Reviews and Recommendations
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"I really appreciated my experience with Jenny and Chelsea. I came to them for my fifth birth. I had an ectopic pregnancy the year before and hemorrhaged after a previous pregnancy. They took my health concerns seriously throughout the entire pregnancy and gave me expert advice. I felt completely prepared to handle all of my concerns going into the birth. Baby went to 41.5 weeks with no indication she was interested in making her entrance. Jenny was able to induce me naturally to allow me to continue with my goal of a home birth. 5 days after she was born, baby was admitted to the hospital for an infection that was in no way related to the birth or pregnancy. The midwives kept in close communication and provided support and advice whenever needed. When we came home, they continued to provide excellent care, helping troubleshoot a number of concerns from nursing to allergies and all kinds of other things.
I was so disappointed when my previous midwife moved out of the area. So, I interviewed midwives for weeks before making my decision. When I met them, I knew they would be the right choice. They shared my philosophy of starting with natural and less invasive approaches first and moving to more medical and invasive measures when necessary. I wanted someone I could trust to honor my wishes but who would also not hesitate to tell me it was time for something more. After everything I went through with the pregnancy and after the birth, I know I made the perfect choice. I know I would have been pushed to do more procedures with other providers. In the end, I know I was kept safe and healthy while every effort was made to let baby and I do what our bodies were designed to do. On a personal note, I am really going to miss Jenny! I feel like she became part of our family during this pregnancy. She got to know my other kids and partner on a personal level. She was always kind and friendly. She cared for our emotional needs just as much as our physical needs. I think it would be rare to find this level of professional care coupled with a genuine, compassionate touch. Bottom line: If it’s important to you to have a personal connection with your provider, have your concerns handled with care, and want someone who will go above and beyond, these are the midwives for you!" - Natalie |
What an amazing team this is! Having seen both of these ladies in action at varying aspects of the birthing process, I’m impressed with everything. Jenny seems to have a special way of connecting with moms that comes from both natural gifting and broad experience. I was privileged to be in the birthing room while she attended my sister. Jenny was calm and set the tone for a safe and secure birthing atmosphere. Jenny is obviously very knowledgeable and informative as she seamlessly moved my sister through the delivery very professionally yet lovingly leaving everyone feeling nothing but comforted and protected. I highly recommend RTM! I trust both Jenny and Chelsea. Seeing Jenny share in the joy of a newborn as she tenderly and purposefully cares for the new family during postpartum is wonderful. YES recommend! - Julie
"I have been in the midwives care for a little over a year now. Chose them based on their reviews online, decided that I wanted to learn what home birth looked like with them. They started caring for me during a pregnancy that was unfortunately lost but they continued to care for me during that time and answered all questions I had about trying to conceive again. Shortly after I found out that I was expecting again and they were very supportive in the process, made sure to take my concerns and assure me that I was not alone. The care they provided during the pregnancy was great. I loved getting to stay in my home, especially since taking a 3 year old out to appointments is difficult. They made every appointment easy, comfortable and enjoyable. I love the fact that I was able to have my pregnancy without invasive care. They answered all questions I had about the style of birth that I wanted and even more importantly respected what I wanted and encouraged me in my choice! It is really amazing that they provide and encourage the opportunity to have a natural birth in a comfortable environment without having to be told what to do and when. They encouraged me to listen to my body by letting me take control. This was something I felt I didnt have during my sons birth in a hospital. I successfully gave birth to my beautiful rainbow baby at home and am so glad I chose to have the midwives there to help me in delivering my baby. I highly recommend them, even if it is just to ask questions. They are kind, professional and great at what they do!" - Katlyn
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"Chelsea and Jenny are genuinely the best midwives I have come in contact with...just a little back story to our experience, we switched midwives about halfway through my pregnancy and found these wonderful people and instantly connected with them. We loved the one on one care we got with them every month and I trusted them with everything they said, so when they told me that they thought I really should go in for another ultrasound because the baby was measuring so small, I did. Even though I only wanted minimal imaging I trusted them enough to get in for another scan. In doing so we found out that our sweet little boy was diagnosed with a condition called gastroschisis, it’s where some his intestines were growing outside his abdominal wall, causing him to be growth restricted. Had we not trusted them as much as we did, we would have had a terrifying surprise at home water birth delivery. Not only did they possibly save my sons life, but they also stayed on as more of a doula care for my delivery. I was still able to have a beautiful natural vaginal hospital delivery with Jenny’s help in coaching me through the waves and pushing. I will never forget our experience and we truly couldn’t have done any of it without the help of these two wonderful souls! We will forever be grateful for the care and friendships we have formed with them and will never be able to thank you guys enough. We love and appreciate you both more than I know how to express!" - Sadee
"When I first got pregnant I had no intention of having a home birth. It wasn’t even a thought in my mind. I just knew that I did not want a repeat c-section for any reason. After meeting with my ob/gyn a few times I had come to realize that there was something that didn’t sit right with me. I wasn’t convinced that I would have the vbac that I wanted so I took matters into my own hands.
After lots of research and interviewing I found the Red Tent Midwives. I’m pretty intuitive and immediately knew upon meeting Jenny and Chelsea that they were the perfect fit for us. They both have good bedside manner, are honest, full of knowledge and most importantly were open to help me achieve what I wanted out of this birthing experience. They were there for me (and my husband) to answer any questions we had and truly cared for my well being. One of the nicest things about working with Red Tent Midwives was that they came to us for every appointment. They would spend as much time as I needed during my appointments going over everything. I think the recovery period was the biggest advantage to having a home birth. Being able to bond with my baby girl in my own bed immediately after having birth and for the fourth trimester was so nice. They came to our home post delivery for 6 weeks to check in and care for me and my daughter. Jenny and Chelsea are two of the greatest women I have ever met and I can’t speaking highly enough of them. I’d recommend them again and again and look forward to working with them again for my next home birth. ...update/added bonus: we don’t have an overwhelming abundance of medical bills to take care of!" - Michelle |
"Jenny always worked with my family and I so that the birth of my son could be possible at home. she was informative and is a great midwife who gave us care when we most needed it during the postpartum care." - Esmeralda
I had my 3rd baby at home with Red Tent Midwives and absolutely loved the experience. From the regular visits throughout my pregnancy where I got to get to know Jennifer and Chelsea, to the super professional way they handle and address all concerns, they are wonderful at answering questions. I am almost 4weeks postpartum and I seriously feel like a million bucks! Labor and delivery was wonderful, they were so encouraging and supportive but not intrusive!!! If we have another baby we will definitely use them. I highly recommend!!! - Tiffany
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"Jenny and Chelsea are simply amazing! As a Doula I absolutely love working with them. They are patient, supportive and encouraging. They truly listen and respect the birthing families preferences and do their best to give the best possible birth experience. I can’t recommend them enough!" - Aleena (Dear Darby)
"Chelsea helped deliver my second daughter and made the experience unforgettable. She was there from the start answering all my questions as well as asking questions that helped me prepare myself for childbirth. She created a space where I could ask even the silly or weird questions without feeling judged. When it was time to have our daughter she was there supporting me and encouraging me to use my intuition and listen to my body. I felt supported and encouraged through the whole process but I was also given the space necessary to let my body do it's thing. I was able to maintain an intimate environment throughout the entire labor and even in the hours after birth. I always felt supported and heard. I trusted her judgement and expertise throughout my entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience." - Christine
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"Jenny was my midwife for the time she was in Ecuador and I could not recommend her enough. Being treated with personal care and knowledgeable support made me leave each appointment feeling more capable and excited for the adventure of giving birth!" - Caitlin
"Chelsea attended the births of both of my daughters. Her confident and calm presence, in addition to the relationship we had formed during prenatal appointments, provided the feeling of safety and reassurance for me during labor. Under her care I felt entirely supported, educated and empowered with the tools I needed to make the best choices for my own body and my daughters’. Her postpartum home visits were my favorite part of the midwifery care model. When my first daughter was born I lived in a small cabin with no electricity or running water; quite common in parts of Alaska, but I was nervous about being judged for bringing a baby home to a dry cabin. Chelsea, however, is an amazingly supportive and open-minded person and despite my apprehensions, it was not awkward or uncomfortable at all to have her visit my home. Not having to leave our cozy cabin for the first week of my daughter’s life, while knowing I had a knowledgeable professional just a text away for all my new mom questions and concerns, made for an incredibly peaceful and enjoyable “baby moon” and allowed me the essential time to recover physically and to grow into my new role as a mother." - Chelsea
"Agradezco y bendigo a estas hermosas mujeres que dan su tiempo y energía para asistir a las madres dadoras de vida. En mi trabajo de parto tuve la suerte de tener a Jenny acompañándome, con todo su amor, con todo el respeto, con todo el cuidado. Dándome los concejos justos que pedía pero sobretodo dándome la confianza para creer en mi. Rescato también los cuidados después del parto, días de control donde en cada visita me quedaba tranquila que tanto yo como mi bebe estábamos bien. Hermoso trabajo Jenny, muchas gracias!!!Totalmente recomendable" - Gaby
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"Chelsea is a loving, caring and very profesional midwife. I can only say great things about her and the excellent job she does. She was my midwife when I gave birth to my son, Uri. I get very emotional when I talk about my birth story, because it was an amazing experience. And I think a huge part of that it’s because I had Chelsea’s support the whole time. I absolutely recommend Chelsea as a midwife. Thanks for everything!" - Stephanie
"Jenny was my midwife for 2 months in Ecuador and I am so thankful for her care. She is very kind, respectful and professional in her care. I felt empowered after every appointment from the smallest to the biggest choices in my journey. She spends the time to answer any question with personal care and interest and I felt heard, listened to and taken care of, never rushed or pushed. Overall I had such a peaceful experience working with Jenny, I wish that for any pregnant woman." - Barbi