We hired The Birth Babes for postpartum nighttime support and we had a very positive experience!…read moreTaylor was our Doula and she is caring, trustworthy, and calm. She helped us survive those first 6 weeks and we couldn't be more grateful! We definitely recommend The Birth Babes.

From the owner: We want to be there for you and yours throughout your exploration into parenthood. Empathetic,…read morepatient, and nonjudgmental, this sister team offers two prenatal visits to discuss what you want for your labor, continuous support during labor, and postpartum visits to ease your transition to life with your new baby.

I really loved working with Eri. I didn't feel like I was just another client. She empowered me…read morethrough this pregnancy, reminding me of all the hard work I've already been putting in myself, working through trauma. I highly recommend working with her. She'll definitely make you feel supported and heard. I'm close to my due date and I'm excited to be giving birth soon. I'm not afraid of all the pain to come anymore. I definitely feel more confident with giving birth, no matter the outcome.

There aren't words to express my gratitude for all that Eri did to support my daughter's transition…read moreinto the world. She is an absolute angel and I could not have gotten through a "three day birthing extravaganza" without her! She supported me both mentally and physically during every contraction and helped me maintain strength to avoid having a cesarian. Between massaging my back and giving me sips of water between every contraction, she took better care of me than any family member possibly could. She advocated for my natural birth plan every step of the way and guided me through breathing techniques when it came time to push. There was not a minute that went by without her by my side. I could go on and on but the most important piece, was the emotional support that she invested in my birthing experience. I felt the comfort of a best friend and all the guidance of an expert. I'd recommend Eri to any mama who wants to feel grounded, supported, and fully loved in the delivery room.

If I could give Bonnie 10 stars I would. She is kind, energetic and generous with her time and…read moreknowledge. I interviewed a couple of different doulas to assist me in my quest for a drug free natural birth. I ultimately choose Bonnie not only because she came highly recommended by a friend of a friend, but also her expertise being a retired L & D nurse. It was important to me to work with a doula that had a medical background. I wanted someone that would understand my desires to have a natural birth but also had the knowledge to tell me when intervention was needed - which in my case it was. Included in Bonnie's fee were two classes that were extremely helpful to both my husband and I , unlimited phone calls and texting communication, she sent me recipes for teas and a prenatal diet plan, and one home visit visit postnatal. Not to mention the obvious that she was there for the birth of my baby girl. Bonnie was the best person to have by my side through this experience! Worth every penny.

From the owner: RN since 1965, OB experience: Providence Hosp. Freestanding Birth Center & Prov. ABC 1979-2001;…read moreRN/Doula 2001-present. Services: provide 2-3hr. classes: "How to get yourselves out of What you got yourselves into!" Also Preventive measures, options, individualized birth preferences; Labor & Birth support; follow-up home visit & postpartum support. Radius is 1hr from Royal Oak, MI. Phone calls/texts preferred over email. Interviews welcomed!

Took prenatal yoga class taught on Tuesdays @ 7:15 pm…read more Excellent, quality instructors. wonderful facility.

I had the privilege of working with Elise as my prental yoga instructor but also my pre and post…read morepardum doula. I know I did the physical work of giving birth but Elise empowered me to understand my body more, encouraged me to ask questions and challenge the status quo and guided me through a journey that would be my most important yet. Elise has a wealth of knowledge and understands the female body from a physical and emotional standpoint. She is an unmatched bedside manner and outside of my husband I couldn't have imagined a better support person by my side while giving birth. She hands down has influened the mother I am today to my sweet 11 month old baby. my wish is that eveyone could have the pre and postnatal experience I had. I would reccomend Elise over and over again!

I recently completed the Fall 2022 PYTT program with Elise Bowerman. I genuinely cannot recommend…read morethis program enough. I learned more than I ever imagined I would, not only about Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, but also how Yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, Trauma sensitivity, and Pelvic Floor health apply to and are integral aspects of the prenatal/postnatal journey. Elise also provided us with important information about how to build a business based on all that we have learned which felt so encouraging and supportive. She has also created a beautiful community for pre/postnatal teachers to connect and support each other. This is a very well-rounded and thoughtfully curated program. Elise is very passionate about what she teaches and it shows! Thank you for everything, Elise!

My husband and I used this service to find a night nanny to help with our newborn, who had reflux…read moreand challenges sleeping at night. Our night nanny was absolutely incredible and she literally saved our lives during a challenging time. However, the service was not forthcoming about their process and practice. They do not pre screen their nannies and the tips go to their service, not to the nanny who has been working to help the family. In addition, the service did not check in with us during the process, nor did they disclose that they only use one nanny, rather than "matching" a family's needs with a particular person. This discredited the service entirely and Iwould not recommend its use due to poor integrity and questionable business practice. In addition, we paid an extremely high rate for the service with a large portion going to the service and not our nanny.

From the owner: We are Michigan's leading baby & toddler sleep coaches We specialize in live-in sleep coaching for…read moreinfants over 6 months and kids up to 5 years of age. Our hands on approach and compassionate accountability help ensure you establish healthy sleep habits for your entire family. Virtual support is also offered on a limited basis. For those who are looking for immediate postpartum support, our team of holistic daytime doulas and professional overnight doulas and newborn care specialists can offer guidance and care for your baby and family. Our doulas and newborn specialists are by your side to help you transition in the weeks and months after your baby’s birth. We provide education, newborn care, lactation support, maternal support and compassionate care to help empower you to become confident and well-rested parents.

Amanda was a huge help to us after my son was born. She gave me great support when I had questions…read moreabout nursing, and was an amazing support system when my 6 day old had to be admitted to the children's hospital for monitoring. She remained calm under pressure and was such a reassuring presence throughout our entire hospital stay. I can't recommend her enough for pre- and post-natal support

I was introduced to Amanda Larkin O'Gorman when I was 6 1/2 months pregnant with my first child…read more She was referred by a co-worker of mine and though I wasn't overly familiar with the role of a Doula, even minimal research was enough for me to want to meet with Amanda to learn more about the type of support she could provide me during labor. From the beginning I felt that Amanda was a very considerate, capable, patient, and experienced individual and Mom. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I quickly saw the benefit of having Amanda with me for emotional support during the birth of my daughter. Not only did I feel confident that she would support me, but also be a source of support for my husband as well. I was in labor for 27 hours, Amanda and I kept in contact through the induction process and agreed when it was appropriate for her to be physically present at the hospital. Amanda was with me approximately 12 hours: 10 hours of labor, 1 hour of pushing and 1 hour of support after birth. During this time, she was supportive in every way I needed: mentally, emotionally, and physically she was there. She helped me stay mentally focused, verbally supported me, and held my hand when I needed it. Child birth was one of the hardest things I have had to endure, however, it would have been much more difficult had Amanda not been there. After labor, Amanda was available for questions per the terms of her contract and as a Certified Lactation Consultant, she made additional services available to help with the nursing process. Throughout this entire professional relationship, she has provided me with a variety of education resources materials that were very helpful. I am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to work with Amanda Larkin O'Gorman and feel that she is an amazing Doula who will continue to provide amazing, invaluable support to every Mother, Father and newborns she works with.

I saw Exie for a prenatal massage and was so satisfied that I will definitely be coming back for…read morefuture massages for back and shoulder pain. The long drive is totally worth it. Exie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. I was shocked (in a good way!) that the consultation before the massage was quite thorough and did not cut into our hour of massage time. I hadn't experienced this anywhere else; the amount of time you pay for at Tranquil Touch is the amount of time that you are actually on the table being massaged. Exie was very receptive to what type of massage I wanted, any injuries I had, and what areas were causing problems, and tailored the session to meet those needs. She made me feel very comfortable, both physically and emotionally. I can't recommend her more highly!

EXCELLENT prenatal massage! Exie is professional, comforting, and the massage felt very…read morepersonalized and thorough. She has a prenatal table with a cutout/basket to support the belly, so I was able to lay on my stomach for the first portion (at 38 weeks pregnant this is the best thing ever!) I went in with a lot of tension, soreness, and stiffness in my hips and low back (pretty typical pregnancy aches and pains) and left feeling very close to normal and tension-free. I've also had more energy all day since receiving the massage. The office is decorated really nicely - clean, modern, and calming. She played relaxing music during the massage and the temperature was very comfortable in the room. Her location is easy-to-find and there was a reserved parking space for massage clients just outside the door. I plan to return for a post-natal massage and highly recommend Exie's massage services to all pregnant women looking for some relief and relaxation. I'm already working with another birth doula, but if I were still looking, I would certainly consider hiring Exie as my doula.

Unbelievably grateful for the care I received with the amazing Midwives & Nurses at ABC. It was…read morebasically word of mouth that I was encouraged to switch from Women's First in Royal Oak and delivering at Beaumont to The ABC. And I honestly can't express how extraordinary my labor experience was. The level of care provided to me and my beautiful son was unmatched. When I was a patient at Women's First - I felt there was very little attention paid to educating first time parents and the overall care was very industrialized (even from the Midwife) it's basically churning out care and I have really heard negative things about the coldness of care at Beaumont. Without getting too deep into the details - I had a very long labor (30+ hours) - ended up getting drugs - and pushed for 4 straight hours. Every step of the way my hand was held by the beautiful woman of the ABC (Midwives Emily, Andrea, Danielle and Nurses Christy & Jesse) all supported me like family - joined by our doula (Metro Detroit Doula Service (a must) and my husband. It was difficult and unbelievable all wrapped in one huge life changing experience. We also were so well cared for after the fact in the wonderful ABC (we stayed 2 nights) and I really believe the success my son & I have had with breastfeeding is due to the great guidance of the nurses. I wish more women/families knew this is how your birth experience should/can be. I will sing their praises forever and hope they understand the valuable place they have within our family. It seems amazing care is rare these days. If you're thinking about the ABC you're in the best hands.

Ali, the ICU nurse, is amazing. My dad was on his unit, and he checked on my dad frequently, so…read moremuch I told him to take a break, lol. Ali's natural nurturing aura was served with such grace. Ali is attentive to my father as well as our family. The best nurse I've experienced here, hands down. Please give this man some recognition!