a long story-I had a wonderful, complication-free pregnancy, but was feeling pressured by my OB to continue various testing, all of which yielded non-concerning results, and was causing so much stress for me. In an attempt to maintain an intervention-free birth, I reached out to Laurice and Bill, who graciously accepted me into their care. Bill spoke to me with compassion and empathy, as I shared my experience with my original OB office, and we promptly arranged a meeting, followed by a home visit to ensure we were prepared for a home birth. Laurice's knowledge and confidence in the body's design for birth brought so much comfort, and reassured me that we were, indeed, designed for birth! Birth was no longer a scary thought to me, it was something I knew I could do! During labor, Laurice was a calm, reassuring voice. She stayed on the phone as they drove to our home. She was gentle, yet steadfast in her guidance, as she allowed me to move and position as I pleased, while offering her expertise. I was not told how to labor or when to push, but instead, guided to listen to my body. I trusted her knowledge and suggestions which I knew allowed for such a positive outcome. After delivery, I didn't have to advocate for what I wanted (skin to skin, delayed cord clamping, etc) because I knew that I shared the same philosophies as Laurice. In my most vulnerable moments, I didn't have to fight an uphill battle for the birth experience that I wanted. Laurice stayed with us for several hours after delivery, and in the weeks following, called various times to check in on us. Laurice provided care that exceeded any and all of my expectations. She was professional, knowledgeable, and confident in her practice, and guided us with compassion and gentleness that made this birth experience possible. I would recommend Laurice to anyone seeking a birth experience free of unnecessary interventions, and will absolutely have her by my side for any future births!

GOOGLE HER. Multiple wrongful death cases. Awful experience. DO NOT USE THEM. Never showed up to…read moreour birth- even after calling when labor began and giving them ample heads up warning. Didn't leave for 2 hours after we called saying active labor was underway. Every appointment we went to, we were told stories of how they rush to births and drive quickly and it's a whirlwind. It should have been a red-flag. Do your research. We delivered our child alone. After, we wrote several emails trying to discuss why this happened, why they dropped off and no aftercare was received & they refused to communicate or acknowledge us while not responding to anything. Please please please consider another midwife! *Their response to my negative review speaks for itself.*

Here is a message that I wrote to a pregnant mom who asked me about my experience with a doula. I…read morethink it sums up my feelings about Virginia! She is wonderful and her services are priceless. "I was very nervous that I wouldn't feel supported and empowered throughout my pregnancy/labor, so I searched for a doula very early in my pregnancy. I was lucky to really click with the first doula I interviewed. She ended up being such a crucial part of my entire experience! Matt and I were talking earlier about how I wasn't sure what to write to you because I have a difficult time even expressing how amazing and important she is to me. He wanted me to mention to you how much our doula helped him as well. Doulas are definitely more than just a birth coach for the mom! He felt really supported by her as well. I decided that an unmedicated birth was the right choice for me and she did help me accomplish that goal. However, I know she would have been fully supportive either way. I think a good doula should be focused on helping you feel in control of your labor and birth experience, regardless of their personal labor preferences. Our doula really helped us prepare for Madelyn's birth, but was extremely helpful during the labor as well. Matt said that he loved having her their to reassure him if he got nervous. She also helped rub my back when his hands were tired. For me, I loved having a woman there to tell me she understood when I kept saying how hard it was. Our doula was with us at our house and stayed right by my side for the entire labor and recovery. She didn't even leave until after I had showered and settled in the bed to sleep. When our family was focused on snuggling Madelyn, she was helping me with my first trip to the bathroom. I never even thought about that and it's not very fun, so I was grateful for her! Basically, my labor experience was wonderful and life-changing thanks to our doula and Matt. I hope that helped in some way!"

From the owner: Understanding what is happening with your body during pregnancy, labor and birth takes away the…read morefear and gives you power! Taking my Lamaze Healthy Birthing Class gives you that Knowledge. Hiring me as your doula go hand in hand with the classes and provides you and your partner the support you need during labor and birth for you to birth your baby your way - medicated, unmedicated, cesarean, vaginal - as your doula I support you and help you advocate for yourself and your desires.

Emily was my doula for the birth of my second child - she is incredible! I did not have a doula for…read moremy first child, and this experience was so much more positive. Prior to the birth, she met with me and my husband multiple times, and gave us excellent guidance, including how to manage contractions, and understanding what I could say "no" to in the hospital (like having an IV placed at the start of labor). I wanted to avoid and epidural and have fewer interventions during the birth, and thanks in large part to Emily I was able to have the labor that I wanted. Throughout my pregnancy and then postpartum, Emily was communicative and caring. She came to my home after the birth and showed me some additional strategies for breastfeeding, and has checked in on me multiple times just to see how I was doing. If you're looking for a doula who is really knowledgeable and passionate about birth work, don't hesitate to contact her!

The birthing world is filled with so much information for first time parents, but Emily made sure…read morethat we had all the knowledge we will need to have a successful labor and delivery. We did the Hypnobirthing class with Emily, and my husband certainly thought I was crazy for signing us up for 15 hours of training, but we came out of each session with so much information and thought provoking conversations that could help us make well-informed decisions for our upcoming birth. Emily made herself available to us during the class, but also in the weeks following, to act as a support for any other questions that came up. We are so lucky to have found her!

We had such a wonderful experience with this service. The HFA team was incredibly responsive and…read moreproactive in connecting us with those who may be on our night nurse team which allowed for me to chat with each one ahead of time. It was our first time working with a night nurse and the whole experience made us feel at ease and in very good hands. Our night nurse, Janette, was wonderful and made us feel so confident that our newborn was in good hands that we could get some sleep back! Definitely recommend!

I am so glad to have worked with postpartum doulas through Happy Family After. We had peace of mind…read moreworking through this agency, knowing the doulas were vetted. We worked with Janice and Sara who were wonderful! On the admin side, Devon, Sondra, and Sara were all so kind and easy to work with. I was able to use my Carrot benefits with ease.

My husband and I reached out to a few doula agencies on May 17th looking of day time and overnight…read morepostpartum support for our family, as we had a new baby on May 15th and quickly realized we needed additional support . Three of the four agencies reached back out same day letting us know they didn't have availability, which we appreciated as it gave us the opportunity to continue our search. King of Prussia Doulas scheduled a consult with us for 2pm on May 22nd which was waited for as we needed support as quickly as possible. We received multiple reminder emails from King of Prussia Doulas in regard to our scheduled appointment throughout the week, including one 30 minutes prior to our appointment. We eagerly waited to connect, as we desperately needed assistance. At 1:51 pm on May 22nd (9 minutes prior to our consult). Amanda from King of Prussia Doulas texted saying she needed to reschedule to the following day, then later the evening sent an email canceling all together. This lack of professionalism cost us days of finding the care and support we needed. If you are looking for support and a very vulnerable time do not trust King of Prussia Doulas to follow through.

Lacey and KOP doulas were recommended to me by my OB, and I am very grateful that I was connected…read morewith them. I had good feelings from the moment I spoke with Lacey and Jackie. Our first meeting was very educational and helped me navigate what interventions might be offered/suggested, how they could affect labor, and whether or not I would want to avoid or consider them. I went into labor 2.5 weeks early with and my water broke at 4:00 am when my husband was out of town. This is where Lacey and Jackie really came through. They were in touch with me even in the early hours of the morning and offered support until I was ready for in person support. Without going into too much detail, I had a VERY fast labor and I have told many people that I don't think I would have mentally or emotionally gotten through it without Lacey. I tell anyone who will listen to me that they should hire KOP Doulas because they offer support that your OB, Nurse or significant other are unable to offer.

the receptionist in the matronly center was very rude and unfriendly not helpful not go backread more

We had an exceptional birth experience for our second child at Our Birthing Center. The design,…read moredécor, and amazing staff create a tranquil, secure environment. At our first visit, I knew I wanted my child to be born in this peaceful place - it had none of the sterile, mechanical & "busy" feeling of the hospital where our first child was born. The orientation class held by Beth Ann was very informative, and created a sense of familiarity, especially when we ended up having Beth Ann as our nurse. I was well into active labor when we arrived at the birth center, but as soon as I walked into the birthing suite, I felt a complete sense of security & confidence. We immediately got into the shower for hydrotherapy while Beth Ann prepared the bathtub. The room & bathroom were impeccably clean, and somehow everything we needed was concealed but close at hand - from a birthing ball to towels to a puke bag from the dresser drawer! The best part of the experience for us was the intimacy - my spouse, doula, nurse, and midwife were right there, focusing only on caring for me. There was no in & out of nurses, or additional personnel in the room. I felt completely safe and protected, even through the intensity of the delivery. My daughter was born in the birthing tub and I was the one to pull her out of the water and into my arms. Once she was born, everything was so relaxed and we could truly enjoy those first few moments. Beth Ann & our birthing team took such wonderful care of me after the birth, ensuring that my husband knew exactly how to care for me & my daughter at home. We left the birth center about 4 hrs after the birth and it was so comforting to sleep in our own bed that night! My recovery was much quicker than with my first birth, and I contribute that in part to the unmedicated, gentle waterbirth I was able to achieve at Our Birthing Center. Knowing now the extraordinary level of care, encouragement, and medical expertise available at the birthing center, I wouldn't give birth any other way!