Words can't express how grateful I am to have seen Debra! My son lost a significant amount of…read moreweight after birth due to latching difficulties and had to have bottles with formula to supplement. Thanks to Debra providing me with techniques and resources I was able to stop formula. My milk supply is better than I could imagine and my son is healthy and gaining so much weight on breast milk only

My wife and I recently had our first child and we wanted to try to exclusively breastfeed / use…read morebreast milk if possible. However, we found out during our first few pediatrician visits that our baby was actually losing weight instead of gaining the expected 1oz/day. Baby was latching, but constantly kept falling asleep at the breast and thus wasn't eating as much as she needed to. Our pediatrician recommended Debra as a local lactation consultant and we couldn't be happier! Debra was very easy to connect with and she has honestly been a life saver. From the first moment we exchanged messages she was so helpful, thorough and enthusiastic and supportive. Before even meeting Debra in person we had a FaceTime session with her and she immediately saw a few issues with the way we were breastfeeding and gave us real time instructions/tips on how to improve latching/feeding and they worked! After our first in-person meeting with Debra, she drafted up a game plan for us for a baby feeding "boot camp" where we needed to temporarily supplement breast milk with formula both via bottle feeding in order to get the baby's weight up so she'd stay awake during breastfeeding. She walked us through every step and was so responsive to texts and the portal at all hours of the day. Debra kept following up to see how things were going and she does not give up! She was so optimistic, persistent, and determined for my wife to start producing more milk and to breastfeed more easily and low and behold after two VERY HELPFUL sessions we pretty much are there! Debra is like an encyclopedia of knowledge and has the best positive attitude. She answered all our questions and concerns very honestly and was very straight forward, but always remaining positive and realistic. We wouldn't know where we would be without her! If you are having issues with breastfeeding look no further! Reach out to Debra and we guarantee you'll be beyond satisfied like we were!

I couldn't recommend Melissa more. She is knowledgeable and really makes you feel seen. She's…read morerealistic about the pressures and stress of breastfeeding and postpartum and really works with you to come up with an attainable plan. Her kind, warm and calm demeanor put you at ease. I had low supply with my first and struggled through triple feeding and ultimately wasn't able to boost my supply enough and felt like I wasn't getting a personalized plan working with lactation consultants through my insurance and would always leave feeling a little confused and like I wasn't making progress due to something I wasn't doing right. With my second baby, I found Melissa, who was recommended by a friend, and the difference was night and day. Rather than feeling like I wasn't doing enough, she made me validated and we worked together to come up with a realistic plan to try to meet my goals. She answered any and all questions I had and provided a lot of support. Again, I couldn't recommend her more.

Melissa is honestly the best and I wouldn't have survived my breastfeeding journey without her. My…read morefirst had a tongue/lip tie and I was having a really hard time nursing. I also had mastitis but my OB and urgent care had misdiagnosed me with the flu. My doula referred me to Melissa and she immediately helped me navigate the healthcare system and gave me tips on how to improve breastfeeding. It all worked and I was able to nurse for 19 months. I would have honestly given up if it wasn't for her. Five years later, I am having my second and knew to have her come by immediately for help. Highly recommend her!!

As the father, I don't think I can fully put into words how relieved and grateful I am for Teresa's…read morehelp. When breastfeeding wasn't going smoothly, she came into our home, quickly figured out exactly what was going wrong, and walked us through fixing it step by step. She was patient, professional, and never once made either of us feel silly for asking questions, even the basic ones. Watching my wife go from stressed and unsure to confident, and seeing our baby finally feeding well, meant everything to our family. Teresa gave us more than a fix, she gave us peace of mind during a hard stretch. We're so thankful to have had her in our corner!

Teresa has now supported me through three newborns, and she's the first call I make every single…read moretime. This round brought its own set of hurdles in those early weeks, and she worked through each one with patience, specific solutions, and real expertise. What I appreciate most is how much she teaches along the way--I always come away understanding the 'why,' not just following steps. She's responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in you and your baby. I can't recommend her enough.

I don't have a lot of good words to say about Tali's services. To start of, there was a pretty…read morelengthy intake form and when she arrived, we went over the same questionnaire. Her advices were pretty generic and I didn't find it any useful. I had set clear expectations of what I was looking for from the session and that was not addressed. Later, when I followed up with questions on her portal, she declined to help sayinf those could be addressed if a follow up session is scheduled. Overall, it was a waste of time and money.

Tali has been caring, thorough, and knowledgeable every time. She listened to all of my confused,…read morefrustrated information and put the pieces together to figure out how to help. Tali genuinely cares about the parent and baby and offers solutions without pressure or judgment. And her coming to our house is such a bonus. We can't recommend her enough!

New Mom School was a game changer for my post partum journey! I signed up a few weeks before birth…read moreand figured it would be a good way to get me out of the house in those early day, but I really underestimated how impactful it would be! The 8-week Newborn course flew by! Each week was a different topic / different specialist coming in to talk to us! As helpful as that was... the biggest positive was the community! It was so great to meet so many moms who were going through the same thing (at the same time) as you! Also a great way to get introduced to the South Bay mom community with different activities like mommy and me yoga, exercise classes, free baby centric activities etc as well as recommendations for childcare. Highly recommend this to any new mom! The newborn trenches are rouggggh but I always had the Thursday classes to look forward to and it made all the difference. Only con is I can't participate in the infant class due to it being in the middle of the day and I have to go back to work :( please make more weekend classes!!!!

New Mom School has been such a blessing during these first few months of motherhood. Not only are…read morethe classes and group discussions informative and validating, but I've also made a group of friends that make me feel supported and understood no matter what I'm going through with my daughter - we now meet up before class and on weekends! The community is life changing and I am so thankful I signed up for this weekly group.

Sarah provided me with compassionate and expert support in my journey feeding my kiddo. I greatly…read moreappreciated her warm, non-judgmental approach and her wise advice. She was able to meet with me on short notice, followed up via text to check in on me after our first appointment, and has fielded several questions via email, even while she was traveling. I am very grateful for her support and would highly recommend her!

At 5 days postpartum, I was feeling incredibly stressed and overwhelmed, but Sarah came to our home…read moreimmediately to help. She spent several hours with my husband and me, teaching us everything from the basics of breastfeeding and milk supply to the specifics of breast anatomy. Her calm demeanor was exactly what we needed; she completely eased my anxiety and gave us the confidence we were lacking. This was truly the most helpful support we've received since coming home from the hospital. If you are looking for an expert who is both knowledgeable and deeply compassionate, look no further.

If you are a new mom looking for legitimate support, Janet is your go to. She was my 5th consultant…read morewho did not A) immediately recommend snipping my son's tongue tie and B) teach me unsustainable techniques. Trust me, instead of wasting your time and money going to others, go to Janet first. My consultation with her was an investment that will shape my son for the rest of his life. May God bless this business. Thank you, Janet!! You are a talented professional, and I look forward to recommending you to all embarking on this difficult but rewarding journey of motherhood- Jazmin, Maurice, and Mo V

They say breastfeeding shouldn't be painful, but most moms I know have struggled initially. When I…read morewas dealing with pain early on, Janet made the difference between giving up and continuing. Janet brings tremendous knowledge and experience to her work and is an excellent and nonjudgmental teacher. She came to my house and brought several helpful props and tools, including a scale to weigh my baby before and after I fed her. She advised me on how to hold my baby and get her to latch and helped me heal wounds I'd gotten early on. I recommend Janet enthusiastically.

I'm surprised I'm the first one to take the time to rate Lori's personal business site. She's been…read moreour childbirth class instructor at Harmony Mama in Campbell but I don't want to rate Harmony for Lori's great work. Lori is amazing. Everyone in the class loves her. She is funny, smart, extremely knowledgeable, caring, gentle, and very generous with her time. When you take the class you have to pay and additional $25 for a book. I've read people complain about that but this is an extra service she provides. She also provides an extensive resource list and will help you with your diet and birth plan. My husband trusts and admires Lori so much he asked her to be our Doula. Unfortunately, she was already booked. For my next kid, I'm going to make sure to ask Lori well in advance of the delivery :)

I highly recommend Casa Natal to anyone who is pregnant and trying to decide where to give birth…read more It is similar to a homebirth, but way better and is a nice in between of that and a hospital setting, as it is in an absolutely beautiful facility (the huge birth tubs you are actually allowed to birth in are amazing - something no hospitals offer to my knowledge locally!) and also is very close to a hospital should you need it. (Thankfully most people do not but it was nice for my peace of mind given that I did have some risk factors.) The entire team is very kind and caring and will provide very personal care throughout your pregnancy/postpartum period. They are very supportive of you making decisions about how you want your birth to go, and I could not recommend them enough!

Absolutely outstanding birthing center. From the moment I walked in, I felt supported, respected,…read moreand genuinely cared for. The entire team brings a perfect balance of expertise, compassion, and calm confidence that makes such a huge difference during pregnancy and birth. Every interaction--from prenatal visits to the day of delivery--was thoughtful, reassuring, and empowering. The staff listened, explained, and encouraged me every step of the way. The environment is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and intentionally designed to help you feel at ease. My birth experience could not have been more positive. I felt safe, in control, and fully supported by a team that truly honors the birthing process. If you're looking for a place where you will be treated as an individual, respected in your choices, and surrounded by skilled, caring professionals, Casa Natal is the one. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

If you are pregnant and trying to decide where to give birth, I HIGHLY recommend Casa Natal! All of…read morethe midwifes are caring and will sit with you for hour long visits to answer your questions. The center is BEAUTIFUL and also has huge tubs you are actually allowed to birth in, unlike other (all to my knowledge) local hospitals that do not allow water births. The perfect in between if you do not really want to do a home birth but want a home birth-like experience in a very gorgeous and peaceful setting! It is also super close to a hospital should you need it (most people do not) and while not needed was great for my peace of mind. They also have a call line where you can ask questions postpartum that is very helpful. Overall, I had a beautiful birth thanks to them and am very grateful. Birth is something you only do a once or a few times in your life, will remember forever, and I am very glad I got to experience this with the team at Casa Natal.

I had my baby girl in June 2021 and I'm so glad I chose Casa Natal (los gatos) for her birth…read more I was with an OB for the first half of my pregnancy and I was able to see the difference in the care provided at Casa Natal versus my OB's office. My OB appointments lasted for only 15 minutes and I didn't feel supported or heard. At Casa Natal, every appointment lasted for an hour, the midwives checked not only for my physical but also my mental health and answered all of my questions. I was able to get acquainted to Melissa, Julia and all the student midwives during my visits. I also took the breastfeeding class that Emily hosted and it was informative and helpful. Coming to the actual birth, it was truly a beautiful experience. I got the exact birth that I had hoped for as a first time parent. I felt supported throughout my labor. Melissa, Tara, and Charlie attended my birth and were the best team I could have asked for apart from my husband. Tara and Charlie guided me with different positions and techniques to help progress with the labor. After about 6 hours of laboring at the birth center, I delivered my baby vaginally, without any interventions and I was back home 4 hours after my baby was born. They also provided me with excellent postpartum care and lactation support. If you're looking for a holistic natural birth experience, look no further. This team is it!