We have been here twice so far during our pregnancy for ultrasounds-- once around 8 weeks and again…read moreat 30 weeks. You can have up to 5 people with you at your appointment and it was such a fun experience to do with my husband, mom, in-laws and sister. Cecilia was our tech both times and she was always warm, knowledeable, and took amazing photos and video. We especially loved the 3D/4D/5D ultrasound! The appointments were easy to make online and they also have a cute boutique to shop around in. Our most recent appointment also came with a heartbeat stuffed animal and a free boutique item of our choice and the bear came out so sweet (included in the package). Thank you for bringing us so much joy during this special time in our lives!

After researching a few places that can offer 3D ultrasounds, I found this place in Mountain View…read more Our family was so excited to be a part of this moment, the staff member was super sweet and helpful both in person & through email when I first contacted them. The quality of the images are amazing and we are overall so happy with the whole process!

My first birth I had hoped for an unmedicated experience, but an induction led to things getting…read moreout of my control. The only thing I knew I wanted to do different the next time was hire a doula. My second pregnancy, we hired Megan. I had a lot of caveats, and she was willing to step up to the plate. Our free visits and phone conversations prior to the birth allowed her to understand the family dynamic, and offer reassurance that she would be there to help me advocate for myself during the birth, and that she understood all my desires. The second birth started unexpectedly, 6 days before her due date. My partner was working quite far away when my water broke, so I called Megan who came over right away to drive me to the hospital. I was nonchalantly eating a bowl of soup and not even packed for the hospital, but she was monitoring my contractions and calmly pushing me to head to the hospital and for my partner to meet us there. Once there, the contractions were so intense I couldn't talk. Every time the nurses came in to do something to me that I didn't want - but I couldn't communicate it through the intensity of the contractions... She calmly stated that she knew I didn't want that, and asked if that was accurate - to which I could nod my head to confirm. Without overstepping, she was able to be my voice when things were too intense to talk. After only 3.5 hours of labor my baby girl was born naturally as I had hoped. Megan stayed awhile to make sure we were well taken care of, and got settled into our recovery room. In the weeks afterwards she followed up with us, and even came over one day to wear my baby as I got a massage. She has become a dear friend through this experience, and I know that things wouldn't have been the same if she hadn't have been there to her my voice when I had no words. With such a short labor, we had not much time for pain relief measures, yoga balls, massage, or what have you. But the experience of having someone there to be my voice when I had none, to communicate my preferences when I couldn't, to be calm when my partner and I weren't... That is a piece of mind that money can't buy. I'm so happy we chose to have Megan on board.

Megan was such a great help with the birth of our son. She has a sweet disposition with just the…read moreright amount of "take no shit" attitude that you need to deal with pushy nurses in a hospital setting. She was a trooper, she spent 15 hours at the hospital with us durning my active labor, didn't sleep, and hardly took a break. She was a strong advocate, helping us stick to our birth plan and not letting us get coerced into unnecessary interventions. Eventually I did end up getting an epidural because my son was posterior and diagonal and I was having back labor and he needed to be turned internally, but Megan helped me make it very far into my labor with hopes that he would turn on his own, unfortunately that didn't happen and I did not have the natural birth that I planned but I definitely wouldn't have been able to try so hard if it weren't for Megan's support. She was also great at our prenatal meetings. She's super informative and brings tons of great stuff in her labor care packages to help you before, during and after labor! The best thing of all being the tens unit, I swear that little device could have gotten me through natural childbirth if only my son weren't malpositioned! We also had her do my placenta incapsulation. She makes a beautiful print with the placenta, umbilical cord keepsake, and a tincture. I feel the placenta capsules really helped me feel better. Shes a wonderful doula and sweet person. I highly recommend her, especially if it's your first baby or if you have a nervous husband! We will hire her again in a heartbeat if we have another baby!

It should be illegal that Kaiser doesn't offer ultrasounds between 20 weeks and 32 weeks! So much…read moretime without seeing your baby! So thankful for Scanbabies! I've been twice and they are so kind and welcoming. Easy to make an appointment with plenty of availability. I haven't had the chance to meet Lance but the ladies who work there are great! Both times I've come in there have been trainees but their supervisors were great and I was able to get good images. Def recommend the 3D/4D scans, but make sure you go in closer to 28 weeks. It's so crazy how advance technology is!

I was anxious to see my baby when a long time had passed since the anatomy scan. I found out about…read morescanbabies from an online search and I'm very glad we booked. Lance made the appointment very comfortable and assuring. Q

We truly could not have asked for a better doula than Katelyn. From the very beginning, she made us…read morefeel informed, confident, and supported. Before the birth, she spent time educating us, answering every question with patience, and helping us prepare for labor, delivery, and life with a newborn. Our birth didn't go as planned, and I ended up needing an emergency C-section. It was an incredibly overwhelming experience, but Katelyn was there the very next morning to help us navigate the hospital, explain what was happening, advocate for us, and make sure we felt cared for during such a vulnerable time. Her calm presence and expertise brought us so much comfort when we needed it most. Katelyn also became our night doula, and trusting someone with your newborn is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. We trusted her completely. She cared for our daughter with so much love and professionalism, while also taking incredible care of us as new parents. She answered every question, eased every fear, and gave us the confidence we needed to settle into parenthood. Every step of the way, she put our minds at ease. Katelyn has been one of the greatest gifts to our family. Her knowledge, compassion, and genuine care are truly exceptional. We are forever grateful for everything she has done for us, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Initially, I was not sure if I wanted to hire a doula but I am certainly glad I did. I made an…read moreappointment in Katelyn's calendar to have an initial consultation over the phone to discuss what services she offers and how many prenatal and postpartum visits / hours are covered under insurance. She offered three prenatal sessions, one to get to know each other, one to go over the birth plan and one last visit before the due date for any last questions. I learned a lot from the birth plan session about what to expect at the hospital, various pain management options and important decisions to think about in advance of the delivery. I felt that interacting with Katelyn was effortless as she is very responsive to text messages if you have any questions along the way. My delivery was not what I expected. After heading to the hospital for triage at 39 weeks, I decided to move forward with an induction. Normally an induction takes anywhere between 12 to 36 hours, however, mine only took 7 hours. It was hard for me to convince the nurses at the hospital that I was in pain and things were progressing very quickly (unusual for a first time pregnancy). All in all, it went so fast that I ended up experiencing an unmedicated labor experience and didn't end up following my birth plan. Although Katelyn was not present prior to delivery, she did drive to the hospital as soon as she could and offered to support us as long as we'd like in the postpartum unit on both days after delivery. In terms of postpartum support, Katelyn was exceptional at caring for my newborn baby. She has a daughter of her own and is also a nanny to another family. I learned a lot about newborn care (giving a bath or using a baby wrap) from Katelyn; I felt she easily bonded with my daughter as her connection with infants felt very natural. If I end up having a second child, I would not hesitate to hire Katelyn again!

We cannot recommend Neri enough. As first-time parents planning an unmedicated hospital birth, her…read moresupport made all the difference. Neri helped us prepare mentally and physically leading up to the birth -- from putting together a solid birth plan to answering questions, addressing research-related anxiety, and being a thoughtful, validating listener. During labor, she was absolutely indispensable. She joined us at the hospital and supported us through every stage with incredible skill and professionalism -- changing positions, massage, breathing guidance, aromatherapy, ice chips, and always knowing what to do next. We truly could not have done it without her. She also advocated for us with the medical team and helped make our unmedicated birth happen, even when others doubted us. Neri is calm, grounded, professional, and genuinely prioritizes her clients with personalized care. We will absolutely be reaching out to her again when we're ready for baby number two!

I feel so lucky to have had Neri as my doula. With over 20 years of experience, her knowledge is…read moreincredible, and she always provides professional guidance. During my late pregnancy, I experienced some complications, and Neri immediately referred me to specialists for check-ups. Initially, we hoped for labor to start spontaneously, but eventually, I needed induction. Neri gave me personalized advice based on my body and my preferences. I chose not to use a water ball and wanted to rely on medication to induce cervical dilation and contraction. Most doctors recommended the water ball, but Neri suggested trying Cervidil. To my surprise, it worked beautifully--I developed regular contractions and eventually experienced a spontaneous rupture of membranes. When I gave birth, my Pitocin dose was very low (only 4), and even with an epidural, I was able to push by changing multiple positions like hands and knees. Throughout the entire process, Neri's professionalism, patience, and support gave me confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend Neri to any expecting parent--she's not only an experienced doula but also a caring and supportive guide through pregnancy and birth.

At the risk of sounding dramatic, Wendy and Kersti have changed my life. There's no other way I…read moreknow how to put it. I went into this pregnancy not knowing anything about pregnancy nor birth. I mean that - I'd never even held a baby before, and I'm in my thirties! I was nervous and knew I needed guidance. A close friend of mine referred them to me after she had her own positive experience delivering her first baby at the hospital (without an epidural). A delivery without an epidural sounded like a good idea, and if my friend can do it with their help, I felt SO COULD I! So I scheduled to meet them in person, and then Googled the definition of a doula because that's how foreign the birth world was to me. Fast forward to today, I am 3 months postpartum, and incredibly grateful to have had Wendy and Kersti there for me, as a first time mom home birth. They prepared me, a total pregnancy/birth newbie, to having a home birth! They are supportive with whatever birth plan you decide and will provide tons of resources and information to help you make an informed decision, on whatever you feel comfortable with. I appreciated that they are well balanced, and will present evidence based research, as well as speak from their own experiences, but never pushing their opinions upon you. After months of research, I made the decision to go forward with a home birth and it was the most magical experience of my life. It was relaxing, calm, stress-free, and I felt SO supported throughout my entire pregnancy journey, after birth, and ESPECIALLY during labor. Wendy was present during my labor. When she arrived it was like my guardian angel had arrived, and I was so happy to see her. She had lavender essential oils and her hands worked magic on me during the most intense contractions. The back massages helped me Soooo much and she did it for hours. She not only supported me, but also my husband, and she knew just what to say to keep me positive and relaxed, and knew how to direct my husband to help. She also took photos throughout the labor. It all happened so fast, so it was so fun to have photos to go back and relive the moments. I will cherish these photos forever. Thank you Wendy and Kersti for helping bring my baby boy to this world. I know without a doubt that I'd like them to be my doulas again for my future baby.

There are so many glowing reviews on here, but I feel like I have to add to the collection because…read moremy experience with Wendy and Kersti was truly life-changing. I am SO GRATEFUL for these two ladies that I just have to share my story!! We didn't hire a doula with our first child, who is now approaching his second birthday. My goal was to have an unmedicated birth and although I succeeded, the entire experience left me absolutely traumatized and panicked at the idea of having to ever go through that again. When we found out we were pregnant with our second child, I was so fearful about the birth I couldn't even speak about it without tearing up and feeling anxious all over. I had a hard time even getting excited about the pregnancy because it meant I had to give birth again, and I was terrified. This led my husband and I to being a search for a doula. My goal was once again to have an unmedicated birth, but I felt incapable of doing that without something being drastically different. Enter Wendy and Kersti. We met with this mother/daughter team over coffee and I quickly fell in love with them. Kersti had the recent experience of having given birth "without fear" herself and Wendy had this amazing mix of strength and confidence in her tone alongside a spirit of gentleness. We had met with a few other doulas in our search, but I constantly felt like they were all too soft-spoken/comforting/gentle and I needed someone a bit more direct alongside those qualities. Wendy was JUST that. :) We counted the cost as if it were a part of the hospital bill, because we knew to have the birth we wanted, it would require an investment. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Over the course of the next few months, we developed a great relationship with Wendy and Kersti. They answered all of our questions with evidence-based research that consistently put my mind at ease. They also gave me a lot of natural methods to prepare both my mind and my body for birth. It took a few months, but through conversations with th, I started to feel more confident and prepared for birth. THEN THE BIG DAY CAME! :) I started having contractions one morning about 12-15 minutes apart and that went on all day. They were mild and I wasn't sure if it was labor or not (my first child was induced), so I stayed in constant text/phone communication with Wendy throughout the day. Finally, when they started getting closer at around 3:30pm, we headed to the hospital and met Wendy in the parking lot. I can't even express to you the relief that washed over me seeing her face. This amazing woman, who had been coaching me for months, met me with a smile and confidence in that parking lot as we walked into the hospital -- almost like we were ready for the big game. We checked in and she immediately started diffusing essential oils, helping me get comfortable, massaging my feet, turning on music and fielding questions from the nurses as I went through contraction after contraction. My contractions were intensifying quickly and Wendy was RIGHT there every second of the way, offering new positions, ideas, distractions and support to keep me going. She knew exactly when she needed to intercede to help me more and when she needed to take a back seat and support my husband Dan as he came alongside me. Within 2.5 hours, I went from 4.5 centimeters to holding my sweet baby boy in my arms. I can confidently say that my birth was beautiful -- something I felt like I would never be able to say and something I contribute HUGELY to this team of incredible women. I am positive the reason I progressed so quickly and smoothly was because I felt relaxed, supported, confident and READY to deliver my baby. After feeling nothing but panic, dread and fear with my first birth, this was life-changing for me. I felt IN CONTROL and SUPPORTED my entire labor and knew I was capable of delivering my baby boy--who ended up being 9 lbs and 3 oz! We also have incredible photos of some special moments during the birth, thanks to Wendy. Whew! So much to say, and I could say more!! All that to express to you that these women are worth gold. If you are hoping to have a positive birth experience and especially if you want to do it medication-free, I would say with confidence HIRE WENDY & KERSTI! We will definitely be using them again with future kiddos! :)

I came in on Sunday after booking the day prior, and Sandra was extremely accommodating. She…read morereplied quickly to any concerns I had, especially regarding how many guests could be in the room since I wanted my family to join us. Sandra truly made this experience amazing. Despite my baby being shy and not wanting to show his face. She took her time offering me sweets and stretches which eventually lead us to get some good pictures of him. My family is Hispanic, and because she is bilingual, it made everything so much easier for them to understand what was going on. On top of that, I found out she also works at a hospital, which made the experience even better for me knowing she is a medical professional who offers these services in addition to her primary role because she genuinely enjoys what she does. She was truly amazing, and I would absolutely recommend her to others. Yasmin

I cannot say enough good things about Sandra and her ultrasound business. From the moment you walk…read morein, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. Sandra is not only professional and dedicated, but she goes above and beyond to ensure that you have the best experience possible. I have had the pleasure of knowing Sandra for years, and she was the first person to give me an ultrasound during my first pregnancy and many more after that. From that moment on , I knew that I was in good hands. The images that Sandra is able to capture are truly amazing and will leave you in awe to see your bundle of joy developing. She knows exactly how to position you to get the best possible images of your baby, and the results are always stunning. Overall, I recommend Sandras ultrasound business. If you are looking to a profesional, caring, and talented ultrasound tech, look no further. You will not be disappointed.

I'm really disappointed with my experience with Susan as a doula. I had high hopes after our…read moreinitial consultation -- she seemed experienced and kind during the first call, and I was looking forward to working with her during my pregnancy. Unfortunately, that positive impression didn't last. After our initial conversation, I never heard from her again. She didn't follow up with the promised contract, invoice, or any additional details about next steps. I tried reaching out multiple times, but she simply didn't respond. This left me feeling uncertain and frankly stressed -- especially since I'm pregnant and looking for consistent, reliable support during such an important time. I ended up finding another doula who was responsive, communicative, and organized -- which really highlighted how unprofessional this experience with Susan was by contrast. I wouldn't recommend her unless she seriously improves her communication and follow-through.

Susan was a last minute support for us and I'm so glad we had her with us for the birth of our…read moredaughter. I won't get into the details as to not traumatize soon to be mothers, but let's just say I went through almost every way to give birth over a matter of several weeks. We started off getting advice on how to help flip our breech baby naturally (and she did flip!) and ended up working with her for not one, but two labor inductions. Anyone I tell my birth story to says that she might have saved my life and I agree completely. She is an advocate for you in the medical system, can speak from experience, and help you be more informed in your choices during stressful moments you weren't expecting. You can feel how much she generally cares about your mental health and the health of your family and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to any soon to be mom.