I am a repeat client of Amy's and I cannot tell you enough of how valuable she is to have in your…read moreback pocket. As a second time mom, I didn't think I would need as much help this time around with Amy. I knew how to get a good latch, how to position my body and the baby, and felt confident that I only needed minimal visits, but baby #2 had other plans in mind. Baby #2 was born at 37wks and while that's considered full term, it's actually on the early side which causes a lot of complications with feeding. My baby had trouble latching and sucking because there wasn't enough time practicing these motor skills in the womb. This resulted in the baby not being able to transfer milk, even though my milk was coming in. Amy confirmed this with her before and after weighing from a 20mins feed. I was so upset and devastated, that we had to move quickly to formula feeding to get the weight up fast because baby #2 had severe jaundice and we were trying to keep from being admitted to the hospital for phototherapy. Unfortunately, we had to be readmitted and Amy coached me through protecting my milk supply, while formula feeding and getting baby's weight up. She also reassured me that this is just a blip in our breastfeeding journey and that we will get back on track when he's healthy and clear of jaundice. I ended up upgrading my package to the Luxe because of how important it was for me to get us back to the basics once baby #2 was in the clear health-wise. I not only was able to protect my milk supply while having to formula feeding for two weeks but I also needed support in making sure once I returned back to work how to maintain a sustainable stash without oversupply, as I did with my first. I am almost 3mo postpartum and baby #2 has a great latch, is thriving in all the drs appointments, and gaining weight beautifully. At my last in home visit Amy walked through our schedule to have a successful stash, pumping schedule, and ready for baby to start daycare and me to return to work. I almost cried when she as leaving because I've appreciated everything that she has done for me and my babies. Words cannot express how much she has meant to me. I am so thankful for her wisdom, support, expertise and care she brings with her to every visit. If you are considering a lactation consultant, get on her books!! She's your go-to-guru.

I had a baby less than two weeks ago, and I can already say that the most important decision I've…read moremade postpartum is hiring Amy. I found her through a friend who had an amazing experience, and I reached out in a panic on a Sunday when my milk came in and I had no idea what to do. Her insanely fast response time was much needed; I found out the next day that our son had lost more than 10% of his birth weight and to say that I was freaking out is an understatement. Amy came that afternoon and I immediately felt like I was in great hands. She taught me how to breastfeed comfortably, got me set up with my pump, did a weight measurement to see how much he was getting with each feed, and also helped get a plan in place to get my son back to his birth weight. After the appointment she has been incredible over text/Voxer and answers questions so quickly. Feeding a baby is so stressful but with Amy's knowledge and confident demeanor, she demystifies it. I immediately signed up for the luxe package and truly wish I did this before I delivered so I would have had a plan in place and didn't have to play catch up. Still I'm so glad that I reached out to Amy and probably would have stopped breastfeeding if I hadn't. She is truly the best and I'm so grateful to have her guidance for one of the most important pieces of my life!

If you're even thinking about hiring a doula, stop debating and call Liz! She is the professional,…read morecompassionate, and knowledgeable presence you didn't know you needed but absolutely do. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better person to have by our side during our second labor and delivery experience. I was late to the game, deciding to hire Liz toward the end of my second trimester, and she jumped in like we'd been friends for years. She listened to every detail of my first delivery (tears and all) and helped me process my fears about being induced again. Liz didn't just hear me--she held space for my feelings, validated my worries, and helped me shift my mindset in the most empowering way. On the big day, she arrived at the hospital right when my contractions were ramping up. Her calm guidance and confidence in me made the experience transformative. I wanted an unmedicated birth, and thanks to Liz's support, encouragement, and expert coaching through contractions and pushing, that's exactly what I achieved. This delivery was night and day compared to my first--it was redemptive, empowering, and everything I'd hoped for. Even my husband, a man of few words, quickly admitted after our son was born that having Liz there was a game-changer. He felt supported and reassured knowing we had someone on our team who could explain the medical lingo and navigate the process with us. Liz is truly a gem. Her calming demeanor, wealth of knowledge, and radiant smile will carry you through labor and beyond. Whether you're a first-time parent or not, she'll leave you feeling capable, cared for, and encouraged. Do yourself a favor: hire Liz. You'll thank yourself later!

Simply amazing. My wife engaged BBS and we (mostly she ofc) selected Sara P. Sara was amazing. She…read moretalked us through different approaches to birth, listened to my wife, and prioritized what she wanted out of the process. At the hospital and during the birth Sara was with us overnight and made sure my wife was well taken care of, that we both got sleep, and was a wonderful advocate and coached during the actual birth. I could not have been happier for my wife that she had such an amazing and caring doula to help see her (and us!) through the birth of our second child. I would recommend BBS and specifically Sara P. to anyone.

Susannah's help was invaluable to us after the birth of our son. Susannah served as our post partum…read moredoula and was happy to bathe, swaddle, rock, feed and cuddle our baby while we caught up on much needed sleep. While the baby slept she performed light housekeeping and cooked wonderful meals. While we were awake Susannah shared her expertise on everything from baby wearing to the most effective ways to soothe a gassy baby. Furthermore she performed a beautiful sealing ceremony complete with ceremonial bathing and belly binding which we found to be truly transformative. I highly recommend Susannah without reserve.

Susannah was absolutely amazing! At first, we had a really hard time trying to meet due to our busy…read moreschedules but she was super cooperative and flexible on working with us which was awesome on her part. We did a breastfeeding and baby intro class which was very helpful, she's definitely very knowledgable in this area and extremely patient with the ton of questions we had. Its a our first baby so you can imagine how clueless we are. I recommend her services and if my mom is unable to come help out once my daughter is born, I will definitely hire her as my postpartum doula :)

Debated leaving a review, but I think it may be important for potential patients in the future…read more I had my first baby about a year and a half ago and went to Annandale OBGYN. Overall had a nice experience, but when we found out I was pregnant with our second, I realized my OB was no longer with Annandale. I decided it would be nice to try a midwife, and P&M was very close to our home. I made a 8 week appointment with Michelle Powers after hearing wonderful things. Around 6 weeks, I started spotting, and then bleeding. I called the nurse on call since it was a Saturday. She was wonderful, and had the doctor call me back, who was also wonderful. They made me an appointment on that following Tuesday, but I decided to go to the hospital in the meantime. My hospital visit was inconclusive. I ended up heavily bleeding and clotting in the days leading up to my Tuesday appointment, and I was terrified and quite certain I was miscarrying. Tuesday morning, even before the office was open, I received an automated call that my appointment was canceled. I was distraught, and waited until the office opened to call and try to get in. The scheduling woman I spoke to was so awful. She was very robotic, and said she couldn't get me in for 2 weeks. I started crying, and she just said she could get me in in a few days, but they couldn't do an ultrasound for 2 weeks. I actually said "well how can they tell if I still have a baby inside of me?" And she just said "not sure. Do you want the appointment?" I was in shock and said no. At this point I called Annandale OBGYN and they got me in first thing the next morning. I saw Katherine Shipley and she was wonderful. She was encouraging and did a full exam, ultrasound, and took blood for testing all in about 20 mins. I'll never go back to P&A, and my suggestion to people inquiring would be to avoid this practice. I am sure the doctors are wonderful, but they seem very understaffed. In the case of an emergency, it seems unreasonable that you can't be seen for 2 weeks just for a check up. The cancelling protocols also seem very impersonal. The fact that ultrasounds are so special it takes weeks to use a machine is wild. At Annandale OBGYN there are ultrasound machines on wheels in every room. I don't understand the drama around ultrasounds at P&M. After suffering a miscarriage and the horrible and cold treatment at P&M, it was traumatic to say the least. I'm sure if everything goes smooth, your experience could be great. But in the case of an emergency, they don't seem to have enough room or staffing.

I've been coming here for close to 10 years, I've seen Dr Bell, Dr Powers, another Dr that I…read moreunfortunately forgot her name and recently saw Dr Paternostro. All of them were AMAZING. I never feel rushed, the bed side manner is WONDERFUL and I never leave feeling not heard or like my concerns or questions weren't answered.

I had amazing experiences with BirthCare and Women's Health for both of my pregnancies. The…read moremidwives are skilled and they truly care. They texted me and called me on my cell phone to check up on me, which was so different than when I was going to a big OBGYN practice and could never speak with my actual provider. I felt secure and supported. The facility itself is warm and welcoming, covered in pictures of new babies and happy families. It was such a gift to connect with this Birth Center to have a safe, healthy, supported birth and become a mother this way. I think every pregnant person should be able to have such excellent care and support as they go through the journey of becoming a new parent. If only there were more Birth Centers like this one!

BirthCare was an absolutely amazing birthing experience from prenatal care, to birthing, and…read morethrough postpartum it was a top tier experience. I felt so empowered with knowledges and informed consent in every aspect of my pregnancy. I also felt extremely well cared for based off the way every prenatal appointment was handled. Midwifery truly cares for the whole women. Would strongly recommend birthing with them and using them for your gyn care. Dorthy caught my baby and is the absolute best but every single midwife there is great!

I'm a local postpartum doula and I love referring my clients to The Breastfeeding Center…read more One of my clients recently said Tri Jessup was AMAZING with her difficult case! Tri taught her a different feeding position (laid back position), and after that latching baby became pain-free and her cracked nipples healed right up! She was so happy. Recently one of my dear doula colleagues told me she had a great experience during her internship with The Breastfeeding Center. Becoming an IBCLC is a long, difficult process, but she said the Breastfeeding Center did a great job helping her improve her skills working under different providers. She passed the exam on the first try and she is now an IBCLC. So grateful The Breastfeeding Center is such an amazing resource for my clients and colleagues.

This review is primarily focused on the services provided by Tamika Harris, Lactation Consultant…read moreand Shelly Matthews, Lamaze Instructor. My family worked with Tamika on a nearly weekly basis for the first two months of my child's life. Tamika far exceeded my expectations and enabled me to achieve my breastfeeding/pumping goals. Prior to meeting with her, I knew very little about breastfeeding or pumping. She helped me to figure out how much to feed my baby and how often, how to pump, what flange size and nipple shield size I needed, how much weight my child should be gaining, how to heal my nipples, what questions I should be asking my pediatrician and ob/gyn, and the list goes on and on. She is literally a treasure trove of information and resources. She has been by far the biggest asset on my breastfeeding journey. She is compassionate, encouraging, and empathetic. I cannot sing her enough praises. In preparation for delivery, my husband and I took Shelly's Lamaze class. I found her course to be more beneficial than the services/information provided by my doula. Shelly helped us to understand childbirth from beginning to end. As a result, we knew what to expect and felt incredibly prepared. During my labor, my husband and I used many of the techniques taught in class. The Lamaze class was intense and full of relevant information, but Shelly makes it entertaining and memorable. I, especially, appreciated her technique of mentioning important concepts multiple times throughout the course. Furthermore, she is a great storyteller. I highly recommend taking the Lamaze course with Shelly. I have taken other courses with the Center, including Baby Care for the Breastfeeding Family, and Breastfeeding and Pumping. Unfortunately, I was highly disappointed in these courses and did not find them to be helpful. I would not recommend these courses at the Center. Instead, there are other places in the area that do a better job at covering these topics. Overall, I think the Breastfeeding Center has been an excellent resource during my childbirth and breastfeeding journey.

I had a wonderful experience with my daytime doula Iyonna and evening doula Stephenie. Both were…read morevery helpful and knowledgeable which is so important for expectant mothers who need extra help cause newborns require so much and new moms need the time off to relax or just do... anything else. It feels endless and overwhelming at times. And it was wonderful to have the extra pair of hands so that I could sleep at night and take care of errands, get out of the house, grab food, and visit my older daughter in daycare during the day.

We had a great experience! Very early in my pregnancy, I reached out to Nathalie for a doula and…read moregot a response right away. She was very informative and provided my husband and I with answers to all our questions. We were initially connected with a couple different doulas that would be available during my due date and had interviews with them -- we ended up hiring Hannah Wright. From the get-go, Hannah was amazing. She was exactly what we needed. She provided great advice throughout my pregnancy and she especially gave my husband a lot of confidence in being my support person by having her there during the actual labor and birth. She provided excellent support and kept me grounded during the entire process and immediately stepped in and started providing all the tips and tricks in her wheelhouse to help me cope during my fast and intense epidural-free birth. I would certainly recommend her to anyone else. As for the more administrative end of things, we also have no complaints. Communication was excellent, the contract process with was very clear and straightforward, and we found the doula rates very reasonable.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PARENTS-TO-BE!!! I'm in my third trimester and was looking for an Infant CPR…read moreClass in the DMV area. I called and spoke to Carolyn (the owner) who was super personable and reassuring. In fact Momease was recommended by my OB at GWU/MFA -- Carolyn knew my doctor too. The online booking was seamless and communication (via email/text) was on point. My husband enjoyed the class and the instructor was excellent. The facility was clean and conveniently located. We were very pleased with our experience and would HIGHLY recommend Momease!

Thru recommendation, We signed up the whole weekend class with Carolyn on Friday and Saturday (…read morechildbirth) , Linda and Vanessa on Sunday ( CPR + Infant care) I'm so glad that I signed up the class. Carolyn has the best teaching styles. The class is fun, interactive and informative. I learned so much from the class than just google information online or books. Carolyn makes sure your partner and you retain the knowledge and she genuinely is trying to help. She is very thoughtful and professional, I totally recommend them to any expecting mom! We are definitely feeling more comfortable to childbirth than before

I signed a contract with Nova Birth Services LLC in July of 2025. In order to secure the doula…read morebirth and postpartum overnight services, we paid a 50% deposit on both services totaling $3050. In November, I was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia and hospitalized. Due to my condition, I had to deliver my baby early via emergency c-section at just over 31 weeks. My baby is currently in the NICU. I wasn't able to have a prenatal in-home visit due to my hospitalization and was given very short notice of my emergency C-section due to my declining health. After my birth, I was put on magnesium, and my baby was sent to the NICU. My husband and I were both so terrified that the last thing I was thinking about was having my doula attend. I was afraid for me and my baby. I reached out to Shannon after my birth and asked if I could cancel the postpartum doula services because of the new financial strain of NICU costs/my hospitalization. She informed me that if I canceled the postpartum doula services, that both contracts would be void, and all services would be considered rendered. Remember, I did not receive a prenatal visit nor birth services due to my medical condition & hospitalization. The contract I signed stated that if the doula wasn't at your birth, you would be entitled to eight hours of postpartum services. Shannon explained that because I paid a 50% deposit on both services, none of the services were paid in full so I would receive nothing else moving forward. Although we had paid $3050 and the birth doula services were $2100, I would need to pay an additional $900 in order to receive the eight hours of postpartum services. She said I could "take it or leave it" and that she would not move money from one contract to another. I was shocked at her response. There was no solution offered where I could receive any services post-birth for the $3050 we had paid. More money had to be paid. This was literally the worst experience of my entire life, and I received no care or compassion at all from Shannon. She maintained that her responsibility was to her staff/business. During our phone call, I was talking about my hospitalization and she mentioned that all of her clients were hospitalized. I clarified that I wasn't hospitalized because I was giving birth. I was hospitalized due to severe preeclampsia and potential organ failure. Trying to work things out with her made a horrible situation even more stressful and terrible. She refuses to budge and maintains that we will not receive any postpartum services if we don't pay extra. My husband and I feel as though we have paid $3050 and have received nothing. We did not receive a prenatal appointment, doula birth services, or any postpartum care. Please see the last email I received from her.

First -- if you're on the fence about hiring a doula for your first baby, do it. And if you're…read morewondering who to choose, the answer is Shannon. As a first-time dad, I can honestly say Shannon was invaluable -- not just for my wife, but for me too. From the start, she made us feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely prepared for what was ahead. She has this calm, thoughtful, and considerate presence that immediately lowers the temperature in the room. Nothing ever felt rushed or overwhelming because she helped us understand what was happening and what our options were. During labor, Shannon was incredible. She didn't just support my wife -- she supported us as a team. She walked us through next steps, explained the choices being presented, and made sure we felt confident in our decisions. One thing that really stood out to me was how she helped me help my wife. She showed me exercises and techniques I could guide her through to ease labor and keep things progressing. That made me feel involved and useful instead of helpless, which meant a lot. After the birth, Shannon's support didn't stop. She came to our home for a postpartum visit and helped us process the entire experience. She walked us through what to expect physically and emotionally in the days and weeks ahead, what to watch out for, and answered all of our first-time parent questions without judgment. She even helped find us a pump -- such a thoughtful and practical gesture that shows how much she truly cares. Shannon doesn't just provide information -- she provides confidence. As new parents, that's everything. We felt supported, knowledgeable, and empowered every step of the way. We can't recommend her highly enough. If you're considering working with Shannon, you will not regret it.

We are incredibly grateful to have had Katie as our doula. She is professional, deeply experienced,…read morecompassionate, and exceptionally skilled at working with medical providers while always advocating for her clients. As someone of advanced maternal age with a pregnancy complicated by hypertension, I felt supported and informed every step of the way. Katie was a steady, reassuring presence throughout pregnancy, induction, and birth. She helped us navigate complex medical decisions with clarity and confidence, and her calm advocacy made a meaningful difference in our experience. We felt heard, respected, and empowered throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Katie is exceptional at her job, and an amazing human being. My wife and I were both very anxious…read moreeven before we were expecting for the first time. My wife needed someone who could instill calmness, provide information, and accommodate her preferences for labor. I needed someone who could help me be the involved partner i wanted to be through the childbirth process and after. That is why once we found out we were expecting we were looking for a doula to help us sort through the tons of information on preparing for childbirth, childbirth itself and the medical, personal, and other choices associated with it. Katie is an expert's expert, but is able to talk through different topics in a way that helped put us at ease. She's friendly and funny, which helps when she is walking through medical decisions, how to talk to doctors, how to talk to family, considerations and questions we have as first-time parents. She also makes herself available by phone and text when we have questions at random hours with baby. On top of all that, after our baby girl was born, she was able to follow up with us and help teach us a few tricks here and there as well as answer questions we had as things came up.