***BEWARE--Melissa stole almost $3,000 from my family***…read more Melissa was our doula for the birth of our son. She was excellent. When I found out I was pregnant with twins, we hired her again without hesitation. She was absent during my pregnancy except for 1 short phone call (which she rescheduled twice) and when she asked me via text to borrow $1200 for medical bills when I was 6 months pregnant. This was in addition to the full amount we had already paid her for her doula services. I told her I wasn't comfortable lending her money but I could pay her in advance for postpartum doula services. She agreed and I sent her the money. 1 week later she posted on Facebook that she had adopted a large dog--I thought that was odd seeing as she had just asked to borrow money from us. It was 3 weeks into COVID at the time I went into labor and doulas were not allowed in the hospital, so she could not attend our birth. She encapsulated my placenta and made a print of my placenta, as we had agreed upon. When I found out her partner at the time was an ER nurse with obvious close contact to COVID patients, I didn't feel comfortable with her providing postpartum doula services to my twins who were born 6 weeks premature. She said she understood and would give us a full refund but wasn't in a financial position to refund our money all at once. We said we understood and in June of 2020 we set up a payment plan for her to pay us $100 a month. We really cared about her and didn't want her to feel a financial strain during what we knew was a stressful time for everyone. From the time we set up the payment plan in July of 2020 to the time I wrote this review on July 10th, 2022 Melissa has paid us $200. My husband and I texted her several gentle reminders about our payment plan and she never responded to either of us. I reached out to a friend in the birth community to see if Melissa was ok. She told me Melissa was on a cross country vacation with her partner. I was shocked seeing as she owed us so much money. It wasn't until I threatened to contact the Better Business Bureau that she responded immediately with a slew of excuses and finally dropped off my placenta print on July 2, 2022 (2 years and 3 months after my twins were born). I hesitated to write this review because I saw a thread on a local birth Facebook page where her partner had threatened to kill someone who posted a negative review claiming a very similar experience to my own. Losing the money was unfortunate but feeling swindled by someone who we allowed to be so close to our family has been devastating. She has communicated no remorse. I would hate for anyone else to be taken advantage of during such a vulnerable time.

The wonderful team at Peace and Serenity are there to help you navigate through the journey of…read moreconception through postpartum. They are a group of educated, knowledgeable, and capable humans who will ease any worry one might have while starting a family or giving birth. It doesn't matter if it's your first time or sixth time going through this process they are here to help. My husband and I just had our fourth child and Melissa had such a hugely positive impact on our home birth experience I couldn't imagine having anyone else at future births. She is calm, educated, capable, and most importantly affective with her training to make labor and delivery the smoothest and most positive experience it can be. I would highly recommend Melissa, or any one of the doulas in her team, to be there for you too. Anyone would be so fortunate to work with them, I know my family is!

I really loved working with CBW, Emily the owner was quick to reach out and explain the process and…read moreofferings. I worked with Doulas Maris and Katie, I had an in home meeting with each of them to get acquainted with one another and address my needs and birth plan. I was able to to attend some prebirth classes via zoom during my pregnancy which I found informative and refreshing since this is my 2nd child. I wish I would have taken advantage of the yoga classes, but it didn't work out in my schedule. Katie ended up in the birth room with us. She was such a great comfort and aide, she even took some pictures with my phone for me so we could remember the moments. Highly recommend!!

My only regret was calling them so late in the game. I didn't know you could hire a doula outside…read morethe hospital - stupid I know! I was already 35 weeks I believe, by the time I called them. They were on call for me, provided 2 trainings (I only had time for one because my baby came early). Megan was super helpful to have at my birth experience at Rex. She was a rational, calm and sweet influence. She explained things. She asked for things, helped advocate for us and held my legs while I pushed for three hours! I couldn't imagine not having her there. She took pressure off my husband and made a very, potentially, stressful experience way better. I also enjoyed the post birth visit - she played with my son and shared some of her birth experiences - it made me feel better about my stresses., I also had a massage shortly after the birth and a stomach wrap. It was lovely.

Jamie was everything we needed and more! She was so sweet and really took the time to know what I…read morewanted out of my birth. And, man, did she deliver! She turned my hospital room into an amazing fairyland that was calm and peaceful and was hands on and helpful every step of the way. Her knowledge and background as a L&D RN made me feel even more comfortable and at peace. I highly recommend Jamie and all she has to offer!!!

Listen up, mama's - YOU NEED JAMIE!!!! Hiring her was THE best thing we did for our labor, hands…read moredown!! Especially if your goal is a natural delivery, you 100% need Jamie to be there with you for so. many. reasons. I'll be honest - at first, my husband and I were very hesitant because we didn't want to spend the money, but literally the day after we had our baby girl, when Jamie came to visit us we both said to her how incredibly grateful we were for her, and we agreed we would have paid her MORE now that we knew how much WORK she did for us!!! It's hard to understand what a doula can do for you if you've never hired one before. We ultimately decided to take the leap, deep down knowing it would be worth it, but it wasn't until I was in labor at the hospital and she got there to help that we really started to understand how necessary having her there was!! She immediately started setting up the room to make it more relaxing and zen-like... she dimmed the lights, strung up cute little lights around the room (and on my IV pole, which was such a cute touch!). She hung up positive and empowering birth affirmations along the wall, put new oils in my diffuser, and once the room was done she started participating in my labor in ways I never knew about, but oh my gosh it was so, so helpful!!!! I wanted to have a natural delivery but ended up needing Pitocin (I'll spare you the details). I was determined to avoid pain medication, and literally Jamie took the place of my needing that. She was the reason I was able to labor without it!! She affirmed me with literally every contraction and said I was doing a great job, she'd massage me and/or apply counter pressure to help me get through contractions, she encouraged me to change positions and told me every time I did that the contractions would feel different, which they did, and her warning me of that was so helpful for me! I had NO idea how much WORK she would put in, like physical work on her part, to help me through the waves!! She was AMAZING!!! There is no way I could have gotten through that without her, and I am so incredibly grateful for everything she did for me and for us!!! I'm telling you, you will not regret hiring Jamie!!!! She is the best!!!

Melanie is truly amazing at what she does. A curve ball was thrown into my birth plan when I had to…read morebe induced and birth at the hospital rather than the birth center; but with Melanie's guidance and support leading up to going to the hospital and during labor and delivery I was still able to have the wonderful birth experience I so wanted and I really don't think it would have been possible without Melanie. Her presence is so calming and she provided amazing support to me and my husband during the birth. Melanie is also so knowledgeable about labor, delivery and babies in general and it was so helpful to talk through with her all of our options and any questions and concerns we had throughout the pregnancy and following the birth of our son. I am so grateful we hired Melanie as our doula.

From the owner: Melanie takes the time to get to know her clients goals and then works with her clients to help…read morethem navigate any fears or concerns they may have that need to be addressed so they can achieve the best birth possible for them. She provides unbiased, evidence-based pregnancy, labor and birth support for women seeking natural or medicated births in hospitals, birth centers or at home. Melanie is a Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA) and is trained in HypnoBirthing, Hyponobabies, Rebozo, and Spinning Babies. Melanie has experience supporting men and women in recovery, survivors of abuse, successful VBAC, natural birth, medicated birth, IVF, and twin births. Labor Support Services: Pregnancy Support, Birth Plan Development, Labor Support, Labor Preparation, Christian Doula Support, Hypno Doula Support. Melanie also provides Postpartum Doula support in the form of overnight sleep support for new families. Melanie is a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula, and dedicates her postpartum support exclusively to overnights, which includes breastfeeding support, if desired. Postpartum Support Services: Sleep Support, Newborn Care, Soothing Methods for Baby, Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Support, Comfort Measures for Mother, Nutrition for Postpartum. Melanie serves the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Triangle area of North Carolina.

Working with Bianka as our birth doula was an amazing experience! I highly recommend her services…read more She was well educated, informed on all pregnancy + birthing questions I had and was a big comfort. We spoke often and met throughout my pregnancy - she was always just a phone call or text away. Bianka supported all of my birthing choices and was a huge help in the delivery room. She was so calm, helping me through contractions, labor and the stress of a surprise c-section. We could not be more thankful to Bianka for all her help. I definitely plan on having her by my side for our next child!

From the owner: We specialist in Birth and Postpartum Doula Services. We offer Lactation Counseling (CLC) and…read moreInfant Massage Education to parents. We are Experiencd Infant Care Specialist with references that can be verified. We are called baby whisperers by our clients.

Kallyn is a dream to work, sunshine personified. Our photo sessions feel like play dates both us…read moreand our kids. Her silly, tender, and bubbly personality translates into a breathtaking mix of shots, the perfect mix of serious & loving, always perfectly imperfect. Simply put, Kallyn is an artist. These aren't your typical posed slightly fuzzy newborn photos, propped up by studio items, but rather are a snapshot of our life and family, doing the things we love to do. (Note: we've had 8 sessions in 3.5 years and one of those was while giving birth!!) Kallyn lets play and joy (and yes with two toddlers, always some tears) unfold and documents each moment. The relationship we see between us and our children without fail bring tears to our eyes- a small moment frozen in time forever, something so important with kids who grow so quickly. Especially during the first year, it was a priority as a family to truly capture their ever changing bodies, hair and expressions. Each session she asks "what do you love about your babies at this age," and then without fail captures those tiny details and features- ev

Have you ever had someone take a photo of you and they see your whole being? That's Kallyn! I could…read morenever get my spouse and kiddo to go into a stuffy JCPenny studio and have photos taken but, an hour with Kallyn and everyone is ready to go! Her eye is unmatched, her ability to direct even the most camera shy person is *chefs kiss*, and the cherry on top is how you feel when you see the images she has captured. I just feel so seen and like my whole family is its most genuine self captured in a beautiful snapshot we can forever cherish.

If I could give this agency a zero star review I would. I didn't know what I was looking for when I…read morestarted searching for a night nurse agency. Triangle mothercare was the least expensive (should have been my first clue) so I went with them. I will tell you there is a clear reason folks pay the premium. The contract is built to protect the nurse only. It's clear this company was founded by a disgruntled night nurse who didn't care much for the families they serve. The contract is rigid. If the night nurse canceled you would get another night of THEIR choosing. If YOU canceled, tough luck. If they're late they just stay late. If you're late, the night nurse leaves and you get charged for the evening. I promise you that not all agencies use this business model. My friends are using, and I will always refer friends to Doulas of Raleigh based on their superior, family oriented business model. They serve the family first and have no issue reserving special dates (unlike this company who I gave special dates a month in advance and they could not meet). Also, the night nurses have specific duties they are required to complete when they work with you. When I expressed my concern with the agency that these tasks weren't getting done it was up to me to correct it and if I couldn't resolve my concern of these nurses I would still be responsible for paying for their services even though they weren't completing their agreed upon tasks, even if they couldn't satisfy the purpose of their employment. There was no support from the agency. This evening I was 15 minutes late and they cancel the nurse even though my live in au pair was home and willing to let them in - as a single mother I cannot meet every demand alone and rely on a non blood relative to support my household. This is unacceptable to the agency. The coordinator would text but not answer a phone call when I tried to coordinate care with the unexpected hiccup. These people are crooks preying on young families needing their support. Please do yourself a favor and choose a different agency.

From the owner: Triangle Mothercare Doulas & Night Nurses provide newborn care, baby education, sleep education,…read morehelp with colic and reflux, help with multiples and premies, breastfeeding support, C-section recovery, baby laundry, light house keeping, meal prep and running errands.