Testimonials
“What can I even begin to say about Alex and Heritage Births? I can tell you that she becomes a friend, confidante, and family member. My birth was everything I wanted and more and I know deep down that without Alex it wouldn’t had been that special. I was able to usher my youngest daughter into the world with her father and siblings in attendance in the comfort of my own home. It was beyond beautiful. At one point in my birth I panicked, transition I’m sure, and with a tear in my eye I asked Alex if it was normal to be afraid. With it being my first bio child I had never experienced birth before. She gently grabbed me by the shoulders looked me in the eyes and told me yes but it’s only because it was new. It’s okay to be scared of new things but she was there to help me and with the love of everyone in the room we would be okay. Without that I’m not sure that I would have had the confidence to do it. Thank you Alex for the birth of my dreams. If you’re on the fence let me tell you that you can do this, it’s okay to be scared because it’s new but new doesn’t mean bad. Best of luck new mamas and know you are considering the best midwife and person to help you bring your blessing into this world!” ~Alicia Terry
"What a treasure we found in having Alex as our midwife! She gave us the gift of choice of how to birth and who would catch the baby among many other choices. From our very first visit with Alex to our last, I felt empowered and listened to; empowered by the options given to us and the knowledge we gained. We were given information and papers ahead of time allowing us to really digest, research and make decisions to benefit our son with no judgment no matter what we decided. We were supported and really heard on our preferences making us feel that mom and baby were put first in the birth experience.
"We were spoiled with not having to wait before appointments and never being rushed out the door. She was an open book with us from professional standpoint to her personal preference when we had questions. She heard and understood our heart for birth and exceeded our expectations with the time she spent with us. I am now awake to the safety, calmness and lack of fear a natural childbirth experience can provide. I can’t say enough what an amazing experience we had with Heritage Births through our prenatal, birth and post natal care.” ~D’Anna Coleman
“I don't know what we would have done without Alex! Her quality of care and attention to detail all through my pregnancy was amazing. When my birth plan didn't go how we originally wanted she was right by my side the whole time. Without her pushing me and encouraging me through my labor I wouldn't have made it. She even made sure to stay sensitive to my husband’s needs and guided him as well. She was the glue we needed to keep it together so we could have our son the most natural way possible. Thank you for everything Alex! I don't know what we would have done with out you! I can't recommend Heritage Births or Alex enough. She's simply the best!” ~Sarah Schaap
“As soon as I saw my positive pregnancy test, I knew I wanted to deliver my child at Heritage Births. I didn't want a hospital birth; I wanted a more personal, private level of care with the freedom to choose my experience. Alex did not disappoint. I enjoyed my prenatal appointments. Each time, Alex gave us valuable information about what to expect and thoroughly explained pros and cons of each option. We felt empowered to choose at each fork in the road, and Alex always supported our choices. She showed concern not only for my health, but also for my comfort and emotional health. I loved that I could text her anytime or even come for an extra appointment. I felt so supported.
“My birth experience was the most beautiful, empowering day of my life. Knowing what to expect ahead of time–and seeing my preferences respected–helped me focus and relieved my anxieties. Although I was physically stretched far beyond anything else I'd ever experienced, I felt solidly supported—with my husband who never left my side, my doula who supported him so he could support me and provided helpful massage, and Alex and her team to care for my baby and me. I have never felt so empowered as when I pushed my darling daughter out and immediately cradled her on my chest. My husband, who has high-level trauma training from his military background, was very impressed with Alex's setup, training, knowledge, and ability to assess and handle an emergency situation. He was completely comfortable and loved our experience.
“Alex's care didn't stop after the birth. She set us up for success with feeding and sleeping. She provided excellent advice when I needed it on pumping, breastfeeding, and tongue ties. Because of her help and support, I have successfully breastfed my daughter for a full year (and counting!), even as a full-time working mom. I can't imagine missing out on the incredible bonding experience of breastfeeding.” ~Rachel Rickel
“I am a first time mom and was very sure of the experience and type of care I was looking for. As soon as I spoke with Alex, I was sure and excited that she would be supporting me on this journey. Alex was very supportive of all my decisions and took amazing care of me and baby throughout the entire process. I had a very life changing experience at Heritage Births and would recommend Alex and her team to any woman that wanted to experience amazing care and a beautiful birth!” ~Hunter Wells
“I had an amazing experience with Alex! She has a beautiful birth center and I was thrilled to be able to have our baby there. I love the prenatal care. Alex was always very thorough and educational. She never rushed through my appointments and always took time to answer my questions. I felt like my baby and I were important and well cared for. I ended up having a water birth like I wanted. Even though things didn’t quite go as planned afterwards, I knew I could trust Alex and her staff to make the right decisions. Lord willing I hope to have all our babies with Alex at Heritage Birth Center.” ~Susie Fehr
“As a nurse who works with new moms and newborns I didn't know home births were possible. Therefore, with my first child I had a hospital birth. I went into my first birth wanting to do things naturally but found that the hospital setting is not very conducive to a natural birth. I was so thankful to have found Alex for my second pregnancy. She gave me an experience that I will not forget. I was able to have a birth that I wanted and had a provider that supported all of my choices. Having a home birth allowed me to have a more personal experience that I didn’t have with my first birth in the hospital. Alex is very compassionate and truly cares for her clients. She takes the time to get to know you and your family and was always available when I called for any questions or concerns I had throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. I am so truly blessed to have the experience of a natural birth; It is truly empowering to know the strength it takes to labor naturally. Alex was truly a blessing and I would recommend Alex 100% if you are wanting to have a natural birth.” ~Amber Orr