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Update: In addition to my wonderful prenatal massage, I also used the Womb Room to find a postpartum doula. Having the support of Savanna during the first few months of postpartum has been life changing for me. I truly don’t know how I would have made it through without her. She is so caring and calm - exactly what I needed during this hectic time. I thank for the Womb Room for connecting me with her! It’s made my postpartum experience much less stressful.

I had a prenatal massage at the Womb Room with Eric and it was wonderful!! He is so knowledgeable in prenatal techniques and massages - I was in very capable hands! It was such a relaxing experience and soothed areas and muscles I didn’t even realize were holding tension (like my knee and elbows)! Can’t wait to use their other services once the baby is born!

I had a great experience with Savanna from the Womb Room. She was my post partum doula and started when I really needed help with my first child. She was wonderful and kind and a great listener, plus she took amazing care of my son every time she was here. Cannot thank her enough for getting me through a tough time with her help.

My husband and I took the holistic birth class with Odile and it was very helpful for us in preparing for our first child. We are really looking forward to the other classes we have scheduled!

The Womb Room has been an invaluable resource providing us with the empowerment needed in our birth space and beyond. Our doula Shannon Duir Sciotino was exceptional and we truly could not have felt more supported and advocated for throughout the process!

We had an incredible experience with Shante as our doula. She is knowledgeable and helped us feel prepared for delivery, explaining what to expect every step of the way. During labor she was available to answer questions, offer invaluable advice, and provide relaxation techniques that eased my discomfort. She supported my husband and me, making sure we felt confident and cared for before, during and after delivery. Her energy, warmth, and positivity made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without Shante. We highly recommend her!

I was lucky enough to have Shannon Duir Sciortino as my doula for my VBAC in October. Shannon provided me with confidence and comfort as we planned for my birth and on the day of, she was a calming force that I was glad to have by my side. Shannon brought along comfort measures including lighting for my room that brought such a sense of calm to my space which made a huge difference. Even all of the nurses were commenting it 😀 she vibed so well with me and the hospital staff and ultimately helped me have a successful VBAC. I will always be thankful for Shannon and would recommend her to anyone!

I've taken two clases with Odile Penet at the Womb Room (Holistic Childbirth Essentials and Zenful Birth). Both were excellent experiences. She is extremely knowledgeable and manages to make classes rewarding, interesting, and fun.

The Holistic Childbirth Essentials class was AMAZING! We received so much evidence-based information about labor and birth, and generally had such a good experience. I highly recommend to anyone considering childbirth classes!

It is with deep appreciation and gratitude that I write this review.

My husband and I are first time parents and we decided to contact the womb room and eventually hired Shannon as our doula. Even though we got in touch with Shannon a few weeks prior to our due date; from the first time we met her through zoom she brought such warmth, knowledge and reassurance to out last few weeks of pregnancy.

I went into labor a week prior to my due date and as a result, both my husband and I felt a bit rushed and unprepared, but Shannon's gentle guidance made us feel supported, heard and truly cared for. During labor Shannon was incredible. She created such a peaceful ambiance inside our delivery room and provided comfort techniques, encouragements and attended to all my needs. I felt empowered and safe knowing she was by my side. Even after birth, her check-ins and at home visit helped us navigate some of the challenges we faced as first time parents.

I am still in awe and touched by the care I received from Shannon. She has a true passion for this work and both my husband and I are extremely grateful she was part of our birth journey.

If you are unsure about hiring a doula please consider this as a sign to get one. If you're looking for someone compassionate and wholeheartedly dedicated, Shannon is the one.

I booked a postnatal massage with Erik from The Womb Room yesterday and it was magical. I highly recommend the in home massage… which in my case the weather was lovely so he set up in my backyard with birds chirping and warm sunlight and calming music. Almost 2 weeks postpartum and it was the best!

The Womb Room was fantastic in preparing me for birth and postpartum. My doula and lactation consult were absolutely fantastic and set me up for success both in my prenatal and postnatal experience. Highly recommend for anyone pregnant in the area.

My husband and I found the Womb Room when we were searching for local doula services and we had a great experience! The staff were great at communicating thoroughly and promptly when we were looking into their services, and it was so easy to connect with Shannon (our doula!). We started the search a little on the later side, so we really appreciated how quick Shannon was to jump into action. We had an initial meeting via Zoom to get to know each other and then had two in-person meetings at our home before birth of our daughter. The in-person meetings were really helpful in understanding our needs/wants for the birth experience and Shannon gave us some great physical/mental exercises to consider! She was also so attentive when we got close to the birth. Her bedside manner was amazing and added to the calm - and her ability to create a relaxing ambience in the delivery room was great! She was hands on with me and so considerate of my husband when things got going. After we made it home, Shannon came for a postpartum visit to assist with breastfeeding and provided more resources for assistance. We would absolutely recommend working with the Womb Room and Shannon in particular!

We had a wonderful experience with the private classes led by the Womb Room team. It was practical, grounded in research as well as common sense. The class left us feeling more comfortable and ready for this new phase. We highly recommend using the Womb Room for those preparing for their parenting journey.

I really enjoyed the prenatal yoga classes and community at the womb room. Emily Cuoto’s classes are so thoughtful and formed with intention. I love that she always creates a new flow for each class. It is clear she understands how to move and progress, each pose building on the next, in a safe way no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in. The only thing I wish is that there were postnatal yoga classes for the birthing parent, I would definitely attend!

Let me start by saying 5 stars are not enough for our doula, Sunni! My wife and I were looking for someone who would advocate, educate, listen, sympathize, understand, have patience and support us in home after birth. Sunni is all that and more!! Before, during and after my labor they did things we didn’t even know we needed. Even though Sunni’s service is very much about my anxiety and confidence giving birth, they also made sure my partner had confidence in supporting me during this time and helped her with her anxiety. Sunni also made sure my partner ate during this time (23 hours in labor) and checked in with my mom…they orchestrated the room and had it down to a science. They were in touch with everyone’s needs and was able to successful help us all remain calm. Before working with Sunni I was very nervous about being giving birth especially as a queer woman of color but with Sunni supporting us I went into that delivery room feeling so prepared and confident even when I had to pivot in our plans. My wife and I are so grateful for everything Sunni has done for us and continues to do for us and our son. The postpartum services are also top tier with their notes, tips, and highlights. It made me feel like I didn’t miss anything while I was sleeping. I cannot imagine giving birth again without their support.

Every person we’ve met at the womb room for classes, groups, yoga and massage (Erik) have all been wonderful! The community, safe space, and support this place provides is amazing and very needed. We felt welcomed and educated the whole time.

My partner and I took the one-day Holistic Childbirth Essentials class yesterday and we had a great experience. Kristie is a phenomenal childbirth educator and her training as a teacher really shows! We both learned a lot in the class and were sent home with even more materials for additional reading. I felt the class was a good mix of direct instruction, videos, Q&As, and hands-on technique. Totally clear to me why The Womb Room is so highly recommended across Baltimore (and even the whole state of Maryland since we were the only couple at yesterday's class who live locally!) If you live further away, but you're considering a class or event at The Womb Room, it's definitely worth the drive.

my husband and i got the 4-class package from the womb room and absolutely loved each one we took!! jonelle’s infant feeding course was so reassuring and informative, and odile’s classes on postpartum & baby basics and holistic childbirth essentials were just incredible. she gave us both so much calm and confidence going into this journey and we are so grateful for her expertise and guidance!! the womb room is truly just a little haven here in baltimore 💛

10/10! We took the Holistic Birthing class with Odile. She was very knowledgeable, engaging, kind, and packed everything she could in the 7 hour class. I would recommend this class to any first time moms. Also, the building is beautiful, the classroom was large and roomy with large windows and lots of natural light, and there’s a parking lot! SO many great things to say all around.

The Womb Room is an awesome community and a great resource for parents. I love their prenatal and baby & me yoga classes. My husband and I also met our postpartum doula, Sunni, through the Womb Room. I can’t recommend Sunni enough! Sunni’s warm demeanor and positivity made us feel so comfortable and supported. Sunni is very experienced and helped us a tremendous amount in those early sleepless days. I highly recommend Sunni if you’re looking for doula support!

We had the best, most empowering essentials of childbirth class with Odile at Womb Room. My partner and I learned so much, and I feel so much more prepared for my hospital birth, no matter what interventions may come. I am so grateful to have the holistic package from Womb Room so that I can take so many of their amazing and supportive classes and offerings. Thanks, Odile and Womb Room team!

I have enjoyed working with Jonelle since my daughter was only a month or so old. She is so warm and supportive and brings so much knowledge with her on latching, supply, pumping, oral tie release exercises/care and so much more! Her recommendations encouraged me to find a PT and subsequently start early interventions for torticolis which I am so grateful for. She is great with my daughter and I have always felt that we are both in great hands. 10/10 recommend!!

Morgan made all the difference for my birth experience with my second. We didn't have to chance to meet her prior to labor as she was filling in for our doula who was sick at the time. Despite this, her calming and nurturing presence combined with her skills and reassuring confidence put me at ease with her immediately. She could anticipate my needs and meet them before I was even aware of them myself. Whenever I felt panicky or started to lose focus, she was able to help me center myself again and channel that energy towards the baby. My husband also felt very comfortable with her and appreciated the ideas and techniques she suggested. We both are confident that we would have had a much different and worse experience without Morgan by my side. I couldn't have done it without her!

My partner and I would recommend The Womb Room and Kristie Graybill to anyone expecting (especially first time)! Kristie and the Womb Room team fostered a welcoming, comfortable and supportive learning environment during the Holistic Birthing Essentials class, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We left feeling more informed, connected and empowered. The experience from registration to completion was flawless and community-focused. We especially appreciate the inclusive approach to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Thank you and we look forward to additional classes.

My wife and I greatly enjoyed the all-day class. The resources
Kristie provided were extremely valuable including written material, clear presentation, and practical exercises.

There was a lot of information on different options and interventions while making it clear that the best choice is the one that you make. This positive attitude gave us a lot of confidence. The practical exercises also helped us identify gaps in our communication and birth plan - gaps which we can now fill.

We also really appreciated the single day format, we felt it was much easier to fit into our schedules.

The one day Holistic Childbirth Essentials class was incredible. There’s so much information out there and it can be super overwhelming at times, so we were more than happy when Kristie presented information and strategies that were meaningful and specific to our needs. The most meaningful takeaway for me was understanding my rights and the function of interventions and decision I make in the delivery room. The comfort measures section gave my partner more confidence in his ability to support me during labor, delivery, and advocacy throughout the process.

We purchased the Complete Eduction package and Unlimited yoga to prepare for our sons arrival. Going to these classes really calmed my anxiety around birthing and the birth experience. I felt empowered to make the right decisions for myself and my family. My partner and I learned what to expect and how to advocate for me during labor and delivery rather than just doing whatever they said. All of the instructors here are so friendly and they answer all of your questions thoroughly. Additionally, each of the 4 classes sent us home with a workbook with more information in it that we have been able to continually refer back to. Prenatal Yoga really helped to clear my mind and made me more flexible and open for birth. I took the breathing exercises we did and applied them during my labor. The Womb Room made a huge impact for me and I really think it’s because of them that I was able to feel so confident and have such an amazing birth experience. I continue to do Postnatal Yoga as well as Baby and Me Yoga, both have been amazing. I can’t recommend this place enough!

As a new parent I was very nervous. I cannot say enough great words about Kristie and the experience we had at the womb room. The class was informative and fun. It was great to not only learn how to care for a newborn but also feel a sense of community with other new parents and instructors as we got ready to make this huge step in life. We continue to keep up with post birth classes as it is helpful to feel as there are support options through this great company! If you haven't booked your class yet...get on it!!

My wife and I had the privilege of taking Kristie's All Day Childbirth Essentials course and were very happy with the experience! Kristie is a very passionate and knowledgeable teacher and makes everyone feel so welcome. We learned the questions we should be asking of our provider and ways to be more prepared for labor. I feel more confident going into this process as a first time parent and support system for my wife during labor. The class is definitely worth going to a few months before the due date! Thanks for all the resources and information!

It's hard to quantify the impact that the lovely ladies of The Womb Room had on our birth experience.

Kristie's Holistic Birth class and Baby Basics class gave us such peace of mind. Her ability to instill such confidence in us and enabling us to just surrender to the unpredictability of birth and parenthood was amazing.

Prenatal yoga classes with Myriam gave me the strength and confidence to feel empowered both physically and mentally as I approached birth.

And we wouldn't have felt so prepared as a couple and as new parents I'm general without our doula, Meg. She held our hands through the emotional times before, during, and after birth. In a birth that went every direction EXCEPT according to plan, she kept us grounded through it all.

When it comes to surrounding yourself with a superb birth team, I cannot recommend these ladies enough. 💙

I just completed Womb Room's 6-week Childbirth Series and was so, so happy that this was the class we decided to take! There are so many options out there when it comes to childbirth education, but I'm confident that Womb Room provides a completely unique experience. The course focuses on building a community of others around you, everything you need to know about childbirth as well as encouraging birthing persons and partners to advocate for their preferences throughout the process. It was empowering to learn about all of the different options out there when it comes to the birthing process.

Kristie was our instructor and she was absolutely wonderful! She made the class time fly by and was a wealth of knowledge! I've also heard that the other instructors are great too, so you really can't go wrong with choosing to go with the Womb Room. This was one of the best decisions we made in our pregnancy/birthing experience!