I found Refuge Midwifery when I was in the middle of a horrible experience with my OB and feeling very confused and alone. The care that Ray and Victoria provided throughout my pregnancy and birth was amazing and something that I think every birthing person should experience! I am so grateful for these two and the midwifery model of care.
Read MoreDuring our labor Ray was hands off when I needed to labor on my own and hands on when I needed more physical support. When my son needed some extra help getting into the rhythm of breathing Ray calmly helped him as my husband and I held his hands and talked to him. Once he got the hang of it we were holding him again. Had we been in a hospital he would have been whisked away and we would have missed out on those initial moments of skin-to-skin contact. In the past 8 months since working with Ray I have said countless times “Thank goodness we found Ray!” I am forever grateful to her.
Read MorePregnancy and parenting seems to be a never ending series of small and large decisions that need making. Working with Ray was one of the first big decisions we made and it might have been the best one yet. As a queer family and gender non-conforming pregnant person Ray provided us with impeccable care that made us both feel confident, safe, empowered and in control. I looked forward to our prenatal appointments all month long because I knew that those sessions would be spaces to learn about my body and pregnancy, talk about hard and exciting emotional aspects of our experience, and feel deeply connected to my partner and my baby.
Read MoreBringing my son into the world under my own roof was one of the best decisions I ever made. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased with the care we received from Ray. It was so empowering to work with a care provider who respected my intuition and wisdom. She made sure that my decisions were informed, she supported me in weighing options, and she was always available to talk through my questions or concerns. When the time came for my little one to enter this world, Ray was by my side, quietly and confidently giving me the space I needed to listen to my body. I was able to be fully present in the birthing of my son because I completely trusted Ray to monitor our safety. Her presence made it easy for me to embrace my womanly power, and I am forever grateful for the beautiful birth of my son. Thank you, Ray, for this priceless gift!
Read MoreI can’t believe 6 weeks is here already and we say see ya later again! Ray, you are amazing. There is absolutely nothing I would have changed about my prenatal care, labor care or my postpartum care. This time together has been so personal and you’ve helped me grow as a parent and person. To be open and honest about my feelings, body and fears with no judgement or worries is so empowering and important. Thank you for always asking for consent & walking me through everything step by step for my comfort. I tell everyone about my awesome Philly Midwife and amazing home births. Peace on earth begins with birth. I’ve healed emotionally so much with both of my incredible, dreamy births. Thanks for catching Joshua & helping me achieve my goal and catching Jonathan! How badass!
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