: Not a nice person. Be sure to check her return policies…read morefor any items you consider purchasing as the belly binder a is ripped up sheet (muslin) that you can purchase at your local Joann's . This is the video I was given for the technique. I can't include it due to Yelp rules, but it is a regular person's YouTube account, not even one of the doulas or Maura. Search Bengkung Belly Binding on YouTube and a ton of videos will come up. The binder did not help me feel held in. I asked for a refund and was told the price was mainly for the doula coming to my house--which was unnecessary because the YouTube video was the guide. After continued times trying to reach a reasonable resolution, Maura told me that I was harassing her. (What the heck weirdo woman?) What doula worth anything speaks to a mom of a 2 week old that way. Beware!!!!!!!!! This doula is unstable and no new mom needs that. Get a Bellefit binder. It helps without dealing with a psycho doula.

Maura was a joy to work with before, during, and after the birth of my little one…read more She obviously approaches her work with a great deal of professionalism that isn't always present in the birthing world. For example, her email communication is clear and prompt, she is obviously very well organized, and she gave me sweet little new-mama-related gifts at our first meeting, as well as after Baby's birth. But all that is not reason enough to hire a doula, right? When I first met Maura, I must confess I was a bit dismayed by her youth. Although I knew she had lots of experience supporting births and more medical training than most doulas, there was a part of me that wanted an older presence on my birth team. Well, thankfully the rational part of me won out over this other, ageist part, because Maura was wonderful and everything we (my husband and I) could have wanted. And I'm sure she's probably not quite as young as she seemed that first day ;) My labor and birth were pretty quick, uncomplicated, and relatively painless. I don't think I actually noticed Maura much during the process. However, when I watched the video of my baby's birth (which Maura was happy to film and photograph for us), I noticed Maura was the one who'd pick up on how I was feeling and cheer me on when I seemed to need it, and my husband and mom (who I wanted hands-on with me) would follow her lead. She just seemed to have this way of fitting in and being exactly what we needed her to be at the time, even though we ourselves didn't know what that was. After Baby's birth, she provided encouraging support and a postpartum visit to see that all was going well for our family. She was pretty awesome answering my questions via text, about all things from newborn poop to homeopathic remedies. I know that she will soon begin to study midwifery, but if you find her still offering doula services, I would highly recommend adding her to your list of doulas to consider.

Caley is a delightful, warm, calming, competent,…read moremakes-you-wish-she-was-your-mom/best-friend-in-real-life kind of person. My wife hemorrhaged after her labor, which was really scary for both of us. Somehow, even in the middle of a medical emergency, Caley made sure my wife's voice was heard (she had to pee and needed a bedpan, she was freezing and needed blankets) in a way that was absolutely perfect and never overbearing. Our care team loved her; we loved her. She checked in with me exactly enough (I was doing my best to stave off a panic attack and was so relieved that Caley was supporting my wife so I could keep a little distance and shield her from my own anxiety). In the middle of an intensely stressful situation, she managed to make my wife smile and laugh, got our son to latch, and allowed me to get my emotions together. She even grabbed our camera and got some pictures of the first few minutes after birth. FWIW she was completely supportive and excited that we planned to encapsulate our own placenta, even though she offers professional encapsulation services, which was super nice. Zero weirdness/upselling. The postpartum visit was also great - our baby had trouble gaining his birth weight back, and she was far more reassuring and helpful than the lactation consultant we saw at his three week check up. She even helped us get in touch with a breast milk donor and brought a cooler full of donated milk to us - and to top it all off, offered to help out around the house! You seriously can't go wrong - she's excellent.

We highly recommend working with Shaquan. Our experience was great as we navigated the birth of our…read moresecond child. Even with our sessions being virtual, we got confidence and guidance with comfort techniques, exercises and many other useful strategies. We found it all super helpful!

I went back and forth regarding working with s doula during my pregnancy/birth. I did a few…read moresearches, and while I found several qualified individuals in the vicinity I not once found a doula of color before stumbling upon The People's Doula on Yelp. I'm big on reviews and noticed that she didn't have any and found out via her Facebook page that she's a newly certified doula. All of that didn't matter to me. I knew without a doubt after our consultation appointment that she was the doula for me and I couldn't have been more correct. Shaquan is warm, easily accessible and most importantly knowledgeable. My birth went anything but to plan but it was invaluable to have her presence and support to help me through something I'd never done before. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Submitting a new review (I deleted my 2018 one because it was just a bit too lengthy and personal),…read morebut Cloud nine was the best decision I made for my birth. They were more helpful than even the actual midwives, even with an unexpected transfer to the hospital. I felt empowered, educated and cared for. My doula (Laura) was absolutely amazing with physical and emotional supports for both me and my husband, and she helped me make informed decisions throughout my labor even when we had difficulties and a very long labor. Honestly my birth was a million times better because of her, and an experience that likely would have been pretty terrifying ended up being beautiful and safe for me and my family. The class was a bit too introductory for me. I do wish they had maybe a harder class or one that covers post birth things like baby wearing, breastfeeding and postpartum anxiety and depression. But it's a good overview if you aren't familiar with birth. Overall - definitely give them a call and speak with Kelsey. I'm so glad I did.

I can't say enough great things about cloud nine! We worked with the Kelsey/Valerie team and their…read moresupport was unmatched. Valerie came to our house first to talk about physical support and labor prep. She could not have been more kind, understanding and knowledgable about birth prep. Both continued to check in weekly towards the end and we're always willing to answer questions. When it got to be birth day, Kelsey knew exactly when to come before I had to ask and was the best support. She was intuitive, comforting and even in the midst of the unexpected kept things calm and gave me exactly what I needed. I cannot recommend this team enough! They truly care about making sure clients have the birth they desire and are able to support both the birthing person and support person.

Joy was an incredible support throughout my entire pregnancy and birth experience. During the…read moreprenatal months, she provided thoughtful guidance, answered all my questions with care, and helped me feel confident and prepared for labor. When it came time for the hospital birth, Joy was the calming, steady presence I needed. She made my partner and me feel calm and supported, and truly cared for us every step of the way. She was also a strong advocate, ensuring my wishes were respected and my voice heard, and has positive relationships with the hospital staff. Joy was, without a doubt, the most positive and empowering part of my birth journey. I'm so grateful for her and recommend her to anyone considering working with a doula.

Joy was my guardian angel during my pregnancy and birth. I didn't have many friends that had…read morebabies, and everyone in my family had babies so long ago that they couldn't remember anything! Everyone else kept scaring me with their horrid birth stories. Why do people do this to pregnant women? Save your traumatic birth story for your therapist, not a hormonal, vulnerable pregnant woman! I needed someone to guide me, calm my nerves, and be my rock. Joy was that and more. She couched me during my pregnancy about birth and we created a birth plan. Any question I had she would answer, in a knowledgeable, fun, and unjudgemental way. I ended up changing my ob when I was 37 weeks pregnant to a midwife. Joy helped me not feel so crazy for doing this! And it was absolutely the right decision for us. She also gives the BEST aromatherapy prenatal massages. During labor, she helped me go through each contraction, she would "feed" me my protein shakes during labor since I was high risk for c-section and wasn't allowed to eat, but she wanted to make sure I was getting enough fluids and sustenance to keep going through labor. She helped teach my husband how to help me work through contractions and massage me. She kept me moving to progress my labor. And when my son arrived, we all cried together. It was beautiful and I know I wouldn't have had this beautiful experience if it wasn't for her.

To whoever is looking for a wonderful company to work with and a caring professional night nurse…read more Regina was perfect loving detailed and very helpful. Would sincerely recommend her and Let Mommy Sleep. Liz and Nick

Be very careful before you sign up and pay for the nonrefundable fees. They are not incentivized to…read moreafford new parents flexibility. I have used other night nanny services, and after a few nights try-out, I decide to not go with Let Mommy Sleep Chicago.

My third birth was such a transitional time in my life, I was moving with a 7month baby inside, my…read morefamily was being tried in every way. My sister and friend not only came to help me move, but she sat with me through numerous breakdowns and breakthroughs. She had my back and always provided a traditional yet non judgemental perspective. The way she lives her life has given me a peer yet an example to look to when it comes to holding a family down or up shall I say. When it came to the birth of my daughter she was the first to arrive, rubbing my back, calculating my contractions, and even singing to me. My girl had my back literally!!! I'll never forget that day because it was a full circle. My circle were my docs and nurses providing the most indigenous prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. The farm doula is a hidden gem in our community and I couldn't imagine another birth without her.

Nekaiya was all that my new baby and I could ask for in a postpartum doula. During the first visit,…read moreshe came probated to answer my questions and come up with a plan. Nekaiya is warm, genuine, and knowledgeable. She never hesitated to help with anything and could even anticipate a need before I asked. Nekaiya has been a blessing to Carter and I.

I highly recommend Amber as a skilled and knowledgable practitioner. I've worked with Amber for a…read morefew years and she is considerate, caring, knowledgeable and thinks of this entire journey holistically. Amber can support you on this journey and beyond. You can't afford to NOT work with her!

The thing I have always loved about Amber is that she is real and authentic and tells you how she…read morefeels which is such a powerful strength to have as a coach! She has a heart for helping others create a vision towards living their best and healthiest life and has inspired so many people to make themselves and their health a priority.