This concept is right up there with donating blood, and this white liquid is every bit as vital…read more Mother's milk, not formula, is very important for healthy development of a newborn. Sadly some moms are not able to produce their own breastmilk, and that's where MMB comes in. Lactating women (they are screened, in a way similar to blood donors) donate their breastmilk to the bank (self-collection is done in the home), where it is pasteurized and tested. After the pasteurization process and lab testing, donor breastmilk is sent primarily to local Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Some out-of-state hospitals also receive donor breastmilk for their NICUs. It's a great organization and if you happen to be in a position to help, you could make a difference in a newborn's life.

From the owner: Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas is a nonprofit organization with a mission of providing safe,…read morepasteurized donor human milk to fragile and premature babies when their own mother's milk is not available. MMBNT is a bilingual organization - many staff speak Spanish and can assist any Spanish-speaking milk donors or recipients.

Brittney is incredibly caring, understanding, knowledgeable, professional and overall amazing!!! We…read morecouldn't have delivered our babygirl without her help! If you're needing a doula, don't hesitate to reach out to her- you won't regret it! In my personal case: My water broke 4 weeks before my due date. Brittney immediately took my call at 1am, because I was considered a "high risk delivery" I needed to transfer care from the birthing center I was planning to deliver at to a hospital. I had no hospital lined up, Brittney came to the rescue and helped so much by recommending Texas Health Mansfield (which we highly recommend-not only is it a beautiful building but the staff and care is by far amazing!) Not only did Brittney arrive first to the hospital to meet us but she didn't leave me and my husbands side. She walked us through great techniques and positions that helped me deliver my baby swiftly in only a few hours and before we knew It our precious and healthy baby girl was born! Thereafter, she ensured our girl and I were stable and well taken care of before heading out. Making it a beautiful birthing experience for us and our family!!! We couldn't be more grateful to Brittney and Beloved Beginnings for helping us bring our sweet little to the world! We love you Brittney and thank you once again!!!!!

Britany was an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, dedicated, loving and compassionate doula and friend…read moreto me and my husband during our pregnancy and the birth of our son, Luca. I am forever grateful for her because of the peace she brought me during my journey into motherhood. She would consistently checkup up on me, asking about my health and wellbeing. She was a wealth of knowledge pertaining to evidence based information on pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. I am so thankful for her knowledge and care during those very painful first few weeks of breastfeeding, I really don't think Luca and I would have been as successful without her! I completely underestimated what role she would play during my labor, she was vital to my mental state through the whole thing. When I was ready to give up around every corner, she was there to remind me of my strength and that what I was going through was normal and the pain was only temporary. Something I appreciated most were the scriptures she read to me that lifted my spirit and helped bring joy to my pain. After 30 hours of labor I was exhausted physically and mentally, and she said a prayer over us that brought tears to my eyes and renewed my strength. She knew when to crack a joke to make me laugh, when to reassure me with words of affirmation, and when to just be silent and comfort me with her presence...I call that a great friend! She also made sure I was always taking little sips of water or nibbles of food. She was always 10 steps ahead of me and my discomfort. Her postpartum visits were everything! Just having someone come over to check on my husband and me, mentally and physically, meant the world. When the rest of the world couldn't wait to hold the baby, she was there to hold my hand and tell me that everything was going to be okay. I actually cried at our last visit because I had grown so attached to her! I like to think it wasn't just the hormones talking! I can't forget to mention that this amazing woman spent 16 hours giving me counter pressure on my hips with EVERY contraction! Talk about arm strength! you will not regret having her apart of your birth team! Britany, I can't say enough good things about you! I am so grateful for you and will never forget what you did for us! THANK YOU! *big hug* P.s. I am in love with the pictures you took during our labor and birth, they are priceless!

Britany was so amazing during our marathon birth. She was with us for 24 hours straight and took…read moresuch good care of me and my family. She noticed as soon as I stopped coping with contractions as well and was always there to change positions, provide hip squeezes, or give another idea or encouragement. She fanned me with a paper fan with peppermint oil on it when I was nauseous and helped give me guidance when I was in doubt. She was there for us before, during, and after our birth. She also took some wonderful pictures throughout our labor (many more than I posted because many are personal). I was a little unsure about hiring a doula initially and now I couldn't imagine going through labor without her. We will definitely be hiring her for any future births.

I made a payment on April 4, 2024. Eve missed our onboarding call and blamed it on a client being…read morein labor for 5 days straight. (Photos attached) Had I not reached out to her after our missed appointment, she had no plans to contact me to apologize or reschedule. Our first (doula) session was not scheduled to take place until May 18, 2024. (Photo attached) I canceled due to her lack of communication and I had to call my bank to dispute the transaction because she said she had a no refund policy. Even though NO SERVICES were rendered which the contract had confirmed. I will follow up with this review once my bank grants my full refund of $500. (Which was my first installment amount) Very disappointing how Eve constantly called and text me and followed up for me to make this first payment just to ghost me our onboarding call and then to tell me that I couldn't get a refund because she has a refund policy. No services were rendered. She should not have harassed me to make a payment, knowing that it was non-refundable. If I could give 0 stars, I would. Review says Massengill (my old name under this email address) but I signed up under my legal name Ashley Grayson. Just in case she says that she has no record of Client by my name. Hope this helps someone else. The dates on these screenshots show that she conducts bad business to not offer a refund on Services that she knows were never even started let alone completed.

God makes no mistakes when he puts certain people in your life. I am a firm believer that when I…read moremet Eve, she would be someone to stay in my life forever. Her energy and love are attributes of someone who makes sure that others needs are met before hers. You automatically feel like family when you meet her and in my case the sister that I could add to the bunch. When I told Eve I was expecting, not only was she elated, but also supportive. She immediately began preparing for the birth of my child, although, I was only five minutes pregnant! There were times when I felt like giving up, however, she was someone that I could send a quick text to for a quick pick me up. You get nine months of genuine love from someone who has your best interest at heart, and from someone who doesn't sugar coat the journey. I went into my pregnancy thinking that I was going to have another c-section, however, with Eve's help I brought my baby earthside with a vaginal birth. I am so grateful for her being by my side during my labor! She prepared my partner for the journey, and together they were AMAZING!! When I was in labor, she was my voice of reason to the hospital staff, and I truly believe that if she hadn't been there with my partner the staff would have done the bare minimum for us. Again, I am convinced that God made no mistake when he brought Eve into my life as my friend, sister and now MY DOULA! Did I mention she came to Minnesota to help birth our baby!!! How awesome is a traveling Doula!

T'Arah is amazing! She was so knowledgeable and available during my whole pregnancy and the day of…read morelabor she was my lifesaver! Will not have a baby without her! Thank you so much :)

WE LOVE T'ARAH!!! My husband and I decided at 36 weeks pregnant that it would be the best choice…read morefor us to add a doula to our birth team for reasons of wanting advocacy, mental and physical support for both of us. We contacted several Doulas that we had found by researching online and received a response from T'Arah at Mother Bear Doula Services within hours. T'Arah promptly answered our initial questions and we ended up scheduling to meet in person to talk more in depth about our expectations, wishes, past experiences, etc.. Soon after arriving at the coffee shop, just myself with my toddler in tow, we ordered some drinks and snacks and settled at a table to get to know each other. Of course it wasn't long before my son became antsy and distracted; but Tarah immediately came to the rescue, pulling coloring supplies out of her bag and playing Paw Patrol on her phone for him to watch. I had barely met her and she was already such a great help to me! ;) I felt an instant comfortability with T'Arah; I was totally comfortable with going into detail of my previous birth, which had been a traumatic experience, and could sense that she was sincerely invested in mine and my husband's concerns, wishes and preferences.. She listened, asked questions, provided advice and input and acknowledged my feelings. We shared personal stories and got to know each other more in depth than just birth related topics. More than interviewing her to be our Doula, I felt like I had just made a friend who helped me to feel excited and empowered to give birth! A few short weeks later, and after meeting with T'Arah a few more times as well as going to the hospital tour together, it was time to have our baby! I had hoped and dreamed that this birth would progress naturally, without induction, but when the time came, there were reasons for my husband and myself to ultimately decide that induction would be the safest course of action for getting our baby out as soon as we could. I was initially heartbroken and scared, but Tarah was there every step of the way, going out of her way to teach us natural labor inducing techniques which did actually help tremendously, as well as staying available to text or call for anything we needed. When the time came to be induced and start our Childbirth journey, T'Arah was present and alert, providing all the support we both needed from walking, getting snacks/drinks, talking, joking, massaging, physically holding me up, counseling, calming, etc.. in spite of being induced, T'Arah encouraged us in taking every step we could to have a birth that we truly wanted, and I succeeded in taking it one step at a time to have the natural birth I had wished for without further intervention. T'Arah played a key role in helping me have a birth experience that I am proud of and I will always be grateful to her for that. We will definitely have T'Arah as our Doula for any future babies!

Babymoon Concierge is a maternity support agency that offers doula care to women from prenatal to…read morepostpartum. Cheryl specializes in delivering individualized care to newborns and mothers while at home or during a hospital stay. Cheryl is always focused, prepared, willing to spoil and empower you & your family! She enjoys her work and it shows. She was a warm, kind spirit that encourages the mother to own her own birth experience. With exceptional client care, Cheryl gives compassionate support to assist mom and family all along the way... I highly recommend this one of a kind "Babymoon" experience.

From the owner: Babymoon Concierge, led by Cheryl, is a premier newborn and postpartum care service in the Dallas…read moreFort Worth Area. As a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with expertise in multiple areas, Cheryl offers a heart-centered approach to create empowering, customized modern mothering experiences. Her exceptional postpartum wellness cooking and tailored support packages make her highly sought-after by families and highly recommended by healthcare professionals. Cheryl's extensive experience in women's health, adaptability, and passion for client satisfaction make Babymoon Concierge the top choice for Maternity Concierge, Coach, and Doula services. Trust in Babymoon Concierge for unparalleled care that embraces and celebrates every family's unique rhythm. Visit our website to learn more and book your consultation today!

the care and service I received was absolutely incredible!! i felt so much more educated and…read moreprepared, and honestly I got my dream birth. I really don't know what me and my husband would have done without all of your help and support. Thank you so much!!!

From the owner: Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth & Breastfeeding Education, Placenta Encapsulation, and…read moreBreastmilk Jewelry.

I don't usually write negative reviews, but this was the worst experience…read more Do not get your placenta encapsulated by her if you want your placenta to be dye-free. As a crunchy mom, I don't know who would want dye in it anyway. I'm very disappointed in the service and the lack of transparency. She did not offer a refund after compromising my placenta, which felt very unprofessional. She delivered the capsules to my house while I was only a few days postpartum and didn't want visitors. I told her to leave them at the door, but she told my husband she wanted to see me to give directions--directions she ended up reading directly off a printed sheet. She was not my doula or on my birth team, just someone hired specifically to encapsulate my placenta, so it felt unnecessary and intrusive for her to insist on coming in. A few minutes later, someone knocked on our door. Again, I was days postpartum and considered my space sacred. It turned out to be her boyfriend asking to come inside to wait for her. He stood in our living room until she finally left. It was extremely uncomfortable and awkward. I would not recommend!!!

I was having my second child when I experienced working with a doula. I honestly thought because I…read morehad a child already and did a lot of research as a first time mom that I knew everything I needed to know. I was wrong and I learned so much from this experience. The knowledge shared with my husband and I helped us make informed choices for our child and family (what we could ask for and say no to). I learned birthing techniques that would later be necessary for me to use when I gave birth naturally (kind of unplanned). I was given access to equipment to use that I didn't know I would want/need (Thank you Lord for TENS units!). The experience from start to finish was excellent and I plan to have a doula for any future pregnancies/deliveries I may have. I will also always encourage my family and friends to have one too! I am forever thankful to Dominique for the knowledge, support, and love she showed our family. She also got amazing photos of our baby's first moments with us. It's truly amazing to look back on. If you have ever even slightly thought about working with a doula...DO IT! You will not regret it!