Caroline provides post partum night time doula services including help with breastfeeding and…read morelactation, baby care, sleep training, as well as, and perhaps most importantly, allowing you to get some rest so you can enjoy the first few months of your baby's life! Caroline has been fantastic, I can't recommend her more highly! She comes at 10 at night and stays til 6 AM, giving our baby two feedings at night (though it was really more like 4 at the beginning and one at the end). She started right after we came home from the hospital and will stay til our baby is sleeping through the night, which usually happens around 10-12 weeks. Caroline is a delight, fun, loving, and it makes me to happy when I hear her and the baby talking and laughing - she really gives the job 110%. I trust Caroline completely with our baby. At 10 weeks, and at 10 lbs, our baby has been sleeping 8 hours at a stretch most nights and is on track to be sleeping through the night every night. Caroline adores babies and loves her career -- and it's the perfect career for her -- she has a natural, easygoing way with both parents and babies, and our daughter adored her. She's there when you need her and gives you privacy and time alone with your baby when you need that too. She has years of experience with babies and knows all their developmental stages, and can help women having trouble with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and all kinds of problems such as nipple confusion, post partum depression, colicky or gassy babies, and babies who don't sleep well. Caroline is a veritable encyclopedia of baby and mother post partum care. She is a DONA trained post partum doula, and is Natural Resources certified. Book early! She is much in demand, and can be booked 6-8 months in advance! I was advised that if your pregnancy test comes out positive, call Caroline first, then your partner!

I'll be honest, I did not want a Doula. Well, actually, at first, I had no idea what a Post Partum…read moreDoula was, but it sounded like something only rich yuppies had. Then, after it was explained to me that a Doula is a person who comes to your house at night and takes care of your baby, I was even more against it. Having a stranger in our house overnight just sounded weird, especially since we don't have a guest room. And before our baby was born, I always imagined that her first night home would be this very special, intimate time for our family--something I was very protective of and did not want to share with a stranger. But I agreed to try and be open minded about it, and we set up a meeting with Caroline. Soon after she arrived, I was at least 90% won over. Caroline is just so easygoing and affable, it's hard not to like her right off the bat. And her knowledge of infant care becomes abundantly clear very soon. So we signed up for her services. I was still worried about the money, even though it was much cheaper than I had anticipated. And I still felt in the back of my head, "We can do this ourselves. We don't need anybody." So I held on to my 10% reservations. Then Lili was born and of course, everything changed. We had plenty of private family time at the hospital, and so we were not deprived of the special bonding period I was hoping for. Then when it was time to take our baby home, Caroline showed up and sprang into action. Lili was crying and we could not figure out why. She had just been fed, her diaper was clean, she was warm, and she was screaming. "Turn your pinky upside down and put it in her mouth, " Caroline said. I did it and instantly, Lili was silent. Happily sucking away at my impromptu pacifier. It was a small thing, but moments before it I felt helpless and ineffective, and now, suddenly, I felt just a tiny bit more in control. There was something I could do, and though it wouldn't work 100% of the time, it was one more thing in a bag of tricks that Caroline would soon begin to create for us. She showed us how to buckle Lili into her car seat, and Lili started to cry again. "Pick up the seat and give it a little swing," Caroline said. And of course, that put the baby to sleep instantly. Trick #2, and we hadn't even left the hospital yet. And there were many more to come. The real value came when we got Lili home, and Caroline began to coach my wife on breast feeding. We had two consultations at the hospital, but were still having trouble putting those theories in practice. Caroline set us up with a schedule and got Rachael working with a breast pump, hot and cold pads, and lots of other advice and methods to make sure things were working smoothly. And then the next night, we were left on our own to try to make those methods work on our own. Then Caroline came again the night after that, to find out how it went, and then re-enforce the lessons, because it turns out breast feeding isn't as easy as falling off a log. Who knew? The more mom's I talk to the more I realize what a challenge it can be. So many of them tried breast feeding, but didn't think they were making enough milk for the baby so they gave up. I can see now how easily that can happen, but with what Caroline taught us, we were not just able to make sure the baby always had plenty of breast milk, but we actually had her sleeping through the night at seven weeks old! Most parents can't believe that when I tell them, and maybe we have some sort of miracle baby (we do), but I really think it was the knowledge and coaching of Caroline that got us there. But let me tell you about the sleep. When I tell people we have an eight-week-old baby, they always make some joke like, "Ah, so you're getting a lot of sleep then, eh? Ha ha." And I guiltily say, "Yeah, actually we do." Even before Lili slept through the night, we were shown how to use the pump and bottle feed so that my wife and I could alternate shifts at night and get longer stretches of sleep for ourselves when Caroline wasn't here. And when Caroline was here... oh man. Hours and hours of beautiful, deep sleep. The kind you can not appreciate until you're a parent. Having a Doula doesn't remove all of the challenges of having a newborn, but it does give you the gift of sleep, and that makes EVERYTHING else better. Every aspect of life is easier after a night of sleep. I think this is the single biggest effect that having a Doula has had on us. I feel guilty hearing about other parents' struggles with their new babies. We still have those struggles, but they don't seem insurmountable to use because we are not sleep-deprived. So, that's how Caroline changed my mind about Doulas. I wish I had a Doula for everything now. A Doula to help me keep my plants alive. A Doula to help me work on my car. A cooking Doula would also be nice. But for now I'm just grateful for Caroline, and how she helped make our first weeks with Lili such a happy experience.

Katie Howser is the absolute best! She supported me through my journey of providing 100% breastmilk…read morefor each of my four children for a full year. While I was fortunate to have an abundant supply, Katie was always incredibly supportive of whatever path I chose, including transitioning to formula if needed. Her care goes well beyond breastfeeding--she is there to support you with whatever you need. Whether it's teaching you how to swaddle, showing you how to safely bathe your baby, or simply holding your little one so you can take a well-deserved minute to breathe, she does it all. I would recommend Katie to anyone. She is a truly amazing lactation consultant!

I honestly can't say enough good things about Katie. I worked with lactation consultants with my…read moreprevious baby, so I thought I knew what to expect--but Katie is in a completely different league. The depth of her knowledge, experience, and professionalism is unlike anything I've encountered. She helped me through literally every postpartum breastfeeding challenge I had. She recognized that my baby had reflux and a cow's milk protein allergy before our pediatrician did. She helped me finally get recurrent mastitis under control and, more importantly, taught me how to prevent it from happening again. She guided me through a difficult oversupply, improved my baby's latch, and always had practical, thoughtful solutions. What really sets Katie apart is that everything she recommends is evidence-based. When we discussed different treatment options for mastitis, she even sent me research articles explaining the reasoning behind her recommendations. I never felt like I was just getting generic advice--she took the time to educate me, answer every question, and make sure I understood the reasoning behind everything. Knowing she trained at Cleveland Clinic made so much sense after working with her. Her level of expertise is truly exceptional. I can say without hesitation that working with Katie was one of the best investments I made after having my baby. She is worth every single penny, and I recommend her to every expecting or new mom I know. If you're wondering whether to book with her, do it. I truly don't think you'll find anyone better.

Jenn completely changed my postpartum experience for the better. We got home from the hospital and…read morewere lost when it came to establishing a feeding routine that would be sustainable and support our little one. She spent so much time and energy and thoughtfulness walking us through a solid schedule and approach that worked seamlessly in our lives. She doesn't provide a standard approach, but rather tailors her recommendations to the family and baby at hand. Jenn came highly recommended from a friend and our pediatrician said that she's one of the two lactation specialists that she relies on in her practice. Highly recommend working with Jenn.

Jenn made a huge impact on my breastfeeding journey with just one visit. I had been triple feeding…read morefor weeks and had contemplated giving up on breastfeeding. Pediatricians weren't able to give us a path off of supplementing and we had gotten a lot of overwhelming advice of various treatments to improve transfer. Jenn did a thoughtful evaluation and gave us a very straightforward and actionable plan to transition off of triple feeding. She really built up my confidence around breastfeeding and within two weeks we were exclusively nursing. She also checked in a few times in the following week to see how things were going. Overall a really positive experience!

Tracy was a exactly what I needed. While at the hospital, I saw a total of four different lactation…read moreconsultants. While they did the best they could in the support for me, I wished I had met with Tracy from the very beginning. At the first doctor visit for our little one, the doctor was concerned of the baby's weight loss and ordered an every two hour feeding regimen and a return the following day. The baby lost even more weight and in my postpartum, sleep deprived state, I left the office in tears. All my efforts felt like they were going nowhere and I was ready to throw in the towel to formula. Feeding felt too hard. They recommended a lactation consultant. Tracy was not only on the list of recommended LCs, but highly recommended from a friend. Tracy is an experienced, professional, responsive and AWESOME lactation consultant. We had a home consultation. The support during and after her visit was reassuring, caring and instrumental in building my confidence in breastfeeding. Her follow ups were great and I appreciated the checks-ins. Highly recommend Tracy for anyone starting out.

I am a midwife myself so I thought breastfeeding would not be a problem - I teach others to…read morebreastfeed their babies. Haha. Totally different story when it is you and your baby and you are sleep deprived and in pain or your baby isn't gaining weight, etc. I have a new appreciation for the many variables that come with feeding your baby - it's the first challenge of parenting isn't it? Tracy Dillen-Massillon came to our house to help with breastfeeding. She is a GEM! An ANGEL! Worth every penny! I was having infection/pain issues and she has helped me get through the most difficult ordeal of my pregnancy, birth or postpartum period. She is to the point, concise and clear. She immediately diagnosed my problem and gave solutions. She gives you a written plan (much needed with baby brain) and does not mind emails/phone call follow up and responds promptly. I have continued to have complications but she always comes up with a plan that works and meets the challenges with her broad range of knowledge. She is very up to date on medical research. She is also very non judgmental and works with your individual needs - she has a good balance of natural and western remedies to offer you. I don't know what I would have done without her. She also leads the breastfeeding circle at natural resources on monday which is also a great less expensive option for less pressing problems. But she came and saw me within 24 hours of my first phone call and boy was I flailing, like I said, worth every penny!!!

I can't say enough positive things about Katherine. It was such a blessing to find her, and she's…read morebrought so much positivity to our lives as a family, and to me as a new mom. We worked with her back in 2016 after the birth of our first son, and most recently again with our second son. Our first son had reflux, and had a difficult time feeding and sleeping. When we first saw her with our son, I was immediately blown away by her ability to soothe a fussy, uncomfortable, tired baby. It was magical. From that moment on, I just knew she was someone I could trust and breathe easy with, and rest easy knowing our son was in the best of hands. This feeling is truly a gift, as it has allowed for deep relaxation during very tiring, often stressful days. In addition to her amazing gifts with babies, Katherine is a wealth of knowledge for new parents when it comes to baby sleep and feeding, as well as additional care/therapies that families might benefit from (she recommended me specific post-partum massage therapists that would come to my house, and specific infant massage as well for infant-specific problems like reflux and torticollis). She truly is someone that I feel I can count on when hard days fall upon us - when my baby was sick she took extra special care taking care of him, holding him almost all night if needed; and when my husband needed to have surgery, she was there for us offering to work additional nights to support us. Additionally, she is so happy to do extra tasks while baby is sleeping (folding laundry, tidying, organizing projects). She is also an AMAZING cook, and happily prepared delicious and healthy soups, salads, and frittatas for our family. Katherine is one of the most giving, loving people I have ever met. When she sensed I was down or overwhelmed, she would send me little texts with a reflection to share, or a positive word. I honestly feel that she loves my baby, and loves our family. She is always looking for ways to go above and beyond what you would expect, her work never feels transactional, it always feels deeply personal, thoughtful, and caring. She develops a special bond with the families she works with, and I can't recommend her highly enough. I'm so grateful that she came into our lives, since I feel so enriched by working with her. I would 110% recommend that new parents work with her, as she will bring a very special energy, love, and support to your family when you need it the very most!!

I was referred to Katherine by a friend who had used her as her night doula for four weeks. We…read morehired her for 4-5 months after the birth of our son. Katherine brought such wondering energy into our home during an incredibly stressful time when we had zero family support. She spent time with my husband and our nanny, as well, not just me. She made wonderful recommendations on herbs to increase my supply. She was always so warm, supportive, positive, and encouraging during a time when my postpartum hormones were raging. She really helped us develop the confidence we needed to manage life as a new family of three. She went above and beyond any other night doula we tried (and we tried almost a dozen before we found Katherine). Every evening she'd text and ask if we needed anything from the grocery store. She offered to make breakfast for us. She helped with light tidying up around the house when there was time. Many other night doulas have pretty firm boundaries but Katherine's view is she's there to help the family make a successful transition and will do what the family needs. When I found out we were pregnant with our second child, Katherine was literally the second person I called - I wanted to make sure I could reserve her in advance before someone booked her. Katherine went out of her way to befriend my son (whom she'd taken care of 2.5 yrs previously), talking to him abt being a big brother, bringing him a gift, and making him feel comfortable with her presence in our house. Katherine is amazing and you will be lucky to have her

Where can I even begin with Sharon Economides? First, I am the husband here writing a review. I am…read morethe family Yelper, but know that my wife is in agreement with 100% of these words. This was our 3rd child, 1st homebirth. Demeanor: She is gentle, wonderful, knowledgeable, ever patient and clearly an expert. You would never decide to have a home birth with someone who isn't a de facto expert, and Sharon certainly is. You can read more about her training and background on their site. Visits: She was available, punctual, friendly, NEVER rushed, so kind. Answered every question, and followed up with anything we needed. She was always available via text, email or phone. Billing: She has a medical biller that is handling EVERYTHING. Love it. Whatever the insurance doesn't cover we pay. Fair enough - and before we did anything, she called and verified the coverage. Preparedness: She had a full on mid-wife as her assistant (Shannon) in delivery for my wife who was also wonderful. She dropped off the birth kit and didn't make us buy a laundry list of items. Most of what she asked us to have was super reasonable and we didn't need to order any "home-birth kits" - she brought it all a week or two before our due date. Chill-factor: 10 of 10: i'll go into it in a second, but Sharon is so "chill" so relaxed, peaceful -Zen even. It matters so much. And for us it definitely mattered. A portion of our birth story. I'll be writing a longer post for my personal blog, but want to share that our birth presented - at the very last minute - breech. It was crazy. We actually had hospital care through around week 30. The baby was perfect, in position, all good. When we switched to Sharon, the baby was still good. We believe that during labor, the baby flipped, all we know is that what seemed like a head ended up being a butt. The birth was so far along, that we decided to just go.... (baby was born about 6 minutes later)... Sharon had been present for a breech birth before so she kept the cool like I have never seen - i on the other hand was quietly losing my mind without my wife noticing. Long story short - perfection. yes folks, we delivered a breach baby, with no tearing, no issues, no complications, naturally, at home. To be clear, had we known this was a breach we would have gone to the hospital, but we didn't - but we are grateful that we had such a professional at our side. It was also key that she had another midwife with her for delivery. So awesome. After Birth: Sharon and Shannon (the other midwife) cleaned up everything, did laundry and stayed for awhile to ensure everything was okay. And it was. Baby latched in minutes, nursed well, pooped, peed, the whole nine. Postnatal visits: Sharon came by almost daily, recorded weight, checked the baby and mama. she kept GREAT records! Our pediatrician was completely impressed at the detail and regularity of visits for the baby. So were we! Bonuses: Sharon brought books over for our kids to prepare them for a home birth - it was awesome! They were so helpful. Details to mention: Sharon considered almost every angle in our birth plan, she was super inclusive of me in the process. She cared COMPLETELY that my wife always felt comfortable. She was never pushy, always calm and supportive. She likes to allow women to birth on their own and gently encourage during the process. She is a "birth-whisperer" - case in point, she barely spoke at times, she would almost communicate with touch and just breathing, helping my wife focus without words at times. In case I didn't say this enough - she was so calm that even when the baby presented breech - not one tone changed. She was the stoic honest person you need by your side. If you are thinking about a home birth just call Sharon, ask her for books and videos to watch. For us we decided on the home birth after 27 or so weeks of hospital care - so it's really never too late to do it. We whole-heartedly recommend Sharon! Pierre & Sonya

Sharon Economides was my Lactation Consultant when my newborn was having trouble latching, due to…read morewhat was assumed to be flat nipples. I had been using a shield recommended to me, but my baby was not putting back on her birth weight. On the first visit, within the first few minutes Sharon was able to get my baby to latch properly without the shield! Just by making a few simple suggestions around my babies position and using a pump to help pull the nipple out a little more, my baby was able to latch and begin to nurse properly. Sharon is not only very knowledgeable in her field, but she has a really good vibe to her, making mama and baby feel comfortable. With her down to earth personality and her calm presence, she is able to communicate the information she needs to relay with great ease. Sharon was also very helpful by phone, text and e-mail and was quick to respond when questions which came up between the few sessions we met. I highly recommend any new mama to Sharon. Nursing is not intuitive and if you are having trouble getting started, you will be happy you contacted Sharon so that you and your baby can begin a nursing rhythm that will bring you both great joy and love.

We can't say enough good things about Margo. She was our night doula and sleep trainer in the early…read moreweeks with our baby, and she was truly wonderful. From the very first night, it was clear she cared deeply, not just about our baby, but about our entire family. She checked in on how we were doing, made sure we were rested and supported, and treated our home and our little one with so much warmth. Her care went far beyond the nights she was with us. She would reach out throughout the day to see how the baby was doing, and even checked in while she was on vacation. That level of dedication is something you just don't find often. Her knowledge was incredibly helpful in those early days, but what has really stayed with us is the foundation she built. The sleep training routines and guidance she gave us are things we still use today. We recommend Margo to all of our friends, and we'd recommend her to anyone looking for a night doula or sleep trainer without hesitation.

The postpartum period is notoriously difficult, but Margo made ours relatively easy. She's an…read moreexpert doula and sleep trainer, and she is a great educator. Plus she's a warm, calm person with solid social skills who is a pleasure to be around. Honestly, I missed just talking with her after our contract had finished. She's also accessible-- if you are working with her at night and you have questions during the day, she will answer and help. Margo is worth every cent; you couldn't do better.

Jen provided invaluable support to my during my first weeks of motherhood as a lactation consultant…read moreand later throughout my child's first year as a sleep coach. Jen has a warm and easy connection with her clients. In my time working with Jen, she helped to alleviate many of my parenting anxieties and always provided support that felt grounded in the reality that all babies & families are different. She meets her clients where they are will respect and kindness. Any family would be lucky to work with her!

Jen is amazing! She has been so incredibly helpful as we navigate parenthood for the first time…read more She has so much knowledge and experience about everything: sleeping, eating, temperament, activities... all of it. I would recommend her to everyone I know who is expecting. You won't regret working with her!