These classes are so great and India was very knowledgeable and helpful. Awesome company!read more

Almost everything covered in this class can be found online, making it feel like a poor investment…read moreof both time and money

We have had some weird experiences at this Buy Buy Baby, but yesterday's interaction with the…read morepurple-highlighted checkout woman definitely was the rudest. I was buying an Easter outfit and bunny for my newborn daughter, and she started talking to me about how awesome it was for me to be a...wait for it...GRANDMA. This was after I told her I was buying the items for MY DAUGHTER. I'm not sure if she misheard me or is just not intelligent enough to ascertain a person's actual age, but I would have had to be fourteen or fifteen when I gave birth to have a child old enough to make me a grandmother. I'm in my thirties, and I have dark brown hair and very few wrinkles. Nothing about me screams GRANDMA. I don't even know a single thirtysomething grandmother. Even Lorelai Gilmore wasn't a grandma. Even after I corrected her ("I'm not the grandma; I'm the MOTHER."), she kept going on and on about how I must understand all this grandma-related stuff. "You get all the sweet stuff and none of the hard work, right?" she said. "No, I don't. I'm knee-deep in two a.m. feedings and spit-up. I am the definition of hard work right now." So basically, this is why people just order stuff off Amazon. To avoid rude salespeople who don't know how to take a hint and instead double-down on insulting comments. I imagine she's the type of person who likes to ask you how far along you are when you're not even pregnant. Same mentality. In a nutshell, it ruined my day and I cried all the way to my house and then some more when I got home to my husband and children. What could have been a nice, cute shopping experience was ruined by an incredibly rude and tactless person, not even trying to read the damn room.

Michael is freaking phenomenal!! His customer service is unmatched.. very knowledgeable, friendly,…read moreand patient. Kayla was also kind and patient with me. Overall great experience!

All the things no one openly shares:…read more Despite how enamored I am with our little girl and all the cute pictures on Facebook, these first three weeks have been extremely stressful. Nursing has been anything but easy, and because our daughter is so tiny I have felt nothing but pressure for her to gain weight as quickly as possible... very difficult when breastfeeding is proving difficult. The onset of vasospasms so painful that it felt like a cigarette burning me straight through to my shoulder blade finally led me to make an appointment with My Pure Delivery. First of all, it was not covered by my insurance because Blue Cross Blue Shield sucks. But every dollar I paid out of pocket was worth the time they spent with me to ensure I felt comfortable utilizing the strategies they helped me master with their help. Additionally, they allowed me to come back periodically to weigh her at no additional cost so that we could monitor her weight without paying for yet another doctor's visit. I am forever grateful for the assistance My Pure Delivery gave me with a skill no one teaches you about, you are just supposed to inherently know how to do, and is perhaps the most stressful task I've ever had to do. MANY THANKS for the compassionate and patient help with breastfeeding.

It was very easy to get an appointment at my pure delivery. After my son was in the NICU and had…read moreissues feeding, we had all but thrown in the towel on breastfeeding. Pumping was also tanking my mental health. Having a quality appointment with a LC was worth every penny. The appointment was not rushed and everything was set right up for us upon arrival. After applying what we were taught, I was able to have a way more positive experience feeding my son

I am a hospital Labor & Delivery nurse who teaches women how to breastfeed FOR A LIVING and I…read moreabsolutely would have quit breastfeeding at week 3 if I hadn't found Kirin at Austin Milk Made. Breastfeeding was surprisingly way harder, more complicated, more emotional and more confusing than I anticipated, even with preparation. I was overwhelmed, in pain, and exhausted. Every day I was telling myself I would quit tomorrow. The latch pain was more than making my toes curl. It was more painful than natural childbirth...and this had to happen every three hours! We were referred to Kirin by my midwife (Nurture) and got in that day. She got right to business - shirts off! We weighed baby before and after a supervised feed, did a pump session to estimate milk supply. Kirin gave lots of positive reinforcement and firm gentle guidance. She had answers to all my questions. I instantly felt like a weight was off my shoulders because a calm specialist was taking care of things. We dealt with mastitis and a clog in one breast, and nipple damage from poor latch in the other breast. I was not an easy patient. Oh also there was baby mouth yeast from the mastitis antibiotics. It was a mess. Kirin was nonplussed. I saw her three times and each time there was improvement, until finally there was complete success: a happy baby, a happy mom... and now here I am still breastfeeding at 13 months. I'm so thankful to Kirin because without her I would have quit and missed all the best parts of breastfeeding. It was very hard for a month, and then so easy I could breastfeed standing on my head. I refer all new moms I meet to Austin Milk Made for breastfeeding issues and recommend them very highly. More: office is super cute and conventiently located. parking is easy. office is very stroller accessible. my insurance did not reimburse my visits but it was worth every penny. prompt with returning phone calls or texts with questions, very good with follow up to check in on their patients.

This review is long over due! I'm so glad I found Kiran. She helped me when my newborn was having…read morelatch issues, and then again when I was having supply issues. She is caring, professional, and thorough. She identified our issues and provided useful advice that helped my baby and I get through a tough and painful patch. 9 months later I am proud and happy to say we are still breastfeeding! Also, what sets her apart from every medical professional I've seen, she follows up with you by email after your office visit to review what you discussed in detail. This is sooooo helpful when you are sleep deprived and trying to jungle so many things with a new baby. I recommend Kiran a 1000x over.

Absolute best experience with Jenna. She is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. I…read morewas having issues with having my baby latch and experiencing pain/scabbing, but after support from Jenna I am pain free! She helped with so many other things, including getting us started with pumping, understanding how to bottle feed, and referring us to other providers who could support in other areas. We are so grateful to Austin City Lactation and Jenna - could not more highly recommend!

I was referred to Jenna by a retired lactation consultant. All of the lactation consultants at…read moreAustin City Lactation are registered nurses. They will travel to your home for $50, not covered by insurance. The rest of the visit is covered 100% by insurance. My milk hadn't come in while I was at the hospital, and my baby's weight dropped 10.4%. We had to supplement his feedings with donor milk and Similac Neosure as he was born at 36 weeks 1 day. After we were discharged, Jenna came to our house. At the time, our baby was still mostly on formula. Jenna helped me ramp up my milk production. Initially, she suggested my husband and I take shifts so we wouldn't have to triple feed every two hours at night. I had lost so much weight following delivery, that Jenna suggested I eat an extra 500 calories per day. She taught me how to make sure my baby had a deep latch, and to pull him in closer. She also suggested I take 2 capsules of liquid gold two to three times a day. She correctly measured my flange size so we were able to order a larger size on Amazon. She taught us how to calculate how much our baby needs to be eating according to his weight. At two months and 11 lbs 1 oz, he's supposed to be eating ~110 ml per feeding. What's really been helpful is her $1000 scale. She was able to weigh our baby before and after his feeding to ascertain how much milk he ate from breastfeeding. She suggested I take him to a Pediatric chiropractor and dentist to check his neck and lip tie respectively. She taught me how to power pump to increase milk production. Our baby's weight increased from 6 to 20 percentile, compared to other babies, in the last month. I am now breastfeeding 99%. My baby only drinks ~20 ml of Kendamil goat milk every three days if I need a break or leave the house. I've stopped pumping unless I'm going to be gone for more than two hours. When I do pump, it's around 150 ml. I am Gen X and breastfeeding almost 100%. Thank you Jenna for helping me ramp up milk production!

I HIGHLY recommend this class! My husband and I attended Amy's 2-day childbirth class ahead of…read morehaving our first baby, and both agree this class is a MUST for expecting parents. Amy has a wealth of knowledge regarding all things childbirth, post-partum, and breastfeeding. Amy is extremely easy to talk to, which helped me feel comfortable asking her my millions of questions. Above all else, Amy is engaging. She was born to teach. We were never once checked out or bored during this two-day intensive. Amy's class is worth every penny. THANK YOU Amy! p.s. Amy is also one of the funniest people I've ever met, which just adds to the experience of Planet Childbirth!!

Amy was knowledgeable, experienced, personable and made the whole day and a half class fun! She…read morethoroughly explained all the options for the birth plan and process, whether in the hospital or birthing center, without bias. As a chiropractor who also works on pregnant women, I will be recommending her class to all my pregnant patients moving forward! And as a first time mom, not only did she give more confidence in laboring & delivery of this baby, but she also REALLY equips the husbands to support their wives well. My husband, having 2 kids in a previous marriage, said he didn't realize how much he didn't know & how much more he could've done to be more supportive through his other children's births. That spoke volumes! We were recommended to take a different 12 week class, but just didn't have the time to do it. I'm so thankful our midwife referred us to Amy instead! This is the class we were meant to take! 10/10 recommend. Thank you Amy!!

I can't say enough wonderful things about ATX Doulas and the support they provided during my…read morepostpartum journey. Their night doula service was truly a lifeline for me and my family as my husband and I transitioned into parenthood and being first-time parents. From the very first conversation, one of the owners (Amelia) was very patient in addressing all of our questions/concerns while not being pushy about their services. We also feel heard and understood when we were matched with Kate who was not only experienced and professional, but also incredibly nurturing and thoughtful. Kate is deeply knowledgeable about newborn care and brought such a calming, confident presence into our home. She was incredibly attentive to our baby girl's needs--whether it was feeding, soothing, or diaper changes--and always handled everything with such gentle care and professionalism. Having someone like Kate gave us the rest and peace of mind we so desperately needed. It made all the difference in those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. Additionally, we appreciated how easy it's to schedule after we signed up with ATX Doulas and the flexibility they provided in modifying the typical night hour shift to better fit our family schedule. Last but not least, we are especially thankful to have Katie (one of the owners) stepped in to provide coverage one of the days that Kate wasn't available. If you're a new parent in Austin looking for reliable, compassionate support, we wholeheartedly recommend ATX Doulas. Their team is exceptional and truly dedicated to the well-being of both babies and parents. Thank you for being there when we needed it most!

From the moment I signed up for my first meet-and-greet to the moment my baby boy was placed in my…read morearms, ATX Doulas was truly exceptional. Every person my husband and I interacted with was kind, considerate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Sunshine was my birth doula, and even though we hadn't met prior to delivery, I can honestly say she was the best money I've ever spent. She helped me feel empowered throughout my induction--which was not my ideal scenario--and made sure I felt like an active participant in my birth, not just a "good patient." When the nursing staff was unavailable or less than ideal, Sunshine stepped in to help me find more comfortable positions and to encourage and educate both me and my husband during the toughest moments of labor. I cannot recommend her or ATX Doulas enough and would choose them again and again.

From the moment I met Chelsea and Rachael, I knew I made the right choice in coming to Austin Doula…read moreCare. Their support extended far beyond childbirth support, from pregnancy check ins, the multitude of programs and classes at the office, as well as postpartum help, made my husband and I feel well cared for and confident about the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. Rachael's support during my pregnancy and childbirth was instrumental in me feeling empowered about every decision I made. She was a sounding board for each step of the way, helped me ask the right questions when needed, and assisted in crafting a birth plan and walking through all scenarios to make sure I felt prepared and confident. I am beyond grateful for her presence during my labor and baby's birth, as well as her postpartum help as I navigated things when my husband went back to work. A huge thank you to Rachael and the whole team at Austin Doula Care, I couldn't recommend their support more.

Austin Doula Care is truly exceptional…read more From the moment we began working with Chelsea, Kim, and Chrys at Austin Doula Care, I felt deeply supported, informed, and cared for. Chelsea was our primary doula during pregnancy and birth, and Chrys supported us postpartum. Chelsea's presence during pregnancy and birth was grounding, empowering, and steady. She listened without judgment, shared knowledge without pressure, and held space in a way that made me feel calm, capable, and strong. She helped me trust my body and myself. Chrys's postpartum care was just as transformative. They cared not only for our baby, but for me: My healing, my emotions, my confidence as a new mother. They normalized the hard moments, celebrated the wins, and helped me feel healthy, supported, and seen during such an important time. If you are looking for doulas who are knowledgeable, compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and deeply respectful of your journey, I cannot recommend Austin Doula Care enough. I will forever be grateful for them!

My first home birth with Michelle went super well. 7 years later I'm having my second homebirth…read morewith her. I think she's super knowledgeable, and is a master at her craft. I trust her, & feel that I'm in wonderful hands with her. Excited to meet baby #2 with her help :)

I'm the father, so I'm going to write from my perspective and it's been a little over a year since…read moreMichelle helped us. I think during the initial consultation, my wife was a little hesitant because she is very direct. However those hesitations were quickly put to rest. Michelle took very good care of my wife during our visits and was very flexible. Her apprentices were kind and respectful as well. She listened to my wife's concerns and either put them to rest or explained why xyz was necessary. This was our second child, but our first home birth. She explained the process and ran out to our home even when it was a just having Braxton Hicks. During the actual birth she was calm and collected and allowed us to kinda do our thing, although there was a few times that she was direct. During the birth itself, she allowed me to actually pull my little one out, which was such an awesome and unique experience that I will be able to cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you to Michelle and her team for being awesome and having such a welcoming vibe, and allowing us to have such a beautiful birth.

Marimikel Potter is everything you would hope for in a midwife and more. Thanks to Marimikel, we…read morenow have a happy and healthy 2 week old baby girl with a happy and healthy mother. That is all anyone can ask for but Marimikel gave us so much more. The education and accountability you get from working with Marimikel is INVALUABLE. From the very beginning, she has poured hours into educating us. If you want a healthy child and to be healthier parents for your child, work with Marimikel. She made sure we understood everything that was happening throughout the entire process and she always gave us options to appropriately handle any situation in the most health conscious way. It was reassuring seeing how prepared Marimikel and her team were for our home birth. While safely and confidently guiding my wife through labor, they were also cooking meals, cleaning the house, and even taking care of our pets. Everything was organized and intentional. They all had a very calming energy about them and my wife was kept as comfortable as possible the entire time. Nothing ever felt rushed or chaotic. What completely blows me away to this day is that Marimikel is always a phone call away. She was always available during pregnancy and now postpartum. That level of availability and care is rare. I genuinely cannot imagine going through this process without her. She doesn't just provide care, she wants do deeply in her core for my wife and our baby to be as healthy as possible. We are incredibly grateful and would recommend her without hesitation.

We used New Life Birth Services with MariMikel for both of our home births. MariMikel provided us…read morewith education on nutrition and wellness not only for pregnancy for but for the entire family. She's very informative and passionate about what she does. She's a book of knowledge and what we've learned from MariMikel has set a foundation for our family. Her prenatal vitamin regime is GOLDEN and I'm a firm believer that this is one of the main reasons why my body was properly prepared for a quick labor & recovery. You can't beat her experience in Austin: over 45 years delivering/attending more than 3,000 births. We are very blessed to have met MariMikel and thankful for the safe and loving births with her in our home. Bonus: Her hugs are magical! During my last birth, we hugged while singing "you are my sunshine" during a contraction. It was a very special moment.