I'd like to start by saying I am a nurse, and as a nurse sometimes knowing too much is a…read moredisadvantage. I knew that I needed someone competent, and medically knowledgeable to advocate for me in case I couldn't. Alyssa was that, and more. She spoke up when I couldn't because I was focused solely on evicting my child. She offered suggestions to help alleviate my pain and always asked before doing any maneuvers. She kept an eye on my husband for me (I was worried for his wellbeing having to watch me push out a watermelon :P ). I don't know that my birthing process would have gone as smoothly as it did without her. If I decide I want a second child, Alyssa will be right back in that delivery room with me.

I can't explain how unbelievably amazing it was having Alyssa as my doula for my second pregnancy…read more From the first time we spoke I felt so well listened to and you could tell how committed she was to my birth plan and preferences. Throughout my entire pregnancy she was there to support, offer advice, resources and so much more than I ever expected. She made me feel so confident going into my labor and birth and I felt so well prepared and supported. Having Alyssa at my birth made the entire experience absolutely amazing. The comfort, support and experience she provided to me as well as my husband was beyond anything I ever expected. It was the absolute best experience and I got the birth I wanted and couldn't have done it without her by my side. If you are looking for a doula Alyssa is the absolute best and I highly recommend her services. I'll definitely be looking forward to having her as our doula again for any future pregnancies/births.

My husband and I took some prenatal classes with Kaeli at Open Circle and it provided us a great…read morefoundation of information about what to expect for childbirth and the postpartum period. We opted for two private classes which were reasonably priced and tailored to our needs. As a teacher, Kaeli is warm and welcoming, knowledgeable, balanced, and evidence-based. After the birth of my child, she even helped get me in touch with some additional support. She is a wonderful resource and we are lucky to have her in our birthing community in RI.

I've had the pleasure of working with Kaeli and Motion Center Mom & Baby over the years. Most…read morerecently, my son(4) and daughter (2.5) attended the toddler yoga class in the spring. Kaeli's steady and warm presence puts children at ease and inspires a playful and curious attitude. My son, who was apprehensive at first grew to love the joyous and consistent rhythm of the class. With each class his participation and level of comfort increased. By the end of the session, he exclaimed that it was the favorite part of his busy and active day. My daughter adored Kaeli and how she infused music and story into the yoga class. She would often request songs from class at home and eagerly awaited her beloved yoga class with Kaeli. My first introduction to Motion Center was through the prenatal yoga class which at the time provided much physical and emotional relief during my pregnancy. My husband and I took the contemplative birthing class 5 years ago for the birth of our first child. The class empowered us and prepared me and my husband for the birthing experience as well as the postpartum stage. Kaeli was also our doula and helped us navigate the birthing experience. She was our steady and gentle guide on the birthing journey and for that we are forever grateful.

I came to Jessie after a week of nerve pain from an injury had gotten me all locked up in my left…read morearm, shoulder, neck, and back. She's amazing. Through a combination of techniques we worked gently through some spasming muscles and tension in muscle groups I hadn't realized were all connected! The session was unhurried and she gave me a vocabulary for describing how things felt and techniques to maintain the level of relaxation we'd achieved. The pain was so reduced that that night I got my first full night of sleep since the injury!

The moment I met Jesse, I was immediately struck by the warmth and compassion she exudes. In our…read moreconsultation she not only talked about her perspective and qualifications as a doula, but also took the time to really get to know me as a person, what I wanted and needed from a doula, and what my fears and hopes were for my birth. I felt like I was talking to a friend rather than having a consultation for services. Jesse also went into detail about specific strategies she would use in labor in my pursuit of a VBAC, demonstrating her wide skill set, and showing me that not only is she emotionally apt, but also highly qualified in the physical aspect of what she does--unlike many doulas, she is not just there primarily for emotional support. That combined with her lovely personality made me feel confident in choosing her to assist my birth. During active labor, Jesse beyond exceeded our expectations. She had a strong intuition about what my body needed and when, clearly developed over her training as a doula and massage therapist, but what is also an obvious innate talent. She pushed me to try strategies outside of my comfort zone as well as respected my limitations and needs. She was a source of both comfort and strength, helping me work through every contraction, repositioning me to get my sunny-side-up baby to spin, making sure I was hydrated, involving my partner, massaging and applying gentle touch, and so much more. She stayed with us throughout my labor that lasted the span of two days, an unwavering touchstone. My daughter was successfully born by VBAC, and I don't know if I could have done it without Jesse. I heard multiple nurses comment on how great a doula she was, and also one said to me directly how lucky I was to have her, because she was one of the best she'd ever worked with. After birth, Jesse stayed with us for longer than an hour to make sure we were settled, and then arranged to get us food from our favorite restaurant to feed the ravenous post-labor hunger, which was quite far away. She absolutely went the extra mile for us in every way. Also, Jesse was willing to work with my husband and I on price. She believes all people should have access to a birth doula, and it is so deeply appreciated. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse to any laboring person and couple. Her dedication and care just make my heart burst with gratitude.

I had a great experience with my doula. I had no prior knowledge of the services of a doula and…read morereally did not know what to expect. I was a first time mother without family close by and needed some help. The level of service and care was invaluable for my household. I think Joan did a great job of understanding our needs and matching me up, as well as continually managing my expectations.

From the owner: MotherCare has been providing the highest quality…read more postpartum doula services to the Greater Boston Area since 1982. Our doulas are carefully selected experienced professionals who love what they do and look forward to providing you with personal and specialized care.

Choosing to have Bellwether Doulas as part of my birth care team was the best decision I made for…read morethe birth of our first baby. Birth can be daunting, especially when it's your first, but they provided my husband and I with all the education, community, support, empathy, care, and guidance I needed/wanted from the preparation stage all the way through the postpartum period. Having Hailey in the room with me while I gave birth totally put me at ease, gave me confidence, and helped me get through and have the birth I ultimately envisioned. As my husband would say, "it was a no brainer to hire them."

I really can't say enough about Bellwether Doulas. Rachelle and Haley are amazing and are so…read moresupportive throughout the prenatal, birth and postpartum periods. I interviewed Rachelle for the birth of my second child and she was so incredibly helpful and when it came to my birth, she was there every step of the way. I hired them for our third child and just like the second, her and Haley were there for my husband and I throughout it ALL. We had a couple of unexpected twists and turns and I truly don't think I would have been able to cope as well as I did without their support. If you're looking for a Doula, look no further - they're the best. OH and don't skip out on the photos add on. They're so talented - you won't even remember them taking the photos and they're SO beautiful. I still look at the photos from both births often. Highly recommend!

Colleen has been an unbelievable help during our time welcoming our first baby! From helping us…read moreset up the nursery and giving us tips about our furniture and room arrangement to teaching us how to swaddle and wear our baby to giving our dog lots of supplementary cuddles to reassuring us that we're doing everything right, Colleen's support was welcome and incredibly useful. Being able to nap and come out to a happy baby and a clean kitchen is priceless! We really appreciated Colleen's expertise and sense of humor, and kindness in never making us feel silly despite having no idea what we were doing. It was terrific to have someone so trustworthy and capable during what could have been a very overwhelming time. We will always be grateful to Colleen for her role in helping us find our footing in these first precious months!

My husband and I were both so happy we had Bethany as our doula. She was awesome prenatally - I had…read morea stubborn placenta previa and didn't know whether I would need a c-section or not until I was nearly 35 weeks along. She provided a lot of information, thoughts, and reassurance during those months of uncertainty and anxiety, but she was also fantastic during labor. You know when someone just somehow *knows* what to do? Where on your back to rub and what words you need to hear? That was her! Bethany is also the reason my daughter wasn't born in the car, or (accidentally) at home in my living room! She knew when I needed to go to the birth center, even though I was worried it was too early (it was NOT too early - baby was born an hour after arriving at the birth center). And, as others have mentioned, her photographs are a great bonus! I have some beautiful photos of me and my husband shortly before my daughter was born that I will always treasure. If I were going to have another baby, I'd hire Bethany again in a heartbeat.

Hilary and her team were all top notch, and I would recommend them most highly to any newborn…read moreparent. We worked with Molly S for postpartum doula help. Molly was an invaluable support both emotionally and with practical help during a difficult time. It was like having a wiser, older sister help out and counsel a few times a week. She is kind, knowledgeable, and brings a lot of mom wisdom from parenting her own three kids. The back office structure and onboarding and contracting process were all fast and efficient. Highly recommend.

I truly do not have enough words to express my sincere gratitude and praise for Hilary and her…read moreteam. I sent Hilary a message at 2am after months of sleepless nights and she promptly replied the next day and set up a call for us to chat. She completely understood not only what I was going through and the help that my family and I needed but she has the kindest, most caring, loving and dedicated team who were willing to jump in at a moments notice to ensure that our baby boy got the love and care he needed so that the rest of us could get some much needed rest. If anyone is thinking about a night nurse or daytime doula, I would 1000% recommend Hilary and her team.

With the birth of our first baby, I had no idea what a post-partum doula could do for me. Nobody I…read moreknew had ever worked with one, and I figured the help of family and friends would be enough. I am so, SO glad we made the decision to get support, and beyond lucky to have found Martha! Martha is the whole package - kind and supportive, super hard working and extremely knowledgeable about babies, childcare, parenting, and any relevant topic in between - from breastfeeding, to mental health to postpartum exercise, In addition to completely taking care of me - preparing delicious food, doing laundry, making sure I was hydrated and giving me precious time to sleep and shower, Martha didn't just help care for my newborn, she taught me invaluable skills of how to take care of my baby as a (pretty clueless) first time mom: How to breastfeed, how to decipher her cries and understand her needs, and how to deal with the multitude of unexpected issues that I wasn't even aware could affect new moms and their babies. Her guidance, encouragement, and wisdom increased my confidence in my ability to take care of a newborn baby and removed much of the anxiety of becoming a first-time parent, which allowed me to focus on enjoying this special time with my daughter. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Martha. She is must more than just a doula - she is a trusted advisor and now, a dear friend. Looking back, I cannot imagine how we would have gotten through the first few days, weeks and months without her. In fact, now at 4+ months postpartum and being back at work for over a month, I still cannot "let go" of Martha and continue to seek her help with our family on a weekly basis.

Martha sets a new bar for postpartum doulas. She is a consummate professional while also being…read morekind, loving, knowledgable, and empathetic. She is exactly who you want to have in your village when you're navigating the first hectic days, weeks, and months at home with a newborn. She is a wealth of information but doesn't give unsolicited advice. She is reliable and an excellent communicator. She goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable, and you will quickly learn that your baby is in the best hands (besides your own) while Martha is providing overnight care. We were beyond lucky to work with Martha and would recommend her without hesitation.