Comments for Great Expecations Birth Care http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:29:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Client Comments by Sariah W-G http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-4777 Sariah W-G Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:29:07 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-4777 I love Rebecca!!! I want to get pregnant again just so I can see her every week again! We had our wonderful at home birth last March. And I couldn't have asked for a better experience my hospital birth is what turned me to home birth and I am so glad that I found Rebecca b/c she is AMAZING, she is very informed medically of course b/c she is a nurse but also has that "crunkiness" (I use that term lovingly) to her. She was amazing at the birth especially when I was wondering what the heck I was thinking her and my husband really put my mind back into the game she knew exactly what to say. My husband felt proud that he was able to take a MUCH bigger role in the birth this time around. She really lets you do what you want to do and call all the shots. I was able to push out the placenta at my own pace she even showed it to us and showed us how it was attached to the uterus and where our precious baby boy had been living for 38 weeks. I was able to get out of the tub when I wanted to, and breast feed, walk around, take a shower whatever I wanted to do instead of being told, which was wonderful! I definitely recommend all of my friends to Rebecca if they are even contemplating having an at home birth. I will definitely be using her again once we decide to have another one. And also she is a great alternative from a Gyno b/c she can do it all at a much lower price than the doctors if you are uninsured! I love Rebecca!!! I want to get pregnant again just so I can see her every week again! We had our wonderful at home birth last March. And I couldn’t have asked for a better experience my hospital birth is what turned me to home birth and I am so glad that I found Rebecca b/c she is AMAZING, she is very informed medically of course b/c she is a nurse but also has that “crunkiness” (I use that term lovingly) to her. She was amazing at the birth especially when I was wondering what the heck I was thinking her and my husband really put my mind back into the game she knew exactly what to say. My husband felt proud that he was able to take a MUCH bigger role in the birth this time around. She really lets you do what you want to do and call all the shots. I was able to push out the placenta at my own pace she even showed it to us and showed us how it was attached to the uterus and where our precious baby boy had been living for 38 weeks. I was able to get out of the tub when I wanted to, and breast feed, walk around, take a shower whatever I wanted to do instead of being told, which was wonderful! I definitely recommend all of my friends to Rebecca if they are even contemplating having an at home birth. I will definitely be using her again once we decide to have another one. And also she is a great alternative from a Gyno b/c she can do it all at a much lower price than the doctors if you are uninsured!

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Emily R http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-4653 Emily R Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:55:28 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-4653 My experience with Rebecca was one that I will remember for the rest of my life. To be honest, I am looking forward to the next pregnancy partly so I can see her again. She is just full of joy and peace. She takes amounts of time with her clients that is unheard of in the OBGYN world. She is so passionate about what she does, and made me feel calm about everything from start to finish. I had my baby 11 days late, and not once did I feel rushed or scared. I knew that everything would be okay because I was in her care. She loved my whole family, and made us feel so confident that we could handle whatever came our way. I just can't sing her praises enough. There is no way my experience could have been better. I understood everything that was happening, because she knew how to explain it step by step and the reasons for everything. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for her love in what she does and for being such a big part of bringing our 10 lb. 6 oz baby into this world! My experience with Rebecca was one that I will remember for the rest of my life. To be honest, I am looking forward to the next pregnancy partly so I can see her again. She is just full of joy and peace. She takes amounts of time with her clients that is unheard of in the OBGYN world. She is so passionate about what she does, and made me feel calm about everything from start to finish. I had my baby 11 days late, and not once did I feel rushed or scared. I knew that everything would be okay because I was in her care. She loved my whole family, and made us feel so confident that we could handle whatever came our way. I just can’t sing her praises enough. There is no way my experience could have been better. I understood everything that was happening, because she knew how to explain it step by step and the reasons for everything. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for her love in what she does and for being such a big part of bringing our 10 lb. 6 oz baby into this world!

]]> Comment on Monday October 31, 2011 by Sarah http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/2011/10/28/monday-october-31-2011/comment-page-1#comment-4265 Sarah Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:49:57 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?p=752#comment-4265 Me and Pookie (Virginia) will be stopping by later this afternoon! Me and Pookie (Virginia) will be stopping by later this afternoon!

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Rebecca C. http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3966 Rebecca C. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:24:11 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3966 I had my first baby at Great Expectations birth center. I cannot imagine how different my experience would have been had I been in the hospital. Rebecca has been fantastic. Before I was pregnant I had been through three obstetricians. The first retired and I was just unhappy with my experience with the others. I was always irritated by the small amount of time they would spend with me and how annoyed they seemed if I had any questions that would prolong the visit. A family friend of mine had birthed with Rebecca and recommended her. The first time I met with Rebecca was shortly after I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I had read quite a bit about childbirth and had many questions regarding specific situations during birth. About 2 pages of questions actually! I was an engineer, so of course I had a list of everything that could possibly go wrong and wanted to know how she would handle each situation. I set up an appointment with Rebecca to see if I would feel comfortable having an out of hospital birth with her. She sat and patiently answered every single question like it was the only one. I have never met with anyone in the medical profession like that. I felt very confident in Rebecca’s answers and knew that if complications arose requiring transport to the hospital that she would not hesitate to take me to the hospital. On subsequent visits she would go through every lab result and explain what it meant. I don’t think I ever had an abnormal lab result, but in the past, at least the medical professionals I have spent time with have never tried to explain something that reported an acceptable lab result. The office visits were great. I really looked forward to them. I am now pregnant again with my second and so grateful to birth with Rebecca again. Now that I have a toddler, I appreciate Rebecca in a completely different way than with my first pregnancy. It is so easy to bring my toddler with me to my visits because there are toys hidden away in every room of the office so my little one can easily stay entertained while I enjoy my visit with Rebecca. It is just a wonderful atmosphere to be in! I cannot imagine birthing with anyone else! I had my first baby at Great Expectations birth center. I cannot imagine how different my experience would have been had I been in the hospital. Rebecca has been fantastic. Before I was pregnant I had been through three obstetricians. The first retired and I was just unhappy with my experience with the others. I was always irritated by the small amount of time they would spend with me and how annoyed they seemed if I had any questions that would prolong the visit. A family friend of mine had birthed with Rebecca and recommended her. The first time I met with Rebecca was shortly after I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I had read quite a bit about childbirth and had many questions regarding specific situations during birth. About 2 pages of questions actually! I was an engineer, so of course I had a list of everything that could possibly go wrong and wanted to know how she would handle each situation.
I set up an appointment with Rebecca to see if I would feel comfortable having an out of hospital birth with her. She sat and patiently answered every single question like it was the only one. I have never met with anyone in the medical profession like that. I felt very confident in Rebecca’s answers and knew that if complications arose requiring transport to the hospital that she would not hesitate to take me to the hospital. On subsequent visits she would go through every lab result and explain what it meant. I don’t think I ever had an abnormal lab result, but in the past, at least the medical professionals I have spent time with have never tried to explain something that reported an acceptable lab result. The office visits were great. I really looked forward to them. I am now pregnant again with my second and so grateful to birth with Rebecca again. Now that I have a toddler, I appreciate Rebecca in a completely different way than with my first pregnancy. It is so easy to bring my toddler with me to my visits because there are toys hidden away in every room of the office so my little one can easily stay entertained while I enjoy my visit with Rebecca. It is just a wonderful atmosphere to be in! I cannot imagine birthing with anyone else!

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Michelle Bailey http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3937 Michelle Bailey Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:48:16 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3937 My husband and I birthed our daughter with Rebecca at Great Expectations in August of 2010...it has been a year now and it is still our most precious memory as a family. Rebecca's skill, knowledge and caring manner is second to none- any family fortunate enough to have their pre-natal care and birth attended by Rebecca knows how lucky we are. Looking forward to seeing you again Rebecca! In love and gratitude, the Baileys My husband and I birthed our daughter with Rebecca at Great Expectations in August of 2010…it has been a year now and it is still our most precious memory as a family. Rebecca’s skill, knowledge and caring manner is second to none- any family fortunate enough to have their pre-natal care and birth attended by Rebecca knows how lucky we are. Looking forward to seeing you again Rebecca! In love and gratitude, the Baileys

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Nathan S. http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3828 Nathan S. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:39:31 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3828 Our family cannot recommend Rebecca enough. The care she provided for my wife and I exceeded even our most ideal expectations. Rebecca is kind, supportive, knowledgeable, and was amazing with my wife. She just seemed to intuitively know what my wife needed in her birth. I was also extremely impressed with how she involved me as part of the birth process. I doubt you will find a provider that understands and recognizes how important the birth process also is to the father. Our family was looking to relocate, but are now unlikely to do so prior to finishing our family. Rebecca is that important to us. Our family cannot recommend Rebecca enough. The care she provided for my wife and I exceeded even our most ideal expectations. Rebecca is kind, supportive, knowledgeable, and was amazing with my wife. She just seemed to intuitively know what my wife needed in her birth. I was also extremely impressed with how she involved me as part of the birth process. I doubt you will find a provider that understands and recognizes how important the birth process also is to the father.

Our family was looking to relocate, but are now unlikely to do so prior to finishing our family. Rebecca is that important to us.

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Raven http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3672 Raven Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:44:38 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3672 Rebecca is simply the best. From her top-notch prenatal care (where you never have to wait and each appointment can last an hour) to her beautifully appointed birth suite (amazing padded tub included) to her experience and skills as a midwife (I've never felt so safe)--everything about our experience with her was wonderful. I cannot recommend her highly enough. My water birth at the birth suite was magical and I always felt like Rebecca took the time to get to know me and to explain everything to me. I've never felt more informed as a birthing mother, or so pampered. She even fed us breakfast in bed the morning after the birth! Rebecca brings you the best of both worlds--tremendous experience and knowledge coupled with the belief that birth is a natural and safe process. Receiving care from Rebecca and birthing with her was a blessing indeed. Rebecca is simply the best. From her top-notch prenatal care (where you never have to wait and each appointment can last an hour) to her beautifully appointed birth suite (amazing padded tub included) to her experience and skills as a midwife (I’ve never felt so safe)–everything about our experience with her was wonderful. I cannot recommend her highly enough. My water birth at the birth suite was magical and I always felt like Rebecca took the time to get to know me and to explain everything to me. I’ve never felt more informed as a birthing mother, or so pampered. She even fed us breakfast in bed the morning after the birth! Rebecca brings you the best of both worlds–tremendous experience and knowledge coupled with the belief that birth is a natural and safe process. Receiving care from Rebecca and birthing with her was a blessing indeed.

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Sarah Watts http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3650 Sarah Watts Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:52:32 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3650 Rebecca was truly fabulous! My first child was a c-section and I wanted so badly to not have a repeat c-section with my second. Given hospitals' policies toward previous c-section moms, I felt if I set foot in a hospital, I would be guaranteed another one. What I first felt as "forced" to look at other options, I now feel to be blessed to know there are other options! My second child was born at home, healthy and safe. I got to immediately take a shower in my bathroom, put on my pjs, and crawl into my bed. As my husband always reminds me (and anyone who comes into our house and anywhere near our dining room), this is where our baby girl plopped into the world :) And the home birth experience was really just the topping on the cake. Rebecca creates a wonderful atmosphere of open and easy communication. We were able to call or email her with minor questions along the way; I never felt like I could get a hold of my OB with my first pregnancy. With Rebecca, we were never rushed during any appointments and never left with any questions, or that feeling of "Shoot! I forgot that!" (and if I had, I knew I could have called or emailed her). I can't recommend Rebecca highly enough! Rebecca was truly fabulous! My first child was a c-section and I wanted so badly to not have a repeat c-section with my second. Given hospitals’ policies toward previous c-section moms, I felt if I set foot in a hospital, I would be guaranteed another one. What I first felt as “forced” to look at other options, I now feel to be blessed to know there are other options! My second child was born at home, healthy and safe. I got to immediately take a shower in my bathroom, put on my pjs, and crawl into my bed. As my husband always reminds me (and anyone who comes into our house and anywhere near our dining room), this is where our baby girl plopped into the world :)
And the home birth experience was really just the topping on the cake. Rebecca creates a wonderful atmosphere of open and easy communication. We were able to call or email her with minor questions along the way; I never felt like I could get a hold of my OB with my first pregnancy. With Rebecca, we were never rushed during any appointments and never left with any questions, or that feeling of “Shoot! I forgot that!” (and if I had, I knew I could have called or emailed her).
I can’t recommend Rebecca highly enough!

]]> Comment on Client Comments by Bre H. http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/client-comments/comment-page-1#comment-3630 Bre H. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:19:11 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?page_id=125#comment-3630 Im only 20 and im not having children anytime soon. but when i do i want to know all the options available to me. Recently i've been looking at natural water births. They look like an amazing. comphy way to give birth. From what everyone has been saying here I think ill be giving Rebecca a call in a few years. Im only 20 and im not having children anytime soon. but when i do i want to know all the options available to me. Recently i’ve been looking at natural water births. They look like an amazing. comphy way to give birth. From what everyone has been saying here I think ill be giving Rebecca a call in a few years.

]]> Comment on 2011 by Alicia http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/2011/01/03/2011/comment-page-1#comment-3472 Alicia Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:21:43 +0000 http://www.greatexpectationsbc.com/?p=709#comment-3472 Happy New Year! I expect novels when I text you :) Happy New Year! I expect novels when I text you :)

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