I just have to give the biggest praise I was a late transfer to care at almost 38 weeks after a bad…read moreexperience with my previous midwife. This team took the time and was so kind to ease my mind and make sure my wishes were respected and taken into account. Even without knowing them long before I went into labor they did so amazing making me feel supported, loved and secure in my birth which went amazing! This team is fantastic and truly cares about your desires for birth oh and I must add I had 2 crazy toddlers at my birth asking a million questions and the midwives did great with them and answering questions, allowing them to be involved it really meant the world to me to have midwives that allowed and welcomed the whole family to be part of the process without getting overwhelmed with the chaos of a 4 and 2 year old

Marie and Michelle have been amazing so far. I haven't given birth yet, but they come highly…read morerecommended.

Ever since last fall, I've had on-going gynecological issues that kept recurring and coming back as…read morenegative results on tests. I decided to take my care to Misty. She thoroughly researched my issue, listened attentively and got the bottom of the issue! If you are looking for someone that actively listens, has the best in mind for care, and is kind, please come to Midwife Specialists. You deserve the best care for your health care needs.

I'm one day shy of my son's first birthday and as I reflect on my pregnancy and birth and…read morepostpartum experience, the role that Lizz and Elliott played continues to be profoundly instrumental in my overwhelmingly positive perinatal journey. I'm a practicing birth doula who met Lizz and Elliott years ago in a professional setting, and knew after watching them first hand that they were the midwives I wanted when it was my turn. They held me through the great mystery of pregnancy and when we learned that my baby was breech and my plan for a homebirth was no longer in the cards, Lizz and Elliott offered me the support I deeply needed to feel confident and at peace moving forward with a sacred planned cesarean birth. I'll never forget our sweet third trimester visits looking at my son on ultrasound and marveling that he loved being head up. This tone of celebration and acceptance of how things were unfolding and my informed decision to belly birth absolutely led to me having an empowered birth experience, free of trauma and regret, full of the oxytocin that good midwifery care facilitates. I continued my follow-up support with them once I returned home from the hospital, something that was important to me when I decided to work with community midwives. I can confidently say that I achieved my goal for my birth which was that no matter how things might unfold I wanted to feel held and cared for medically, emotionally and spiritually by my team. Sharing some sweet film photos that my doula snapped during a prenatal visit with Lizz!

I received the best medical care in my life from Lizz and Elliott and their wonderful student…read moremidwives. They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, accessible, and thoughtful about every aspect of their practice. I felt seen, heard, respected, informed and utterly well-cared for as someone with a non-traditional family structure and a particular medical background. I would recommend them for anyone, and especially for someone who like myself has had some history of less-than-affirming experiences with medical settings.

This place cancels sonograms, on high risk pregnancies consistently. I recommend going somewhere…read moreelse if you want your partner to be felt taken care of in a very important time! They canceled 2 hours before the appointment they set a month ago also, makes it much worse!

Was so excited to have my first aappointment was told that before my appointment I would be…read moreprescribed pre-natal vitamins and need to go to ANY lab Corp location to get prescreen and would need NO paper work. After a week I called to check on prescription and was told no one would ever provide a prescription w/o first seeing me and that I should get them over the counter plus she said they will be like $100 if they prescibe.... ok whatever.... a week later I get a call that my prescription is in??? Wtf? Worst of all I go to lab corp wait 2 hours after check and the rude woman behind the counter acts like I'm stupid for following the instructions and coming with no paperwork ... almost in tears I call the office at CHI who tells me they will bring the paperwork right over they dont understand why theres this problem... oh and that they have never heard of the lab being so busy (lucky me!) Minutes later they call wondering why I'm not at the lab corp at their hospital.... because they said any lab corp so I'm at the one by my house which I told them! So frustrating.... cancelled everything with them as obviously they dont even know how their own system works and give out misinformation to pregnant ladies.

I don't even know where to start with this review - we owe Christine so much. We were so tired of…read morebeing treated like cattle by hospitals, with midwives giving us conflicting information, not listening to us, and leaving us feeling unsafe. So we reached out to Christine and In Tandem for a consultation. I honestly have always been a bit skeptical and afraid of home birth, so I came armed with a lot of questions. But once we talked (virtually) to Christine, we immediately felt compassion and care. She is the perfect guide - never pushing her own agenda, listening, but not afraid to give you her opinion. She backs everything up with science and her experience. Christine put us at ease throughout our pregnancy - That was the exact opposite to what we had experienced at our hospitals. She always listened, and even involved our oldest kiddo during visits. Christine and her team were amazing during our son's birth, we felt so safe and cared for. We had great postpartum care as well, coming to our home and checking on my partner, answering questions, and again, involving our older kiddo. It's been almost two years since, and we still miss Christine!

PART 2/2 (finishing our review on my husband's account due to character limit):…read more Now for the postpartum care. This is the most unique part of choosing midwifery care and in my opinion, the #1 reason to do so. Whereas in the traditional obstetric model you typically see your provider one time at 6 weeks (often just to make sure you don't have any signs or symptoms of postpartum mood disorder, to discuss birth control, and to clear you for sex and physical activity), Christine sees clients and their new babies about 6 times in the first 6ish weeks after birth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all postpartum visits have been at home. These visits are about so much more than just you and your baby's physical well-being; they are focused on the entire family, involving older kiddos in the home, and it's evident that Christine genuinely cares about how everyone is adjusting and doing emotionally. For the first two weeks of your baby's life, Christine's license includes the provision of all routine pediatric care, saving you from additional appointments or trips out of the home so you as the birthing person can focus on recovering and celebrating your growing family. Again, the level of attentiveness and family-centered care received is unmatched. After the birth of our first son, I dealt with a resurgence of a lifelong struggle with anxiety related to the transition to parenthood. Until I connected to a community of West Seattle mama friends, I can genuinely say Christine and Taylor were the women who provided me with the most support. After the birth of our second son, I experienced some unexpected postpartum complications that required me to page Christine. I could have easily been sent to the Emergency Department for the symptoms I was experiencing, but Christine took the time to come evaluate me in the comfort of my own home and provide me with additional testing and support. If anything page-worthy arises during your time in care with In Tandem, you will receive a response promptly, and instead of a nurse line as in hospital-based care, you get to talk to your midwife directly. If you are looking for perinatal care that will change your life, look no further than In Tandem. The name of the practice is so fitting as your midwife will walk hand-in-hand with you and your family every step of the way. Pregnant families--run don't walk to In Tandem Midwifery!

Back in 2021, my husband daughter & twin sons (in the womb) moved from the OC back to my hometown…read more I was about 17-18 weeks pregnant just finding out that I was having twins!! I was elated but knew I needed to find the right provider who would be totally supportive of my decision to give birth naturally. I interviewed 2 other OB's + they automatically told me that they don't have time to wait for twin moms to labor & I knew they weren't a fit. I emailed Dr. Stu from CA + another midwife in the Greater Seattle area asking for recs. I was led to Dr. Ho! In short, my care with her was excellent. She didn't do unnecessarily long ultrasounds. She encouraged me to eat a ton of protein to ensure good blood volume & weight gain. She didn't enforce or force anything on me + my twin sons even though it was clear what her opinions were on certain things. She just encouraged me to let my body do its work & to wait on timing. She herself has twin brothers!! Lol. Honestly she made midwifery/OB life so cool + interesting. Not for me though. Anywho... She also has incredible bedside manners lol never barged in when I was in the middle of labor just right at the end to catch my sons. Seriously so sad that she closed her clinic cause she's quite the OB/midwife. The hospital also respects her a lot & trusts her judgment which was awesome to see. Praying that she heals + enjoys her retirement. She is a gem. My sons were both over 7 lbs. I didn't have NICU time. It was my fastest labor... and no complications all glory to God!! So thankful for her Also the staff there was so chill, friendly, & genuine. I really am so sad that she's not in practice anymore.

DO NOT GO HERE THEY CANNOT TREAT THE VOLUME OF PATIENTS THEY TAKE IN!!!…read more I actually had to switch OB/GYN offices because I was suffering patient neglect from this location. I have been having severe nausea and vomiting from the very first appointment I ever had there. The midwife, Karin Peacock, neglected to record any of my symptoms of nausea and vomiting and actually wrote in her notes that I was doing great. The only advice she had given me about being nauseous vomiting constantly and in capable of eating any food was "have you ever thought about it being fuel for the baby?" As if I'm some kind of idiot. When I finally got a diagnosis for hyperemesis gravidarum she told me that she thinks I probably don't actually have that. Even though I was diagnosed by the ER doctor that has a higher degree more experience and more knowledge in the subject that she recommended I go to. I was honest with one of the receptionists about what had happened and she told me she thought they could do better and asked me if I would like to come in and speak with Dr. Ho the main doctor at this office. When I came in to speak with Dr. Ho she told me that they have too many clients to be offering that level of care or being able to keep track of who has just morning sickness and who has HG. Dr. Ho if you're reading this if you cannot take care of the volume of patients that you have you need to lower the amount of patients that you're seeing. This is malpractice this is patient neglect and I hope that no one ever hast to deal with what I dealt with at your clinic it was absolutely pathetic and ridiculous. The fact that you laughed at me when I tried to speak with you about the issues I was having with Karin Peacock it's jarring.

A Matriarch of Midwives. Kara Neff helped bring forth our…read moresecond daughter into our family. We had a successful Water HBAC, on the 26th of January. Our first child's delivery was a planned home birth that resulted in a hospital emergency c-section back in 2014. Kara has done so much more then being just a midwife; A bond has been made and she become a part of our family. To those who are in search for a midwife, look no further. Kara Neff is superb.

Kara is intelligent, kind, experienced, wise and has a warm calming nature that puts you at ease…read more She is a treasure trove of knowledge and I couldn't speak more highly of her. Kara was my midwife for the birth of my first daughter, Ashlynn. I loved the prenatal appointments, I had alot of questions as a first time mom and by the time Ashlynn was ready to come into the world, I had more than a skilled midwife, but a friend, a confidant, someone I could ask questions, and an unbreakable bond with someone I couldn't trust or respect more. I am hoping to get pregnant again in the next few months and I'll be calling Kara again. I hope I am lucky enough to have her by my side as my midwife for as many babies as I have. Kara is a pregnant girls dream come true and if your lucky enough to know her she will forever hold a spot in your heart reserved for those rare gems of humanity. You couldnt be in better hands than Kara Neff's of Bright Beginnings Midwifery.

When we found out I was pregnant with our second child I knew I wanted, and needed, compassionate,…read moreloving, supportive, and informed prenatal care. Generations Midwifery checked all these boxes and more! Andy and Terri, along with a team of amazing student midwives, made me feel safe, heard, loved, and respected. They helped me feel empowered and confident in myself, my pregnancy, and my baby's birth. I knew without a doubt that my family, baby, and I were all being supported by a community of exceptional women, who genuinely cared about our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Andy and Terri were always available to ease my mind and problem solve any worries or concerns we might've had both before and after my baby was born. To have such gentle, confident guidance made an already monumental moment that much more special, and a tremendous transition that much less daunting. My dreams came true when my daughter was born into a serene space, surrounded by strong, smart, caring women! We absolutely love our midwives, and feel honored to have shared this journey with them!

Where do I even begin!? I can't imagine experiencing my first pregnancy & birth without the support…read morewe had from Terri & Andy. Their holistic approach during my pregnancy made me feel so comfortable. I felt so prepared for my home birth & so comfortable having them in my home to support my family. Even though I ended up having to transfer to a hospital setting after 48+ hours of trying at home, the team made sure I was in the right hands & were constantly checking in with us. In postpartum, I felt so cared for when they only not checked up on our baby, but also checked in so much with my healing & mental health. Terri especially made my husband & I feel so comfortable throughout the entire experience since she could relate to our Asian identities. We really appreciated that. I cannot recommend them enough & know I will be in the right hands for my next pregnancy!

Loved how personalized they are with each and everyone of their clients. I really enjoyed my visits…read morewith the midwives every month, and always felt very cared for.

It's difficult to give a 1 star here, but I feel a sense of responsibility to do so…read more My wife and I have had a positive birth experience, and all is well so far (thankfully), that positive birth experience was not at True North, but at St. Joseph Medical Center, where our child was born via a Cesarean (C) Section. Our experience at True North started off fine. Got some great classes taught by Wilder (who is a great Doula). At 32 weeks, we had an ultrasound done at a separate facility, the baby was in breech position then. No cause for alarm, it was still early. Weeks 32-40 rolled by with about 5-6 appointments at True North, where we were comforted by 3 separate midwives that the baby was now head down and lowering into the pelvic floor. This was assumed through a manual/hand feeling method called the "Leopold's Maneuver". No ultrasound was done or offered. At Week 40, on our due date, already having some contractions (10-15 mins apart, steady for 2-3 days), we showed up to our appointment. The midwife (this time Melanie) felt the baby and confirmed head down with smiles and affirming language. She then offered us an ultrasound to confirm, and this is when she realized (we all did) that our child was actually still head up. We verbally confirmed with Melanie that no ultrasound was done from weeks 32-40, and that this was a complete miss on the midwives part. She apologized and said there will be a new protocol to do ultrasounds more often. We're rational people, and we identified early in the pregnancy that the romantic goal of a birth center birth was ideal, but we kept our emotions at bay, and did what was needed: we requested an immediate transfer to a hospital for a C-Section. A day or so after the operation, I emailed the owner, Ashley Jones (MW60832856) asking to confirm the events I've outlined above. We got a drawn out response that started with emotional manipulation (saying that she understands how this can make us emotional and must be so difficult to deal with ) and was followed by classic misdirection and a condescending explanation of the Leopold Maneuvers, how experienced and trusted her team was, how these things happen, what an "unstable lie" is, and so on. Well okay, I had to get specific, so I asked more blunt questions: "1. During our 40 week check up, Melanie used the said and trusted Leopold Maneuver and confirmed head down, then she took out the ultrasound and was proven wrong. Are you saying it is possible that the baby flipped within the couple of minutes that passed between the two methods of a position check? 2. For a confirmed breech baby at 32 weeks, are you saying that the protocol at True North is to forego ultrasounds and use manual methods to monitor baby's position?" To which she responded: Email 1: "I believe I have answered all of your questions in my original response. I understand that it can be difficult to think everything was ok coming into a prenatal appointment late in pregnancy and having the entire plan change in an instant. I know this can take time to process and I hope you are all feeling well supported by friends and family in this postpartum period." - Ashley Jones When I pressed again to just get succinct answers, I got this response: Email #2: "Please revert to my initial response. I believe I have given quite detailed responses into the events leading up to [child's name]'s birth. I wish you all the best." - Ashley Jones I've stopped there, dumbfounded at the lack of discipline and accountability. To keep things positive, St. Joseph's family birth center is phenomenal! Great staff, friendly, knowledgeable, responsible, and detail oriented. I know events in all our lives have a purpose, that's why it was so easy for us to make the shift in the last minute, but as to what is going on at True North? I have to shrug my shoulders and just put our experience out there.