Circle Of Life Womens Center

Decent front staff, FANTASTIC play area for kids. Crowded and busy, a real factory.
I saw Dr. Davis for 2 c section deliveries. I got some prescriptions by phone, that was very convenient. I appreciated that the visits were short, I was in and out in 20 minutes usually. He’s very efficient, I rarely waited for my appointments!
For the first delivery, he was accommodating to consider an attempting a vbac even though we both knew the chances for success were low. He did have to perform a c section, in a bit of a rush because the baby wasn’t doing well. He cut the baby on the shoulder, a very small slice. I understand this is a risk, and can happen sometimes. This is not he reason for the lower rating.
I chose to see him again for the second c section, but wish I had not. He’s good at his job, and fast and efficient, but his «bedside manner» is somewhat lacking. I experienced some anxiety about each c section which he didn’t seem to want to discuss. I also think because he knew I would not be coming back after the second c section he was less invested in making it a good experience.

Karen McBride was a wonderful midwife for my third pregnancy, labor and delivery. She has such a calm and tell it to you straight demeanor about her (I really appreciated) that made my delivery such a wonderful experience. I had my calming oils, birthing ball, and my husband’s ukulele playing in the background as she guided me through my natural and quick delivery with such a relaxed and poised way about her, I mean I really couldn’t have asked for a better birthing experience. My routine visits were to the point and informative as she answered all of my questions and gave straightforward advice. The staff (medical assistants and lab attendants) were always warm and friendly, never rushed or irritated as you may see in larger clinics or hospitals. Karen is more than experienced, knowledgeable, honest, and caring. She’s an all around wonderful person that really cares for her patients and loves what she does. Thank you Karen and staff at Circle of Life Women’s Center!

Not sure why I didn’t write a review after I had my first baby. If you are in the Ogden/​Layton/​Kaysville area, you need to switch doctors and come here. Dr. Bierer delivered my baby last August and I can’t praise him enough. He is so calm, patient and understanding. He will take all the time in the world to answer your questions and make sure you feel comfortable. They take 3D ultrasounds at EVERY visit. Say what?! No extra charge and put it all on a CD for you. I am now pregnant again and it seriously makes me want to cry knowing he can’t deliver my next one because we moved out of state. I give him 10 stars!

I have been going to this office for almost ten years. And after my phone conversation with Cassie at the front desk, this morning I am DONE. They are decent with prenatal care but when it comes down to birth control you can dream on about getting decent assistance. I called over an IUD being dislodged and informed them this has happened twice before and she said it wasn’t an emergency to her and I was welcome to call back later to see if a nurse wanted to get me in last minute. Please. Go ANYWHERE ELSE for routine care! Or don’t wait ten years like me. :-/

Every single woman in the Ogden area should switch doctors immediately and make their way to this wonderful place! I recently moved away from the area and I am SO sorry that I will not be able to come here for pre– and post-​natal visits for my second child.
Karen McBride was my nurse midwife for my first child and also for subsequent GYN visits and I just loved everything about her. She was knowledgeable, funny, caring, and attentive. Everything I could have asked for. She helped me through a miscarriage and D&C and then through the birth of my first child.
The labor and delivery with my first was complicated, and I ended up having an emergency c-​section after 30 hours of labor. Dr. Johansson actually performed the procedure with Karen there too, and I can also say that Dr. Johansson is amazing. They both took such good care of me AND my husband. (That’s another positive thing about Karen — in every appointment she made sure my husband was also OK and didn’t have any questions. The place I go to now barely even acknowledges him!)
The actual office facility is amazing. It’s comfortable but modern. The staff is all incredibly friendly. I wish that I could transplant this place to the state I live in now just so I could continue to go there!

Ladies. If you need a OBGYN, this is the place to go.
Let me heap praise on how magnificent the services are at Circle Of Life!
Dr. Julia Johansson is my doctor. She delivered two of my kids. And has continued to care for me in the years since.
First of all, the offices are architectural masterpieces. It’s set up like a cozy (yet spacious) lodge.
The logistics, when it comes to running this place, are like a well-​oiled machine. Everything is so efficient.
The front desk-​staff, and nurses are all friendly & discreet. ALL of the physicians/midwife’s are fantastic too. Dr. Johansson is my favorite.
The most important thing, for me, and the main reason I won’t go anywhere else for services: is that they employ the best phlebotomist’s here! I hate needles, so having my bloodwork done by the best, is paramount to me.
All-​around great office!