I met with Corinne a few weeks ago to correct a bad latch. Corinne was able to come out to my home…read morequickly and she was so sweet and knowledgeable. It helped to be able to weight baby before and after the feed to make sure he was getting enough. Corinne also was available via text and was super responsive and helpful. I highly recommend Corinne - she helped me stick with nursing

Corinne was recommended to us by our hospital when I was urgently searching for a lactation…read morespecialist in my area during a pretty rough time for me in my breastfeeding experience. She was very quick to respond and we arranged a consultation visit soon after my initial contact. It was an immensely helpful visit, she showed me the different tools I didn't know about, explained in detail all answers to my large list of questions about breastfeeding and how to improve it. She made me feel very comfortable during the entire visit and importantly- more confident. She is very knowledgeable in this area and was always available to answer my follow up questions after the visit. Thank you so much!

I was referred by my acupuncturist and lactation at Sutter for another opinion regarding my painful…read morebreastfeeding experience and daughters latch. Felt so comfortable with Lisa and am glad she was in my wheelhouse of help. Would definitely recommend her!

Lisa has been my go-to resource for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. With my third child, I…read morestruggled tremendously with breastfeeding. I was injured from the very first feed. Lisa came to my house, she assessed both me and my baby. She determined that my baby was simply clamping and not pulling with her tongue. With some very light physical therapy, helping to exercise my baby's tongue, she finally learned how to pull milk out on her own. Until she figured it out, Lisa treated my injuries, helped me figure out the best pump schedule to keep removing milk and treated me with acupuncture. She is the best of the best and I am so happy to be able to send new mothers to her.

It's hard to know where to start when reviewing someone as exceptional as Laura. From the moment…read morethat I first met with her to discuss the possibility of a home birth for our first child, it was clear that Laura was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her field but what Laura has to offer goes far beyond her practical skills as a midwife. We decided on a home birth around 28 weeks and having come into care a little late I felt like I had some catching up to do. It was so easy to get to know Laura and I felt more comfortable in her care after two visits than I had felt the entire time with my OB office. Laura gave us confidence in our choice of home birth and in the end I believe that this helped us create an wonderful birth experience. After our son was born Laura was there to help answer all of our questions (as new parents there were a ton) and she also provided critical breast feeding support in the early days which I believe saved me from a lot of pain and frustration. My husband and I continue to be amazed by the care our family receives and if we are lucky enough to have more children we want Laura as our midwife again! I know that there are a lot of choices when it comes midwives in Santa Cruz county but you cannot go wrong with choosing Laura!

I know Laura in a professional capacity, having worked with her for more than 6 years in birth…read moreadvocacy organizations. She is an amazing, intelligent, and caring midwife and advocate. She is passionate about her work, and volunteers her time in too many ways to count. I have both assisted her at homebirths and had her assist at my homebirths and she is competent, warm, and professional at all times. You can't go wrong choosing her as your midwife.

Corrie is the best! We interviewed a ton of doulas and even went to Meet the Doulas and when Corrie…read morewas referred to us by another couple from our birthing class we knew she was the one after our initial meeting. We liked her attitude and sense of humor and appreciated that she promoted natural birth but didn't push us to make any decisions either way. She really helped my labor anxiety and was available to answer my questions and be there for me during emotional ups and downs. Our son was born Christmas Day 2016 after a pretty quick labor that I was expecting to be much worse than it was. Thank you Corrie we really appreciate you and all the help!

Great selection of maternity (and non-maternity) lingerie. I was able to find two nursing bras and…read morea nightgown that not only make me feel beautiful but are also practical, comfortable, and affordable. The owner, Vanessa, is also very helpful but not pushy. She gave me ample space to look around but was right there when I needed her while trying on sizes.

Good deals, and happy mother to be after our visit! Comfortable nursing bras and great customer…read moreservice.

Maryssa has so much experience and is also such a caring, patient and intuitive person. I cannot…read moreimagine a better fit for someone looking for care.

From the owner: Maryssa Hernandez Doula Services offers compassionate and individualized support with birth,…read morepostpartum, loss, and abortion. Her goal is to provide evidence-based information and resources so that families can make informed choices that feel right for them. Now serving Salinas & surrounding areas. Virtual services also available. Services include: Support Packages, Group & Private Practices, Birth Processing Sessions, Individual Consultations, Feeding Support + more!

10 stars of out 5. I met Becca through the New Mom School in Los Gatos and she's helped me since my…read moredaughter was 4 week old. First I sought her advice about pumping because I wanted to get sleep while my husband bottle fed without relying on formula and within one day I was able to get off formula with her advice. Most recently she helped me get my daughter to take the bottle again. we stopped bottle feeding around 3 months old and missed a major learning moment on accident, so my daughter would gag and push it out. Becca gave me exercises specific to my daughter, paying very close attention to how she reacted and subtle cues that I even missed at first. I was also able to text updates and seek guidance along the way to make sure I was doing it correctly. My daughter is now finally taking the bottle again which is lifesaving especially before we begin daycare. In addition to her expertise, she is incredibly kind, patient, warm, and my baby loves her and always smiles. I was intimidated at first to search for an IBCLC but Becca builds my confidence and I'm so happy to have met her and grateful for her help with my daughter.

Becca is amazing! She drove out to us multiple times in my first two months postpartum to help…read moreestablish breastfeeding. I had a rough start figuring out breastfeeding with my daughter and Becca was so patient and helpful, presenting multiple positions and ways to feed a tiny baby that wasn't getting enough milk. She helped me understand how to boost my supply while feeding, pumping and supplementing. I credit the success I have breastfeeding exclusively to Becca's recommendations. She is always on time, incredibly flexible and responsive over text, and always so encouraging. I cannot recommend her enough!

Hiring Karina was the best decision I made for my postpartum experience. After the birth of my…read morefirst child, she was by my side for 11 weeks -- and I truly could not have navigated that season without her. As a doula, nurse, and lactation consultant, Karina brings a rare depth of knowledge that immediately put me at ease as a first-time parent. But beyond her credentials, she is one of the warmest, most trustworthy people I've ever met -- someone who blended into our home like a member of the family from day one. I looked forward to seeing her every single day. She guided me through so many firsts: bathing, vaccine reactions, pumping, introducing a bottle, sleep shaping, and more. She cleaned bottles and pump parts, did the baby's laundry, and even made nourishing oatmeal for me -- the kind of thoughtful care that made an enormous difference in those early weeks. With my spouse frequently working long hours and overnight shifts, I leaned on Karina heavily -- not just for the baby, but for my own wellbeing as I found my footing in this new chapter. I quickly felt confident leaving her alone with my newborn, which meant I could finally rest and recover the way I needed to. I am immensely grateful for her and recommend her without hesitation.

We hired Karina as postpartum night doula. Her responsibility included taking care of the baby…read moreindependently in the night, coaching parents, offering breastfeeding advice and sleep shaping the baby. We had a wonderful experience with Karina. She connected with our baby instantly and knew exactly how to care for her. Thanks to her guidance, our baby was stretching up to 10 hours at night by the end of 10 weeks! She also went above and beyond, helping with things I didn't even ask for, like cleaning the sterilizer and prepping new baby gear. Her care, expertise, and thoughtfulness made a world of difference. Highly recommend!

It's rare that I'd describe a retail store as "life changing" but this little shop was. In my raw,…read morepostpartum days after an emergency c section and a ten day stay in a hospital, I was breastfeeding and desperate for clothes I didn't feel terrible in and that I could breastfeed easily in. I stopped here and not only did they provide a cozy, private place for me to breastfeed with a helpful Breast Friend pillow, they also had changing tables and a scale for me to use, which brought me peace of mind. Then the nice young lady working there (after giving me space and privacy to nurse) helped me find nursing bras that I love (bravado, sadly being discontinued) and I even found some great nursing shirts that I wear every day. Please support this wonderful women owned shop!

Healthy Horizons is a great place to get lactation help and they have such cute clothing as well…read more.... have to remember to stop here for the next baby shower! I am writing this review because Sheila Janakos doesn't just help new parents in her store/lactation support center but she is also a generous soul who helps the community. I have been on the board of a nonprofit for 32 years now called Nursing Mothers Counsel which provides free lactation support via phone with volunteers trained in lactation and counseling support. We are a great back up source for parents who may not need the expert support that Sheila and her IBCLC staff provide, or who are in need of support after business hours. We are so grateful to Healthy Horizons for donating 4 Medela Symphony Pumps to NMC for use as grant rentals for low income families we serve. This substantial donation will certainly help many low income families in the Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. Sheila has remained an affiliate member of our small non-profit and supported NMC with donations throughout her many years associated with our organization. Thank you so much Sheila and Healthy Horizons for your generosity and support!

Kelly is awesome. She really is. I don't think you can say badass on Yelp but it is an apt word to…read moredescribe her. My wife and I both felt strongly about having a midwife that was compassionate but also assertive. We met with maybe 6 total midwives and Kelly was the only one who seemed extremely confident, not too lackadaisical, but also felt there was a right time to have humility and ask for help from elsewhere. This was the perfect balance for us. I believe my wife was one of Kelly's most difficult cases (sick both of her entire pregnancies 24/7), but Kelly went so far out of her way to help us and make us feel like we had support, I can't say enough about how much that means to us. And much as we had expected when hiring her, she was very helpful in seeking treatment for my wife's sickness and helping us navigate what could have been an otherwise very difficult path of doctors and specialists. Kelly is super energetic and fun, being that she has 3 kids of her own. She really has a great personality for her chosen profession. The only knock is that she did not laugh when I told her I was going to check the surf mid-labor. That was actually a very good joke.

Kelly Olmstead is not only a sweet and generous person but also an amazing resource for anything…read morerelated to birth. From the beginning she answered all of our questions without any pressure about homebirth vs hospital. After sitting with her for an hour, our minds were already made up, she clearly had to be the one to deliver our child. For months we looked forward to each visit and would always leave with delightful smiles, excited for the new adventure that was to come. When it was time for labor she was at our house ready to check me even in the early stages. She checked back often and monitored my progress until it was finally time to call the second midwife to come in and assist (Laura was a gem). During labor Kelly encouraged me and put my mind at ease for any aches and pains that I was feeling. When it seems like I couldn't take anymore she was there to tell me that this was the stage where it should feel like I cannot take anymore but she assured me that I could, and I would, and I did. Having our baby at home was the most magical experience and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone other than Kelly Olmstead. Since the birth she's been by several times to check our little babe and I must say that we are going to miss her and can't wait to get pregnant again! (but not too soon) ;)