Gentle Beginnings Birth & Wellness Center

I recently delivered at Gentle Beginnings with Michelle as my midwife. It was the most wonderful birth experience I could ever ask for. Michelle is very knowledgeable, answered any questions I had and gave amazing advice and insight at each stage of my pregnancy. I went in to labor on a day the office was closed but that didn't matter because as soon as baby was ready everyone involved made sure I had everything I needed. She made sure we were top priority. I felt so prepared and empowered through out the whole pregnancy and birth. My expectations were shattered and then some. Can't recommend Gentle Beginnings enough to every pregnant mama! If I'm blessed with another baby I will definitely be returning. Note: this is baby #3 for me and not my first birthing center experience.

I loved everything about Gentle Beginnings and Midwife Cheryl! I transferred here after my provider in the hospital told me I couldn't refuse "routine" interventions and wouldn't see me because I wouldn't wear a mask (2023)! Cheryl cared about me as a whole person, I never felt rushed (most appointments were 30-60 minutes). I had to bring older siblings to most appointments and she made sure that they were included. I really appreciate that my midwife and the birth center didn't have lists of routine interventions. I was allowed to make my own decisions about my care and what tests/interventions I wanted to have. I had a peaceful and amazing water birth at the birth center. Even if I had needed to transfer, it would have been worth the money just to have my midwife's support in the hospital. I cannot recommend Gentle Beginnings more highly.

Michele is simply the best midwife around. She is extremely well versed and knowledgeable and has such a talent for being in-tune with her patient's body and birth. I love her holistic/naturopathic recommendations and knowledge and her peaceful, confident, encouraging presence during birth.