I cannot imagine going through birth without Kathleen. My husband and I hired her early in the…read morepregnancy and took the 6 week birth class offered through Rebel Birth. It helped us both feel empowered with knowledge and more comfortable with the birth process for our first child. Hiring a doula is an investment well worth making. Kathleen was by my side every step of the way during my long and intense labor. Supportive doesn't even begin to describe her role; she knew my needs before I could even vocalize them. She calmly relays all medical information in easy to understand terms to help you and your partner weigh the options. She helped softly direct my husband with ideas of how to support me and he was a rockstar during the birth. He walked away feeling like an integral part of the whole process and it will be a memory we will forever cherish. Kathleen has a contagious sense of humor and has so many goodies and tricks up her sleeve to make birth more smooth (essential oils, massage techniques, and most importantly a giant hand fan that is incredible!). If you are searching for a doula, search no more. Her years of professional experience plus her personal experience as a mother make her a wealth of knowledge that would likely be difficult to find elsewhere.

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Where do I begin?…read more Erin saved me in so many ways. I sought her out & told her over and over what my needs were. She patiently listened to every word with TRUE openmindeness. I've had PPD twice in the past. I've had multiple preemies. I was terrified in so many ways and she heard it all. When the day came for medically necessary induction, I reached out to Erin. To get my placenta and she came. Even though we called at 4am. And she came to me in recovery and catered to me while she could. Keep in mind, we had no idea induction was going to happen and we hadn't paid her anything at this point. There were complications in surgery. And I didn't learn about them until a day later. By that point, Erin was schedule to drop off my placenta pills to me in the hospital. I learned (before she came) that I couldn't have anymore children. It would be "devastating in the least". We were broken over the news. This baby was our last and we weren't prepared for that. When Erin came, she had with her last minute add on's. Placenta prints, my cord shaped into a heart, herbal concoctions & love. It began the healing process. Never before had I had my placenta encapsulated or the cord keepsake. And she provided healing things for me. The benefits from my pills have been phenomenal I DONT have ppd, my milk supply is amazing and my body and mind are able to heal. I can never repay her for those things. Erin Young is truly amazing. She became apart of me and anticipated needs I didnt know I needed met. Thank you Erin

Make the right decision. Especially if you are going to be a new father. This woman taught me what…read moreto do and what not to do in order to provide the absolute best experience possible for my wife. Erin is worth every penny. She will move at your pace, always find a way to be helpful and is extremely skilled at "plugging in" when things are either tough or easy throughout the pregnancy and labor. Her fee is a steal for all the value she brings. For a clueless male like myself, her teaching aides are terrific for learning something new and applying it with success. Don't go through it alone. Get Erin on board and know you can be confident when it's time for birth.

The best thing I did for my birth of my little girl was hire a doula. I genuinely had a positive…read morebirth experience and I believe Kathleen helped us achieve this. This is our first little one and I had no idea what to expect from labor. Kathleen walked us through what to expect and how to handle the birthing process. I had less fears going into labor because I knew I had the education. On the big day,Kathleen helped me through each phase of labor. Because of her extensive experience, she also empowered my husband to how help me. When we were faced with complications, Kathleen was another person on our side. Seriously, now when my friends tell me they are pregnant, after congratulations, I ask "have you thought of hiring a doula?"

Kathleen is an excellent partner in birth and an excellent resource! I found her early in my second…read moretrimester and my meetings with her were always educational and really got to the heart of what I wanted my birth to be like. She and her business partner provide an excellent child birth class as well. Going into my birth I was nervous about having an induction, but Kathleen eased my fears about the process and was there for my husband and I every step of the way. When it came to physical and emotional support during labor we couldn't have been happier to have her on our side. I'll never give birth without her.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Selah!! Bre was my doula and I was SO PLEASED with…read moreher services. As she helped me labor naturally, she was personable, respectful, full of ideas, calm, and took charge when I got transferred to the hospital last minute for the birth of our baby boy. She made sure my birth plan wishes still happened at the hospital while still taking care of me. Not to mention, she fit right in and got along beautifully with my family. She 100% will be by my side when we have baby #2!! Thank you, Bre and thank you Selah!!!

My husband and I took this class with Cara at the Addice Birthing Center and it was great! Super…read moreinformative and helpful. I feel more confident going into natural labor now that we've taken the class. She gave my husband plenty to do to help me during labor. I highly recommend taking this class if you're giving birth soon. Even if you plan on doing it medicated or at a hospital or home birth. She really goes over everything that might come up and she's very friendly

Such a wonderful experience. Got a quick tour of the center and everyone was so friendly and warm…read more Booked a prenatal massage with Letima. She was AMAZING. She took the time to listen to my needs and I felt so relaxed afterwards. My only regret was not booking a longer massage. I kept procrastinating coming to get a massage (I'm 37 weeks) but I'm definitely coming back for another massage and yoga classes. Thank you so much Motherhood Center.

My massage visit was pleasant. Everyone greeted me and made me feel welcome. My body felt…read morerejuvenation and revived afterwards.

My pregnancy was unplanned, so I found myself rushed to do my research. My OBGYN was vaginal birth…read morefriendly and so I felt confident that he would help make sure he did everything possible so that would delivery vaginally. In nursing school I was introduced to the idea of doulas, and knew I wanted to have the support of a doula. I went off the recommendation of a friend and found my doula and ended up meeting my midwife through her as well. I finally decided to ditch my OB at his 8th mention of c-section at our prenatal appointments. It was definitely God that placed Afua in my life and I could not be more grateful. Afua came into my life at a time that I lost my sister and mom. She was the mother figure I needed providing me with all the love, support, and tough love that mothers give. I love her approach to patient care because it is unmatched by the experience you get in mainstream healthcare. Afua treated me as family, she validated every one of my concerns no matter how silly they were. She guided me throughout my pregnancy, she provided a place for all expectant and new moms to come together and share their experiences and learn from each other and support one another. She has built her own village here in Houston. I am eternally grateful to her for the support she provided to me without fail and without hesitation. Not only did she provide me with exceptional personalized prenatal care, she safely delivered my baby in the comfort of my own home and she mended my soul. Thank you Afua! I love you!

I had my first baby with Afua and The Birthing Place, and the whole experience has been amazing. I…read morestarted my pregnancy with my long-time OBGYN, but quickly realized that there's a difference from a once-a-year appointment and ongoing, regular maternity care... And a difference in what I expected from a health care provider and what the provider was willing to give. I felt rushed during my appointments, spent the vast majority of the visits sitting alone in the waiting room or exam room waiting to be seen, just to finally get 30-60 seconds with the Doctor who barely looked up from the clipboard to ask me 'everything looks good, any questions?' before heading out of the room. I knew I wanted more personalized care from someone truly invested in my and my unborn child's wellbeing, someone who made me feel less like a number and more like a valued client, who welcomed dialogue and discussion on prenatal and birth options without judgement or a 'this is our policy' mentality. Afua and her team met all of my requirements and then set the bar higher than even I could have expected! Her prenatal care model was thorough with more frequent visits than others, which I really appreciated because as a first time mom I would come up with lots of questions. Having the bi-monthly appointments meant I was checking in on my little ones progress more often than my other pregnant friends, it helped alleviate my fears and anxiety that something was wrong and created a strong rapport with Afua. I really love how easy it is to get in touch with Afua- she personally answers all phone calls and texts, so there's no going through a front desk or multiple midwives to talk to. It's easy, efficient, and really made the prenatal (and birth!) experience comfortable. She also has monthly group prenatals, where other pregnant moms get together to discuss relevant birth and childcare topics, meet new friends, and of course eat!! I love the community feeling and getting to know other moms in the area who are also planning on delivering with a midwife. She also hosts meetings for dads, where the men have the same opportunity to mingle and get/give parenting advice. My husband and I opted for a home birth, and the whole process went so smoothly that I'm still in awe that my daughter is here, healthy, and happy, and it's all thanks to Afua.

Catrice has been a Godsend in my life with my first pregnancy. I utilized her service for at home…read morenatural birth class. She took her time to give the information and answered the many questions that I had as well as went above and beyond to provide me with additional information. Throughout our time together Catrice has felt more like a big sister with a wealth of birth knowledge. I've never felt more comfortable with a "birth practitioner" than I have with her. While we didn't utilize her doula service I felt like I did indeed have a doula with her as she was always quick to respond to my questions. PS She is a strong advocate of the daily 4-6 dates a day. As a first time mom from start to finish my birth was less than 10 hours and wasn't difficult at all. I attribute that to a lot of the information I was provided by Catrice.

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Bringing my beautiful baby boy into the world at this birth center was the most incredible…read moreexperience I could have asked for. Jami and her entire team are nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, I felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. Even after birth, the compassion continued. Sophie was amazing after labor, couldn't have asked for anyone better. Jami and Sophie had such a reassuring presence, and their knowledge and confidence made me feel completely safe and empowered during and after labor. Their team worked together so seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that was peaceful, encouraging, and full of love. Because of Jami and her team, I was able to welcome my beautiful boy into the world in the most positive, empowering way. I will forever be grateful for their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering support. If you're looking for a birth team that treats you like family and makes you feel strong and capable, this is the place. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Receiving an invitation from Nativiti years after our experience was deeply triggering and…read morereawakened pain that has never been acknowledged by the team. Due to privacy regulations (FERPA and HIPAA), I don't expect a follow-up or apology at this point. But after five years, I feel it's important to finally share this publicly for the sake of others seeking care. When I experienced high blood pressure late in pregnancy, we were advised to go to the hospital--but the promised support in emergency transitions never came. My partner and I had to navigate the ER and hospital system alone while I was in and out of consciousness from a magnesium drip. The only outreach was a call asking whether we'd be returning for aftercare--not a check-in, not a gesture of compassion, not even a follow-up to acknowledge what had happened. We later discovered documentation of a hypertension diagnosis that was never discussed with us transparently. No safety plan was made. The most guidance we received came from our hypnobirthing coach--not our midwifery team. We were also exposed to COVID-19 due to lax policies around symptomatic individuals, compounding our stress and vulnerability. While a partial refund was eventually issued, the emotional impact of being left unsupported in one of the most critical moments of our lives still lingers. I truly hope Nativiti has grown and changed. But for us, what was promised and what was lived were very different.